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Michele · 10-01-2006, 07:45 PM

I'm new to ebooks, so I'm wondering which websites offer formats that could be used with the Sony Reader. Can the Microsoft Reader format be used? It's supposed to be readable on a PC, so does that mean it's in rtf, or is it a proprietary format?

edit: Never mind, I guess it's proprietary. And I'm guessing Adobe ebook Reader isn't the same as PDF.

igorsk · 10-01-2006, 08:46 PM

There are converters from LIT to HTML. Elcomsoft used to make a program which could decrypt PDF eBooks but it seems they discontinued it after the infamous Dmitry Sklyarov trial.

Kosst Amojan · 10-01-2006, 09:18 PM

Yippiee!

I picked mine up at the Sony store by the Pentagon (told me I was the second person to get it). With the exception of that back clip I love it so far. I'm on the metro for half an hour every morning so we'll see how that works out tomorrow.

cfc · 10-01-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kosst Amojan

Yippiee!

I picked mine up at the Sony store by the Pentagon (told me I was the second person to get it). With the exception of that back clip I love it so far. I'm on the metro for half an hour every morning so we'll see how that works out tomorrow.

Did they mention how many they initially received? The Tyson's corner store mentioned that they got an initial shipment of 12. I was the 6th person to buy one.

It's also interesting that I plugged it in to charge and the charge light went out in less that 20 to 30 minutes. It must not have had much time to lose it's initial charge.

Mohit25 · 10-02-2006, 11:29 AM

Just picked up my Sony reader at Sony Style, New York and cancelled my Web Order. It looks fantastic though I must confess, Sony could have splurged on a leather case for this - the current one looks tacky. Unfortunately, the accessories are yet to arrive in the retail stores.

Kosst Amojan · 10-02-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cfc

Did they mention how many they initially received? The Tyson's corner store mentioned that they got an initial shipment of 12. I was the 6th person to buy one.

It's also interesting that I plugged it in to charge and the charge light went out in less that 20 to 30 minutes. It must not have had much time to lose it's initial charge.

Sorry I didn't ask but it couldn't have been more then a dozen. Mine was missing on one bar on the change and by the time I transfered all my files it was fully charged.

tekchic · 10-02-2006, 01:10 PM

Is there a lookup for SonyStyle stores in the US? I googled around with not much luck, kept getting references to the web store. I'd love to know if there's one in Phoenix, AZ.

NatCh · 10-02-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tekchic

Is there a lookup for SonyStyle stores in the US? I googled around with not much luck, kept getting references to the web store. I'd love to know if there's one in Phoenix, AZ.

Talk about timing! I had just posted a link to that in the Brick-and-Mortar Store thread.

Slava · 10-02-2006, 01:50 PM

Just got mine from Sony Copley Place

:

Copley Place
100 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-859-1407

They still have 8 in stock and, as I understand, can ship them for non-local buyers.

each · 10-02-2006, 01:54 PM

I just got mine from Sony Retail Store in Millenia Mall of Orlando, I think they got many stock there. It is much better to go to the store than order online. Save money (shipping) and time (waiting)

WilliamG · 10-02-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slava

Just got mine from Sony Copley Place

:

Copley Place
100 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-859-1407

They still have 8 in stock and, as I understand, can ship them for non-local buyers.

Called them. They won't ship to the U.S. at all, according to the guy I spoke to.

tekchic · 10-02-2006, 02:55 PM

Thanks NatCh! I'll head over there!

Slava · 10-02-2006, 02:57 PM

WilliamG: Called them. They won't ship to the U.S. at all, according to the guy I spoke to.

I specificaly asked salesperson if they can ship, and the answer was - "yes". I guess he didn't know himself. I updated my previous post.

ojleblanc · 10-02-2006, 03:41 PM

I just bought one from a Sony Style store in a different state than the one I live in. The salesperson initially said he could not sell it to me, but after I told him the online store was backordered, he asked the manager about it, and the manager approved it. The fact that I could not get it in a reasonable amount of time from the online store was the deciding factor for him.

As someone else posted earlier, I had to fax my payment information, then receive, sign, and fax back to him the credit card authorization form. They are shipping it to me FedEx Ground at no charge!

