Okay here we go....I bought my 505 today.

kennyc · 09-01-2009, 10:31 PM

Just starting to figure things out. It appears I must use the Sony E-library software to buy/download books from Sony or Google but I have just gotten used to using Calibre and am preferring it to manage my library. Anyone else doing that sort of thing or do you all just use the Sony software?

Also I get an pop-up error when I connect my Reader -- apparently a USB driver issue on the Drive/drives (maybe the memory cards?). Everything appears to work but the error is obnoxious every time I plug it in. Any tips or direction wrt that problem?

Thanks!

pilotbob · 09-01-2009, 11:58 PM

You can buy eBooks at places other than Sony's store.

Look for ebook stores that sell Secure Adobe ePub ebooks. Some stores call them Digital Editions.

BOb

AnemicOak · 09-02-2009, 12:03 AM

Check out Books on Board and Diesel, both sell books in ePub format. Also you can get DRM free Multiformat books from Fictionwise. Webscriptions (SciFi/Fantasy) has DRM free books that will work for you, check out the 'free library' for lots of free titles.

kennyc · 09-02-2009, 05:03 AM

Thanks Bob and Brian.

BeccaAnn · 09-02-2009, 12:22 PM

You can still use Calibre to load your books/manage your library with books bought from the Sony store. After using Sony's library to buy the book, use Calibre's add files and tell it to get the book from where it is stored on your HD. For me, my Sony downloads are stored in a file called My Books, in My Documents folder. Hope this helps!

kennyc · 09-02-2009, 12:39 PM

Becca, yep, that's what I was playing around with. Thanks for your confirmation!

Riocaz · 09-03-2009, 06:14 AM

And Baen, if you read sci-fi and fantasy their free library, webscriptions, and their free to distribute CDs are all awesome.

(The archive of the Baen CD's isn't a Baen website, but has been repeatedly confirmed as legal, and is run by a forum member Dahak!)

kennyc · 09-03-2009, 06:27 AM

Yeah, I've been checking out all of these places and that Baen webscriptions thing looks quite interesting. Long ago I had subscriptions to several of the sci-fi mags -- Asimov's and Analog in particular. And the prices seems somewhat reasonable compared to say Amazon/Kindle subscription prices for mags...

I've also been checking out some of the calibre recipes/periodical/web downloads - very interesting stuff.

So much to read, so little time....

I've downloaded a few classics that have been on my reading list for ages, have gotten all set up for local library checks (and have checked out a couple -- though one was a mobi and I didn't realize the Sony doesn't do mobi

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Currently reading "Of Human Bondage" by W. Somerset Maugham

Amalthia · 09-03-2009, 01:56 PM

I'm also getting a weird pop up error message when I plug my reader in as well. It only started after I upgraded to the new ebook library.

kennyc · 09-03-2009, 02:54 PM

Hmmm. Pretty sure mine is associated with the use ports/drives as it does not do it on my netbook, just my desktop.

bill_mchale · 09-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Just starting to figure things out. It appears I must use the Sony E-library software to buy/download books from Sony or Google but I have just gotten used to using Calibre and am preferring it to manage my library. Anyone else doing that sort of thing or do you all just use the Sony software?

Also I get an pop-up error when I connect my Reader -- apparently a USB driver issue on the Drive/drives (maybe the memory cards?). Everything appears to work but the error is obnoxious every time I plug it in. Any tips or direction wrt that problem?

Thanks!

Hi, I just got a PRS505 for my wife to read on (I am currently using a Jetbook). Calibre is a great tool for managing the Sony reader. I imagine the only reason I need the Sony software at this point is to authorize the reader for DRM'd books and for firmware updates.

--
Bill

ShellShock · 09-03-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Long ago I had subscriptions to several of the sci-fi mags -- Asimov's and Analog in particular. And the prices seems somewhat reasonable compared to say Amazon/Kindle subscription prices for mags...

You can subscribe to these magazines in ebook form on Fictionwise; each issue is automatically added to your "bookshelf" on the web site when it is available, and then you choose which format to download it in, including LRF (Sony native format).

bookfiend · 09-03-2009, 11:56 PM

I use Calibre too. I briefly considered switching to the Sony software last week, when it became available for Mac, but when I installed it (after having to fiddle around with the international settings so it would work). I found I couldn't edit metadata. So I'll stick with Calibre.

kennyc · 09-04-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill_mchale

Hi, I just got a PRS505 for my wife to read on (I am currently using a Jetbook). Calibre is a great tool for managing the Sony reader. I imagine the only reason I need the Sony software at this point is to authorize the reader for DRM'd books and for firmware updates.

--
Bill

Thanks Bill. I was thinking you had to use the sony booklibrary to access the sony bookstore, but I don't think that is the case. Not totally up to speed on whether it is needed for DRM'd books or not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellShock

You can subscribe to these magazines in ebook form on Fictionwise; each issue is automatically added to your "bookshelf" on the web site when it is available, and then you choose which format to download it in, including LRF (Sony native format).

Yes, that's great! I may do that. It's a brave new world here and I have so much to read already though it may be a bit or I may just have to fit it in somehow.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookfiend

I use Calibre too. I briefly considered switching to the Sony software last week, when it became available for Mac, but when I installed it (after having to fiddle around with the international settings so it would work). I found I couldn't edit metadata. So I'll stick with Calibre.

