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Lawyerman · 03-24-2010, 12:12 PM

I found a PRS 505 in a local pawn shop. It was pretty cheap, had a nice cover and the power supply- $90. I found it was loaded with about 130 books- trashy romance novels mostly, some that were rather graphic actually...oh well.

I have several questions about it though. I found a USB cable that will work but I need to load the "download" software to my computer as I don't have the setup CD that would have come with it. Can I do that from the Sony Website? I did see some downloads there that looked like the right ones. I did download and print off the manual and quick start guide.

Secondly I noticed that the charger for my cell phone will fit into the USB port and I know the PRS can be charged this way. The Charger is a Motorola with the folding plug. It says that it has a 5.0 v output/550 mA. That would seem to be well within spec for the E reader. Reason I ask is because it is much more compact than the original-easily 1/4 the size and it of course would have two uses- less to travel with. I don't want to see black smoke pouring out of my E Reader though!

I am hoping owning it will be a good experience. My wife and I owned a Nook very briefly and it was NOT a good experience! Thanks!

03-24-2010, 12:12 PM	#1
Lawyerman Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS 505	Questions about new to me Prs 505 I found a PRS 505 in a local pawn shop. It was pretty cheap, had a nice cover and the power supply- $90. I found it was loaded with about 130 books- trashy romance novels mostly, some that were rather graphic actually...oh well. I have several questions about it though. I found a USB cable that will work but I need to load the "download" software to my computer as I don't have the setup CD that would have come with it. Can I do that from the Sony Website? I did see some downloads there that looked like the right ones. I did download and print off the manual and quick start guide. Secondly I noticed that the charger for my cell phone will fit into the USB port and I know the PRS can be charged this way. The Charger is a Motorola with the folding plug. It says that it has a 5.0 v output/550 mA. That would seem to be well within spec for the E reader. Reason I ask is because it is much more compact than the original-easily 1/4 the size and it of course would have two uses- less to travel with. I don't want to see black smoke pouring out of my E Reader though! I am hoping owning it will be a good experience. My wife and I owned a Nook very briefly and it was NOT a good experience! Thanks!