Hello

Sawduster · 02-18-2009, 10:25 AM

New from WNC no reader yet but trying to get informed enough to buy one

DixieGal · 02-18-2009, 10:37 AM

Welcome! What is WNC?

lilac_jive · 02-18-2009, 10:43 AM

Welcome! Do you have any specific questions about any devices?

slayda · 02-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Welcome Sawduster. Is WNC = West North Carolina? Anywhere near Murphy? Also a name like sawduster seems to imply woodworking?

desertgrandma · 02-18-2009, 11:17 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, SawDuster. Let us know specific questons.....or go to our wiki (look at the top of the page)

If you click on 'dedicated ebook devices' it will list those available, give facts and even give a link to the manuals to download if you choose.

Enjoy.

Elsi · 02-18-2009, 11:35 AM

Welcome to MobileRead. You've stumped the panel with 'WNC', but Google seems to believe that means 'Western North Carolina'.

Deciding on a reader can be difficult. First of all, you have to get past the fact that you're going to be spending a significant amount of money, and that makes you cautious to try and get the very best reader you can find. The next factor in your decision making is availability. Not all readers are being sold in every country. A clever person can manage to get any device, but there is more difficulty when the producer hasn't introduced it in your country. And then one critical factor is the availability of books to read on the device you've selected. This is much more an issue if you want current releases. The wiki here at MobileRead can help you sort through these issues and understand what each device offers in the way of extra features.

In the USA, the most prevalent readers come from Sony and Amazon. I own one of each and can attest that both are excellent systems. I prefer my Kindle, but that may be because it was the first one I bought. Also, Amazon's store is so easy to use and the prices are good. Where the Sony wins out is the availability of the lighted cover and the fact that it supports ePub as well as the native format. That opens up more stores to purchase books from.

If you're interested in the classics, be sure to check out the library here at MobileRead.

We're glad you found us and are looking forward to getting to know you better.

MickeyC · 02-18-2009, 12:12 PM

Hi Sawduster and welcome to the Forum. I got a Sony 505 a little over a year ago and like it a lot.

Sawduster · 02-19-2009, 09:22 AM

Yes, WNC is Western North Carolina near Weaverville.
At this point I'm leaning toward a Sony reader because a Kindle seems to have limitations as to what can be loaded into it.

desertgrandma · 02-19-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawduster

Yes, WNC is Western North Carolina near Weaverville.
At this point I'm leaning toward a Sony reader because a Kindle seems to have limitations as to what can be loaded into it.

AAACCCCKKKKKKKKKkkkkk........please elucidate.

pilotbob · 02-19-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawduster

Yes, WNC is Western North Carolina near Weaverville.
At this point I'm leaning toward a Sony reader because a Kindle seems to have limitations as to what can be loaded into it.

Welcome to the Forum.

Have you read the Kindle Myths and Partial Truths Wiki topic and thread?

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kind...Partial_Truths

BOb

02-18-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
Sawduster Member Posts: 14 Karma: 60 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 3	Hello New from WNC no reader yet but trying to get informed enough to buy one

02-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#2
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Welcome! What is WNC?

02-18-2009, 10:43 AM	#3
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Welcome! Do you have any specific questions about any devices?

02-18-2009, 11:13 AM	#4
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Welcome Sawduster. Is WNC = West North Carolina? Anywhere near Murphy? Also a name like sawduster seems to imply woodworking?

02-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, SawDuster. Let us know specific questons.....or go to our wiki (look at the top of the page) If you click on 'dedicated ebook devices' it will list those available, give facts and even give a link to the manuals to download if you choose. Enjoy.

02-18-2009, 11:35 AM	#6
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Welcome to MobileRead. You've stumped the panel with 'WNC', but Google seems to believe that means 'Western North Carolina'. Deciding on a reader can be difficult. First of all, you have to get past the fact that you're going to be spending a significant amount of money, and that makes you cautious to try and get the very best reader you can find. The next factor in your decision making is availability. Not all readers are being sold in every country. A clever person can manage to get any device, but there is more difficulty when the producer hasn't introduced it in your country. And then one critical factor is the availability of books to read on the device you've selected. This is much more an issue if you want current releases. The wiki here at MobileRead can help you sort through these issues and understand what each device offers in the way of extra features. In the USA, the most prevalent readers come from Sony and Amazon. I own one of each and can attest that both are excellent systems. I prefer my Kindle, but that may be because it was the first one I bought. Also, Amazon's store is so easy to use and the prices are good. Where the Sony wins out is the availability of the lighted cover and the fact that it supports ePub as well as the native format. That opens up more stores to purchase books from. If you're interested in the classics, be sure to check out the library here at MobileRead. We're glad you found us and are looking forward to getting to know you better.

02-18-2009, 12:12 PM	#7
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Sawduster and welcome to the Forum. I got a Sony 505 a little over a year ago and like it a lot.

02-19-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
Sawduster Member Posts: 14 Karma: 60 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 3	Yes, WNC is Western North Carolina near Weaverville. At this point I'm leaning toward a Sony reader because a Kindle seems to have limitations as to what can be loaded into it.

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