Thank you for that info. Much appreciated. Enjoy! And thanks for those links..

cassidym · 09-05-2009, 07:38 AM

kennyc you can also borrow eBooks from some libraries. Typically they are in ADE format and you get to keep them for 21 days after which they disappear from your reader. I've borrowed several books from the Fairfax, VA library and enjoyed the free read. Check out the list of eBook lending libraries in our Wiki here http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EBook_Lending_Libraries

09-01-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
kennyc Priorities! Priorties! Posts: 29,939 Karma: 37216234 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Galaxy SIII; Xoom; Kindle Fire	Okay here we go....I bought my 505 today. Just starting to figure things out. It appears I must use the Sony E-library software to buy/download books from Sony or Google but I have just gotten used to using Calibre and am preferring it to manage my library. Anyone else doing that sort of thing or do you all just use the Sony software? Also I get an pop-up error when I connect my Reader -- apparently a USB driver issue on the Drive/drives (maybe the memory cards?). Everything appears to work but the error is obnoxious every time I plug it in. Any tips or direction wrt that problem? Thanks!

09-01-2009, 11:58 PM	#2
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 18,760 Karma: 4233896 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	You can buy eBooks at places other than Sony's store. Look for ebook stores that sell Secure Adobe ePub ebooks. Some stores call them Digital Editions. BOb __________________ Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. --Napoleon Bonaparte

09-02-2009, 12:03 AM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 7,401 Karma: 18771935 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: AuraHD, Nook HD+, Kindle 2,3,T , Opus, TF101, Nexus7, iPT, iPhone5	Check out Books on Board and Diesel, both sell books in ePub format. Also you can get DRM free Multiformat books from Fictionwise. Webscriptions (SciFi/Fantasy) has DRM free books that will work for you, check out the 'free library' for lots of free titles. __________________ ~Brian "The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell together, as quickly as possible." — Mark Twain

09-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#7
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 931 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Sony T1 also an iRex Iliad, PRS505/PRS600, SuperpadII and a Galaxy S3	And Baen, if you read sci-fi and fantasy their free library, webscriptions, and their free to distribute CDs are all awesome. (The archive of the Baen CD's isn't a Baen website, but has been repeatedly confirmed as legal, and is run by a forum member Dahak!) __________________ -- Lee Donovan - riocaz@f-t-l.net Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

09-03-2009, 06:27 AM	#8
kennyc Priorities! Priorties! Posts: 29,939 Karma: 37216234 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Galaxy SIII; Xoom; Kindle Fire	Yeah, I've been checking out all of these places and that Baen webscriptions thing looks quite interesting. Long ago I had subscriptions to several of the sci-fi mags -- Asimov's and Analog in particular. And the prices seems somewhat reasonable compared to say Amazon/Kindle subscription prices for mags... I've also been checking out some of the calibre recipes/periodical/web downloads - very interesting stuff. So much to read, so little time.... I've downloaded a few classics that have been on my reading list for ages, have gotten all set up for local library checks (and have checked out a couple -- though one was a mobi and I didn't realize the Sony doesn't do mobi -- Currently reading "Of Human Bondage" by W. Somerset Maugham Last edited by kennyc; 09-03-2009 at 07:20 AM.

09-02-2009, 05:03 AM	#4
kennyc Priorities! Priorties! Posts: 29,939 Karma: 37216234 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Galaxy SIII; Xoom; Kindle Fire	Thanks Bob and Brian.

09-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#5
BeccaAnn Groupie Posts: 178 Karma: 660 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spearfish, SD, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	You can still use Calibre to load your books/manage your library with books bought from the Sony store. After using Sony's library to buy the book, use Calibre's add files and tell it to get the book from where it is stored on your HD. For me, my Sony downloads are stored in a file called My Books, in My Documents folder. Hope this helps!

09-02-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
kennyc Priorities! Priorties! Posts: 29,939 Karma: 37216234 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Galaxy SIII; Xoom; Kindle Fire	Becca, yep, that's what I was playing around with. Thanks for your confirmation!

09-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#9
Amalthia Guru Posts: 837 Karma: 1960 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650	I'm also getting a weird pop up error message when I plug my reader in as well. It only started after I upgraded to the new ebook library. __________________ "Yeah, miracle of birth, my ass. I'll tell you what a miracle is, birth control that works." - Colonel Dave Dixon (SG-1 Heroes part 1) "Of all Unicorns she is the only one who knows what regret is and love." -The Last Unicorn "There are no happy endings because nothing ends." -The Last Unicorn Ebook Fan Fiction Archive

09-03-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
kennyc Priorities! Priorties! Posts: 29,939 Karma: 37216234 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Galaxy SIII; Xoom; Kindle Fire	Hmmm. Pretty sure mine is associated with the use ports/drives as it does not do it on my netbook, just my desktop.

09-03-2009, 11:56 PM	#13
bookfiend Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 116 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch (3rd gen), iPad2	I use Calibre too. I briefly considered switching to the Sony software last week, when it became available for Mac, but when I installed it (after having to fiddle around with the international settings so it would work). I found I couldn't edit metadata. So I'll stick with Calibre. __________________ My LibraryThing Collection On Goodreads

09-05-2009, 07:38 AM	#15
cassidym Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,330 Karma: 5032368 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPhone 5, Sony T1, iPad 3	kennyc you can also borrow eBooks from some libraries. Typically they are in ADE format and you get to keep them for 21 days after which they disappear from your reader. I've borrowed several books from the Fairfax, VA library and enjoyed the free read. Check out the list of eBook lending libraries in our Wiki here http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EBook_Lending_Libraries __________________ I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges

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