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Zero9 · 05-28-2009, 03:17 PM

I know this is a long shot, especially since a search of these forums didn't turn anything up for me. But is there any custom firmware hack or 3rd party tool that allows you to search for a word or phrase on the PRS-505?

I know Sony didn't include it, and their reasoning is probably related to the lack of keyboard or touchscreen. But there's no reason we couldn't use the the d-pad to move around a virtual keyboard or use the number buttons T9 style like the jetBook. I was about to buy one, but now I'm having trouble convincing myself this isn't a deal breaker.

05-28-2009, 03:17 PM	#1
Zero9 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 550 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Kindle Touch	Any hack to add search to PRS-505? I know this is a long shot, especially since a search of these forums didn't turn anything up for me. But is there any custom firmware hack or 3rd party tool that allows you to search for a word or phrase on the PRS-505? I know Sony didn't include it, and their reasoning is probably related to the lack of keyboard or touchscreen. But there's no reason we couldn't use the the d-pad to move around a virtual keyboard or use the number buttons T9 style like the jetBook. I was about to buy one, but now I'm having trouble convincing myself this isn't a deal breaker.