PRS-950 Best Buy Sold Demo Units - Page 9

petercreasey · 12-01-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Just got mine as well, but I can't get the stupid thing to register with my adobe id. Digital Editions never sees it when I plug it in. ARGH! Never had a problem with my first one.

M, I assume you did the initial charge (which takes a couple of hours) and authorized it at Sony Reader Store!?!

Mr. Goodbar · 12-01-2010, 04:43 PM

Yes, it authorized fine through the Sony Store, but Adobe doesn't seem to see it. I'm going to try a reboot on the pc and see if that might impact things. Not sure what to do if that doesn't fix it other than try a different pc potentially.

petercreasey · 12-01-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Yes, it authorized fine through the Sony Store, but Adobe doesn't seem to see it. I'm going to try a reboot on the pc and see if that might impact things. Not sure what to do if that doesn't fix it other than try a different pc potentially.

M, Mine is working fine so far in every respect, including with ADE.

A reboot might help you...or a call to Sony Customer Service.

ZombieEatsYou · 12-01-2010, 05:55 PM

Got mine as well. Hooked it up to the reader store via wifi/3G and USB and re-downloaded all my books. Same with Adobe DE, no problems as of yet.

Mr. Goodbar - I've had occasional problems with the USB on the original 950 as well as my 900. Try turning it all the way off. I think I also had to use different USB ports to wake it up one time.

Mr. Goodbar · 12-01-2010, 08:54 PM

Finally got it registered using another pc. ADE on my primary still won't recognize it for some reason, but at least it's now authorized. Everything else is working just fine.

petercreasey · 12-01-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Finally got it registered using another pc. ADE on my primary still won't recognize it for some reason, but at least it's now authorized. Everything else is working just fine.

M, Thanks for the update!

I was concerned that your situation was not working out so well for you.

Personally, I'm thrilled with the replacement 950 and with Sony's handling of the whole matter (even if there was a somewhat frustrating delay).

ZombieEatsYou · 12-02-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Finally got it registered using another pc. ADE on my primary still won't recognize it for some reason, but at least it's now authorized. Everything else is working just fine.

maybe it's an authorization issue with the previous 950?

Mr. Goodbar · 12-02-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

maybe it's an authorization issue with the previous 950?

It is rather weird. I thought maybe since they had the same name it was causing an issue so I changed the device name and that didn't make any difference. I can connect it to my wife's pc with ADE installed and registered to my account and everything is fine. If I plug it into my pc with ADE registered to the same account it won't see it. Might try reinstalled ADE and see if that makes any difference. At least I'm up and running and since I sideload most of my content it's not that big of an issue.

igorsk · 12-02-2010, 05:05 PM

Make sure you install the Reader Library, otherwise ADE won't see it. It's a bit counterintuitive, but the reason is that Reader Library installs a special DLL which ADE uses to talk to Reader devices.

Galan-Ithaca · 12-03-2010, 08:42 AM

I received my replacement unit two days ago. It works flawlessly....but so did the first one. Firmware version did not change....same as noted above.

Bob

ZombieEatsYou · 12-03-2010, 07:51 PM

Anyone else think the replacement 950's page turn is quicker?

petercreasey · 12-03-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

Anyone else think the replacement 950's page turn is quicker?

Z, Interesting that you bring this up as I had thought about addressing a similar vein.

My sense is that my new 950 is more nimble than the "demo" unit. It seems better put together and more organized...which I mean to imply it is more responsive.

My problem is...what might I find in Sony Style to spend my $25 gift card on??

ZombieEatsYou · 12-03-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by petercreasey

Z, Interesting that you bring this up as I had thought about addressing a similar vein.

My sense is that my new 950 is more nimble than the "demo" unit. It seems better put together and more organized...which I mean to imply it is more responsive.

My problem is...what might I find in Sony Style to spend my $25 gift card on??

I know what you mean. I already bought a cover. Tried to figure out how to use it to buy a Reader store gift card but it kept asking me for a billing address for the style card.

Bookworm_Girl · 12-04-2010, 12:17 AM

This girl knows how to shop! I would be more than happy to spend your gift certificate for you.

There are several options on Sony Style for lower-priced items.

For something practical, do you need any recordable media for file storage? They have memory sticks, USB drives, CD / DVD / Blue-Ray disks. Need a new clock? Portable radio? All the major categories have an accessories category. Need any cable for your audio home theater or TV?

For something more fun, they have Movie DVD's starting at $10. PS3 games start at $30. Headphones to listen to music on your ereader?

Looking for a holiday gift for someone? Digital photo frames start at $60.

mrtibbs · 12-04-2010, 03:25 PM

Just recived my 2x $25 gift cards in the mail from Sony.....THANKS AGAIN SONY!...Now what to shop for

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12-01-2010, 04:43 PM	#122
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Yes, it authorized fine through the Sony Store, but Adobe doesn't seem to see it. I'm going to try a reboot on the pc and see if that might impact things. Not sure what to do if that doesn't fix it other than try a different pc potentially.

12-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#124
ZombieEatsYou Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1001283 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barricaded on the 2nd floor Device: Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9"/Sony PRS 950/Entourage eDGe/Acer A500	Got mine as well. Hooked it up to the reader store via wifi/3G and USB and re-downloaded all my books. Same with Adobe DE, no problems as of yet. Mr. Goodbar - I've had occasional problems with the USB on the original 950 as well as my 900. Try turning it all the way off. I think I also had to use different USB ports to wake it up one time.

12-01-2010, 08:54 PM	#125
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Finally got it registered using another pc. ADE on my primary still won't recognize it for some reason, but at least it's now authorized. Everything else is working just fine.

12-02-2010, 05:05 PM	#129
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Make sure you install the Reader Library, otherwise ADE won't see it. It's a bit counterintuitive, but the reason is that Reader Library installs a special DLL which ADE uses to talk to Reader devices.

12-03-2010, 08:42 AM	#130
Galan-Ithaca Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Device: Aztak EZ Reader; Sony PRS900; Sony PRS950	I received my replacement unit two days ago. It works flawlessly....but so did the first one. Firmware version did not change....same as noted above. Bob

12-03-2010, 07:51 PM	#131
ZombieEatsYou Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1001283 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barricaded on the 2nd floor Device: Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9"/Sony PRS 950/Entourage eDGe/Acer A500	Anyone else think the replacement 950's page turn is quicker?

12-04-2010, 12:17 AM	#134
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	This girl knows how to shop! I would be more than happy to spend your gift certificate for you. There are several options on Sony Style for lower-priced items. For something practical, do you need any recordable media for file storage? They have memory sticks, USB drives, CD / DVD / Blue-Ray disks. Need a new clock? Portable radio? All the major categories have an accessories category. Need any cable for your audio home theater or TV? For something more fun, they have Movie DVD's starting at $10. PS3 games start at $30. Headphones to listen to music on your ereader? Looking for a holiday gift for someone? Digital photo frames start at $60.

12-04-2010, 03:25 PM	#135
mrtibbs E-book Genius Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Device: PRS 950	Just recived my 2x $25 gift cards in the mail from Sony.....THANKS AGAIN SONY!...Now what to shop for