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E-Cafe · 12-18-2011, 01:34 PM

I have yet to experience e-reading but I think I like this community already! =)
Thank you for everyone who has kindly commented on these two E-readers.

I finally have picked up the 350 as my first e-reader because of its compact size. If I want the additional features on T1 in the future, I can always buy a T1 (or even newer model then) but I may not be able to find another 5" e-reader, as 6" seems to be the standard for all e-readers. Still, I have not opened the package yet.

Any suggestion for a good case/cover for this e-reader?

After reading all the replies here and other posts, looks like installing PRS+ and Calibre would be essential for the 350. But I still am not totally clear about these 2 programs:

1) Where can I download the latest version of PRS+ and Calibre?

2) With these two programs, do I still need to install the Sony software that comes with the e-reader, like to transfer files or update the firmware?

3) What format of e-book is the best for the 350's 5" screen? I read about different margin and fonts settings in Calibre and PRS+ and I am wondering if any 350 user has experience/preference on those settings?

4) Is there any concern installing the 2 aforementioned software? Can I restore the 350 to the factory state?

Thanks again for all the input and great help! =)

12-18-2011, 01:34 PM	#27
E-Cafe Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: PRS-350	I have yet to experience e-reading but I think I like this community already! =) Thank you for everyone who has kindly commented on these two E-readers. I finally have picked up the 350 as my first e-reader because of its compact size. If I want the additional features on T1 in the future, I can always buy a T1 (or even newer model then) but I may not be able to find another 5" e-reader, as 6" seems to be the standard for all e-readers. Still, I have not opened the package yet. Any suggestion for a good case/cover for this e-reader? After reading all the replies here and other posts, looks like installing PRS+ and Calibre would be essential for the 350. But I still am not totally clear about these 2 programs: 1) Where can I download the latest version of PRS+ and Calibre? 2) With these two programs, do I still need to install the Sony software that comes with the e-reader, like to transfer files or update the firmware? 3) What format of e-book is the best for the 350's 5" screen? I read about different margin and fonts settings in Calibre and PRS+ and I am wondering if any 350 user has experience/preference on those settings? 4) Is there any concern installing the 2 aforementioned software? Can I restore the 350 to the factory state? Thanks again for all the input and great help! =)