07-11-2013, 02:38 PM | #31 |
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sony will still upgrade the prs-500? after all these years? who did you contact?
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07-12-2013, 07:05 AM | #32 |
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Reader getting firmware update
I went to the Sony support webpage, and use their help chat. The representative I spoke with hooked me right up.
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07-12-2013, 08:27 PM | #33 |
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thanks for the tip. got me hooked up as well.
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08-01-2013, 01:58 PM | #34 |
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new and improved prs-500
i just got back the prs-500 from having its firmware upgraded by sony. i only expected to get epub compatibility. but i also got usb storage function (i can move files to/from the reader just using the windows explorer like any usb drive). no more special driver needed. wow. what a way to breath new life into an old device. next up is the battery swap i'll be doing this weekend. the original battery currently in the reader lasts only a few hours at best.
i knew of the firmware upgrade program, but didn't contact sony because it's been so long since they offered it. i guess you should always ask. lesson learned. UPDATE: done swapping the battery in about an hour thanks to this post from a mr member with the handle lint - https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ht=500+battery Last edited by rem736; 08-02-2013 at 01:47 AM. Reason: updating status of post |
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