Hello, I'm ready to convert

ztudor · 02-07-2009, 11:47 AM

Hi everyone -

I've been lurking since before Xmas, trying to decide which reader to ask for/purchase. I recently picked up a Sony 700, and am in the process of loading Calibre as we speak.

I spend a lot of time on planes, and will try to keep work and pleasure reading with me in as light a bundle as possible.

My biggest hurdle is, I like the feel of a book or magazine in my hand. Also, when I plunk down $20 bucks or so for a book I like seeing the physical evidence. I'm the same way with music. I want to be able to see and feel my "property" (that I can't copy, modify, ....)

Zach

lilac_jive · 02-07-2009, 11:52 AM

You will get over the "holding a real book" thing really fast, I promise.

Welcome to the forum

desertgrandma · 02-07-2009, 11:57 AM

I was of the 'old school' also. If you've picked the right reader for you, you will soon find reading on your device much more pleasurable.

No cramping hands from trying to keep those paperbacks open.

More comfortable reading at night.

No more heavy books to handle.

You can read while eating (My favorite!

)

adjustable font

All your library at your fingertips. No more running out of something to read no matter where you are.

And, Welcome to MobileRead!

tcjuice · 02-07-2009, 12:19 PM

Welcome ztudor. I felt the same way you do now about physical evidence of what you spent. In no time...I got used to my reader and love all the things I can do with it.

dreams · 02-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Welcome to MobileRead ztudor

I felt the same way about my books. I had an extensive collection and loved the feel of being surrounded by them and holding a book as I read it.

Then Christmas and a gift from my son (the Sony 505). I am finding that I pick up the Sony to read more often now than my paperbooks. (who'd have thunk it?)

I hope you enjoy learning about and using your Sony.

slayda · 02-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Hello ztudor & welcome. One reason I got an ebook reader was because I didn't like holding those heavy thick real books. My reader is thinner, and lighter and has the same balance on the first page as the last page.

cassidym · 02-07-2009, 04:39 PM

Hi ztudor and welcome to the Forum. I second all you commented before me. After a while, you'll wonder why you ever bought pBooks

02-07-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
ztudor noob Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700	Hello, I'm ready to convert Hi everyone - I've been lurking since before Xmas, trying to decide which reader to ask for/purchase. I recently picked up a Sony 700, and am in the process of loading Calibre as we speak. I spend a lot of time on planes, and will try to keep work and pleasure reading with me in as light a bundle as possible. My biggest hurdle is, I like the feel of a book or magazine in my hand. Also, when I plunk down $20 bucks or so for a book I like seeing the physical evidence. I'm the same way with music. I want to be able to see and feel my "property" (that I can't copy, modify, ....) Zach

02-07-2009, 11:52 AM	#2
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,871 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	You will get over the "holding a real book" thing really fast, I promise. Welcome to the forum __________________ Need something to read? Check out my blog, The Book Plate! http://bookplatereads.blogspot.com (Yes, I'm finally updating it!!)

02-07-2009, 11:57 AM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,221 Karma: 7720386 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone and an Ipad Mini.....	I was of the 'old school' also. If you've picked the right reader for you, you will soon find reading on your device much more pleasurable. No cramping hands from trying to keep those paperbacks open. More comfortable reading at night. No more heavy books to handle. You can read while eating (My favorite! ) adjustable font All your library at your fingertips. No more running out of something to read no matter where you are. And, Welcome to MobileRead! __________________ How To Join Our Happy Family! -- What is "Karma" and How Does it Work? What is Our Wiki. -- How to Start a Poll The "Introduce Yourself" Thread and Why You Should Use It How to use the MobileRead Patricia C. Clark Memorial Library

02-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#5
dreams Anticipation Posts: 21,457 Karma: 50511916 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Welcome to MobileRead ztudor I felt the same way about my books. I had an extensive collection and loved the feel of being surrounded by them and holding a book as I read it. Then Christmas and a gift from my son (the Sony 505). I am finding that I pick up the Sony to read more often now than my paperbooks. (who'd have thunk it?) I hope you enjoy learning about and using your Sony. __________________ MobileRead Wiki . MobileRead's Patricia Clark Memorial Library free (mostly PD) ebooks MobileRead's Posting Guidelines . Author Guidelines 2012 list - 2013 list

02-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,700 Karma: 871861 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: EZ Reader, Kindle 1, NookColor, iPad 4, iPhone 5	Hello ztudor & welcome. One reason I got an ebook reader was because I didn't like holding those heavy thick real books. My reader is thinner, and lighter and has the same balance on the first page as the last page. __________________ "People generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for" - Harper Lee

02-07-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
tcjuice Member Posts: 24 Karma: 11 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Device: sony prs-505	Welcome ztudor. I felt the same way you do now about physical evidence of what you spent. In no time...I got used to my reader and love all the things I can do with it.

02-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#7
cassidym Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,324 Karma: 5032368 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPhone 5, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi ztudor and welcome to the Forum. I second all you commented before me. After a while, you'll wonder why you ever bought pBooks __________________ I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges

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