1- What do you think is the coolest gadget for the reader?
2- What is the best or coolest piece of software/add on for the reader you find?

So far my contribution to this thread would be Sudoku.
http://www.msh-tools.com/ebook/sudoku.html
Someone on this forum told me about it, and I just love doing something else than reading books on my reader!

As far as gadgets, I don't know if there are many... Probably the light or the leather deluxe pocket is the best!

I don't know about the cool factor, but the most useful accessory that I bought for the Reader is the pouch, the padded cover/protector that I keep my reader in. It's great, I can carry my reader everywhere without worrying about damaging it.

Coolness factor would have to go to the solar cell that I have to recharge the reader when I'm camping. It also works for a number of other devices.

The device that I'm still looking for is a good reading light. I've bought quite a few, but so far none really works well with the reader.

any links to the solar panel?
I know I have a solar panel for my GameBoy SP, and it also works like a charm!
Maybe I can power the reader with it, who knows...

Thanks for the info ProDigit.

See the thread on this game here. http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20357

I don't know about the cool factor, but the most useful accessory that I bought for the Reader is the pouch, the padded cover/protector that I keep my reader in. It's great, I can carry my reader everywhere without worrying about damaging it.

Coolness factor would have to go to the solar cell that I have to recharge the reader when I'm camping. It also works for a number of other devices.

The device that I'm still looking for is a good reading light. I've bought quite a few, but so far none really works well with the reader.

Any links to the pouch?

Coolest gadget I've bought for my 505 is the iGo AA Batter recharger.

any links to the solar panel?
I know I have a solar panel for my GameBoy SP, and it also works like a charm!
Maybe I can power the reader with it, who knows...

It's the Solio H1000 ( http://www.solio.com ) It's pretty nice. It does what it's designed to do quite well. It comes with a variety of adapters for various devices. I use the USB adapter. Does the GameBoy use the same power connector as the reader?

Any links to the pouch?

Coolest gadget I've bought for my 505 is the iGo AA Batter recharger.

The Pouch (http://www.thepouch.com/sony-prs-500.html)

I like mine a lot.

The light wedge - I had 3 other little lamps - burned through the esoteric little batteries too quickly - and - the lighting was uneven. The integrated wedge and cover isn't perfect - a bit uneven lighting, but very usable IMO - and - I can use rechargeable AA batteries, so in the middle of the night, I can just swap them out. And, FWIW, the batteries lost a long time before I have to swap them unlike the 2035's I used in one of the prior lights.

It's the Solio H1000 ( http://www.solio.com ) It's pretty nice. It does what it's designed to do quite well. It comes with a variety of adapters for various devices. I use the USB adapter. Does the GameBoy use the same power connector as the reader?

I'll have to get back to you on that.. I know the GameBoy itself connects via a specified gameboy plug, but the solar panel has a small dc plug that resembles the reader's plug.

The reader's AC adaptor is rated 5,2V, and I'm not sure, but think that the gameboy's solarpanel outputs 3,7V (depending on the light it absorbs).
But I can't say for sure,since it's somewhere buried in my attic on the previous move.
If I'll find it back I'll let you know!

here's something from the main page:
http://readerplates.com/

what it is, I don't know.
what I can do with it, I don't know.
But it sure looks cool!

*Edit: At first it seemed like a GPS, but after mysmall investigation it seemed just to be a collection of maps for purchase.*

I've gotten a lot of use of the DIY polycarbonate case for the Reader:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420

And I have the MEdge Leisure cover that I'm very pleased with. It zips shut with a clear plastic front and a padded back. Very handy for use at the gym, beach or on a boat.

I've gotten a lot of use of the DIY polycarbonate case for the Reader:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420
Me too. And also "me three," since my wife uses the case for her reader, too.

Xenophon

Me too. And also "me three," since my wife uses the case for her reader, too.

Xenophon
Me four. I use it when traveling.

2- What is the best or coolest piece of software/add on for the reader you find?


I'm astonished that no one has mentioned Calibre, so far.

I've gotten a lot of use of the DIY polycarbonate case for the Reader:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420

Me too. And also "me three," since my wife uses the case for her reader, too.

Xenophon
I'm going to have one of those cases soon. I just ordered some dust jackets and two of the polycarbonate cases (in case I screw up one I'll have a spare :)) while their 20% discount is on.

