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dborja · 06-24-2008, 04:24 PM

I just signed up here and I'm about to get a Sony PRS-505. My decision was between the Kindle and the Sony and the PRS-505 won for the following reason:

Price!

Anyway, I look forward to learning more here and, hopefully, sharing knowledge. My first eBook experience was Michael Crichton's "Timeline" on a Compaq Aero PDA.

Elsi · 06-24-2008, 06:28 PM

Welcome. I've said several times that I could be content with a Sony Reader, but I really love my Kindle. I rarely use the Whispernet connection, but I love the fact that Amazon has pledged to offer best sellers and most new releases for a maximum of $9.99. I don't know that the prices for the Sony versions are as good as the Kindle versions so even though the Sony has a lower entry (purchase) price, you reach a point where the price for the device no longer matters if you buy enough books.

We're glad that you found us here at MobileRead. Through the generosity of volunteers, you can download so *many* books for the Sony Reader from this site. And, they're good books.

When you get it, be sure to tell us what you like about your Sony. Share with us the books you like -- and those you don't.

RickyMaveety · 06-24-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dborja

I just signed up here and I'm about to get a Sony PRS-505. My decision was between the Kindle and the Sony and the PRS-505 won for the following reason:

Price!

Anyway, I look forward to learning more here and, hopefully, sharing knowledge. My first eBook experience was Michael Crichton's "Timeline" on a Compaq Aero PDA.

Well, I hate it when price has to be the deciding factor in anything, but I suppose that's life.

Enjoy your Sony, and welcome to the forum!

dborja · 06-24-2008, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome! I do like the Kindle but when I considered the price differential, I decided I'm ok with a "basic" ebook reader for now. When Kindle 2 comes out and if it's at an acceptable price, I may upgrade and sell the 505...

Anyway, I will share initial impressions when I get it. I tried it out at lunch today at the Sony store and I wasn't disappointed.

dborja · 06-24-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Well, I hate it when price has to be the deciding factor in anything, but I suppose that's life.

Enjoy your Sony, and welcome to the forum!

I agree. However, I've been investing in a lot of computer equipment lately and I need to turn the spigot on my wallet to a lower setting. My wife has been shaking her head when packages arrive at our house and she hears the price; I'm afraid her pretty head might fall off if I got the Kindle...

Anyway, thanks for the welcome! I haven't been reading much lately and I want to start again. I really liked the experience and convenience when I read an ebook on my Aero. When I saw what e-ink looks like on my bosses' Kindle, my eyes just about popped out!

Over · 06-24-2008, 07:06 PM

Welcome, dborja. Don't worry about Sony ebook prices. There's always ways to convert other (cheaper) formats to a Sony compatible format.

I've just invested in an ereader too (the Cybook). Looking forward to it. Now that you mentioned your first ebook experience, I wonder what will be the first ebook I will read in my new ereader!

Spartacus2112 · 06-24-2008, 07:21 PM

Greetings, Dborja! Enjoy the forum!

06-24-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
dborja Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Kalifurnia Device: iPad	Hello I just signed up here and I'm about to get a Sony PRS-505. My decision was between the Kindle and the Sony and the PRS-505 won for the following reason: Price! Anyway, I look forward to learning more here and, hopefully, sharing knowledge. My first eBook experience was Michael Crichton's "Timeline" on a Compaq Aero PDA. Last edited by dborja; 06-24-2008 at 05:29 PM. Reason: Clarified which Aero...

06-24-2008, 06:28 PM	#2
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Welcome. I've said several times that I could be content with a Sony Reader, but I really love my Kindle. I rarely use the Whispernet connection, but I love the fact that Amazon has pledged to offer best sellers and most new releases for a maximum of $9.99. I don't know that the prices for the Sony versions are as good as the Kindle versions so even though the Sony has a lower entry (purchase) price, you reach a point where the price for the device no longer matters if you buy enough books. We're glad that you found us here at MobileRead. Through the generosity of volunteers, you can download so many books for the Sony Reader from this site. And, they're good books. When you get it, be sure to tell us what you like about your Sony. Share with us the books you like -- and those you don't.

06-24-2008, 06:52 PM	#4
dborja Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Kalifurnia Device: iPad	Thanks for the warm welcome! I do like the Kindle but when I considered the price differential, I decided I'm ok with a "basic" ebook reader for now. When Kindle 2 comes out and if it's at an acceptable price, I may upgrade and sell the 505... Anyway, I will share initial impressions when I get it. I tried it out at lunch today at the Sony store and I wasn't disappointed.

06-24-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Welcome, dborja. Don't worry about Sony ebook prices. There's always ways to convert other (cheaper) formats to a Sony compatible format. I've just invested in an ereader too (the Cybook). Looking forward to it. Now that you mentioned your first ebook experience, I wonder what will be the first ebook I will read in my new ereader!

06-24-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
Spartacus2112 Evangelist Posts: 468 Karma: 1147 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lawn Giland Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	Greetings, Dborja! Enjoy the forum!

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