New Kindle --> Sony convert

lstroyan · 06-04-2011, 09:12 PM

I got a Kindle for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and yesterday it bricked. Luckily it was an easy process to go in and exchange it since my hubby got it at Best Buy.

I'm just amazed at the info on this site. So far you have helped me figure out how to manage my ebook collection; convert formats; manage Kindle collections; "convert" library books to read on the Kindle. Every time I had a question, Google led me here!

Then I looked up (finally figuring out that I should just search the forums directly

how reset a Kindle, and that perhaps if I had to exchange it anyway, I might like a new Sony instead

So today I swapped out the Kindle for a clearance priced Sony DRS 950 (minus a store model 20% discount, I got it cheaper than the Kindle I exchanged it for). So far I'm very impressed with it.

I'm looking forward to exploring the rest of the forums!

See you all on the Sony forum, probably (I have a month to play around with it and make sure I like it and don't want to return to Kindle...it's not looking likely though).

Lisa

MickeyC · 06-04-2011, 09:58 PM

Hi Lisa and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 for over three years and really like it.

GeoffC · 06-05-2011, 05:08 AM

Welcome to Mobileread ….

neilmarr · 06-05-2011, 08:52 AM

Good to have your company, Lisa. In my opinion, there's nothing to beat Sony hardware. Having said that, the Sony software leaves much to be desired. Know what's a marriage made in heaven? A Sony device and free Calibre Library to organise things for you: http://www.calibre-ebook.com. Thousands of us here use it and praise it. And, if you ever hit a hitch, there's a Calibre-dedicated sub forum here to put things right. The software developer, Kovid Goyal, is a loyal and helpful member here at MR. Happy Sonying and best wishes. Neil

06-04-2011, 09:12 PM	#1
lstroyan No title Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kindle	New Kindle --> Sony convert I got a Kindle for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and yesterday it bricked. Luckily it was an easy process to go in and exchange it since my hubby got it at Best Buy. I'm just amazed at the info on this site. So far you have helped me figure out how to manage my ebook collection; convert formats; manage Kindle collections; "convert" library books to read on the Kindle. Every time I had a question, Google led me here! Then I looked up (finally figuring out that I should just search the forums directly how reset a Kindle, and that perhaps if I had to exchange it anyway, I might like a new Sony instead So today I swapped out the Kindle for a clearance priced Sony DRS 950 (minus a store model 20% discount, I got it cheaper than the Kindle I exchanged it for). So far I'm very impressed with it. I'm looking forward to exploring the rest of the forums! See you all on the Sony forum, probably (I have a month to play around with it and make sure I like it and don't want to return to Kindle...it's not looking likely though). Lisa

06-05-2011, 08:52 AM	#4
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, Lisa. In my opinion, there's nothing to beat Sony hardware. Having said that, the Sony software leaves much to be desired. Know what's a marriage made in heaven? A Sony device and free Calibre Library to organise things for you: http://www.calibre-ebook.com. Thousands of us here use it and praise it. And, if you ever hit a hitch, there's a Calibre-dedicated sub forum here to put things right. The software developer, Kovid Goyal, is a loyal and helpful member here at MR. Happy Sonying and best wishes. Neil Last edited by neilmarr; 06-05-2011 at 08:56 AM.

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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 Lisa and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 for over three years and really like it.

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