505 just arrived!

tobiasj · 01-23-2008, 11:29 AM

Well, I done went and done it, I bought a 505. It arrived this morning and I just opened the box.

The first thing I noticed made me say:

" oh, huh, wow That isn't a TAN cover..."

Every description I read of the 505 said it came with a tan cover (both the silver and the blue) or didn't specify at all ("soft cover") and I was really looking forward to the tan cover (I use the light brown cover on my 500 now) but my 505 came with a Blue(ish?) cover (it IS the blue 505).
I hope at least that a tan/brown cover is available from someone soon.

The second thing I noticed made me say:

" WOW, huh, That is one bright clear screen...."

And it is, I am really looking forward to getting some books on here and reading them.

The third (and final) thing I noticed made me say:

"Hey they were not kidding, it really doesn't come with a charger..."

I wonder if my 500 charger will work on it? USB is great, but I have SOO many things that use USB to charge I dont have enough ports to charge them all <grin>

Does anyone know where I can get a flimsy, thin standard looking brown or tan cover for the 505?

OK off to activate and start using my new 505!

-John "Looking forward to a great new read" Tobias

pilotbob · 01-23-2008, 11:58 AM

So, the answer is YES, you can charge the 505 with the 500's charger.

Second, take a look at this guy:

http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/goma...arging_station

Although I think a powered USB hub would do just as well. You wouldn't need to even hook it to a PC... just power it on and plug stuff in, that should charge it.

BOb

MickeyC · 01-23-2008, 12:30 PM

Just got a 505 (with the dark cover) and love it. Check out https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19210 for covers. I ordered both the Sony covers and will post pictures and comments after I get them

NatCh · 01-23-2008, 12:33 PM

You can also charge with a PSP charger if you're looking for an inexpensive backup.

tobiasj · 01-23-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

You can also charge with a PSP charger if you're looking for an inexpensive backup.

Now THAT is useful information... ONE LESS charger I have to carry around with me all the time!

Thanks!

-John "the gadget bad weighs less and less all the time" Tobias

Plowman · 01-24-2008, 02:18 PM

I'll have to see if I can find the box for it, but I found this "octopus" type cable from Fry's in Denver. It plugs into a regular USB port on one end, and the other ends have a PSP power connector (and thus Sony PRS-50x), mini-usb, iPod, and a couple others. Very handy when traveling. I just plug it into my laptop and can use the one cable for just about everything. Very handy.

It was less then $10.

P

tobiasj · 01-24-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowman

I'll have to see if I can find the box for it, but I found this "octopus" type cable from Fry's in Denver. It plugs into a regular USB port on one end, and the other ends have a PSP power connector (and thus Sony PRS-50x), mini-usb, iPod, and a couple others. Very handy when traveling. I just plug it into my laptop and can use the one cable for just about everything. Very handy.

It was less then $10.

P

Yes, if you find a model or part number let me know, that is exactly something I need!

-John "I do love the 505 but gimme a tan cover!" Tobias

Plowman · 01-25-2008, 02:23 PM

Here is a link to Fry's website for that cable I was talking about:

http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5066085

I have used it for mini-usb, iPod, e-reader. Worked fine.

P

sonnyred · 01-25-2008, 06:24 PM

oops question answered

PHugger · 01-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobiasj

Does anyone know where I can get a flimsy, thin standard looking brown or tan cover for the 505?

As a matter of fact I am in possession of not one, but two spare brown 505 covers. I purchased a leather cover (spare #1) and received another (spare #2) when Sony replaced my broken unit. I'd be glad to send you one. PM me with your earth address and I'll send one off to you.

PCH

tobiasj · 01-28-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHugger

As a matter of fact I am in possession of not one, but two spare brown 505 covers. I purchased a leather cover (spare #1) and received another (spare #2) when Sony replaced my broken unit. I'd be glad to send you one. PM me with your earth address and I'll send one off to you.

PCH

PM sent , THANKS!

-John

tgharold · 01-31-2008, 10:53 PM

I just got my 505 today and I've spent all evening playing with it. I'm using a regular old USB to mini cable that I also use for my Motorola Q cell phone - seems to work fine and it charges just fine.

(One note of worth is that, even for those of us with too many devices, I don't expect to be charging the 505 on a daily or even weekly basis. So disconnecting my cell phone for a bit to charge the 505 is not going to be an issue.)

I already have libprs500 installed, have purchased half a dozen books from www.webscription.net (downloaded them in MS Reader LIT format) and converted them over.

Now I'm heading off to bed to go do a spot of light reading.

01-25-2008, 06:24 PM	#9
sonnyred Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: laptop	oops question answered Last edited by sonnyred; 01-25-2008 at 06:27 PM.

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tobiasj surrounded by books Posts: 40 Karma: 11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle HDX, PRS-500, PRS-505, Rocket e-book	505 just arrived! Well, I done went and done it, I bought a 505. It arrived this morning and I just opened the box. The first thing I noticed made me say: " oh, huh, wow That isn't a TAN cover..." Every description I read of the 505 said it came with a tan cover (both the silver and the blue) or didn't specify at all ("soft cover") and I was really looking forward to the tan cover (I use the light brown cover on my 500 now) but my 505 came with a Blue(ish?) cover (it IS the blue 505). I hope at least that a tan/brown cover is available from someone soon. The second thing I noticed made me say: " WOW, huh, That is one bright clear screen...." And it is, I am really looking forward to getting some books on here and reading them. The third (and final) thing I noticed made me say: "Hey they were not kidding, it really doesn't come with a charger..." I wonder if my 500 charger will work on it? USB is great, but I have SOO many things that use USB to charge I dont have enough ports to charge them all <grin> Does anyone know where I can get a flimsy, thin standard looking brown or tan cover for the 505? OK off to activate and start using my new 505! -John "Looking forward to a great new read" Tobias

01-23-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	So, the answer is YES, you can charge the 505 with the 500's charger. Second, take a look at this guy: http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/goma...arging_station Although I think a powered USB hub would do just as well. You wouldn't need to even hook it to a PC... just power it on and plug stuff in, that should charge it. BOb

01-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just got a 505 (with the dark cover) and love it. Check out https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19210 for covers. I ordered both the Sony covers and will post pictures and comments after I get them

01-23-2008, 12:33 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	You can also charge with a PSP charger if you're looking for an inexpensive backup.

01-24-2008, 02:18 PM	#6
Plowman Member Posts: 17 Karma: 24 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: PRS-500	I'll have to see if I can find the box for it, but I found this "octopus" type cable from Fry's in Denver. It plugs into a regular USB port on one end, and the other ends have a PSP power connector (and thus Sony PRS-50x), mini-usb, iPod, and a couple others. Very handy when traveling. I just plug it into my laptop and can use the one cable for just about everything. Very handy. It was less then $10. P

01-25-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
Plowman Member Posts: 17 Karma: 24 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: PRS-500	Here is a link to Fry's website for that cable I was talking about: http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5066085 I have used it for mini-usb, iPod, e-reader. Worked fine. P

01-31-2008, 10:53 PM	#12
tgharold Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	I just got my 505 today and I've spent all evening playing with it. I'm using a regular old USB to mini cable that I also use for my Motorola Q cell phone - seems to work fine and it charges just fine. (One note of worth is that, even for those of us with too many devices, I don't expect to be charging the 505 on a daily or even weekly basis. So disconnecting my cell phone for a bit to charge the 505 is not going to be an issue.) I already have libprs500 installed, have purchased half a dozen books from www.webscription.net (downloaded them in MS Reader LIT format) and converted them over. Now I'm heading off to bed to go do a spot of light reading.