Not my first post, but hello anyway.

sircastor · 08-10-2009, 05:33 PM

Hi Everybody,

This is (as the subject suggests) not my first post, but I figured I'd put up a little introduction before I continue onward further.

I'm Aaron, I live in Aloha, Oregon (just SW of Portland a few miles out). I don't yet own an eReader, but It's next on my list of gadgets to buy. I'm planning on getting a PRS-505, unless I'm terribly impressed by the recently announced PRS-600, which I don't expect to be. I expect mostly read fiction, and occasionally non-fiction books. I've recently enjoyed reading "Little Brother" and "His Robot Girlfriend" on my computer, which is something I never thought I would do. I look forward to a bit more portability with the reader. (I have an iPhone, but I don't find I enjoy reading much on it.)

Browsing through the threads, I see how touchy of a topic DRM, piracy, and distribution can be here. These kinds of discussions are right up my alley, and I look forward to participating in them.

Anyway, I'm glad there's a forum here with lots of participants. I look forward to being a part of the community.

MickeyC · 08-10-2009, 06:36 PM

Hi sircastor and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a 505 since Jan 2008 and really like it. And I haven't seen anything about either the 300 or the 600 that makes me think I'd switch.

rebarnmom · 08-10-2009, 07:38 PM

Welcome sircastor!
I have the PRS-700 and I love it, love the touchscreen, love the design and portability! It seems that the new 600 has everything I've dreamed of my reader having (dictionary and handwritten note-taking), so I'm so tempted to trade-up for the 600. The light is a nice feature, but I don't use it as much as I thought I would. The best thing is that you'll have so many places to give the devices a try, with them coming to Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy etc.! Nothing like having one in your hands to help you make that all important decision!
Again-- welcome to MobileRead! There is an abundance of help & advice & free (nicely formatted!) ebooks to download, to be found here, as well as plenty of fun! Good luck on your choice and keep us posted!

rlparker · 08-10-2009, 08:31 PM

Hi sircastor, welcome to MR!

Lady Blue · 08-11-2009, 07:56 AM

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sircastor, and welcome to Mobileread.

kazbates · 08-11-2009, 10:57 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, sircastor!

If you've looked through the forum and discussions of those topics don't scare you off, you have definitely come to the right place!!

Don't be shy about jumping into the fray. We're happy to hear from you.

Happy Reading!

08-10-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
sircastor Reader Posts: 85 Karma: 6124 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PRS-505	Not my first post, but hello anyway. Hi Everybody, This is (as the subject suggests) not my first post, but I figured I'd put up a little introduction before I continue onward further. I'm Aaron, I live in Aloha, Oregon (just SW of Portland a few miles out). I don't yet own an eReader, but It's next on my list of gadgets to buy. I'm planning on getting a PRS-505, unless I'm terribly impressed by the recently announced PRS-600, which I don't expect to be. I expect mostly read fiction, and occasionally non-fiction books. I've recently enjoyed reading "Little Brother" and "His Robot Girlfriend" on my computer, which is something I never thought I would do. I look forward to a bit more portability with the reader. (I have an iPhone, but I don't find I enjoy reading much on it.) Browsing through the threads, I see how touchy of a topic DRM, piracy, and distribution can be here. These kinds of discussions are right up my alley, and I look forward to participating in them. Anyway, I'm glad there's a forum here with lots of participants. I look forward to being a part of the community.

08-10-2009, 06:36 PM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi sircastor and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a 505 since Jan 2008 and really like it. And I haven't seen anything about either the 300 or the 600 that makes me think I'd switch.

08-10-2009, 07:38 PM	#3
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	Welcome sircastor! I have the PRS-700 and I love it, love the touchscreen, love the design and portability! It seems that the new 600 has everything I've dreamed of my reader having (dictionary and handwritten note-taking), so I'm so tempted to trade-up for the 600. The light is a nice feature, but I don't use it as much as I thought I would. The best thing is that you'll have so many places to give the devices a try, with them coming to Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy etc.! Nothing like having one in your hands to help you make that all important decision! Again-- welcome to MobileRead! There is an abundance of help & advice & free (nicely formatted!) ebooks to download, to be found here, as well as plenty of fun! Good luck on your choice and keep us posted!

08-10-2009, 08:31 PM	#4
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Hi sircastor, welcome to MR!

08-11-2009, 07:56 AM	#5
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"	sircastor, and welcome to Mobileread.

08-11-2009, 10:57 AM	#6
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, sircastor! If you've looked through the forum and discussions of those topics don't scare you off, you have definitely come to the right place!! Don't be shy about jumping into the fray. We're happy to hear from you. Happy Reading!

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