Hi Everyone!

dordale · 04-21-2008, 02:54 AM

Hi everyone and greetings from Sacramento, California--

I've been lurking here for awhile, and finally decided to join. I've just made the plunge and ordered the Sony PRS505. Hopefully, I'll have it shortly, as I'm pretty excited now.

I've been wanting an e-ink device for quite awhile. When Amazon came out with the Kindle, I was very intrigued--especially the part about being able to download books directly to the device. But, I finally decided on the Sony--I'm actually "paying" for it with points I've earned on my Sony Rewards VISA over the last several years. That's what really swayed me to the Sony. No out of pocket dollars vs $400 for the Kindle.

Looking forward to reading all of your posts!

dordale

Dr. Drib · 04-21-2008, 09:46 AM

Hi, dordale.

I know the excitement you're experiencing. There are some really nice e-ink Readers out there. I happen to own the PRS-505 and was an early adopter of the PRS-500, so I can speak very positively about owning both models. (I also assemble public domain works here on MobileRead, as do a number of other contributors.)

The Sony is a very friendly and light Reader and is extremely fun to use. If you're like me, having 100s of books on the device is especially convenient. I also like the idea of having something so light in my hands and not a heavy hardback.

So......I feel the excitement you're having about waiting for your Sony reader to arrive. Also, I would like to officially welcome you to MobileRead.

Don

Ervserver · 04-21-2008, 11:40 AM

Hello dordale, enjoy the 505

MickeyC · 04-21-2008, 12:32 PM

Hi dordale and welcome to the Forum. I bought a 505 last January after much thought and am very happy with it. Also, there are plenty of friendly and knowledgeable 505 owners on the Forum who will be quick with help and advice.

Be sure and let us know how you like it.

dordale · 04-22-2008, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the welcome! I can see there's a lot of information and knowledgeable users here. I'm really looking forward to getting my reader and getting some hands on experience!

dordale

Lobolover · 04-23-2008, 03:42 PM

well,Hi .

insert random pun.

04-21-2008, 02:54 AM	#1
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Hi Everyone! Hi everyone and greetings from Sacramento, California-- I've been lurking here for awhile, and finally decided to join. I've just made the plunge and ordered the Sony PRS505. Hopefully, I'll have it shortly, as I'm pretty excited now. I've been wanting an e-ink device for quite awhile. When Amazon came out with the Kindle, I was very intrigued--especially the part about being able to download books directly to the device. But, I finally decided on the Sony--I'm actually "paying" for it with points I've earned on my Sony Rewards VISA over the last several years. That's what really swayed me to the Sony. No out of pocket dollars vs $400 for the Kindle. Looking forward to reading all of your posts! dordale

04-21-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,743 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Hi, dordale. I know the excitement you're experiencing. There are some really nice e-ink Readers out there. I happen to own the PRS-505 and was an early adopter of the PRS-500, so I can speak very positively about owning both models. (I also assemble public domain works here on MobileRead, as do a number of other contributors.) The Sony is a very friendly and light Reader and is extremely fun to use. If you're like me, having 100s of books on the device is especially convenient. I also like the idea of having something so light in my hands and not a heavy hardback. So......I feel the excitement you're having about waiting for your Sony reader to arrive. Also, I would like to officially welcome you to MobileRead. Don

04-21-2008, 11:40 AM	#3
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Hello dordale, enjoy the 505

04-21-2008, 12:32 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi dordale and welcome to the Forum. I bought a 505 last January after much thought and am very happy with it. Also, there are plenty of friendly and knowledgeable 505 owners on the Forum who will be quick with help and advice. Be sure and let us know how you like it.

04-22-2008, 12:19 AM	#5
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Thanks for the welcome! I can see there's a lot of information and knowledgeable users here. I'm really looking forward to getting my reader and getting some hands on experience! dordale

04-23-2008, 03:42 PM	#6
Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	well,Hi . insert random pun.

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