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JSWolf · 07-25-2008, 08:46 AM

You can use a Sony Reader under Parallels, but DO NOT use Parallels to update the firmware. We have documented reported cases of bricking 500s. Cannot say about 505, but don't risk it. The problem is firmware updating is timing sensitive and if Parallels loses control of the USB port for long enough, there you go, brick.

07-25-2008, 08:46 AM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,879 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You can use a Sony Reader under Parallels, but DO NOT use Parallels to update the firmware. We have documented reported cases of bricking 500s. Cannot say about 505, but don't risk it. The problem is firmware updating is timing sensitive and if Parallels loses control of the USB port for long enough, there you go, brick.