PRS-600 Waiting for my first ever reader

yingying27 · 09-25-2009, 05:15 AM

I've been lurking here for quite some time now and I've learned a lot

From the threads that I've read, I am now buying the PRS-600.
The Sony readers are unfortunately not available in my country so when my friend went to London, I asked him to buy me one.... That was 3 weeks ago. He's gonna come back this Monday with my new reader.

I hope he gets me the red one. But any color is fine as long as I get one.
I've been reading ebooks for years but only on my pda. I am now preparing myself to be blown away.

doreenjoy · 09-25-2009, 05:33 AM

How exciting. Congratulations on your first Reader.

Make sure to let us know how you like it, if you aren't too busy reading!

George · 09-25-2009, 05:56 AM

Congrats. I too will be buying the 600 as my first proper reader having used the itouch until now.

Enjoy

kennyc · 09-25-2009, 06:46 AM

Congrats and glad you de-lurked!

yingying27 · 09-25-2009, 11:02 PM

Thanks! i can barely contain myself.
Now, my problem is the cover... Where can i possibly get that here. I may just make one myself but I doubt if it can be sturdy enough and I wanted something waterproof. I live in a tropical area where it rains for half a year. (possibly even more

)

kelly1010 · 09-26-2009, 02:09 AM

How exciting for you!! I bought my ebook reader in March of this year and I love it more and more with each book I read. I also just got the ipod touch so I'm set for a good long while. Have fun reading. I can't wait to hear how you like it.

Juliette · 09-26-2009, 12:31 PM

Congratulations

I'd suggest an M-Edge cover, but it's not completely waterproof... when are you going to be needing the waterproof part? (I mean, always or when putting the PRS-600 away

)

yingying27 · 09-28-2009, 12:29 AM

Hi!
I just received my reader.

It was nice and sleek.
Hmmm, i was wondering, I was charging it and the usb icon was seen from the screen. However the manual said that the status light would indicate that it was charging. I don't see mine lighting up.

Or do I have to install the software first? I did turn on the reader prior to charging though. I am so paranoid about these things.

EDIT:
I got it to work. I turned off (Unlike before when it was just asleep) the device and charged by USB to my desktop.
The reader is mighty fine. I guess the first on my agenda are the Harvard Classics. And some other books that I had no time to read.

Oooh,I think I'll be going to Hello Kitty and get myself a journal or organzer and make a DIY bookcover. I don't foresee myself using the sleeve. What with my netbook and other stuff in my bag, its bound to get crushed. Maybe a hard dvd box as well?

Oh! I'm gonna use the waterproof part while the reader is in the bag...
Btw, It rained here non-stop for 9 hours last saturday.

Juliette · 09-28-2009, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yingying27

Oh! I'm gonna use the waterproof part while the reader is in the bag...
Btw, It rained here non-stop for 9 hours last saturday.

OOOOW. I live in a rather humid climate but oooooowwwwwww. 9 hours.

As for the case- a dvd holder? There are cases in plastic and tin. When you're reading you can use the anything else, but while in the bag I've found it's a nice system- I have a tin one, with lining in foam for extra protection, never let me down. There are also sites that have them already "layered". And you can customise it rather easily...

shineofleo · 09-28-2009, 03:44 AM

same here.

kennyc · 09-28-2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yingying27

Hi!
I just received my reader.

It was nice and sleek.
....Btw, It rained here non-stop for 9 hours last saturday.

Yeah!!! I looked at and considered the 600 again yesterday, but ended up deciding to purchase a second (discounted) 505 from the clearance shelf at the local Target store.

I don't think I could take the constant rain any more than the dark of winter in AK.....

09-25-2009, 05:15 AM	#1
yingying27 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Waiting for my first ever reader I've been lurking here for quite some time now and I've learned a lot From the threads that I've read, I am now buying the PRS-600. The Sony readers are unfortunately not available in my country so when my friend went to London, I asked him to buy me one.... That was 3 weeks ago. He's gonna come back this Monday with my new reader. I hope he gets me the red one. But any color is fine as long as I get one. I've been reading ebooks for years but only on my pda. I am now preparing myself to be blown away.

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09-25-2009, 05:33 AM	#2
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	How exciting. Congratulations on your first Reader. Make sure to let us know how you like it, if you aren't too busy reading!

09-25-2009, 05:56 AM	#3
George Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Device: iPad/iPhone - PRS 600	Congrats. I too will be buying the 600 as my first proper reader having used the itouch until now. Enjoy

09-25-2009, 06:46 AM	#4
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,897 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Congrats and glad you de-lurked!

09-25-2009, 11:02 PM	#5
yingying27 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Thanks! i can barely contain myself. Now, my problem is the cover... Where can i possibly get that here. I may just make one myself but I doubt if it can be sturdy enough and I wanted something waterproof. I live in a tropical area where it rains for half a year. (possibly even more )

09-26-2009, 02:09 AM	#6
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	How exciting for you!! I bought my ebook reader in March of this year and I love it more and more with each book I read. I also just got the ipod touch so I'm set for a good long while. Have fun reading. I can't wait to hear how you like it.

09-26-2009, 12:31 PM	#7
Juliette I eat books Posts: 601 Karma: 5124 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milan, Italy Device: Gen3 PRS-505 PRS-600 PB360 PB302 K2 Opus BebookMini OnyxBoox K3 KDXG	Congratulations I'd suggest an M-Edge cover, but it's not completely waterproof... when are you going to be needing the waterproof part? (I mean, always or when putting the PRS-600 away )

09-28-2009, 12:29 AM	#8
yingying27 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Hi! I just received my reader. It was nice and sleek. Hmmm, i was wondering, I was charging it and the usb icon was seen from the screen. However the manual said that the status light would indicate that it was charging. I don't see mine lighting up. Or do I have to install the software first? I did turn on the reader prior to charging though. I am so paranoid about these things. EDIT: I got it to work. I turned off (Unlike before when it was just asleep) the device and charged by USB to my desktop. The reader is mighty fine. I guess the first on my agenda are the Harvard Classics. And some other books that I had no time to read. Oooh,I think I'll be going to Hello Kitty and get myself a journal or organzer and make a DIY bookcover. I don't foresee myself using the sleeve. What with my netbook and other stuff in my bag, its bound to get crushed. Maybe a hard dvd box as well? Oh! I'm gonna use the waterproof part while the reader is in the bag... Btw, It rained here non-stop for 9 hours last saturday.

09-28-2009, 03:44 AM	#10
shineofleo Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: sony prs-600	same here.

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