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pilotbob · 11-15-2009, 12:46 PM

One thing to keep in mind is when they convert their store to ePub... then all the ebooks you purchased will then instantly work for any device that supports ePub... which includes the Nook, Opus, iRex 800, EZ Reader, BeBook, PocketBook etc.

So, if you thought you were linked to Sony since you have an investment in ebooks bought from their store... this conversion (of the Sony book store) does seem to liberate you from the brand.

And the upgrade of the 500 liberates you from the Sony store.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the brand.... just pointing this out.

BOb

(yes, I know you can get books elsewhere if you remove DRM. But I think only a small percentage of Sony owners do that.)

11-15-2009, 12:46 PM	#5
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	One thing to keep in mind is when they convert their store to ePub... then all the ebooks you purchased will then instantly work for any device that supports ePub... which includes the Nook, Opus, iRex 800, EZ Reader, BeBook, PocketBook etc. So, if you thought you were linked to Sony since you have an investment in ebooks bought from their store... this conversion (of the Sony book store) does seem to liberate you from the brand. And the upgrade of the 500 liberates you from the Sony store. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the brand.... just pointing this out. BOb (yes, I know you can get books elsewhere if you remove DRM. But I think only a small percentage of Sony owners do that.)