Thank you!

eGrace · 11-07-2011, 07:57 AM

In surfing over the weekend, trying to find a replacement for my Sony eReader 350 stylus, someone (Tony88) directed me to this website.

I've only had my eReader since July 2011 and I've struggled with the software to the point of not really using it very much. Each and every time I bought a book (through Sony or through Google) it was a nightmare! requiring calls to the Sony support and resetting my eReader to the manufacturers setting (just shy of doing the Hokey Pokey).

Also, we never had a successful purchase and download/upload from Google books and the Sony eStore didn't really have any of the books I was looking for.

My husband has a Kindle and never had any of the challenges I've had. Same with my MIL's Nook. I was starting to think it was boiling down to user error until I surfed about my glitchy software problems and found I wasn't alone in my trials.

I won't even go into the stylus subject. (Sony wanting $62 plus shipping for a replacement...shame on you!)

I was just about to put the new Kindle on my Christmas list (I've been nice!) until I received an email this past Wednesday from Sony with the new PC software, which is working GREAT! I actually found a book that I wanted, bought it and uploaded it to my eReader and it is presenting on the reader properly! Victory!

Tony88 also told me about something called Calibre, which I know nothing about. I'm going to do some reading today.

Anyway, thank you Tony88! You are very kind and helpful to take the time to direct me to this website

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eGrace

ImogenRose · 11-07-2011, 11:41 AM

Welcome to MR!

Imogen

joycedb · 11-07-2011, 11:46 AM

Hello and welcome, Grace. See, there's always someone who has an answer to your techie problem. That's why I always advise people with similar problems to come here. Here's keeping our fingers crossed that your e-reader continues to behave.

Joyce

VicLavigne · 11-07-2011, 03:11 PM

Calibre is your best friend for converting ebooks. It also works well for managing your ebook collection and sending ebooks to your device.

As to shopping... there are plenty of websites where you can buy (or find free) ebooks. Sony is not my first choice as an ebook distributer. You can even buy books from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but you'll have to strip DRM to add to your Sony and convert Amazon Kindle books to epub. There is a bit of learning curve, but once you can do this you will find that the world of ebooks opens up a lot more for you.

Vic

MickeyC · 11-07-2011, 07:42 PM

Hi eGrace and welcome to MobileRead

Valmore Daniels · 11-08-2011, 08:46 AM

Welcome to the boards

11-07-2011, 07:57 AM	#1
eGrace Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Sony eReader 350	Thank you! In surfing over the weekend, trying to find a replacement for my Sony eReader 350 stylus, someone (Tony88) directed me to this website. I've only had my eReader since July 2011 and I've struggled with the software to the point of not really using it very much. Each and every time I bought a book (through Sony or through Google) it was a nightmare! requiring calls to the Sony support and resetting my eReader to the manufacturers setting (just shy of doing the Hokey Pokey). Also, we never had a successful purchase and download/upload from Google books and the Sony eStore didn't really have any of the books I was looking for. My husband has a Kindle and never had any of the challenges I've had. Same with my MIL's Nook. I was starting to think it was boiling down to user error until I surfed about my glitchy software problems and found I wasn't alone in my trials. I won't even go into the stylus subject. (Sony wanting $62 plus shipping for a replacement...shame on you!) I was just about to put the new Kindle on my Christmas list (I've been nice!) until I received an email this past Wednesday from Sony with the new PC software, which is working GREAT! I actually found a book that I wanted, bought it and uploaded it to my eReader and it is presenting on the reader properly! Victory! Tony88 also told me about something called Calibre, which I know nothing about. I'm going to do some reading today. Anyway, thank you Tony88! You are very kind and helpful to take the time to direct me to this website. eGrace

11-07-2011, 11:41 AM	#2
ImogenRose PORTAL Posts: 7,204 Karma: 2884640 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (3G), iPhone	Welcome to MR! Imogen

11-07-2011, 11:46 AM	#3
joycedb Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 1086596 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: none	Hello and welcome, Grace. See, there's always someone who has an answer to your techie problem. That's why I always advise people with similar problems to come here. Here's keeping our fingers crossed that your e-reader continues to behave. Joyce

11-07-2011, 03:11 PM	#4
VicLavigne e-reading since 2008 Posts: 197 Karma: 112730 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hinesville Georgia Device: Nook STR, Sony PRS-T1	Calibre is your best friend for converting ebooks. It also works well for managing your ebook collection and sending ebooks to your device. As to shopping... there are plenty of websites where you can buy (or find free) ebooks. Sony is not my first choice as an ebook distributer. You can even buy books from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but you'll have to strip DRM to add to your Sony and convert Amazon Kindle books to epub. There is a bit of learning curve, but once you can do this you will find that the world of ebooks opens up a lot more for you. Vic

11-07-2011, 07:42 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi eGrace and welcome to MobileRead

11-08-2011, 08:46 AM	#6
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Welcome to the boards

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