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WilliamG · 09-27-2006, 12:35 PM

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums, and have reserved a Sony Reader at my local Borders. Apparently, the store will have 7 units come friday.

In my excitement, I've been reading up about the Reader, and gazing at pictures dreamily, eagerly awaiting my little "book" of joy.

A few questions stuck in my mind, though.

1.) Is there any way to turn off the "Page 45 of 71" business at the bottom of the screen? I know the thing I enjoy most about reading is not really knowing when it's going to end. I'd like to know what page I'm currently on, but it would be nice if there was an option to turn off how many pages there are to go. Perhaps you think me pedantic, but this is more like a real book, non?

2.) This 7,500 page turns... Is that straight-through page turns, or does this number include having the unit "sleeping" for however long? iPods are rated for a number of hours, but if you leave the unit asleep for a few weeks, you can turn it on and see your battery life has decreased significantly. Any thoughts?

3.) Can someone give me a Reader right now, because I'm gagging for one! Not sure I can wait till Friday, and that's if my Borders really does get it in!

Thanks in advance, guys/girls.

09-27-2006, 12:35 PM	#1
WilliamG Addict Posts: 307 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	A few questions about the Sony Reader... Hi guys, I'm new to the forums, and have reserved a Sony Reader at my local Borders. Apparently, the store will have 7 units come friday. In my excitement, I've been reading up about the Reader, and gazing at pictures dreamily, eagerly awaiting my little "book" of joy. A few questions stuck in my mind, though. 1.) Is there any way to turn off the "Page 45 of 71" business at the bottom of the screen? I know the thing I enjoy most about reading is not really knowing when it's going to end. I'd like to know what page I'm currently on, but it would be nice if there was an option to turn off how many pages there are to go. Perhaps you think me pedantic, but this is more like a real book, non? 2.) This 7,500 page turns... Is that straight-through page turns, or does this number include having the unit "sleeping" for however long? iPods are rated for a number of hours, but if you leave the unit asleep for a few weeks, you can turn it on and see your battery life has decreased significantly. Any thoughts? 3.) Can someone give me a Reader right now, because I'm gagging for one! Not sure I can wait till Friday, and that's if my Borders really does get it in! Thanks in advance, guys/girls.