uk user but can buy in the usa

dogsballs · 09-02-2008, 10:47 AM

thanks thanks to this forum and its members i now know a lot more about ebook readers than i did a few short weeks ago including the pros and cons of different makes, conversion tools,drm and where to buy ebooks and how to get around various restrictions placed upon the uk ebook buyer

now im going to buy the sony 505 shortly but have a chance to get it from the states (my daughter is there at university) it looks like a 25% saving and maybe a blue or red one into the bargain

is there any cons to buying from the states like charging the thing, i think it can be charged by usb, also registration and buying books are there any dificulties there. im not to worried about warrenties just ease of use and the buying process for ebooks (if i ever have to buy any) i have seen around 200 free books which i would like to read which at my rate of reading is 5 years worth by which time something new will be out

i know there are plenty of uk owners so some help would be very welcome

murraypaul · 09-02-2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogsballs

now im going to buy the sony 505 shortly but have a chance to get it from the states (my daughter is there at university) it looks like a 25% saving and maybe a blue or red one into the bargain

Don't forget that US quoted prices don't include sales tax.
I recently bought a reader from SonyStyle in the US, and the actual price was about GBP 173, vs 199 from Waterstones.

bbusybookworm · 09-02-2008, 10:58 AM

The Main Difference is going to be the Warrant support if something goes wrong.

I don't think you will get any help from Sony UK if there is a problem with the Reader, Which is not that big a downside, especially if you daughter is still in the states for a while. you could always send it to her for any warranty support.

I THINK you'll be able to buy books from the new UK store for it, but I'me not sure so someone else will have to confirm.

As for charging, the best and easiest way is to buy a PSP charger and use that to charge up the reader. It does it much easer and faster then using USB.

And for Free Public domain books, check out the Ebook section on this site. There are a ton of well crafted ebooks available, many probably better proofread and formatted then the Sony versions.

dogsballs · 09-02-2008, 10:59 AM

was thinking more of us ebay or this deal posted by james in another thread which seems to indicate that prices will fall in the usa soon
http://shop3.frys.com/product/543260...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

MickeyC · 09-02-2008, 12:25 PM

Pretty sure the Sony charger is rated at 50-60 cycles and 110-220. In any event, you can certainly use the USB charger.

richyhu · 09-02-2008, 01:10 PM

I have the US Sony AC Adaptor and it is 100-240V input 50/60hz. Will therefore work fine in the UK (or indeed anywhere in the world), you just need a plug adaptor.

Having said that the PSP adaptor also works great as others have mentioned. You could also buy a Reader adaptor separately from SonyStyle UK if you import just the Reader itself.

C6REW · 09-02-2008, 01:22 PM

Hi,

Interesting this one. Whilst ordering mine from Waterstones this morning I was told there had been a delay due to alterations they had to do for the UK version.

Now that may just have been BS but if true, I wonder what may have been changed.

Some of you old hands at this might have a better idea.

Personally I would not give it too much credence, but thought I was duty bound to report it.

Regards

Chris

bbusybookworm · 09-02-2008, 01:31 PM

I figure that any alterations that had to be done were probably Firmware updates to the latest version, perhaps a updated software CD that points to the UK online store.

Or if you want to be cynical, an update without which you can't buy from the UK store, to cut off the Import market from the US. Sony does have reputation

Patricia · 09-02-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogsballs

was thinking more of us ebay or this deal posted by james in another thread which seems to indicate that prices will fall in the usa soon
http://shop3.frys.com/product/543260...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

If you import the Reader via ebay then you will almost certainly have to pay VAT on top of the stated price, plus the £8 fee that Parcelforce charge for collecting the VAT.

This may well makes the Waterstone's price more attractive; plus you would then have the warranty.

dogsballs · 09-03-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

If you import the Reader via ebay then you will almost certainly have to pay VAT on top of the stated price, plus the £8 fee that Parcelforce charge for collecting the VAT.

This may well makes the Waterstone's price more attractive; plus you would then have the warranty.

was thinking more of my daughter getting it while in the usa

Riocaz · 09-03-2008, 09:38 AM

But presumably she would then have to get it to you.

If she flys it over then she might get away with it. But if it's posted there will almost certainly be a charge.

Oh and be warned if she sends it by fedex they will charge you several weeks after delivery.

Patricia · 09-03-2008, 09:50 AM

Fedex post is handled by Parcelforce in the UK. They won't let you have packages until you've paid any taxes and their fee.

