Sony PRS300 as a Backup/Sharing eReader?

Bit · 08-21-2011, 08:20 PM

Hey there,

I've a chance to get my hands on a Sony PRS300 James Patterson Limited Edition reader for pretty cheap (~50% off MSRP here). I'd like a backup reader, incase I leave my Kindle at work etc, and also to share with my girlfriend and other people incase they want to read any of my ebook collection, and to spread the joy of eReaders.

How is the Sony PRS300? I'm looking to expand to other eReaders, and it would be nice to have for the reasons mentioned above.

EDIT: I also really like James Patterson, so that's a plus I guess

Thanks,

-Bit

susan_cassidy · 08-21-2011, 08:33 PM

You didn't mention whether you strip DRM, convert formats, etc. A Kindle book will not be readable on a Sony, as is. The DRM would have to be removed, and the format converted to ePub.

If you are looking to start getting books in ePub format, it might be a good deal.

Bit · 08-21-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

You didn't mention whether you strip DRM, convert formats, etc. A Kindle book will not be readable on a Sony, as is. The DRM would have to be removed, and the format converted to ePub.

If you are looking to start getting books in ePub format, it might be a good deal.

Yeah, I strip DRM off my Kindle books, and use Calibre so I can easily convert from AZW/Mobi to ePub.

So should I go for it?

EDIT: Just ordered it, was a Waterstones eBay auction, one unit probably on clearance, so decided to nab it before it went. I haven't read the included James Patterson book, so even if the reader sucks, I'll still get something good out of it :P

Bit · 08-22-2011, 02:50 PM

So did I make the wrong decision?

beespeckled · 08-25-2011, 02:51 AM

I like my PRS300.

One of the quirks is that you can't have an epub & pdf on it at the same time. I exclusively download my books from the library. One of the positives with this reader is that if you are in the middle of reading a library book, it stays on the reader until you click to the last page OR hook it up to your computer to charge. I have the optional dc charger.

I also have the leather cover protector w/built in LED light that I like. It balances in my hand in a comfortable familiar way. I'm not in any way tempted by the new stuff coming out at this point. It does what I want it to do, allows me to become immersed in a story without distractions

fits in my purse easily.

sabredog · 08-25-2011, 06:21 AM

My travel ereader is my trusty old PRS-300. Works a charm and is wrapped up in an M-Edge cover that can be zipped up.

No complaints here.

08-21-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
Bit Mé leabhair a léamh Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ireland Device: Amazon Kindle WiFi+3G, Sony PRS300	Sony PRS300 as a Backup/Sharing eReader? Hey there, I've a chance to get my hands on a Sony PRS300 James Patterson Limited Edition reader for pretty cheap (~50% off MSRP here). I'd like a backup reader, incase I leave my Kindle at work etc, and also to share with my girlfriend and other people incase they want to read any of my ebook collection, and to spread the joy of eReaders. How is the Sony PRS300? I'm looking to expand to other eReaders, and it would be nice to have for the reasons mentioned above. EDIT: I also really like James Patterson, so that's a plus I guess Thanks, -Bit Last edited by Bit; 08-21-2011 at 08:22 PM.

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08-21-2011, 08:33 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	You didn't mention whether you strip DRM, convert formats, etc. A Kindle book will not be readable on a Sony, as is. The DRM would have to be removed, and the format converted to ePub. If you are looking to start getting books in ePub format, it might be a good deal.

08-22-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
Bit Mé leabhair a léamh Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ireland Device: Amazon Kindle WiFi+3G, Sony PRS300	So did I make the wrong decision?

08-25-2011, 02:51 AM	#5
beespeckled Zealot Posts: 148 Karma: 80874 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pacific NW USA Device: KOBO Aura One; Kindle Oasis 3	I like my PRS300. One of the quirks is that you can't have an epub & pdf on it at the same time. I exclusively download my books from the library. One of the positives with this reader is that if you are in the middle of reading a library book, it stays on the reader until you click to the last page OR hook it up to your computer to charge. I have the optional dc charger. I also have the leather cover protector w/built in LED light that I like. It balances in my hand in a comfortable familiar way. I'm not in any way tempted by the new stuff coming out at this point. It does what I want it to do, allows me to become immersed in a story without distractions fits in my purse easily.

08-25-2011, 06:21 AM	#6
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	My travel ereader is my trusty old PRS-300. Works a charm and is wrapped up in an M-Edge cover that can be zipped up. No complaints here.

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