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Forum: News 08-15-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By JEMelby
I'd sure like to see a picture of it, too. Good...

I'd sure like to see a picture of it, too. Good to know that it's neoprene - beats vinal.

I'd thank someone to post a pictue if they come across it.
Forum: News 08-08-2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By JEMelby
While be First to Market? Sony or Astak?

This is just a fun poll to see who everyone thinks will be first to mainstream market with their 5" reader!

Both Astak and Sony have indicated that their products will ship at the end of AUG. ...
Forum: News 08-08-2009, 05:39 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,456
Posted By JEMelby
Let's make a POLL! I'm voting Sony! If for no...

Let's make a POLL! I'm voting Sony! If for no other reason than to make the votes one to one to start.
Forum: News 08-07-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 25,175
Posted By JEMelby
Still no APO/FPO options. I grieves me to...

Still no APO/FPO options.

I grieves me to think how the pre-orders are now probobly stacked up to the roof.

Considering that I've been ready to "pre-order" since http://www.theezreader.com...
Forum: News 08-06-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,365
Posted By JEMelby
To clarify, the 505 is TOO BIG [for me] since it...

To clarify, the 505 is TOO BIG [for me] since it doesn't fit in any of my pockets except the cargo pocket of my uniform (VERY vulnerable to knocks). That is why I am fairly well tickled that there...
Forum: News 08-06-2009, 04:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,365
Posted By JEMelby
Sony PRS 300 Musings

Ultimatly, this is just another "New Sony" thread. All the other threads have become a bit convoluted, and my issues are getting lost in the clutter - so here goes...

I grabbed a 500 early on,...
Forum: News 08-05-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 46,962
Posted By JEMelby
Going out on a limb here... I guess both...

Going out on a limb here...

I guess both models have a metal case, considering the weight and the construction of Sony's other models?

Not that plasitc is a poor choice for a reader, but my...
Forum: News 08-05-2009, 02:12 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 25,175
Posted By JEMelby
Unfortunatly, there is still no APO/FPO pre-order...

Unfortunatly, there is still no APO/FPO pre-order support. Please don't forget about the service men and women!

All you have to do is add AA, AE and AP as options in the state drop-down for...
Forum: Calibre 08-03-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,235
Posted By JEMelby
Should ePub be the ONLY Ebook Format?

Sorry for the leading title....

EPUB sure seems to be catching hold as the defacto ebook reader format. It seems to be catching momentum for almost ALL the readers. I might have clapped my hands...
Forum: News 08-02-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 37,763
Posted By JEMelby
Am I only only one that thinks two inches is a...

Am I only only one that thinks two inches is a bit thick for an E-reader? Or are they trying to simulate a hard-cover physics text book?

JK... I am sure that the 2" thickness specified for the...
Forum: News 07-31-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 25,175
Posted By JEMelby
Robertb - I've followed most of what you've had...

Robertb - I've followed most of what you've had to say about the new Astak products. Your profile clearly identifies you as an Astak fan (though your actual relationship with Astak is a bit grey to...
Forum: News 07-28-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,924
Posted By JEMelby
I read you loud and clear - However, Engadget is...

I read you loud and clear - However, Engadget is my "once a day" stop for ALL tech news. If I see something interesting mentioned in the ebook-world, I scoot over here for the deatails. A...
Forum: News 07-28-2009, 03:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,924
Posted By JEMelby
The response to this thread is better than I ever...

The response to this thread is better than I ever imagined. Thank you - all.

I was NOT aware of the EZ Reader Pocket PRO. It seems to be a fine device with plenty going for it. Dimention-wise,...
Forum: News 07-27-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,924
Posted By JEMelby
Clash of the 5" eBook Readers!

I currently own a Sony PRS 505. I have read extensivly on PDAs (Windows Mobile, and Palm OS).

I love the 505. It goes everwhere with me. As far as I am concerned, the 500 (also owned) CREATED...
Forum: News 05-26-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,004
Posted By JEMelby
Plans for a "Mini" Sony?

I jumped on the eBook band wagon along time ago. I started with reading books on my Palm Pilot 5000. I've moved along with the technology as it has evolved. Of course, the BIG leap was e-ink, and...
Forum: Sony Reader 08-16-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,085
Posted By JEMelby
Ya know... I DID get the DHTML thing for the 5-30...

Ya know... I DID get the DHTML thing for the 5-30 version... I was promted right away that I needed it. What would happen then is that I would open then, as an example, is that I would open an...
Forum: Sony Reader 08-16-2007, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,085
Posted By JEMelby
Yes. Forgot to include that bullet. I tried...

Yes. Forgot to include that bullet. I tried that about a month ago. with even more dire failures... hang ups... locks, etc... I really don't think that version was VISTA compatible. 7-30 gave me...
Forum: Sony Reader 08-15-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,085
Posted By JEMelby
The Dreaded "Failed to Make Sony Reader File" Error

I know that JSWolf and HarryT are getting really sick of these "BD don't work" threads. From the patients they have, you'de think the program was their love-child:)

Anyway, I've done all I can,...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-28-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,315
Posted By JEMelby
I un-installed and reinstalled everything... Now,...

I un-installed and reinstalled everything... Now, no matter what I try to open, I get a "can not be converted" error.. I am really sliding downhill here.

JSWolf - Those other issue you are looking...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-28-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,315
Posted By JEMelby
Book Designer: Make LRF Option is AWOL

I've really been digging into the Book Designer 5.0 program. I have had great success making basic conversions, but in my effort to experience the full range of the programs capabilities, I fear I...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-27-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,627
Posted By JEMelby
Converting LIT to LRF Woes (or: Trouble with Images in LIT Files)

I am using BD 5.0 (alfa) on a Vista machine. I have a LIT file which contains 20-25 HTML files and 5-6 JPG files which are used as decorative flourishes between chapters, and on the title page.

I...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-08-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 59,499
Posted By JEMelby
Funny thing about this... I had jsut ordered a...

Funny thing about this... I had jsut ordered a Reader, so I wasn't interested in the offer.. even for $50.

I got to thinking that it might be nice to have a spare, though. So I went to the...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-07-2007, 09:25 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 59,499
Posted By JEMelby
Completely off topic I've been around the...

Completely off topic

I've been around the world. I've lived (for one to four years) on every continent except Antarctica and Africa. And without fail, I was inevitably anxious to get back home...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-05-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,061
Posted By JEMelby
Both counts have been resoved. Thanks Harry and...

Both counts have been resoved. Thanks Harry and Simond. In the case of the LIT file, I had forgotten to run ConvertLIT (refuse to abrieviate that) to bust it up into pieces.

And deleting the...
Forum: Sony Reader 07-05-2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,061
Posted By JEMelby
Book Designer Difficulty

The mark of a usable piece of software is how many folks are brave enough to wade in and offer support. A difficult bit of software will get few responses, but a good program will have folks lined...
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