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Old 03-09-2009, 12:11 AM   #1
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hi there! getting my PRS-505 soon
I've been looking at eReaders and been a long-time sony fan so it was a natural choice to go with a PRS-505 (used from amazon marketplace). I'm also traveling to Europe in about 2 weeks and plan on taking the reader with me. A few questions please:

1) what is the best travel cover for it (silver)?

2) where can i get some free classics (1001 Arabian Night Stories, Greek mythologies, etc) in a compatible format?

I look forward to learning and contributing on the forum.
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Hello Teaberry. Welcome to the forum . I'm also new here and am awaiting my refurbished sony prs505 sc.
About the classics: Have you looked at the upload section here on mobileread?
They have a lot of classics specifically formatted for the Sony.
You can also try project Gutenberg of course, but a lot of the books here are from project Gutenberg, just cleaned up and reformatted for all the different devices.
Just look underneath the mobileread logo . You'll see a blue bar. Click ebooks and your there.

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If you're travelling without your laptop/computer, I'd recommend getting a Sony PSP AC charger and an outlet converter pack.
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Old 03-09-2009, 08:28 AM   #4
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Hello Teaberry. Welcome to the forum . I'm also new here and am awaiting my refurbished sony prs505 sc.
About the classics: Have you looked at the upload section here on mobileread?
They have a lot of classics specifically formatted for the Sony.
You can also try project Gutenberg of course, but a lot of the books here are from project Gutenberg, just cleaned up and reformatted for all the different devices.
Just look underneath the mobileread logo . You'll see a blue bar. Click ebooks and your there.

Maryse.
Hi Mary, welcome as well and congrats on your PRS505. I've checked the ebook section here and didn't find many books I am interested. However, I did find this forum with books that are available in many formats including both Kindle and Sony friendly: http://manybooks.net/
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Hi Mary, welcome as well and congrats on your PRS505. I've checked the ebook section here and didn't find many books I am interested. However, I did find this forum with books that are available in many formats including both Kindle and Sony friendly: http://manybooks.net/
It's hard to browse the MR section for books, but if you know exactly what you are looking for check here. I know we have a copy of 1001 Nights.
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I've been looking at eReaders and been a long-time sony fan so it was a natural choice to go with a PRS-505 (used from amazon marketplace).
I look forward to learning and contributing on the forum.
Hi Teaberry and welcome to the forum. I hope you will enjoy the Sony as much as we do.

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I've checked the ebook section here and didn't find many books I am interested. However, I did find this forum with books that are available in many formats including both Kindle and Sony friendly: http://manybooks.net/
Please tell us which books are missing. We are trying our best to deliver nice formatted ebooks in many file-formats to all MR-members. Book wishes are always welcome as long as the books are public domain...
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Old 03-09-2009, 08:43 AM   #8
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If you're travelling without your laptop/computer, I'd recommend getting a Sony PSP AC charger and an outlet converter pack.
Thanks for the suggestion; I already have both of those things. I even have the lesser-known Sony LocationFree player so I can watch my home TV on the road on a PSP or laptop via wifi

I still would love suggestions on a cover, something not too pricey yet light and possibly spill proof while protecting the screen and body well.
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Old 03-09-2009, 08:45 AM   #9
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You rock! Thank you. I downloaded both version to see which may be better once I get my reader on Tuesday.
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There's also this version:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11591

By Greek mythology, I'm going to assume Homer.
Iliad:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22263
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23183
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11147
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13147

The Oddesy:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10645
The Oddesy in Ionic Greek:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12166
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Hi teaberry and welcome to Mobileread. I have both the MEdge Executive and Leisure covers. The Leisure cover is very useful for travel. The reader fits into a padded recess and has a clear plastic front through which you can read. Although not waterproof, it is water resistant and very handy for the pool, boating etc. I use mine at the gym and also on travel, placing the reader into the padded recess screen first.

Check here for details https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ighlight=medge
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I even have the lesser-known Sony LocationFree player so I can watch my home TV on the road on a PSP or laptop via wifi
A gadget I haven't heard about? Quick of to google I go....
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