Got my ereader!

Jude2444 · 10-21-2010, 07:53 AM

Hi all,
After much research I finally decided on the Sony PRS650. It was a tossup between a Sony and the Kindle 3, but I wanted to be able to borrow ebooks from the library and when I saw the 650, I was impressed by the touch screen. I managed to download a few books last night, a major achievement. Thanks to all for their input. It was very helpful.

Rinzwind · 10-21-2010, 07:56 AM

Gratz!
I got my kindle 3 last monday and I am 1 happy camper

jbcohen · 10-21-2010, 07:57 AM

What other factors led you to make this selection, besides the ability to borrow ebooks? My only qualm about the Sony PRS is that its proprietary, need to buy the books from Sony.

mldavis2 · 10-21-2010, 08:08 AM

My K3 is due by USPS today. I chose mine based on the larger Amazon library combined with the availability of Calibre and other conversion tools to handle PDF, HTML and ePub. Most of my casual reading is Sci-Fi and mystery. I do read philosophical works but usually prefer a hard copy for future reference. That may change once I learn how to use the recall features on the K3. I don't plan on selling the bookcases in my home.

taming · 10-21-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

My only qualm about the Sony PRS is that its proprietary, need to buy the books from Sony.

Sony now uses the ePUB format--has for awhile now. You can buy books from anyplace that sells non-DRM ePUB or ePUB with ADE books. Exceptions would be places like Barnes and Noble which have a proprietary flavour of Adobe Digital Editions DRM. Lots of Sony owners buy from Kobo Books.

bill_mchale · 10-21-2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

Sony now uses the ePUB format--has for awhile now. You can buy books from anyplace that sells non-DRM ePUB or ePUB with ADE books. Exceptions would be places like Barnes and Noble which have a proprietary flavour of Adobe Digital Editions DRM. Lots of Sony owners buy from Kobo Books.

Actually, I would point out that Barnes and Noble's flavor of Adobe is not that proprietary. Its just at the moment, most ebook readers have chosen not to support the ereader DRM built into ADE these days.

Still, Sony, Borders/Kobo, Fictionwise, Books on Board, etc. are all compatible with Sony readers.

--
Bill

yakuzaboss · 10-21-2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude2444

Hi all,
After much research I finally decided on the Sony PRS650. It was a tossup between a Sony and the Kindle 3, but I wanted to be able to borrow ebooks from the library and when I saw the 650, I was impressed by the touch screen. I managed to download a few books last night, a major achievement. Thanks to all for their input. It was very helpful.

Congrats! You're gonna love reading on it.

James_Wilde · 10-21-2010, 02:36 PM

Congratulations, Jude2444. You won't regret buying an ereader. Best buy of a technical gadget I ever made (after the donation I gave my son when he "gave" me his old Mac).

Pegster · 10-21-2010, 04:43 PM

Jude, I hope you enjoy your ereader! I'm on my 2nd now, and I doubt I will ever go back to paper books if I can avoid it!

ebooker · 10-21-2010, 09:57 PM

congrats on buying the best reader out there

its a really addicting experience to read on these. I'm happily dumping my collection of physical books (as many as I can anyway) in favor of ebooks (and recovering a lot of room in my apartment too

dordale · 10-22-2010, 01:49 AM

Congrats Jude! I'm loving mine as well--the touch screen interface on the Sonys is great!

dordale

Jude2444 · 10-22-2010, 10:31 AM

To reply to JB Cohen: the main reason I wanted an ereader was so I could borrow books from the library. And if I do decide to buy a book, of course, that option is available. The reason I bought the Sony was because I live in a smallish town and after going to several stores, the Sony and the Kobo were the only ones available to play with. There is no comparison as far as I am concerned, between the Sony and the Kobo. Being an instant gratification kind of gal, I didn't want to have to order it, plus I was concerned about customs, etc as I live in Canada. So far, I am really pleased. I have even taken it to the gym and, after enlarging the print size, i read on the stationary bike. And with the 650, I just swipe the screen to turn the page! Makes me almost enjoy exercise.

tvuongpham · 10-22-2010, 01:38 PM

They annoying thing about the library.. for me is availablity.. they only have like 1 digital copy.. and the wait times seem LONG.. oh well.

jbcohen · 10-22-2010, 01:44 PM

I guess I have been misinformed.