I'm going to have one of those cases soon. I just ordered some dust jackets and two of the polycarbonate cases (in case I screw up one I'll have a spare :)) while their 20% discount is on.

Be warned, it's very easy to go to slide the locking catch across when fiddling with it immediately after unpacking it! :eek:

So anyone can confirm if a normal DVD box works?

I'm astonished that no one has mentioned Calibre, so far.
Calibre is too obvious :2thumbsup

I couldn't survive without it (in an ebook sense)

I'm astonished that no one has mentioned Calibre, so far.
That's because it isn't add-on software... it IS the ebook librarian software (for me; YMMV). I'm a Mac user, so Sony's software is a complete non-starter; Calibre is the only available solution for me. As a result, I don't think of it as an add-on, but rather as an integral part of the whole picture.

Xenophon

I'm going to have one of those cases soon. I just ordered some dust jackets and two of the polycarbonate cases (in case I screw up one I'll have a spare :)) while their 20% discount is on.

Be warned, it's very easy to go to slide the locking catch across when fiddling with it immediately after unpacking it! :eek:
Thanks for the warning; I'll be very, very careful! I'm going to go back and study the directions so I don't screw it up. :)

It's the Solio H1000 ( http://www.solio.com ) It's pretty nice. It does what it's designed to do quite well. It comes with a variety of adapters for various devices. I use the USB adapter. Does the GameBoy use the same power connector as the reader?

Hello!

I just rechecked, and yes the gameboy SP's solar panel's voltage is 5,2V.
However I don't know of it's power out.
I suppose you could plug your solarpanel into the reader, but here comes my question:
To anyone with an AC adapter, can you charge while reading?
If so the solar panel of the gameboy might be really a cool gadged for when you go camping or in a mountain cab!
The solar panel uses a plug that is one format smaller than the reader, so you'll need a cable that has the reader's ac plug on one end, and a similar but slightly smaller plug on the other end,and just connect the two.

If reading on an AC is possible,reading on the solar panel should be too.
However I don't know if the solar panel is strong enough to charge the internal battery of the reader.

Perhaps it is under full sun light.

I just made a small case from a DVD box for the reader.
All it took was leveling (cutting) some plastic inside the reader's box, and glue a piece of a towel on the inside.
I have to admit I have quite a nice looking case, however I don't think the case offers more protection than the leather pouch delivered with the reader.
For small falls and bumps,yes;but it is not protecting the screen better than the pouch.
Anything pressing too hard on the center of the box will break the screen.
I'll post pictures in the "Make Your Own Polycarbonate Case" thread at http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11420

That's because it isn't add-on software... it IS the ebook librarian software (for me; YMMV). I'm a Mac user, so Sony's software is a complete non-starter; Calibre is the only available solution for me. As a result, I don't think of it as an add-on, but rather as an integral part of the whole picture.

Xenophon

Really,you're not missing anything..
I'm using them both on my WinXP laptop and find it pitty I actually installed the Sony soft.
The only thing it offers hat calibre does not is the sony e-store, and thus also registering your product, but I think you could register your product via the web as well,I'm not sure.

Hello!
...To anyone with an AC adapter, can you charge while reading?...
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Yes. If it's charging you'll see the LED charging light illuminate and a small lightning bolt next to the battery icon at the bottom of the screen.

Cheers,
Bob

Great, that would mean you can use a Gameboy Advance (SP)'s solar charger panel to power the reader.
However, no guarantee charging will be possible!

It's the Solio H1000 ( http://www.solio.com ) It's pretty nice. It does what it's designed to do quite well. It comes with a variety of adapters for various devices. I use the USB adapter. Does the GameBoy use the same power connector as the reader?

As an update, I had ordered the psp adaptor for the solio. It finally came in today and it works like a champ on the 505.

I'm all for solar power. All of my rechargeables are recharged via solar (except my laptop). MP3 player, cell phone, bluetooth GPS units (2x), my PRS-505, my Axim, all of my D, C, AA, and AAA batteries...

Spent $70 for my solar setup -- second best "gadget" investment I've made since the Reader.

Oh, and I use the AA's in "tap lights" (one that gets a *LOT* of use -- to the point of recharging the batteries every other day), digital cameras (3x), a handful of tools.

Working on a system to solar/wind power the lighting in my home currently.