Hello From Malaysia

wpk123 · 05-21-2009, 10:31 PM

Hello everyone

I've been a long time lurker but this is the first time to post anything. Been watching developments in eInk for a while now and it looks like the technology is sufficiently ripe to invest in my first ereader!

Admittedly using my iPhone/Stanza combination has been good but I find after a while of reading, my far-sight vision is gone. Plus it takes a toll on battery life. Having a whale of a time going through all the resources and information that's been posted here. Probably going to go for a Sony 505/700 but still looking.

Thanks very much for making available all this info.

Ervserver · 05-21-2009, 10:48 PM

Hello wpk123

GraceKrispy · 05-22-2009, 01:34 AM

WElcome to the forum! I, personally, think the 505 is a brilliant choice! I'm not biased at all, either!

I hope you have fun gathering your information to help make the best decision

Curly · 05-22-2009, 01:37 AM

Welcome to MobileReadwpk123.

I have a 505 and I'm really happy with it (love it actually). It does get good battery life and it is much easier on the eyes than an iphone!

Do let us know what you choose.

FizzyWater · 05-22-2009, 01:43 AM

Hi, and welcome to MobileRead!

wpk123 · 05-22-2009, 04:54 AM

Thanks for the very warm welcome. I know I'm going to like it here!

The only remaining thing to settle is where to buy the 505/700; I seem to have a choice of ebay, amazon or B&H. Any suggestions/recommendations?

PK

Stitchawl · 05-22-2009, 05:21 AM

Terrima Kassei, wpk!
I bought my Sony 505 from B&H. Received it within a week of ordering it, despite the fact that they didn't have it in stock when I ordered! Perhaps Amazon won't ship it to you in KL... They wouldn't ship to me in Japan. Something about Sony trade agreements. I find the screen of the 505 easier on the eyes than that of the 700. Love everything about the 505! Can't put it down! When you order, instead of getting the Sony power cord, get a PSP charger at the Mid Valley MegaMall. Much cheaper and works just as well as the dedicated one! You can find a lot of good books to fill it with right here in MobilRead Forums too! Enjoy!

Stitchawl

chinesealbumart · 05-22-2009, 08:37 AM

Hello pal. I am from Singapore !

wpk123 · 05-22-2009, 08:59 AM

Hello there,

didn't think there were many ereader users in this part of the world, but I'm sure glad to be wrong!

BTW, just bought the 700 from B&H (your testimony did it for me, Stitchawl!). Annotations are high on my desirable list

pk

MickeyC · 05-22-2009, 12:08 PM

Hi wpk123 and welcome to MobileRead. Be sure and let us know how you like your 700.

05-21-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
wpk123 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: KL Malaysia Device: Sony PRS700	Hello From Malaysia Hello everyone I've been a long time lurker but this is the first time to post anything. Been watching developments in eInk for a while now and it looks like the technology is sufficiently ripe to invest in my first ereader! Admittedly using my iPhone/Stanza combination has been good but I find after a while of reading, my far-sight vision is gone. Plus it takes a toll on battery life. Having a whale of a time going through all the resources and information that's been posted here. Probably going to go for a Sony 505/700 but still looking. Thanks very much for making available all this info.

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05-21-2009, 10:48 PM	#2
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Hello wpk123

05-22-2009, 01:34 AM	#3
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	WElcome to the forum! I, personally, think the 505 is a brilliant choice! I'm not biased at all, either! I hope you have fun gathering your information to help make the best decision

05-22-2009, 01:37 AM	#4
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	Welcome to MobileReadwpk123. I have a 505 and I'm really happy with it (love it actually). It does get good battery life and it is much easier on the eyes than an iphone! Do let us know what you choose.

05-22-2009, 01:43 AM	#5
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Hi, and welcome to MobileRead!

05-22-2009, 04:54 AM	#6
wpk123 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: KL Malaysia Device: Sony PRS700	Thanks for the very warm welcome. I know I'm going to like it here! The only remaining thing to settle is where to buy the 505/700; I seem to have a choice of ebay, amazon or B&H. Any suggestions/recommendations? PK

05-22-2009, 05:21 AM	#7
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Terrima Kassei, wpk! I bought my Sony 505 from B&H. Received it within a week of ordering it, despite the fact that they didn't have it in stock when I ordered! Perhaps Amazon won't ship it to you in KL... They wouldn't ship to me in Japan. Something about Sony trade agreements. I find the screen of the 505 easier on the eyes than that of the 700. Love everything about the 505! Can't put it down! When you order, instead of getting the Sony power cord, get a PSP charger at the Mid Valley MegaMall. Much cheaper and works just as well as the dedicated one! You can find a lot of good books to fill it with right here in MobilRead Forums too! Enjoy! Stitchawl

05-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#8
chinesealbumart Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 332 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Device: Sony PRS505	Hello pal. I am from Singapore !

05-22-2009, 08:59 AM	#9
wpk123 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: KL Malaysia Device: Sony PRS700	Hello there, didn't think there were many ereader users in this part of the world, but I'm sure glad to be wrong! BTW, just bought the 700 from B&H (your testimony did it for me, Stitchawl!). Annotations are high on my desirable list pk

05-22-2009, 12:08 PM	#10
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi wpk123 and welcome to MobileRead. Be sure and let us know how you like your 700.

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