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aling2410 · 10-06-2009, 03:08 AM

Total Newbie

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Hello Folks

I'm a total newbie venturing into unknown waters here. I've been facsinated by the fact that I can read my books on an electronic gadget. So much so that I'll be getting my Sony PRS-600 within the next 3-4weeks.
I've scoured through all the relevant websites and I must say I'm now faced with Information Overload!
Some questions I have which I hope fellow forumers can advise:
1. After I get the device, switch it on, understood that the program is preloaded in the device and will run on the laptop. Is it how it is supposed to go?
2. Do I need to install Calibre first? Whats the procedure. I had gathered that Calibre beats the Sony software hands down in terms of conversion and downloading to the device from the laptop?
3. Most Asked Question: How do I buy ebboks from US based websites? I've got suggestions ranging from : use a gift card, use a US debit card etc. I also read about restriction in downloads cos the websites track the IP addresses. How do we go around this?

Sorry for the pleatoral of questions but I want to get well prepared to handle the new toy :-)
Thank you in advance for any advice given.

Best.

10-06-2009, 03:08 AM	#1
aling2410 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: SONY PRS-600	Total Newbie now LOST! Total Newbie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Folks I'm a total newbie venturing into unknown waters here. I've been facsinated by the fact that I can read my books on an electronic gadget. So much so that I'll be getting my Sony PRS-600 within the next 3-4weeks. I've scoured through all the relevant websites and I must say I'm now faced with Information Overload! Some questions I have which I hope fellow forumers can advise: 1. After I get the device, switch it on, understood that the program is preloaded in the device and will run on the laptop. Is it how it is supposed to go? 2. Do I need to install Calibre first? Whats the procedure. I had gathered that Calibre beats the Sony software hands down in terms of conversion and downloading to the device from the laptop? 3. Most Asked Question: How do I buy ebboks from US based websites? I've got suggestions ranging from : use a gift card, use a US debit card etc. I also read about restriction in downloads cos the websites track the IP addresses. How do we go around this? Sorry for the pleatoral of questions but I want to get well prepared to handle the new toy :-) Thank you in advance for any advice given. Best.