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Old 09-27-2006, 06:30 AM   #1
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Sony Reader Shipped

I ordered a Sony Reader from the Sony site yesterday expecting to hear something sometime next month. Got the following email this morning when i can in to work early (6:15 am)

Could have knocked me over with a feather. Wouldn't put much credence in it except it has a specific Fed Ex tracking number. We'll see I guess.

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The following items have been shipped:

Order Number: #SW06092627418

Product: PRS-500
Qty: 1
Description: Sony® Portable Reader System
Date Shipped: 09/26/06
Shipping Status: http://spportal.fedex.com/sp/
Shipper: FXSP
Package Tracking Number: 02175785344001102745
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:37 AM   #2
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Same status for me!!!

But that might only mean they prepared the package and shipping info for FedEx Smartpost in advance of the actual package pickup/dropoff (as opposed to having it in FedEx's hands already). In any case, it seems very close indeed!

Btw, assuming everyone's ships the same way as mine, if you want to see more about how it will get to you with the free shipping option:

http://www.fedex.com/us/smartpost/approach/process.html
http://www.fedex.com/us/smartpost/
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:44 AM   #3
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Same status for me!!!

But that might only mean they prepared the package and shipping info for FedEx Smartpost in advance of the actual package pickup/dropoff (as opposed to having it in FedEx's hands already). In any case, it seems very close indeed!

Yes that's quite possible and probably more likely. But since there is a Fed Ex tracking link we can check it periodically to see if there is an actual pickup. If and when that appears we'll know something.

Meanwhile my Cybook is in my work bag and all my books are loaded on there. My ex-girlfriend is borrowing my old E-bookwise.
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:52 AM   #4
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In looking at the Sony site they're showing actual ship date of 9-26 with an estimated delivery date of 10-4. The cradle which I also ordered shows out of stock and shipping date unknown.

I'll post something as soon as (and IF) I see Fed Ex pickup data unless someone else does first.
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Old 09-27-2006, 07:01 AM   #5
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Old 09-27-2006, 07:06 AM   #6
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Nah... be too busy reading. lol
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Old 09-27-2006, 11:24 AM   #7
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Guys,

I got this:

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Product: PRS-500
Per Unit Price: $ 349.99
Quantity: 1
Total Price: $ 349.99
Description: Sony® Portable Reader System
Ship Method: Ground
Estimated Ship Date: 10/25/2006
Did you guys also had that date on the receipt or is the stock already empty?
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Old 09-27-2006, 11:30 AM   #8
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Guys,

I got this:



Did you guys also had that date on the receipt or is the stock already empty?
I haven't even recieved an email about my purchase yet, and I made the purchase yesterday around 8:30 am PST
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Old 09-27-2006, 11:35 AM   #9
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Did you guys also had that date on the receipt or is the stock already empty?
I ordered yesterday and it showed an estimated ship date of 9/28 and it actually shipped (at least got assigned a tracking number) the same day. I recall someone indicating that as of yesterday afternoon 130 units were being readied for shipment and 50 were still available.

Most people that ordered yesterday had the 9/28 estimated ship date.
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I ordered yesterday and it showed an estimated ship date of 9/28 and it actually shipped (at least got assigned a tracking number) the same day. I recall someone indicating that as of yesterday afternoon 130 units were being readied for shipment and 50 were still available.

Most people that ordered yesterday had the 9/28 estimated ship date.

So after all the time Sony took to release my baby they didn't even build up a decent stock?
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Old 09-27-2006, 12:02 PM   #11
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So after all the time Sony took to release my baby they didn't even build up a decent stock?
They didn't seem worried about running out, but they also (presumably) have retail locations to supply.
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Old 09-27-2006, 12:02 PM   #12
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This sorta sucks.

I'm having my 3 day weekend off from work starting Friday, and I'll probably have to wait untill Monday to get it x2
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Old 09-27-2006, 12:13 PM   #13
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I just checked my order on their web site. I ordered at 6:36pm yesterday and I evidently missed the first batch. The site says the device is currently out of stock but they expect to ship mine 9/29.

But for $112 I should still have it Monday right?
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Old 09-27-2006, 01:41 PM   #14
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Status: Carrier Notification Made

Date Sept 27, 2006
Time 12:00 AM
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Location LONG BEACH, CA
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Old 09-27-2006, 01:50 PM   #15
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Same here. Same manifest for me too... I guess that is the manifest for the first batch...

Manifest ID: 1722479
Status: Carrier Notification Made
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September 27, 2006 12:00 AM Carrier Notification Made LONG BEACH, CA
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