Hi from London, England

ec1matt · 03-25-2008, 04:32 PM

I've been lurking for a while but once I saw that the Sony PRS-505 might be coming to the UK as an official Sony product, my interest in a portable electronic reader has been rekindled (!).

It's partly gadget envy - I've always thought iPods and the like were really cool, but since I never listen to music on the move I don't need one. But being able to carry books with me all the time, in a convenient slim device would be great. From what I read, the Sony store has loads of popular science and non-fiction, and since they're my favourite genres, I think a Sony might be the way to go, if the rumours are true and the PRS-505 is coming to the UK.

Matt

PS Am I the only one who was completely astounded when what we thought were pictures of the Kindle prototype were actually pictures of the finished product?

NatCh · 03-25-2008, 04:37 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, ec1matt!

You might take a look at the Cybook too, it's available now in the UK, and there are certainly other stores than Sony's to get your content from, if you're so inclined.

MickeyC · 03-25-2008, 07:17 PM

Hi ec1matt and welcome to the Forum. I got a 505 back in January for much the same reasons you are getting one.

And, in fact, I am now reading The Infinite Book from Sony's Science collection.

Lobolover · 03-25-2008, 07:25 PM

welcome.ive been generaly ignored by everyone around here,hope the same doesnt befall you.stil,I finished 2 books from this place already and am starting to read a 3th.

Patricia · 03-25-2008, 07:29 PM

Loblover, we don't ignore you. We merely read with silent approval.

Welcome to the forum ec1matt. I'm in Cardiff and don't regret getting a Sony Reader.

Lobolover · 03-26-2008, 08:32 AM

I mean,I thought Id get some discusion,so why am I always the last one to ever post on a book thread?

HarryT · 03-26-2008, 10:24 AM

With the greatest respect to your views, Lobolover, coming here (a site which very much supports the legitimate use of eBooks) and saying things like "I'd never pay for an eBook" is not going to win you many friends. Frankly, it makes you look like a troll (someone who posts controversial posts just to stir up trouble). You'll get a lot more response from people if you post more reasonable viewpoints in our discussions.

Anyway, a belated welcome to Mobileread.

03-25-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
ec1matt Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 370 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Device: Kindle Oasis 2019, Paperwhite 2013, Sony PRS-505(RIP)	Hi from London, England I've been lurking for a while but once I saw that the Sony PRS-505 might be coming to the UK as an official Sony product, my interest in a portable electronic reader has been rekindled (!). It's partly gadget envy - I've always thought iPods and the like were really cool, but since I never listen to music on the move I don't need one. But being able to carry books with me all the time, in a convenient slim device would be great. From what I read, the Sony store has loads of popular science and non-fiction, and since they're my favourite genres, I think a Sony might be the way to go, if the rumours are true and the PRS-505 is coming to the UK. Matt PS Am I the only one who was completely astounded when what we thought were pictures of the Kindle prototype were actually pictures of the finished product?

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03-25-2008, 04:37 PM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Welcome to MobileRead, ec1matt! You might take a look at the Cybook too, it's available now in the UK, and there are certainly other stores than Sony's to get your content from, if you're so inclined.

03-25-2008, 07:17 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 ec1matt and welcome to the Forum. I got a 505 back in January for much the same reasons you are getting one. And, in fact, I am now reading The Infinite Book from Sony's Science collection.

03-25-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	welcome.ive been generaly ignored by everyone around here,hope the same doesnt befall you.stil,I finished 2 books from this place already and am starting to read a 3th.

03-25-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Loblover, we don't ignore you. We merely read with silent approval. Welcome to the forum ec1matt. I'm in Cardiff and don't regret getting a Sony Reader.

03-26-2008, 08:32 AM	#6
Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	I mean,I thought Id get some discusion,so why am I always the last one to ever post on a book thread?

03-26-2008, 10:24 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	With the greatest respect to your views, Lobolover, coming here (a site which very much supports the legitimate use of eBooks) and saying things like "I'd never pay for an eBook" is not going to win you many friends. Frankly, it makes you look like a troll (someone who posts controversial posts just to stir up trouble). You'll get a lot more response from people if you post more reasonable viewpoints in our discussions. Anyway, a belated welcome to Mobileread.

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