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gencho · 10-15-2010, 12:20 AM

I am about to purchase Sony PRS-650, but would like to get some feedback first. I stopped using MS Windows years ago and switched to Linux. In order to use prs-650 though the System Requirements are Wondows or Mac, according to sony.com. I have Calibre installed on both my desktop-Fedora13 and laptop-OpenSuse11.2 and I have downloaded a lot of ePub books, pdf files, etc. Once I get my prs-650 will I be able to upload my books and files to the reader. I keep updating Calibre with every new release and several updates back there were new sony prs-350 and prs-650 drivers, so I assume the reader will be recognized. I would like to hear from some users that had experience using prs-650 with Linux.
I will hate if I have to install Windows in order to use my future eReader.
I was thinking about buying Kindle 3 (tempted by the prise), but after doing some research I am convinced that Sony is the reader for me.
I was waiting for prs-950sc to come out, but after reading the user manual I don't think is worth the $70 more.

10-15-2010, 12:20 AM	#1
gencho Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: PRS-650	PRS-650 can I use it with Linux? I am about to purchase Sony PRS-650, but would like to get some feedback first. I stopped using MS Windows years ago and switched to Linux. In order to use prs-650 though the System Requirements are Wondows or Mac, according to sony.com. I have Calibre installed on both my desktop-Fedora13 and laptop-OpenSuse11.2 and I have downloaded a lot of ePub books, pdf files, etc. Once I get my prs-650 will I be able to upload my books and files to the reader. I keep updating Calibre with every new release and several updates back there were new sony prs-350 and prs-650 drivers, so I assume the reader will be recognized. I would like to hear from some users that had experience using prs-650 with Linux. I will hate if I have to install Windows in order to use my future eReader. I was thinking about buying Kindle 3 (tempted by the prise), but after doing some research I am convinced that Sony is the reader for me. I was waiting for prs-950sc to come out, but after reading the user manual I don't think is worth the $70 more.