Greetings from Tennessee

DazeDreamer · 06-07-2009, 02:51 AM

Hi, All,

As someone who likes to read, but doesn't have room for a lot of books, the idea of an E Reader is really appealing. I joined this forum to find out more about the various E Reader options before making a purchase.

dreams · 06-07-2009, 03:24 AM

Welcome to MR, DazeDreamer

You've come to the right place to get lots of information. If you look at the top of this page on the left side, you can click on the Wiki. Lots of information on devices and formats there.

Some things you should keep in mind when making a decision:

What you would like to read on your device in order of preference and quantity.. NYT best sellers, back titles, sci-fi, classics, tech manuals, library books, etc...

The answer to the above question sometimes determines which reader may have better support.

The various devices support various formats. Not all devices support the same formats. Some may not even support DRM formats at all. When checking format compatibility (as an example) if it lists epub, make sure to find out which it supports ... DRM'd epub or nonDRM'd epub or both ...

DRM locks a book to that particular format and sometimes that particular device. (Sony store DRM format is lrx and can only be read on the Sony. But the Sony does support many other formats so this is not a major problem--- this is my opinion) (Kindle store, Amazon, format can't be read on other devices - I don't have a Kindle so no experience with it)

I'm not bringing up format shifting or DRMing in this discussion as it requires tech savy and may or may not be legal.

Someone will jump in and add to my post and / or correct what I've posted if needed.

Cruise the forums and threads. Ask questions when needed and just have fun.

ladyjane · 06-07-2009, 08:22 AM

Hello DazeDreamer and welcome I can only speak for myself, I have a sony 505 and love it and have never had a problem getting the book I want in the format I need. What ever reader you decide on will be the right one for you. When I was making my decision I asked questions and read everything on here that I could, the ppl here have a ton of information and are very patient. So ask away and good luck in your search. Happy reading

desertgrandma · 06-07-2009, 11:11 AM

welcome to MobileRead, dazedreamer.

You'll find lots of friendly people here, ready to answer questions.

For starters, why not look at this section of our Wiki? Kind of a 'everything in a nutshell' .........

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

Enjoy the forums.

MickeyC · 06-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Hi DazeDreamer and welcome to MobileRead. You'll get lots of friendly advice here. I've had a Sony 505 for over a year and a half and really like it. Anyway, be sure and check out our 'Which One Should I Buy?' section here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

GraceKrispy · 06-07-2009, 08:04 PM

Welcome to the forum! plenty of information in the links provided to help you on your way! I have loved my 505.

DazeDreamer · 06-07-2009, 11:47 PM

Thanks, folks. I appreciate the links and suggestions. I can see that this will probably take a while, but, based on what I've read so far, I'm leaning toward a Sony 505.

MickeyC · 06-08-2009, 01:09 PM

You won't be disappointed in the 505. Although I would recommend you compare the 505 and the 700 side-by-side in a Sony store.

kelly1010 · 06-09-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazeDreamer

Thanks, folks. I appreciate the links and suggestions. I can see that this will probably take a while, but, based on what I've read so far, I'm leaning toward a Sony 505.

GREAT Choice! I love mine. I came into this whole thing rather blindsighted...I only looked at the 505 and the Kindle. I went with the 505 for the library books, but mainly because it was alot cheaper, and also a friend had one, and loved hers. and even after researching the Kindle more, as well as other readers, I'm still glad I got the 505.

Good luck! Let us know what you end up with.

06-07-2009, 02:51 AM	#1
DazeDreamer Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crossville,TN, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	Greetings from Tennessee Hi, All, As someone who likes to read, but doesn't have room for a lot of books, the idea of an E Reader is really appealing. I joined this forum to find out more about the various E Reader options before making a purchase.

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06-07-2009, 03:24 AM	#2
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Welcome to MR, DazeDreamer You've come to the right place to get lots of information. If you look at the top of this page on the left side, you can click on the Wiki. Lots of information on devices and formats there. Some things you should keep in mind when making a decision: What you would like to read on your device in order of preference and quantity.. NYT best sellers, back titles, sci-fi, classics, tech manuals, library books, etc... The answer to the above question sometimes determines which reader may have better support. The various devices support various formats. Not all devices support the same formats. Some may not even support DRM formats at all. When checking format compatibility (as an example) if it lists epub, make sure to find out which it supports ... DRM'd epub or nonDRM'd epub or both ... DRM locks a book to that particular format and sometimes that particular device. (Sony store DRM format is lrx and can only be read on the Sony. But the Sony does support many other formats so this is not a major problem--- this is my opinion) (Kindle store, Amazon, format can't be read on other devices - I don't have a Kindle so no experience with it) I'm not bringing up format shifting or DRMing in this discussion as it requires tech savy and may or may not be legal. Someone will jump in and add to my post and / or correct what I've posted if needed. Cruise the forums and threads. Ask questions when needed and just have fun.

06-07-2009, 08:22 AM	#3
ladyjane I hate to clean Posts: 125 Karma: 1155 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington, ontario Device: Sony PRS-505, Acer NetBook	Hello DazeDreamer and welcome I can only speak for myself, I have a sony 505 and love it and have never had a problem getting the book I want in the format I need. What ever reader you decide on will be the right one for you. When I was making my decision I asked questions and read everything on here that I could, the ppl here have a ton of information and are very patient. So ask away and good luck in your search. Happy reading

06-07-2009, 11:11 AM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	welcome to MobileRead, dazedreamer. You'll find lots of friendly people here, ready to answer questions. For starters, why not look at this section of our Wiki? Kind of a 'everything in a nutshell' ......... https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices Enjoy the forums.

06-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi DazeDreamer and welcome to MobileRead. You'll get lots of friendly advice here. I've had a Sony 505 for over a year and a half and really like it. Anyway, be sure and check out our 'Which One Should I Buy?' section here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

06-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#6
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! plenty of information in the links provided to help you on your way! I have loved my 505.

06-07-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
DazeDreamer Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crossville,TN, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	Thanks, folks. I appreciate the links and suggestions. I can see that this will probably take a while, but, based on what I've read so far, I'm leaning toward a Sony 505.

06-08-2009, 01:09 PM	#8
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	You won't be disappointed in the 505. Although I would recommend you compare the 505 and the 700 side-by-side in a Sony store.

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