All Ebook Family

rjfarrell · 03-03-2009, 11:51 PM

Ok. I think I have officially made us an all Ebook family. Except one son, who doesnt like to read. Go figure.

Bought myself and my daughter a PRS-700 for Christmas. I really enjoy it (although I wish my screen were whiter). I read every day.

We got them before Christmas. Since we enjoyed them so much, we went back and got my husband and my 18 year old college student son a PRS-505. They both love it, and have read more in the last couple of months than they have in years. Then I bought my son-in-law one. He loves it. Checks out books from the library

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Today, I ordered another 505 for my mother-in-law for her birthday.

Ordering, shipping and receiving from the Sony Style Store has been fabulous really. Always shipped right on time with great email notification.

And, I never understand the general negativity regarding the Sony Ebook Store. I find it generally quite easy to use. I have bought a few books, gotten some from my Phoenix, AZ public library ebook service.

All I can say is that I am glad I do not have more immediate family members. I would go broke. (I am trying to hold myself back from replacing my 700 with a 505 for the whiter screen....i think i can....i think i can....)

dreams · 03-04-2009, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjfarrell

All I can say is that I am glad I do not have more immediate family members. I would go broke. (I am trying to hold myself back from replacing my 700 with a 505 for the whiter screen....i think i can....i think i can....)

Welcome to MR rjfarrell (and growing family of converts)

I have the Sony 505 and absolutely LOVE it! [ whisper**505**505**you need a 505**] It travels everywhere with me just waiting for that spare minute or two when I can whip it out for a quick read

Make sure to check out all the great books the mobileread members have downloaded and to check out all the works from the mobileread author members!

PDS · 03-04-2009, 05:32 AM

Thats so awesome .... Sony should be giving you a commission LOL

I have the 505 and I love it, its my constant companion and I cant stop reading

Dawn

Ervserver · 03-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Hello rjfarrell Sony loves you

lilac_jive · 03-04-2009, 11:09 AM

We had in my house two 505s and a Kindle 1, but since the Kindle 1 just got stolen, it looks like that'll become a Kindle 2. My little sister really wants one too, so if by luck the stolen one appears I bet she'll take that.

MickeyC · 03-04-2009, 12:47 PM

I've had a Sony 505 for over a year now and am totally addicted to the damn thing. I read way more now than I did back in the dark pBook ages.

Falbe Publishing · 03-04-2009, 01:06 PM

You are Sony's dream customer.

I have a 505 and like it too. I bought my husband one for Christmas. (I would have considered the KIndle so we could have both kinds, but they weren't available at the time.)

Go ebook family!

sammsmom · 03-05-2009, 10:40 AM

I just got mine a week ago and I too love it. I keep trying to convince my mom and husband that they need one too. I have been reading so much more now because of the portability and that's what I keep telling them. No takers yet, but I've not given up.

sigma8 · 03-05-2009, 01:25 PM

to the OP, as a counterpoint to:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreams

I have the Sony 505 and absolutely LOVE it! [ whisper**505**505**you need a 505**]

I'll admit I also have a 505, and I also do love it.. But if you are perfectly happy with your 700, and have no issues with the contrast or glare, and aren't a naturally envious person, then I'd stay happy with it. Everything other than the screen is nicer on the 700.

GraceKrispy · 03-07-2009, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjfarrell

And, I never understand the general negativity regarding the Sony Ebook Store. I find it generally quite easy to use. I have bought a few books, gotten some from my Phoenix, AZ public library ebook service.

I don't quite understand it either. I especially love the free book offerings. I'm not one to turn down a free book! I use my local library for most of my reading these days, but I do buy a bundle or two here and there. I wish they offered more bundles! Less romance and more what I like to read (most everything else)

revfish · 03-08-2009, 10:57 AM

We are not quite at this level as we have eight people in the house with five 17 or older. We have three Sony 505s. I have one, my wife has one and her 17 y/o sister has one. My wife's dad who live with us doesn't want one but always seems to take my wife's Reader when a new book comes out that he wants to read and we have. He claims that he doesn't like it, preferring the feel of a paper book. The other 17 y/o only reads manga so he has no interest in a Reader. What is frustrating is that my 8 y/o wants one and we have to keep telling him no. I may end up getting my father-in-law he own Reader so he will stop taking my wife's.

03-03-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
rjfarrell Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 142 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona (USA) Device: Sony PRS-505, Iphone, Ipad	All Ebook Family Ok. I think I have officially made us an all Ebook family. Except one son, who doesnt like to read. Go figure. Bought myself and my daughter a PRS-700 for Christmas. I really enjoy it (although I wish my screen were whiter). I read every day. We got them before Christmas. Since we enjoyed them so much, we went back and got my husband and my 18 year old college student son a PRS-505. They both love it, and have read more in the last couple of months than they have in years. Then I bought my son-in-law one. He loves it. Checks out books from the library. Today, I ordered another 505 for my mother-in-law for her birthday. Ordering, shipping and receiving from the Sony Style Store has been fabulous really. Always shipped right on time with great email notification. And, I never understand the general negativity regarding the Sony Ebook Store. I find it generally quite easy to use. I have bought a few books, gotten some from my Phoenix, AZ public library ebook service. All I can say is that I am glad I do not have more immediate family members. I would go broke. (I am trying to hold myself back from replacing my 700 with a 505 for the whiter screen....i think i can....i think i can....)

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03-04-2009, 05:32 AM	#3
PDS Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 46 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Austalia Device: Sony PRS-505, Dell Mini 9, I-Phone	Thats so awesome .... Sony should be giving you a commission LOL I have the 505 and I love it, its my constant companion and I cant stop reading Dawn

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Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Hello rjfarrell Sony loves you

03-04-2009, 11:09 AM	#5
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	We had in my house two 505s and a Kindle 1, but since the Kindle 1 just got stolen, it looks like that'll become a Kindle 2. My little sister really wants one too, so if by luck the stolen one appears I bet she'll take that.

03-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	I've had a Sony 505 for over a year now and am totally addicted to the damn thing. I read way more now than I did back in the dark pBook ages.

03-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#7
Falbe Publishing Gadget Slave Posts: 264 Karma: 600001 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Device: Sony PRS505SC	You are Sony's dream customer. I have a 505 and like it too. I bought my husband one for Christmas. (I would have considered the KIndle so we could have both kinds, but they weren't available at the time.) Go ebook family!

03-05-2009, 10:40 AM	#8
sammsmom Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 192 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 2	I just got mine a week ago and I too love it. I keep trying to convince my mom and husband that they need one too. I have been reading so much more now because of the portability and that's what I keep telling them. No takers yet, but I've not given up.

03-08-2009, 10:57 AM	#11
revfish The Pastor of Disaster Posts: 202 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650, Apple iPad 3 64GB Wifi	We are not quite at this level as we have eight people in the house with five 17 or older. We have three Sony 505s. I have one, my wife has one and her 17 y/o sister has one. My wife's dad who live with us doesn't want one but always seems to take my wife's Reader when a new book comes out that he wants to read and we have. He claims that he doesn't like it, preferring the feel of a paper book. The other 17 y/o only reads manga so he has no interest in a Reader. What is frustrating is that my 8 y/o wants one and we have to keep telling him no. I may end up getting my father-in-law he own Reader so he will stop taking my wife's.

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