Yet another new Sony 505 poster

sony_fox · 06-23-2009, 04:22 PM

Seem slike a freindly place with useful pointers - and it directed me here, so here I am.

Hi anybody who actually reads this far!

Been a Sony505 owber for a couple of weeks now, and very pleased with is - apart from the traversty of eBook Library, which has already had me cursing a lot. I'm hoping ot brouse a bit and pick up a few tips on how to manage the damm thing sensibly.

grooks · 06-23-2009, 04:40 PM

I only use the Sony software to download freebies that are occasionally offered. If you want another program to manage your collection of ebooks try Calibre http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/

It's a free program for managing ebooks and converting formats.

Also, depending on your reading tastes, check out the free out-of-copyright ebooks listed on this site. Check the blue bar at the top of the page for the E-books link.

MickeyC · 06-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Hi sony_fox and welcome to MobileRead

sony_fox · 06-23-2009, 04:47 PM

Wow, fast responses!

I was just coming back to add that I was in the UK.

I'm looking into Calibre - it does transfer books to the Sony505 which was my biggest question. Will it recognise what I've already got on the reader? And can I use it to edit titles/authors etc?

I've just finished Green Mars too! Perhaps not quite as good as red, but still very enjoyable, onto Blue Mars next to see how it all finishes.

Bilbo1967 · 06-23-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sony_fox

Wow, fast responses!

I was just coming back to add that I was in the UK.

I'm looking into Calibre - it does transfer books to the Sony505 which was my biggest question. Will it recognise what I've already got on the reader? And can I use it to edit titles/authors etc?

I've just finished Green Mars too! Perhaps not quite as good as red, but still very enjoyable, onto Blue Mars next to see how it all finishes.

sony_fox - welcome!

Yes, Calibre will show what's currently on your Reader and you can use it to edit titles/authors and add tags (to mark books as in a particular series) - I've never used anything else and it works just fine.

grooks · 06-23-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sony_fox

I've just finished Green Mars too! Perhaps not quite as good as red, but still very enjoyable, onto Blue Mars next to see how it all finishes.

I did like Red Mars better than Green Mars. Will eventually read Blue Mars but going in a different direction for my next few books.

lilac_jive · 06-23-2009, 05:32 PM

What problems are you having with your Sony software? Just curious.

Glad to hear you love your 505, I know I love mine!

kazbates · 06-23-2009, 08:20 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, sony_fox!

I have a 700 and LOVE it! I have had trouble with the ebook library software when I tried using the Sync feature. Calibre is great software and there are wonderful people here who can answer your questions. Don't forget to check out all the free ebook downloads here, too!

Enjoy!

Lady Blue · 06-24-2009, 01:02 AM

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to Mobileread.

I've got a 505 also - love it.

Yeh, what lilac_jive said . . . what problems are you having with your Sony software? That's all I use and haven't had any problem with it on either my XP or Vista computer with my Reader.

sony_fox · 06-24-2009, 04:13 AM

It just seems hugely un-intuative.

the process of getting books, and adding them to reader is straightforward and works easily, organising them however just is rubbish.

Elibrary doesn't seem to know what is on the reader, especially if I've added them from say Digital editions, and doesn't pick up what collections are on the Reader. Moving books around once on the reader is even worse.

When I get a few minutes I will try Calibre as it sounds just pretty good.

desertgrandma · 06-24-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sony_fox

Seem slike a freindly place with useful pointers - and it directed me here, so here I am.

Hi anybody who actually reads this far!

Been a Sony505 owber for a couple of weeks now, and very pleased with is - apart from the traversty of eBook Library, which has already had me cursing a lot. I'm hoping ot brouse a bit and pick up a few tips on how to manage the damm thing sensibly.

Welcome to MobileRead, sony_fox.

Don't hesitate to ask questions.......lot of people here love to give advice.

Enjoy!

06-23-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
sony_fox Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 84 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester Device: Kobo Auroa H2O	Yet another new Sony 505 poster Seem slike a freindly place with useful pointers - and it directed me here, so here I am. Hi anybody who actually reads this far! Been a Sony505 owber for a couple of weeks now, and very pleased with is - apart from the traversty of eBook Library, which has already had me cursing a lot. I'm hoping ot brouse a bit and pick up a few tips on how to manage the damm thing sensibly.

06-24-2009, 01:02 AM	#9
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hi sony_fox, and to Mobileread. I've got a 505 also - love it. Yeh, what lilac_jive said . . . what problems are you having with your Sony software? That's all I use and haven't had any problem with it on either my XP or Vista computer with my Reader.

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06-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#2
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	I only use the Sony software to download freebies that are occasionally offered. If you want another program to manage your collection of ebooks try Calibre http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/ It's a free program for managing ebooks and converting formats. Also, depending on your reading tastes, check out the free out-of-copyright ebooks listed on this site. Check the blue bar at the top of the page for the E-books link.

06-23-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi sony_fox and welcome to MobileRead

06-23-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
sony_fox Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 84 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester Device: Kobo Auroa H2O	Wow, fast responses! I was just coming back to add that I was in the UK. I'm looking into Calibre - it does transfer books to the Sony505 which was my biggest question. Will it recognise what I've already got on the reader? And can I use it to edit titles/authors etc? I've just finished Green Mars too! Perhaps not quite as good as red, but still very enjoyable, onto Blue Mars next to see how it all finishes.

06-23-2009, 05:32 PM	#7
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	What problems are you having with your Sony software? Just curious. Glad to hear you love your 505, I know I love mine!

06-23-2009, 08:20 PM	#8
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, sony_fox! I have a 700 and LOVE it! I have had trouble with the ebook library software when I tried using the Sync feature. Calibre is great software and there are wonderful people here who can answer your questions. Don't forget to check out all the free ebook downloads here, too! Enjoy!

06-24-2009, 04:13 AM	#10
sony_fox Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 84 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester Device: Kobo Auroa H2O	It just seems hugely un-intuative. the process of getting books, and adding them to reader is straightforward and works easily, organising them however just is rubbish. Elibrary doesn't seem to know what is on the reader, especially if I've added them from say Digital editions, and doesn't pick up what collections are on the Reader. Moving books around once on the reader is even worse. When I get a few minutes I will try Calibre as it sounds just pretty good.

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