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Abecedary · 06-18-2009, 08:47 AM

I've already made a few posts elsewhere around here, but I thought I'd stop in and say hello.

Hello.

I finally picked up an ereader last week (the 505 at Borders thanks to the coupon) and have been loving it. I've experimented a little with ebooks in the past (trying to read on an old Palm Pilot back in the day, and converting some "found" texts into nicely formatted screen-sized PDFs to read on my old iBook that I held like a giant book [that actually worked fairly well, with the exception of droopy/drippy eyes from staring at the screen for long periods]). Anyhow, I wanted a Kindle but couldn't justify the cost. So at 200 bucks, the 505 won. I'm a techie guy, so I'm actually enjoying how it's a bit more open (Sony?!?) and versatile than the Kindle. I still wouldn't mind having the dictionary and search features though....

Anyhow, one of my interests is type and book design, so I may take it upon myself to try my hand at reworking a few of the Gutenberg texts to add to our own library here. But first I need to familiarize myself a bit more with the formats and tools. And find a few texts I wouldn't mind spending a lot of time with.

Well, that's all I have to say at the moment. Nice to meet all of you!

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 08:54 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, abecedary.

Don't hesitate to ask questions, and jump in on conversations that interest you.

Also, we're looking forward to seeing books you upload. Check out our wiki for more info on this!

Enjoy.

MickeyC · 06-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Hi Abecedary and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a 505 for over a year and a half and really like it.

dreams · 06-18-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

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I'm a techie guy, so I'm actually enjoying how it's a bit more open (Sony?!?) and versatile than the Kindle. I still wouldn't mind having the dictionary and search features though....
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Welcome to MR, Abecedary!

*Sigh* I wish I were a "techie" as there is so much that can be done with all the hacks, python scribts, etc....

Anyway, you chose the right reader for being able to use a pretty good variety of DRM'd and non-DRM'd formats and for borrowing library books.

What do you like to read? Make sure to check out the Author members on here. They are very generous in sharing their work with us.

GraceKrispy · 06-18-2009, 03:46 PM

welcome! you've picked an awesome machine, if I do say so myself

I hope you find all you are looking for here at MR.

columbus · 06-18-2009, 04:05 PM

Hi! Abecedary and welcome to MR.

kazbates · 06-19-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abecedary

I've already made a few posts elsewhere around here, but I thought I'd stop in and say hello.

Hello.

I finally picked up an ereader last week (the 505 at Borders thanks to the coupon) and have been loving it. I've experimented a little with ebooks in the past (trying to read on an old Palm Pilot back in the day, and converting some "found" texts into nicely formatted screen-sized PDFs to read on my old iBook that I held like a giant book [that actually worked fairly well, with the exception of droopy/drippy eyes from staring at the screen for long periods]). Anyhow, I wanted a Kindle but couldn't justify the cost. So at 200 bucks, the 505 won. I'm a techie guy, so I'm actually enjoying how it's a bit more open (Sony?!?) and versatile than the Kindle. I still wouldn't mind having the dictionary and search features though....

Many of us Sony owners have been begging for dictionary support! Hopefully, Sony will hear our cries and add it in a future firmware update.

Hey. . .it could happen!

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Anyhow, one of my interests is type and book design, so I may take it upon myself to try my hand at reworking a few of the Gutenberg texts to add to our own library here. But first I need to familiarize myself a bit more with the formats and tools. And find a few texts I wouldn't mind spending a lot of time with.

Well, that's all I have to say at the moment. Nice to meet all of you!

Your endeavours in that area will be much appreciated, I am certain.

Welcome to MobileRead! Enjoy!

Abecedary · 06-19-2009, 08:16 PM

Thanks to everyone for the welcomes!

As to the question about what I like to read, I'll summarize a few things below:

I'm currently plowing through Neal Stephenson's Anathem (there's no way I'd be halfway through it already if it weren't for the Sony!).

Some of my favorite authors include Italo Calvino (but sadly almost none of his works are available as ebooks), Roald Dahl, Paul Auster, Umberto Eco, Neil Gaiman, Kurt Vonnegut, Iain Banks (not so crazy about the M. stuff I've read though), Simon Winchester, Bill Bryson, and on and on and on.

And my favorite book that I've read in the past six months or so is easily David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas (I have a thing for postmodern narrative structures). Everyone should read this. Absolutely amazing. And it's best to go into it completely cold (don't read any reviews or blurbs or anything--just get it and dive in). And if you don't like the style at first, just keep reading. That's all I'll say.

Verencat · 06-19-2009, 11:15 PM

Hello Abecedary, and welcome to Mobile Read!

Let me thank you for the reading suggestion! I'll try to find that book as soon as I can!

06-18-2009, 08:47 AM	#1
Abecedary Exwyzeeologist Posts: 535 Karma: 3261 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: :PRS-505::iPod touch:	Ahoy! I've already made a few posts elsewhere around here, but I thought I'd stop in and say hello. Hello. I finally picked up an ereader last week (the 505 at Borders thanks to the coupon) and have been loving it. I've experimented a little with ebooks in the past (trying to read on an old Palm Pilot back in the day, and converting some "found" texts into nicely formatted screen-sized PDFs to read on my old iBook that I held like a giant book [that actually worked fairly well, with the exception of droopy/drippy eyes from staring at the screen for long periods]). Anyhow, I wanted a Kindle but couldn't justify the cost. So at 200 bucks, the 505 won. I'm a techie guy, so I'm actually enjoying how it's a bit more open (Sony?!?) and versatile than the Kindle. I still wouldn't mind having the dictionary and search features though.... Anyhow, one of my interests is type and book design, so I may take it upon myself to try my hand at reworking a few of the Gutenberg texts to add to our own library here. But first I need to familiarize myself a bit more with the formats and tools. And find a few texts I wouldn't mind spending a lot of time with. Well, that's all I have to say at the moment. Nice to meet all of you!

06-18-2009, 12:25 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Abecedary and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a 505 for over a year and a half and really like it. Last edited by MickeyC; 06-18-2009 at 01:10 PM.

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Abecedary Exwyzeeologist Posts: 535 Karma: 3261 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: :PRS-505::iPod touch:	Thanks to everyone for the welcomes! As to the question about what I like to read, I'll summarize a few things below: I'm currently plowing through Neal Stephenson's Anathem (there's no way I'd be halfway through it already if it weren't for the Sony!). Some of my favorite authors include Italo Calvino (but sadly almost none of his works are available as ebooks), Roald Dahl, Paul Auster, Umberto Eco, Neil Gaiman, Kurt Vonnegut, Iain Banks (not so crazy about the M. stuff I've read though), Simon Winchester, Bill Bryson, and on and on and on. And my favorite book that I've read in the past six months or so is easily David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas (I have a thing for postmodern narrative structures). Everyone should read this. Absolutely amazing. And it's best to go into it completely cold (don't read any reviews or blurbs or anything--just get it and dive in). And if you don't like the style at first, just keep reading. That's all I'll say.

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