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wilhelm_m · 09-01-2009, 10:13 AM

Hi,

I've just about decided that my first ebook reader is going to be a 600. However, before I jump the gun, I was wondering if any of you could share some insight on it. I have a few specific questions.

First of all, I'm primarily using a linux based OS, and I was wondering whether that would pose a problem. Specifically, I'm wondering whether the device will show up as a mass storage device to which I can simply drag and drop my ebooks, or if I need some Mac/Windows specific software. Wikipedia says the 505 works as a mass storage device, but it doesn't seem to mention the 600. I have Windows 5.1 and Mac OS 10 on another hdd - either which I guess I'll use for firmware updates - but for day to day use, having to reboot to add books is a deal breaker for me.

Secondly, I was wondering if there is any directory-respecting image browser for it. As it is, I like to read japanese comics, and these usually come as images stored in directories sorted by volume and chapter. Would this work out of the box, or would I have to convert the images and directories to some other format? If so, is there some convenient software to do this?

Finally, is there a limit to the size of the sd-cards the device takes?

On a more general note, how do you figure the reader is for technical text books? One of the primary reasons I'm investing in an ebook reader is to leviate the cost of my education somewhat (about $500 in text books just this semester =(). I'm opting for the 600 specifically because I need to annotate the text I'm reading, and also because I need highlighting. Do these feautures work satisfactory, and do they work with pdfs, or are they more of the gimmicky kind? Anyone with any experience using ebook readers in technical/engineering education who could comment on it? Any other suggestions apart from the 600?

I hope you'll forgive me if I'm asking anything too obvious. As mentioned earlier this will be the first time I'll get my hands on a reader, and I don't have any experience with them what so ever. Normally I'd try to play with one in a store, but I'm from Norway, and these things are far from common here. Can't really afford to go wrong either, given the shipping rates across the Atlantic.

Thank you very much for your time. =)

09-01-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
wilhelm_m Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: prs-600?	PRS-600 on linux and a few other questions Hi, I've just about decided that my first ebook reader is going to be a 600. However, before I jump the gun, I was wondering if any of you could share some insight on it. I have a few specific questions. First of all, I'm primarily using a linux based OS, and I was wondering whether that would pose a problem. Specifically, I'm wondering whether the device will show up as a mass storage device to which I can simply drag and drop my ebooks, or if I need some Mac/Windows specific software. Wikipedia says the 505 works as a mass storage device, but it doesn't seem to mention the 600. I have Windows 5.1 and Mac OS 10 on another hdd - either which I guess I'll use for firmware updates - but for day to day use, having to reboot to add books is a deal breaker for me. Secondly, I was wondering if there is any directory-respecting image browser for it. As it is, I like to read japanese comics, and these usually come as images stored in directories sorted by volume and chapter. Would this work out of the box, or would I have to convert the images and directories to some other format? If so, is there some convenient software to do this? Finally, is there a limit to the size of the sd-cards the device takes? On a more general note, how do you figure the reader is for technical text books? One of the primary reasons I'm investing in an ebook reader is to leviate the cost of my education somewhat (about $500 in text books just this semester =(). I'm opting for the 600 specifically because I need to annotate the text I'm reading, and also because I need highlighting. Do these feautures work satisfactory, and do they work with pdfs, or are they more of the gimmicky kind? Anyone with any experience using ebook readers in technical/engineering education who could comment on it? Any other suggestions apart from the 600? I hope you'll forgive me if I'm asking anything too obvious. As mentioned earlier this will be the first time I'll get my hands on a reader, and I don't have any experience with them what so ever. Normally I'd try to play with one in a store, but I'm from Norway, and these things are far from common here. Can't really afford to go wrong either, given the shipping rates across the Atlantic. Thank you very much for your time. =)