Planning to buy Prs 600, wait or go for it

[MikeOnyx]

Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Everyone says that but I still can't buy from them.

If you do choose to buy the Onyx Boox 60, I think Dulin's Books has the best deal right now that I know of.

[rainboy]

Hi Mike,

Does dulin book ship to India? Any idea?

Thanks all for chipping in.

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Everyone says that but I still can't buy from them.

In "settings" of Sony's library software, choose "US".
Enter a valid US address.
Enter a valid credit card (can be Non-US).
If you give us exact details, what you enter when in which application, we should be able to figure out, why it's not working.
I'm using that workaround for almost 2 years now. In the beginning, I had to use gift cards. Since about 6 months (when they switched to their new library software with the introduction of Sony 300/600/900), gift cards aren't needed anymore and (any) credit card is working.

[cgk]

Originally Posted by mgmueller

In "settings" of Sony's library software, choose "US".
Enter a valid US address.
Enter a valid credit card (can be Non-US).
If you give us exact details, what you enter when in which application, we should be able to figure out, why it's not working.
I'm using that workaround for almost 2 years now. In the beginning, I had to use gift cards. Since about 6 months (when they switched to their new library software with the introduction of Sony 300/600/900), gift cards aren't needed anymore and (any) credit card is working.

Hi - can I just check something - by valid US address, do you mean you are simply selecting an address at random or you are making use of the address of someone you know?

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by cgk

Hi - can I just check something - by valid US address, do you mean you are simply selecting an address at random or you are making use of the address of someone you know?

It has to be a "correct" address, I think they check zip-codes or something like that. But for example the fire department via Google would be a correct address.
I'm not sure about eBooks. But for iTunes, in some US states you have to pay taxes. That's why I've used California, which is tax free. But I don't know whether this applies for eBooks as well.

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by mgmueller

It has to be a "correct" address, I think they check zip-codes or something like that. But for example the fire department via Google would be a correct address.
I'm not sure about eBooks. But for iTunes, in some US states you have to pay taxes. That's why I've used California, which is tax free. But I don't know whether this applies for eBooks as well.

EDIT: Just checked my account: Address "anywhere", street "somewhere". I only gave a valid zip code. The rest doesn't seem relevant.

[rainboy]

Leaning more towards BeBook Neo or Onyx Boox now for wi-fi, wacom touch screen.

Last query

Which of the following would be ranked best for reading PDFs of any formatting within the budget of US $300:

1) BeBook Neo
2) Onyx Boox
3) Sony Prs 600

Thanks

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by rainboy

Leaning more towards BeBook Neo or Onyx Boox now for wi-fi, wacom touch screen.

Last query

Which of the following would be ranked best for reading PDFs of any formatting within the budget of US $300:

1) BeBook Neo
2) Onyx Boox
3) Sony Prs 600

Thanks

I guess, Neo and Boox are identical. There only seem to be minor diferences in the firmwares.
As is, Sony only zooms for a single page, whereas Neo/Boox remembers that setting for the entire document.
If zoom is an issue for you (for me, in technical PDFs, it is) Sony 600 (or 900) ranks last of the 3 readers.

[cgk]

Originally Posted by mgmueller

EDIT: Just checked my account: Address "anywhere", street "somewhere". I only gave a valid zip code. The rest doesn't seem relevant.

What is the postage like? And I guess there is no warranty? (well not one you can access without returning it to the US?)

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by cgk

What is the postage like? And I guess there is no warranty? (well not one you can access without returning it to the US?)

This was for eBooks only. If you'd like to get hardware from the US, you either need a distributor in US. Or you need a supplier who delivers globally. If you go via 3rd party, warranty really usually only applies for the address of origin. In case of warranty, you most likely have to send it back.
BTW: Shipment from US to Europe usually is around $ 40. Don't forget: You most likely (probability >80%) will have to pay customs fees and taxes. As a rule of thumb, you can assume the price in $ adding up to roundabout the same amount in € for shipment to Europe. I don't have experience with other regions, but it probably will be similar.

[banjobama]

Originally Posted by rainboy

Leaning more towards BeBook Neo or Onyx Boox now for wi-fi, wacom touch screen.

Last query

Which of the following would be ranked best for reading PDFs of any formatting within the budget of US $300:

1) BeBook Neo
2) Onyx Boox
3) Sony Prs 600

Thanks

The PRS-600 does read PDFs but I've found that they're difficult, especially when/if you need to resize the text. The best way to read PDFs is in landscape mode which is mildly inconvenient. If I have a choice I never choose to download material in PDF format.

[rainboy]

I think Onyx Boox seems to be better bet than Sony Prs 600.

From where can i order Onyx Boox 60 or BeBook Neo for shipping to India?

MikeOnyx, any suggestions?

[HarryT]

You can order the Neo direct from http://www.mybebook.com

[rainboy]

Hey Guys,

Found an indian website selling a ebook reader, news to me as well!!! Sold for INR 9999, close to $217.00

Check this out: http://www.infibeam.com/Pi

The device looks like PocketBook 301.

Can someone chip in with their thoughts & is it worth at $217.

Please reply.

[HarryT]

Looks like one of the many Netronix EB600 "clones" that are out there. Perfectly respectable machine, if so.

The Neo is much, much better, but also much, much more expensive. It's a matter of deciding what features you need, and how much you're willing to pay.