HarryT · 09-04-2008, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Fedex post is handled by Parcelforce in the UK. They won't let you have packages until you've paid any taxes and their fee.

Are you sure you're not getting confused with UPS, Patricia? They do end up with ParcelForce in the UK. FedEx have their own UK distribution network - there's a FedEx depot just up the road from me.

Patricia · 09-04-2008, 06:58 AM

You may well be right about that, Harry.
Sorry, everyone.

HarryT · 09-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Not at all. Same situation either way - you end up with a hefty bill to pay. The only difference is, as you say, that ParcelForce charge you before they'll give you the package, whereas FedEx (and DHL) send you a bill a couple of weeks later.

09-02-2008, 10:47 AM	#1
dogsballs Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 509332 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: sony psr-505	uk user but can buy in the usa thanks thanks to this forum and its members i now know a lot more about ebook readers than i did a few short weeks ago including the pros and cons of different makes, conversion tools,drm and where to buy ebooks and how to get around various restrictions placed upon the uk ebook buyer now im going to buy the sony 505 shortly but have a chance to get it from the states (my daughter is there at university) it looks like a 25% saving and maybe a blue or red one into the bargain is there any cons to buying from the states like charging the thing, i think it can be charged by usb, also registration and buying books are there any dificulties there. im not to worried about warrenties just ease of use and the buying process for ebooks (if i ever have to buy any) i have seen around 200 free books which i would like to read which at my rate of reading is 5 years worth by which time something new will be out i know there are plenty of uk owners so some help would be very welcome

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09-02-2008, 10:58 AM	#3
bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	The Main Difference is going to be the Warrant support if something goes wrong. I don't think you will get any help from Sony UK if there is a problem with the Reader, Which is not that big a downside, especially if you daughter is still in the states for a while. you could always send it to her for any warranty support. I THINK you'll be able to buy books from the new UK store for it, but I'me not sure so someone else will have to confirm. As for charging, the best and easiest way is to buy a PSP charger and use that to charge up the reader. It does it much easer and faster then using USB. And for Free Public domain books, check out the Ebook section on this site. There are a ton of well crafted ebooks available, many probably better proofread and formatted then the Sony versions.

09-02-2008, 10:59 AM	#4
dogsballs Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 509332 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: sony psr-505	was thinking more of us ebay or this deal posted by james in another thread which seems to indicate that prices will fall in the usa soon http://shop3.frys.com/product/543260...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

09-02-2008, 12:25 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Pretty sure the Sony charger is rated at 50-60 cycles and 110-220. In any event, you can certainly use the USB charger.

09-02-2008, 01:10 PM	#6
richyhu Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 62 Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Device: Sony PRS-505 (Blue), PRS-700, PRS-T1 (Black)	I have the US Sony AC Adaptor and it is 100-240V input 50/60hz. Will therefore work fine in the UK (or indeed anywhere in the world), you just need a plug adaptor. Having said that the PSP adaptor also works great as others have mentioned. You could also buy a Reader adaptor separately from SonyStyle UK if you import just the Reader itself.

09-02-2008, 01:22 PM	#7
C6REW Connoisseur Posts: 91 Karma: 83 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, Kindle Voyage, Kindle Oasis 1	Hi, Interesting this one. Whilst ordering mine from Waterstones this morning I was told there had been a delay due to alterations they had to do for the UK version. Now that may just have been BS but if true, I wonder what may have been changed. Some of you old hands at this might have a better idea. Personally I would not give it too much credence, but thought I was duty bound to report it. Regards Chris

09-02-2008, 01:31 PM	#8
bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	I figure that any alterations that had to be done were probably Firmware updates to the latest version, perhaps a updated software CD that points to the UK online store. Or if you want to be cynical, an update without which you can't buy from the UK store, to cut off the Import market from the US. Sony does have reputation

09-03-2008, 09:38 AM	#11
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	But presumably she would then have to get it to you. If she flys it over then she might get away with it. But if it's posted there will almost certainly be a charge. Oh and be warned if she sends it by fedex they will charge you several weeks after delivery.

09-03-2008, 09:50 AM	#12
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Fedex post is handled by Parcelforce in the UK. They won't let you have packages until you've paid any taxes and their fee.

09-04-2008, 06:58 AM	#14
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	You may well be right about that, Harry. Sorry, everyone.

09-04-2008, 07:28 AM	#15
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Not at all. Same situation either way - you end up with a hefty bill to pay. The only difference is, as you say, that ParcelForce charge you before they'll give you the package, whereas FedEx (and DHL) send you a bill a couple of weeks later.

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