Free Cradle Offer

QueridaNegra · 06-19-2007, 07:32 PM

Did anyone else get an e-mail today offering a free cradle with the purchase of a Sony Reader??? It comes straight from Sony Electronics. Granted, you can now find Readers online elsewhere cheaper, but it's still a nice little perk, and it shows Sony is still interested in marketing the product. Happy News!!!

JSWolf · 06-19-2007, 07:42 PM

The cradle actually is not needed. You can get access to all the plugs you need at the bottom of the Reader. What Sony should have done in the first place is bundle the cradle with the reader. It's about $50 US to buy one separately. Not worth the cost. If Sony is still selling the Reader for $350, then you'd be best buying it from someplace selling it for $299 and forgoing the cradle.

NatCh · 06-19-2007, 07:58 PM

The cradle can be nice to have, depending on your circumstances & habits.

I tend to put my Reader on to charge as I'm falling asleep at night, so I keep the cradle on the nightstand. I'd never be able to find the cord and connect it without waking back up enough that I'd need to read more, but I can get it into the cradle while 3/4 asleep, so I find it useful.

hcobbs · 06-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Yep, I got it too.

ecoupon: READEM62007

And they have free ground shipping too.

JSWolf · 06-19-2007, 10:26 PM

You can't go wrong with the free 2-day express shipping, the $50 price drop, and the free cradle. Plus the $50 connect credit. The "classics" you can find probably on Project Gutenberg and do a better job formatting them yourself. unless someone's uploaded them to the book section.

Bob Russell · 06-20-2007, 06:52 AM

I agree that the cradle is not needed, but I really like it. You need to consider it important enough to give up some desk real estate, though.

Easy to dock the Reader (even with a cover on it), and I love the white glow that lights up while charging.

yvanleterrible · 06-20-2007, 09:59 AM

Wasn't there someone here who said he read directly from the cradle ?

kalex · 06-20-2007, 09:35 PM

Just tried it, sonystyle says coupon doesn't apply. is it READEM62007?

thanks

alex

JSWolf · 06-21-2007, 09:23 AM

How to redeem your free cradle offer:

1. Click here and add the PRS-500KIT1 to your shopping cart.
2. Enter the code “READEM62007” in the eCoupons box on the Checkout page.
3. Click the “Add eCoupon” button.
4. You will see your $49.95 savings in the Order Summary box.

HarryT · 06-21-2007, 09:37 AM

I thought the "current wisdom" on LiIon batteries was that it wasn't a good idea to continually "top them up", as would be the case if you sat the Reader in a cradle connected to the wall charger every night?

I notice that Apple now advise you to let the iPod battery run down before recharging, rather than keep it "topped up".

NatCh · 06-21-2007, 09:38 AM

There seems to be a fairly lively debate still going on that topic, HarryT.

kalex · 06-21-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

How to redeem your free cradle offer:

1. Click here and add the PRS-500KIT1 to your shopping cart.
2. Enter the code “READEM62007” in the eCoupons box on the Checkout page.
3. Click the “Add eCoupon” button.
4. You will see your $49.95 savings in the Order Summary box.

Thanks JSWolf,

i was trying to order the one for $299 without cradle

Alex

NatCh · 06-21-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

How to redeem your free cradle offer:

1. Click here and add the PRS-500KIT1 to your shopping cart.
2. Enter the code “READEM62007” in the eCoupons box on the Checkout page.
3. Click the “Add eCoupon” button.
4. You will see your $49.95 savings in the Order Summary box.

Hmmm. So it looks like it might be case sensitive on the code.

JSWolf · 06-21-2007, 06:24 PM

I got that in email and just reposted in here. Glad to help.

06-19-2007, 07:32 PM	#1
QueridaNegra Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony Reader, Sony Reader!!	Free Cradle Offer Did anyone else get an e-mail today offering a free cradle with the purchase of a Sony Reader??? It comes straight from Sony Electronics. Granted, you can now find Readers online elsewhere cheaper, but it's still a nice little perk, and it shows Sony is still interested in marketing the product. Happy News!!!

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06-19-2007, 07:42 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,356 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The cradle actually is not needed. You can get access to all the plugs you need at the bottom of the Reader. What Sony should have done in the first place is bundle the cradle with the reader. It's about $50 US to buy one separately. Not worth the cost. If Sony is still selling the Reader for $350, then you'd be best buying it from someplace selling it for $299 and forgoing the cradle.

06-19-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	The cradle can be nice to have, depending on your circumstances & habits. I tend to put my Reader on to charge as I'm falling asleep at night, so I keep the cradle on the nightstand. I'd never be able to find the cord and connect it without waking back up enough that I'd need to read more, but I can get it into the cradle while 3/4 asleep, so I find it useful.

06-19-2007, 10:16 PM	#4
hcobbs Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	Yep, I got it too. ecoupon: READEM62007 And they have free ground shipping too.

06-19-2007, 10:26 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,356 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You can't go wrong with the free 2-day express shipping, the $50 price drop, and the free cradle. Plus the $50 connect credit. The "classics" you can find probably on Project Gutenberg and do a better job formatting them yourself. unless someone's uploaded them to the book section.

06-20-2007, 06:52 AM	#6
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I agree that the cradle is not needed, but I really like it. You need to consider it important enough to give up some desk real estate, though. Easy to dock the Reader (even with a cover on it), and I love the white glow that lights up while charging.

06-20-2007, 09:59 AM	#7
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Wasn't there someone here who said he read directly from the cradle ?

06-20-2007, 09:35 PM	#8
kalex Zealot Posts: 132 Karma: 3248 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: sony	Just tried it, sonystyle says coupon doesn't apply. is it READEM62007? thanks alex

06-21-2007, 09:23 AM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,356 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	How to redeem your free cradle offer: 1. Click here and add the PRS-500KIT1 to your shopping cart. 2. Enter the code “READEM62007” in the eCoupons box on the Checkout page. 3. Click the “Add eCoupon” button. 4. You will see your $49.95 savings in the Order Summary box.

06-21-2007, 09:37 AM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I thought the "current wisdom" on LiIon batteries was that it wasn't a good idea to continually "top them up", as would be the case if you sat the Reader in a cradle connected to the wall charger every night? I notice that Apple now advise you to let the iPod battery run down before recharging, rather than keep it "topped up".

06-21-2007, 09:38 AM	#11
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	There seems to be a fairly lively debate still going on that topic, HarryT.

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06-21-2007, 06:24 PM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,356 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I got that in email and just reposted in here. Glad to help.