It's here! It's arrived!

Moejoe · 03-25-2009, 11:42 AM

My new Sony PRS-505 came this morning around 10:30am so I've had a few hours now to play with it.

Pros:

Easy to manage on the Mac with Calibre (thanks Kovid).

Came with a half charge, took only 2 hours to reach full charge.

Didn't need to read any of the instruction manual, it was all very straightforward and logical.

Text is crisp, readable and I've already managed to get through about 50 pages in a quick sitting.

Took only a few minutes to forget I was actually using an electronic e-book and settle into the story.

Provided cover feels nice to the touch and is solid.

Cons:

Some covers didn't show up from Feedbooks downloaded books, although they were there in Calibre library. I did a quick convert to epub, leaving everything unchanged, but ticking the keep cover source from file box. Covers now working fine on those few titles that were giving me troubles.

All in all I'm very excited and pleased to say that this reader is perfect for me. Worth every penny.

daffy4u · 03-25-2009, 11:49 AM

Congratulations!

(Now you can remove the "incoming" from your device ID.)

Lady Blue · 03-25-2009, 11:50 AM

Congratulations. We're all happy for you, and happy that YOU'RE happy.

Do you think this means you'll be spending just a little less time with us here because you'll be busy READING BOOKS?

Enjoy your new toy.

Stacey34 · 03-25-2009, 11:59 AM

Congratulations! You are going to LOVE it!
Welcome to the club and happy reading!

DixieGal · 03-25-2009, 12:23 PM

MoeJoe has his mojo working now!

Over · 03-25-2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Blue

Congratulations. We're all happy for you, and happy that YOU'RE happy.

I'm happy for MoeJoe too, happy that he's happy and happy for our hapiness in his happiness. We're all happy folks!

Now, MoeJoe, there's no turning back. My ereader changed forever my reading habits, format, everything.

Moejoe · 03-25-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks all for the replies. I was using my iTouch to read on and trying to convince myself that it was good enough, well, now I have the Sony I really couldn't go back to the iTouch for anything other than a quick glance or short story on the move.

I don't know if it's the technology or not, but I think I'm actually reading on the Sony faster than I do with pbooks

Over · 03-25-2009, 12:42 PM

You have to take in consideration that each page turn in the ereader desn't equate to a real page turn. Depending on the font size, a 500 page pBook can be 1500 or even more ebook page turns.

But I've also noticed that I've started reading more since I bought my Cybook. Maybe it's because now I carry it around and read in situations I wouldn't before. Also, reading with your favourite font size and type helps.

grooks · 03-25-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

I don't know if it's the technology or not, but I think I'm actually reading on the Sony faster than I do with pbooks

That is usually a perk of having the *Blue* Reader.

I noticed that read much faster after getting the Sony. Others have said the same thing.

MickeyC · 03-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

Thanks all for the replies. I was using my iTouch to read on and trying to convince myself that it was good enough, well, now I have the Sony I really couldn't go back to the iTouch for anything other than a quick glance or short story on the move.

If I can do it, I load the same book on my iPhone that I'm reading on my 505. Since I always have my iPhone with me, that lets me get in an occasional chapter when I get stuck on line or at the doctor's office. Other than that, I read exclusively on my 505.

AbFabGab · 03-25-2009, 01:53 PM

Welcome to the 505 club! heehee
My RED 505 is my best friend.

am_mread · 03-25-2009, 01:57 PM

Sweet! Welcome!

I love my 505 as well.. I've been E-Reading way back in time on my Palm Vx (wish I could find my old ebook library), through my Windows Mobile Devices, to my iPhone, and now a PRS505.

I've not tried reading on my iPhone/Stanza since I got the 505 but it'll probably be kinda hard to get used to.

Enjoy!

dreams · 03-25-2009, 03:47 PM

Congrats, Moejoe!

So now you can experience all the joy the rest of us have been sharing on here..

What was the first book you started to read?