Can't wait for it to arrive!!

Just received my FedEx tracking #. Very exciting!

Thanks go all who posted about the Reader. The material at Mobile Read helped me make the decision between the Reader and the ILiad.

Michele · 10-02-2006, 09:21 PM

For those of you who are reading in rtf format, are you converting the rtf via the Connect software, or is the Reader displaying unconverted rtf? I think it'll do either, but I'm wondering which is giving the good results reported.

10-01-2006, 07:45 PM	#61
Michele Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 999496 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Device: Kindle 3	I'm new to ebooks, so I'm wondering which websites offer formats that could be used with the Sony Reader. Can the Microsoft Reader format be used? It's supposed to be readable on a PC, so does that mean it's in rtf, or is it a proprietary format? edit: Never mind, I guess it's proprietary. And I'm guessing Adobe ebook Reader isn't the same as PDF. Last edited by Michele; 10-01-2006 at 07:49 PM.

10-02-2006, 01:50 PM	#69
Slava Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 129 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Device: PRS-500 · iPad · K3	Just got mine from Sony Copley Place : Copley Place 100 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 617-859-1407 They still have 8 in stock and, as I understand, can ship them for non-local buyers. Last edited by Slava; 10-02-2006 at 02:58 PM.

10-02-2006, 02:57 PM	#73
Slava Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 129 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Device: PRS-500 · iPad · K3	WilliamG: Called them. They won't ship to the U.S. at all, according to the guy I spoke to. I specificaly asked salesperson if they can ship, and the answer was - "yes". I guess he didn't know himself. I updated my previous post. Last edited by Slava; 10-02-2006 at 02:59 PM.

10-02-2006, 03:41 PM	#74
ojleblanc Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: iPhone/Sony Reader	I just bought one from a Sony Style store in a different state than the one I live in. The salesperson initially said he could not sell it to me, but after I told him the online store was backordered, he asked the manager about it, and the manager approved it. The fact that I could not get it in a reasonable amount of time from the online store was the deciding factor for him. As someone else posted earlier, I had to fax my payment information, then receive, sign, and fax back to him the credit card authorization form. They are shipping it to me FedEx Ground at no charge! Can't wait for it to arrive!! Just received my FedEx tracking #. Very exciting! Thanks go all who posted about the Reader. The material at Mobile Read helped me make the decision between the Reader and the ILiad. Last edited by ojleblanc; 10-02-2006 at 05:47 PM. Reason: update

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10-01-2006, 08:46 PM	#62
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	There are converters from LIT to HTML. Elcomsoft used to make a program which could decrypt PDF eBooks but it seems they discontinued it after the infamous Dmitry Sklyarov trial.

10-01-2006, 09:18 PM	#63
Kosst Amojan Addict Posts: 207 Karma: 19597 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Yippiee! I picked mine up at the Sony store by the Pentagon (told me I was the second person to get it). With the exception of that back clip I love it so far. I'm on the metro for half an hour every morning so we'll see how that works out tomorrow.

10-02-2006, 11:29 AM	#65
Mohit25 Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Just picked up my Sony reader at Sony Style, New York and cancelled my Web Order. It looks fantastic though I must confess, Sony could have splurged on a leather case for this - the current one looks tacky. Unfortunately, the accessories are yet to arrive in the retail stores.

10-02-2006, 01:10 PM	#67
tekchic Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	Is there a lookup for SonyStyle stores in the US? I googled around with not much luck, kept getting references to the web store. I'd love to know if there's one in Phoenix, AZ.

10-02-2006, 01:54 PM	#70
each Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 78 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Treo 650/iRex iLiad	I just got mine from Sony Retail Store in Millenia Mall of Orlando, I think they got many stock there. It is much better to go to the store than order online. Save money (shipping) and time (waiting)

10-02-2006, 02:55 PM	#72
tekchic Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	Thanks NatCh! I'll head over there!

10-02-2006, 09:21 PM	#75
Michele Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 999496 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Device: Kindle 3	For those of you who are reading in rtf format, are you converting the rtf via the Connect software, or is the Reader displaying unconverted rtf? I think it'll do either, but I'm wondering which is giving the good results reported.

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