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Old 02-10-2011, 03:20 PM   #16
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When you say overnight you mean like 6 or 7 hours? Is that going to be safe? It says on the manual that the light goes off when fully charged. Shouldn't I unplug it then?
I haven't really set up anything yet. Just the language and default dictionary. I'm trying to take my time so that the euphoria of having a new reader doesnt lead to me damaging it I thought as much that those were dummy cards but needed to be 100% sure. No Sony support here so if anything goes wrong, I'm on my own! (actually I have mobileread, too)
For me, I'm sure the dictionary feature is going to be very very very helpful. i love looking up words! It's going to get a lot of use with my Sherlock Holmes collection

Forgot to add this,
The e ink display is superb! It's so clear, one may not even notice it's not back-lit! Some really awesome technology. I guess it's because this is my first ereader. It guess it's like getting a Rolls Royce as a first car. Everything is so awe-inspiring
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Old 02-10-2011, 04:47 PM   #17
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How many bars is your battery indicator now? I believe mine arrived fully charged. I wouldn't feel bad about leaving it overnight if it were down to one (or less!).

I use the 1 Gb micro card (with adapter) that came with my mobile phone, as I have no intention of loading any content on there. I read sometimes in French and Spanish, so use those dictionaries more than English. I can recall once where an author used some German term (like "Gemeschellfarvuchten") in an English sentence, so I tapped the German - English dictionary on the word to figure out what he meant.

The e-ink really is superb, Fort. I went to the Sony Store to check out the 350/650's when they came out - there was a 900 there, too, and its screen was very noticeably murkier.
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Why don't you use the devices' internal memory?
Also, how do you charge it. I've just noticed that the prs 650 is rated about 3.7V 940mA. However, the blackberry charger I intend to use is rated 5V 700mA.
It doesn't look right.

You know what, I think I'd be more comfortable using the official sony charger. Anyone with a link to purchase it in the UK?
I'll use my PC to charge it in the meantime. However, I've heard to many unpleasant stories about this.
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Habit I guess -- Calibre seems to default to the SD card. I'm considering revamping that one of these days.

Your 5V phone charger is fine ... from another thread here:

I have the (official Sony) adapter. It says the following:

Sony PRSA-AC1
INPUT:100V-240V~
______50/60hz 0.2A
OUTPUT:5V — 1500mA
TYPE:ACC-211UC


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I guess it's because this is my first ereader. It guess it's like getting a Rolls Royce as a first car. Everything is so awe-inspiring
That's a good one!!! I am so happy that you love it! Hope you have fun reading with it, too.
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Thanks Sea!
Sorry just saw your question now. At the last time I turned it on, the battery was about half full.
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That's a good one!!! I am so happy that you love it! Hope you have fun reading with it, too.
Thanks a lot Poppaea. I just saw a typo in my post.
You were really influential in my decision. I'm almost certain I made the right choice. When I've had the reader for at least a year, then I'd know for sure.
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I hope you enjoy your reader, Fortissimo!
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Thanks a lot Poppaea. I just saw a typo in my post.
You were really influential in my decision. I'm almost certain I made the right choice. When I've had the reader for at least a year, then I'd know for sure.
Now I am really glad you like it!

BTW, I just mine straight away with the battery half loaded. As these new batteries do not have a memory effect I thought there would be no harm done.

And even more btw, there is a new cover for the 650 that makes me want to buy a 650, too.
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I hope you enjoy your reader, Fortissimo!
Thanks a lot Latin. I'm sure I will. How long have you been using your 505? I hope my Sony lasts for a long time!

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Now I am really glad you like it!

BTW, I just mine straight away with the battery half loaded. As these new batteries do not have a memory effect I thought there would be no harm done.

And even more btw, there is a new cover for the 650 that makes me want to buy a 650, too.
How do you charge yours?
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I forgot to mention, Fort, that I've been using a phone charger with 5.1V/750mA for months successfully.
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Thanks a lot Latin. I'm sure I will. How long have you been using your 505? I hope my Sony lasts for a long time!



How do you charge yours?
Computer, actually its quite fast.
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I forgot to mention, Fort, that I've been using a phone charger with 5.1V/750mA for months successfully.
Ah...quite reassuring. But, you're sure there's no risk of long term damage? Perhaps a shorter battery life? Isn't 5.1volts too high? Seeing that the ereader only wants 3.7V?
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