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Forum: Sony Reader 10-22-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 101,919
Posted By SoCal Bob
I used the 505 in direct sunlight at the beach...

I used the 505 in direct sunlight at the beach for two days this weekend. Outstanding performance and readability compared to the 500, which always would fade in direct sunlight. Absolutely no fade...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-19-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,615
Posted By SoCal Bob
I have had no "fade" or breakup problems with the...

I have had no "fade" or breakup problems with the 505 in direct sunlight like I did with the 500. Exposed it for over two hours last weekend to direct sunlight. Ambient temperature was about 74F so...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-16-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,089
Posted By SoCal Bob
Seems that this was intentional... found this in...

Seems that this was intentional... found this in the help screen:

"When you connect the Reader PRS-505, it will not be recognized. To unlock the Reader, disconnect the Reader from your computer...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-16-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,089
Posted By SoCal Bob
"Locked" 505 will not show in eBook Library

I could always "see" my locked 500 in the Sony Connect screen and could unlock it from the PC. I have to turn off the locking selection entirely for the 505 to appear in the new eBook Library...
Forum: Sony Reader 06-05-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,325
Posted By SoCal Bob
BTW here is a paste up of a brief article and a...

BTW here is a paste up of a brief article and a graph from the Economist yesterday. See if this works for you and on your reader
Forum: Sony Reader 06-05-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,325
Posted By SoCal Bob
You need to define a page size as "Sony Reader" ...

You need to define a page size as "Sony Reader" See this thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=53851#post53851
This is how I did it in Windows then you can open a new document...
Forum: Sony Reader 04-26-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,148
Posted By SoCal Bob
I strongly suspect that the iRex Iliad will be...

I strongly suspect that the iRex Iliad will be the first device to have this feature. Equipped with its own internet connection (it has wireless on board) it was designed to connect to the iRex...
Forum: Sony Reader 04-03-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,026
Posted By SoCal Bob
Text "Fades" in direct Sunlight

I have increasingly been experiencing the phenomena of the text gradually breaking up when exposed to direct sunlight. This does not occur with indirect or oblique rays, but seems to occur within...
Forum: News 01-24-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,900
Posted By SoCal Bob
thanks

thanks
Forum: News 01-23-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,900
Posted By SoCal Bob
Google Download: No iTunes for Books - BusinessWeek

An article you may find of interest:
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jan2007/tc20070123_295190.htm?campaign_id=rss_smlbz

Google Download: No iTunes for Books
The search leader...
Forum: Sony Reader 01-22-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 206,385
Posted By SoCal Bob
There are, I use these and they work great (I use...

There are, I use these and they work great (I use the clear strips)
http://www.egrips.com/
Forum: Sony Reader 01-22-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,177
Posted By SoCal Bob
PSP MiniSync

I just got this handy little device. Allows PC connection & charge as well as recharge from wall or battery pack. A lot cheaper than another charger from Sony.
...
Forum: Sony Reader 01-18-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,209
Posted By SoCal Bob
I have used ABC Amber to convert numerous PDB...

I have used ABC Amber to convert numerous PDB files with great success too.

This does not work however with PDB files with DRM. Sadly I have over 60 books purchased from eReader that I would...
Forum: Sony Reader 01-15-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,198
Posted By SoCal Bob
And that would be... :smartass2

And that would be... :smartass2
Forum: Sony Reader 01-10-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By SoCal Bob
Yeah it took me a while too. Glad it works for...

Yeah it took me a while too. Glad it works for you.
Forum: Sony Reader 01-09-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,605
Posted By SoCal Bob
Sony is in the Business to sell not only Readers,...

Sony is in the Business to sell not only Readers, but more importantly to sell content. You mentioned in your first post the iPod/iTunes model. You have the analogy correct, that is what Sony hopes...
Forum: Sony Reader 01-09-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By SoCal Bob
Open "Printers and Faxes" from Control Panel ...

Open "Printers and Faxes" from Control Panel
Pull down the "File" menu
"Server Properties" is one of the selections, click it
You get the form below and fill it out as indicated.
Forum: Sony Reader 01-08-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By SoCal Bob
Create a new form in Print Server Properties. (To...

Create a new form in Print Server Properties. (To configure printer settings, click Printer and Faxes in Control Panel and select the printer) In Print Server Properties, on the "Forms" tab select "...
Forum: Sony Reader 01-05-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,802
Posted By SoCal Bob
Exactly my experience as well. Only time to...

Exactly my experience as well. Only time to worry is when a file is actually transfering.
Forum: Sony Reader 01-05-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,603
Posted By SoCal Bob
Here is my process, takes about a minute per...

Here is my process, takes about a minute per article:
1. I select and copy all of the information on the web page (for multiple pages repeat steps 1 & 2)
2. I paste the data on to a Word page that...
Forum: Sony Reader 01-04-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,787
Posted By SoCal Bob
BOTH the Word file and the Printed PDF must have...

BOTH the Word file and the Printed PDF must have the same page size to come out well. Attached is an article that was pasted up in Word from an online HTML file in my "Sony Reader" page size and...
Forum: Sony Reader 12-22-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
Posted By SoCal Bob
Have you considered printing the Magna book in...

Have you considered printing the Magna book in PDF and viewing it in that format? May be worth the experiment.
Forum: Bookeen 12-19-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 37,320
Posted By SoCal Bob
I agree, lets see if this moves from "talk" to...

I agree, lets see if this moves from "talk" to "reality"
Forum: Sony Reader 12-15-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,502
Posted By SoCal Bob
There is a work around that I have employed to...

There is a work around that I have employed to create a chapter TOC in an RTF.

In Word I replace all "Chapter" with "~Chapter" with a page break before. After saving it as an RTF and importing...
Forum: Sony Reader 12-15-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,629
Posted By SoCal Bob
You beat me to it. I use ABC Amber Palm...

You beat me to it. I use ABC Amber Palm Converter for my PDB files with great success, and I heard about it here!
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