Yes, I said started because I've found that I am now always reading between three or four books and a short story collection or two.

netseeker · 03-25-2009, 03:51 PM

Congrats Moejoe. I wish you a lot of fun with your new reader!

Moejoe · 03-25-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreams

Congrats, Moejoe!

So now you can experience all the joy the rest of us have been sharing on here..

What was the first book you started to read?

Yes, I said started because I've found that I am now always reading between three or four books and a short story collection or two.

It is indeed a joy

I never realised how much reading I'd been missing out on lately, just for want of something like the Sony. Sure, I buy in pbooks and have even read some bought books on the computer, but this truly is a wondrous thing to have. To carry around my whole library in a pocket! I feel like one of those people I used to see in the 'This is How the Future Will Look' picture books from when I was a kid

I'm currently reading 'Penal Colony by Richard Herley' and starting my once yearly Don Quixote reading ritual a little earlier than usual.

03-25-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	It's here! It's arrived! My new Sony PRS-505 came this morning around 10:30am so I've had a few hours now to play with it. Pros: Easy to manage on the Mac with Calibre (thanks Kovid). Came with a half charge, took only 2 hours to reach full charge. Didn't need to read any of the instruction manual, it was all very straightforward and logical. Text is crisp, readable and I've already managed to get through about 50 pages in a quick sitting. Took only a few minutes to forget I was actually using an electronic e-book and settle into the story. Provided cover feels nice to the touch and is solid. Cons: Some covers didn't show up from Feedbooks downloaded books, although they were there in Calibre library. I did a quick convert to epub, leaving everything unchanged, but ticking the keep cover source from file box. Covers now working fine on those few titles that were giving me troubles. All in all I'm very excited and pleased to say that this reader is perfect for me. Worth every penny.

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Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Congratulations. We're all happy for you, and happy that YOU'RE happy. Do you think this means you'll be spending just a little less time with us here because you'll be busy READING BOOKS? Enjoy your new toy.

03-25-2009, 11:59 AM	#4
Stacey34 Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Device: Sony 505 (Red)	Congratulations! You are going to LOVE it! Welcome to the club and happy reading!

03-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	MoeJoe has his mojo working now!

03-25-2009, 12:35 PM	#7
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Thanks all for the replies. I was using my iTouch to read on and trying to convince myself that it was good enough, well, now I have the Sony I really couldn't go back to the iTouch for anything other than a quick glance or short story on the move. I don't know if it's the technology or not, but I think I'm actually reading on the Sony faster than I do with pbooks

03-25-2009, 12:42 PM	#8
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	You have to take in consideration that each page turn in the ereader desn't equate to a real page turn. Depending on the font size, a 500 page pBook can be 1500 or even more ebook page turns. But I've also noticed that I've started reading more since I bought my Cybook. Maybe it's because now I carry it around and read in situations I wouldn't before. Also, reading with your favourite font size and type helps.

03-25-2009, 01:53 PM	#11
AbFabGab Gadget-Luster Posts: 330 Karma: 2157280 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY - USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2	Welcome to the 505 club! heehee My RED 505 is my best friend.

03-25-2009, 01:57 PM	#12
am_mread Head Goat Posts: 74 Karma: 50 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Device: Kindle Paperwhite Gen 11.	Sweet! Welcome! I love my 505 as well.. I've been E-Reading way back in time on my Palm Vx (wish I could find my old ebook library), through my Windows Mobile Devices, to my iPhone, and now a PRS505. I've not tried reading on my iPhone/Stanza since I got the 505 but it'll probably be kinda hard to get used to. Enjoy!

03-25-2009, 03:47 PM	#13
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	Congrats, Moejoe! So now you can experience all the joy the rest of us have been sharing on here.. What was the first book you started to read? Yes, I said started because I've found that I am now always reading between three or four books and a short story collection or two.

03-25-2009, 03:51 PM	#14
netseeker sleepless reader Posts: 4,763 Karma: 615547 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany, near Stuttgart Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3	Congrats Moejoe. I wish you a lot of fun with your new reader!

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