Greetings. ^_^

Asphodel · 06-22-2009, 12:31 AM

Hi everyone.

I've been visiting as a guest for a little over a week now, and I'm really impressed with the wealth of useful information. Everyone seems really nice and helpful too.

I've been doing a lot of research, trying to decide which ereader to buy, so I decided to register and join in the community here to see what I can learn.

I'm new to the ebook thing, but I'm an avid reader and I'm looking forward to meeting some fellow bookworms and figuring this ebook stuff out.

desertgrandma · 06-22-2009, 12:40 AM

Hello, asphodel, and welcome to MobileRead.

Check out our wiki on the different devices here,
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

haunt the different forums, and ask questions when you need to . Lots of differing opinions on the different ebook readers, but eventually you'll decide which one will be best for you.

The Kindle is a great device and if you plan to buy most of your books the amazon store has the best prices. Also, the 'instant' gratification is fun.

The Sony gives easiest access to library ebook downloads. Books close at the end of the loan period, no more late fees!

Others will chime in with their devices. They are all great..........the hardest part will be choosing the best one for you.

Enjoy the journey.

rebarnmom · 06-22-2009, 02:56 AM

Welcome Asphodel! You've come to the right place!
I have the Sony PRS-700 and just love it!
Good luck making your decision on an eBook reader! There's so many good ones out there and more on the horizon.

Happy researching! This is a fun place to be, even after you have your eBook reader and all your questions answered!

MickeyC · 06-22-2009, 12:19 PM

Hi Asphodel and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 for over a year and a half and really like it. Check out our Which One Should I Buy section for details and comparisons.

columbus · 06-22-2009, 12:30 PM

Hi asphodel and welcome aboard, you will find all the info and help here to make your choice!

But there is only one choice of course - a Silver Sony Prs 505 !!!!

dreams · 06-22-2009, 01:28 PM

Welcome to MR, Asphodel.

I have the Sony 505 and love it. I like that I have a wide choice of where to buy or get free books for it. I also like the fact that if I want to "borrow" books from the library all I have to do is download to my 505 (well, after the standard of getting a card etc.)

If you are still trying to decide, remember that the only best device is the one that fits YOUR needs.

So, having an idea of : genre of books you like to read, whether you have the have the NYT best seller right now, if you prefer to have Classics - PD, CC, whether you need to read a lot of only pdf formatted books, whether you care if the books have DRM or not, etc will help in making your decision.

Have fun reading through the various forums, ask questions, and just have fun. I hope you find the best device for YOU.

dreams · 06-22-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by columbus

SNIP
But there is only one choice of course - a Silver Sony Prs 505 !!!!

Hum... I believe columbus was trying to type - a BLUE Sony Prs 505!!!

Fixed it for you columbus

Verencat · 06-22-2009, 01:46 PM

Hi Asphodel and welcome to Mobile Read! I think you already know by now you definitely joined the right forum to suit your needs!
Enjoy discovering the world of e-readers!

tirsales · 06-22-2009, 01:50 PM

Welcome Asphodel

(like the plant?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verencat

I think you already know by now you definitely joined the right forum to suit your needs!

Most definitely. And a very, very nice bunch of people!

Quote:

Enjoy discovering the world of e-readers!

And - lets not forget - unutterable silliness!

Verencat · 06-22-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirsales

Welcome Asphodel

(like the plant?)

Most definitely. And a very, very nice bunch of people!

And - lets not forget - unutterable silliness!

Take it slow with silliness though, it can get overwhelming pretty quickly! (as in: transform your life and steal it away from you

)

columbus · 06-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreams;

Hum... I believe columbus was trying to type - a BLUE Sony Prs 505!!!

Fixed it for you columbus

Ummmmm No I may be dislexic but Silver is nowhere near blue

Asphodel · 06-22-2009, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. It looks like I've definitely come to the right place. My next stop is the Which One Should I Buy forum. I'm really feeling terribly indecisive!

And wow, this silver VS blue rivalry is serious business!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirsales

Welcome Asphodel

(like the plant?)

Yes, like the plant.

desertgrandma · 06-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asphodel

Thanks for the warm welcome. It looks like I've definitely come to the right place. My next stop is the Which One Should I Buy forum. I'm really feeling terribly indecisive!

And wow, this silver VS blue rivalry is serious business!

Yes, like the plant.

Which is why you should get a Kindle. Then you could get a skin in which ever pattern you choose, and not be just 'one of the crowd'.

(run away!!)

GraceKrispy · 06-23-2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by columbus

Hi asphodel and welcome aboard, you will find all the info and help here to make your choice!