Romiman · 10-22-2010, 01:56 PM

Congrats!
I´m also a fresh owner of a new Sony, and I ´m keeping in reading every single day I have it!

10-21-2010, 07:53 AM	#1
Jude2444 Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS650	Got my ereader! Hi all, After much research I finally decided on the Sony PRS650. It was a tossup between a Sony and the Kindle 3, but I wanted to be able to borrow ebooks from the library and when I saw the 650, I was impressed by the touch screen. I managed to download a few books last night, a major achievement. Thanks to all for their input. It was very helpful.

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10-21-2010, 07:56 AM	#2
Rinzwind Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 16 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Netherlands Device: Kindle 3G UK 3.03	Gratz! I got my kindle 3 last monday and I am 1 happy camper

10-21-2010, 07:57 AM	#3
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	What other factors led you to make this selection, besides the ability to borrow ebooks? My only qualm about the Sony PRS is that its proprietary, need to buy the books from Sony.

10-21-2010, 08:08 AM	#4
mldavis2 Coffee Nut Posts: 410 Karma: 298350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Kindle 3; K4PC; Calibre	My K3 is due by USPS today. I chose mine based on the larger Amazon library combined with the availability of Calibre and other conversion tools to handle PDF, HTML and ePub. Most of my casual reading is Sci-Fi and mystery. I do read philosophical works but usually prefer a hard copy for future reference. That may change once I learn how to use the recall features on the K3. I don't plan on selling the bookcases in my home.

10-21-2010, 02:36 PM	#8
James_Wilde Guru Posts: 802 Karma: 4727110 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Iriver Story	Congratulations, Jude2444. You won't regret buying an ereader. Best buy of a technical gadget I ever made (after the donation I gave my son when he "gave" me his old Mac).

10-21-2010, 04:43 PM	#9
Pegster Devourer of Books Posts: 135 Karma: 508928 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southeastern US Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-350, Sony PRS-T1, Samsung S5	Jude, I hope you enjoy your ereader! I'm on my 2nd now, and I doubt I will ever go back to paper books if I can avoid it!

10-21-2010, 09:57 PM	#10
ebooker Banned Posts: 140 Karma: 16076 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Device: sony prs-650!	congrats on buying the best reader out there its a really addicting experience to read on these. I'm happily dumping my collection of physical books (as many as I can anyway) in favor of ebooks (and recovering a lot of room in my apartment too

10-22-2010, 01:49 AM	#11
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Congrats Jude! I'm loving mine as well--the touch screen interface on the Sonys is great! dordale

10-22-2010, 10:31 AM	#12
Jude2444 Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS650	To reply to JB Cohen: the main reason I wanted an ereader was so I could borrow books from the library. And if I do decide to buy a book, of course, that option is available. The reason I bought the Sony was because I live in a smallish town and after going to several stores, the Sony and the Kobo were the only ones available to play with. There is no comparison as far as I am concerned, between the Sony and the Kobo. Being an instant gratification kind of gal, I didn't want to have to order it, plus I was concerned about customs, etc as I live in Canada. So far, I am really pleased. I have even taken it to the gym and, after enlarging the print size, i read on the stationary bike. And with the 650, I just swipe the screen to turn the page! Makes me almost enjoy exercise.

10-22-2010, 01:38 PM	#13
tvuongpham Banned Posts: 183 Karma: 2826564 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kobo Aura, Kindle Paperwhite 2nd gen, Kindle KB (dead) PRS-T1, PRS 350	They annoying thing about the library.. for me is availablity.. they only have like 1 digital copy.. and the wait times seem LONG.. oh well.

10-22-2010, 01:44 PM	#14
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	I guess I have been misinformed.

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10-22-2010, 01:56 PM	#15
Romiman Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 8022 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-350	Congrats! I´m also a fresh owner of a new Sony, and I ´m keeping in reading every single day I have it!