Hello Everyone!

Orac · 07-20-2009, 09:25 AM

I stumbled across this site whilst looking for info on the various ebook readers that are available. There's lots of useful info here. I haven't got a reader yet but I was thinking about the Sony PRS-505, hopefully before I go on holiday an a couple of weeks. I'm still confused about all the different formats. I read mainly Sci-Fi/Fantasy but also enjoy the likes of Michael Crichton/Dan Brown/John Grisham/Harlen Coben.

Cheers,
Orac

columbus · 07-20-2009, 10:22 AM

Hi Orac and welcome to Mobileread. I've had a Sony prs505 for some time now (silver of course! the only colour to have) and would be lost without it. If that becomes your choice I am sure you will enjoy it.

Ask any ebook/reader related questions you may have and somebody will know the answer. You will find us friendly and helpful.

Lots of free public domain books here at MR plus news of publishers freebies and where to buy for best value

ladyjane · 07-20-2009, 10:29 AM

hello orac I to have the silver 505 and love it..take it with me where ever I go..fantastic site here lots of free books and tons of information..and the sony is the best vacation buddy you can have with you...let us know when you get your new toy and happy reading

Lady Blue · 07-20-2009, 10:31 AM

Hello Orac, and

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to Mobileread.

I too have a Silver Sony 505 and love it, love it, love it.

MickeyC · 07-20-2009, 12:33 PM

Hi Orac and welcome to MobileRead. Don't you listen to those silver owners. Go for the blue

Gladtobemom · 07-20-2009, 01:32 PM

Hello,

Also a big Sci-Fi reader here.
Have you checked out the Cybook or the Cool-ER?

kazbates · 07-20-2009, 06:30 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Orac!

I have a Sony 700 and love it, but no matter which reader you end up purchasing, it will become your most faithful companion!

As to the question of formats, each Sony owner will probably give you a different answer as to which they prefer for the reader. I tend to use the .lrf format which is the one originally intended for the Sony readers, although EPUB and pdf files will work. I usually buy my ebooks in .lit format and convert them for use on my reader. When the time comes to purchase ebooks and if you still have questions, feel free to ask. We are all happy to help.

Happy Reading!

Orac · 07-21-2009, 04:15 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcome.

I wasn't aware the PRS-505 was available in different colours. Hmm, my iPod is blue ... maybe I'll go for a matching pair!

LazyScot · 07-21-2009, 07:41 AM

Welcome!

Let me guess, a fellow Blakes-7 fan?

Orac · 07-21-2009, 02:27 PM

Dead right LazyScot!

Elsi · 07-21-2009, 03:55 PM

Hello Orac -- given that you are fond of SF/F, get yourself right over to www.baen.com/library and check out the over 100 free SF/F novels available. If you buy the Sony reader, download the LRF or ePub format of the book.

Orbit offers one book each month for $1.00. For July, that's Hidden Empire by Kevin J. Anderson. See http://www.onedollarorbit.com/ for information on how to get the discounted book.

Random House has set up http://www.suvudu.com/freelibrary/ as a place to distribute free SF/F books. The very first ones they offered will be available for free through 19 August, and they keep adding books to the list.

Oh yes, I should also say WELCOME! to MobileRead.

columbus · 07-21-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyScot;

Welcome!

Let me guess, a fellow Blakes-7 fan?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orac;

Dead right LazyScot!

That dates both of you - and me

great series!

07-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
Orac Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Billingham, UK Device: Sony PRS-505	Hello Everyone! I stumbled across this site whilst looking for info on the various ebook readers that are available. There's lots of useful info here. I haven't got a reader yet but I was thinking about the Sony PRS-505, hopefully before I go on holiday an a couple of weeks. I'm still confused about all the different formats. I read mainly Sci-Fi/Fantasy but also enjoy the likes of Michael Crichton/Dan Brown/John Grisham/Harlen Coben. Cheers, Orac

07-20-2009, 10:31 AM	#4
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello Orac, and to Mobileread. I too have a Silver Sony 505 and love it, love it, love it.

07-20-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	Hi Orac and welcome to Mobileread. I've had a Sony prs505 for some time now (silver of course! the only colour to have) and would be lost without it. If that becomes your choice I am sure you will enjoy it. Ask any ebook/reader related questions you may have and somebody will know the answer. You will find us friendly and helpful. Lots of free public domain books here at MR plus news of publishers freebies and where to buy for best value

07-20-2009, 10:29 AM	#3
ladyjane I hate to clean Posts: 125 Karma: 1155 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington, ontario Device: Sony PRS-505, Acer NetBook	hello orac I to have the silver 505 and love it..take it with me where ever I go..fantastic site here lots of free books and tons of information..and the sony is the best vacation buddy you can have with you...let us know when you get your new toy and happy reading

07-20-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Orac and welcome to MobileRead. Don't you listen to those silver owners. Go for the blue

07-20-2009, 01:32 PM	#6
Gladtobemom Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Cybook, Palm Z72	Hello, Also a big Sci-Fi reader here. Have you checked out the Cybook or the Cool-ER?

07-20-2009, 06:30 PM	#7
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, Orac! I have a Sony 700 and love it, but no matter which reader you end up purchasing, it will become your most faithful companion! As to the question of formats, each Sony owner will probably give you a different answer as to which they prefer for the reader. I tend to use the .lrf format which is the one originally intended for the Sony readers, although EPUB and pdf files will work. I usually buy my ebooks in .lit format and convert them for use on my reader. When the time comes to purchase ebooks and if you still have questions, feel free to ask. We are all happy to help. Happy Reading!

07-21-2009, 04:15 AM	#8
Orac Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Billingham, UK Device: Sony PRS-505	Thanks everyone for the welcome. I wasn't aware the PRS-505 was available in different colours. Hmm, my iPod is blue ... maybe I'll go for a matching pair!

07-21-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Welcome! Let me guess, a fellow Blakes-7 fan?

07-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#10
Orac Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Billingham, UK Device: Sony PRS-505	Dead right LazyScot!

07-21-2009, 03:55 PM	#11
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Hello Orac -- given that you are fond of SF/F, get yourself right over to www.baen.com/library and check out the over 100 free SF/F novels available. If you buy the Sony reader, download the LRF or ePub format of the book. Orbit offers one book each month for $1.00. For July, that's *Hidden Empire* by Kevin J. Anderson. See http://www.onedollarorbit.com/ for information on how to get the discounted book. Random House has set up http://www.suvudu.com/freelibrary/ as a place to distribute free SF/F books. The very first ones they offered will be available for free through 19 August, and they keep adding books to the list. Oh yes, I should also say WELCOME! to MobileRead.

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