But there is only one choice of course - a Silver Sony Prs 505 !!!!

I must agree with columbus here. Dreams means well, but SILVER is the way to go.

welcome to the forum, and I know you will find the reader that is just right for you! I love my sony because of the ease of downloading library books and the ease of use. My 505 seems made just for reading, period. I don't need extra bells and whistles. I need an easy way to read lots of books. This works for me

Stitchawl · 06-23-2009, 04:24 AM

Hi Asphode!

I'm a very satisfied Sony 505 user. I fit all my needs perfectly. Of course I chose a Silver one. Which ever device you decided upon, you will love this new way to read! Thousands of books to choose from in all genres, available free right here! Plenty of people to help you with any problems you might encounter along the way. Lots of opinions and lots of laughs!

"Four Tao philosophers as cedar waxwings chat on a February berrybush ln the
sun, and I am one.
Such merriment and such sobriety-- the small wild fruit on the tall stalk--
was this not always my true style?
Above an elegance of snow, beneath a silk blue sky a brotherhood of four
birds. Can you mistake us?
To sun, to feast, and to converse and all together--for this I have
abandoned all my other lives." - Robert Francis

Stitchawl

06-22-2009, 12:31 AM	#1
Asphodel Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle 2	Greetings. ^_^ Hi everyone. I've been visiting as a guest for a little over a week now, and I'm really impressed with the wealth of useful information. Everyone seems really nice and helpful too. I've been doing a lot of research, trying to decide which ereader to buy, so I decided to register and join in the community here to see what I can learn. I'm new to the ebook thing, but I'm an avid reader and I'm looking forward to meeting some fellow bookworms and figuring this ebook stuff out.

06-22-2009, 12:40 AM	#2
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	Hello, asphodel, and welcome to MobileRead. Check out our wiki on the different devices here, https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices haunt the different forums, and ask questions when you need to . Lots of differing opinions on the different ebook readers, but eventually you'll decide which one will be best for you. The Kindle is a great device and if you plan to buy most of your books the amazon store has the best prices. Also, the 'instant' gratification is fun. The Sony gives easiest access to library ebook downloads. Books close at the end of the loan period, no more late fees! Others will chime in with their devices. They are all great..........the hardest part will be choosing the best one for you. Enjoy the journey.

06-22-2009, 02:56 AM	#3
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Welcome Asphodel! You've come to the right place! I have the Sony PRS-700 and just love it! Good luck making your decision on an eBook reader! There's so many good ones out there and more on the horizon. Happy researching! This is a fun place to be, even after you have your eBook reader and all your questions answered!

06-22-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Asphodel and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 for over a year and a half and really like it. Check out our Which One Should I Buy section for details and comparisons.

06-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	Hi asphodel and welcome aboard, you will find all the info and help here to make your choice! But there is only one choice of course - a Silver Sony Prs 505 !!!!

06-22-2009, 01:28 PM	#6
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Welcome to MR, Asphodel. I have the Sony 505 and love it. I like that I have a wide choice of where to buy or get free books for it. I also like the fact that if I want to "borrow" books from the library all I have to do is download to my 505 (well, after the standard of getting a card etc.) If you are still trying to decide, remember that the only best device is the one that fits YOUR needs. So, having an idea of : genre of books you like to read, whether you have the have the NYT best seller right now, if you prefer to have Classics - PD, CC, whether you need to read a lot of only pdf formatted books, whether you care if the books have DRM or not, etc will help in making your decision. Have fun reading through the various forums, ask questions, and just have fun. I hope you find the best device for YOU.

06-22-2009, 01:46 PM	#8
Verencat Wizard Posts: 2,615 Karma: 96491 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Qc Device: xxx	Hi Asphodel and welcome to Mobile Read! I think you already know by now you definitely joined the right forum to suit your needs! Enjoy discovering the world of e-readers!

06-23-2009, 04:24 AM	#15
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Hi Asphode! I'm a very satisfied Sony 505 user. I fit all my needs perfectly. Of course I chose a Silver one. Which ever device you decided upon, you will love this new way to read! Thousands of books to choose from in all genres, available free right here! Plenty of people to help you with any problems you might encounter along the way. Lots of opinions and lots of laughs! "Four Tao philosophers as cedar waxwings chat on a February berrybush ln the sun, and I am one. Such merriment and such sobriety-- the small wild fruit on the tall stalk-- was this not always my true style? Above an elegance of snow, beneath a silk blue sky a brotherhood of four birds. Can you mistake us? To sun, to feast, and to converse and all together--for this I have abandoned all my other lives." - Robert Francis Stitchawl

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