Greetings from South Africa!

Sylas · 09-11-2009, 03:51 PM

Hello all. I am a student currently residing in Cape Town, South Africa. As of this moment, I am e-readerless but I hope to change that in the near future. I've been watching the MobileRead forums from afar for the past few months and I must say what a wonderful community you have here; a community I hope to join and contribute to in any way I can

Sparrow · 09-11-2009, 04:19 PM

Hello Sylas! It's nice to meet you.

We're playing you guys at cricket soon; and our football team have qualified for the World Cup in South Africa next year - so we're going to be seeing a lot of your country in the next few months.

MickeyC · 09-11-2009, 06:57 PM

Hi Sylas and welcome to MobileRead

Stitchawl · 09-11-2009, 07:28 PM

Hi Sylas! Welcome to MobilRead!

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Originally Posted by Sylas

Hello all. I am a student currently residing in Cape Town, South Africa. As of this moment, I am e-readerless but I hope to change that in the near future.

Which reader are you planning to buy?

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I've been watching the MobileRead forums from afar

Is that close to Cape Town?

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I hope to join and contribute to in any way I can

What sort of books do you enjoy reading? Can you suggest a favorite author for us?

Stitchawl

Sylas · 09-12-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Which reader are you planning to buy?

I'm looking at the Sony PRS-505. It seems to be the most well-received reader at the moment and I generally tend to go with public opinion

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Is that close to Cape Town?

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

What sort of books do you enjoy reading? Can you suggest a favorite author for us?

Honestly, I doubt even at gunpoint I could choose a favourite literary genre let a loan a favourite author; my tastes are that varied

When it comes to fiction, my favourite books so far have been:

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkien
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

I also enjoy non-fiction such as Malcolm Gladwell and Bill Bryson.
I suppose you could say I like great, intelligent writing as opposed to one particular "type" of book. I hope I've answered your questions to your satisfaction

Sylas · 09-12-2009, 03:17 AM

EDIT: Double-post

Stitchawl · 09-12-2009, 05:14 AM

The Sony 505 is a good choice! I have been nothing but pleased with mine, using it withing its boundaries, of course. The .pdf files I read are pure text without graphics so they are no problem. Once in a while I notice that it hangs for a minute or two when the battery meter is changing. Other than that, as long as you get a silver one you should be a happy camper!

I use mine for 2-3 hours minimum every day, recharge it about once every two weeks, keep it well fed with books (right now I have 182 inside the beast,) and protect it inside the outer pocket of my shoulder bag with a double layer of foam (neoprene and sorbothane) in a drop-in case. Convenient, easy to take out and put away quickly, and well protected from knocks and falls.

Stitchawl

kazbates · 09-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Sylas!

I love my Sony 700 and am looking forward to receiving my 600 (if they ever get caught up with their shipments

). The 505 is an excellent choice as well if you are not particularly interested in a touchscreen. Good Luck.

Happy Reading!

Superlucky · 09-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Welcome! I own a 505 and wouldn't own a different device. It's only rival when it comes to screen clarity is the 300, which doesn't have expandable memory (and IMO has too small a screen).

ShortNCuddlyAm · 09-12-2009, 10:05 PM

Welcome Sylas! I think you'll be pleased if you get a 505 - it's a great device!

09-11-2009, 03:51 PM	#1
Sylas Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 364 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Hopefully a PRS 505	Greetings from South Africa! Hello all. I am a student currently residing in Cape Town, South Africa. As of this moment, I am e-readerless but I hope to change that in the near future. I've been watching the MobileRead forums from afar for the past few months and I must say what a wonderful community you have here; a community I hope to join and contribute to in any way I can

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Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Hello Sylas! It's nice to meet you. We're playing you guys at cricket soon; and our football team have qualified for the World Cup in South Africa next year - so we're going to be seeing a lot of your country in the next few months.

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Sylas and welcome to MobileRead

09-12-2009, 03:17 AM	#6
Sylas Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 364 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Hopefully a PRS 505	EDIT: Double-post

09-12-2009, 05:14 AM	#7
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	The Sony 505 is a good choice! I have been nothing but pleased with mine, using it withing its boundaries, of course. The .pdf files I read are pure text without graphics so they are no problem. Once in a while I notice that it hangs for a minute or two when the battery meter is changing. Other than that, as long as you get a silver one you should be a happy camper! I use mine for 2-3 hours minimum every day, recharge it about once every two weeks, keep it well fed with books (right now I have 182 inside the beast,) and protect it inside the outer pocket of my shoulder bag with a double layer of foam (neoprene and sorbothane) in a drop-in case. Convenient, easy to take out and put away quickly, and well protected from knocks and falls. Stitchawl

09-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, Sylas! I love my Sony 700 and am looking forward to receiving my 600 (if they ever get caught up with their shipments ). The 505 is an excellent choice as well if you are not particularly interested in a touchscreen. Good Luck. Happy Reading!

09-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#9
Superlucky Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 5952 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-350	Welcome! I own a 505 and wouldn't own a different device. It's only rival when it comes to screen clarity is the 300, which doesn't have expandable memory (and IMO has too small a screen).

09-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#10
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Welcome Sylas! I think you'll be pleased if you get a 505 - it's a great device!

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