Finally took the plunge

ec1matt · 11-29-2008, 11:03 AM

Took a trip this morning to Waterstone's on Piccadilly and treated myself to a shiny new PRS-505. Got it home and all set up and used the points I earned on my Waterstones loyalty card to get a couple of ebooks.

I've just finished reading The Seven Words You Can't Say On Television by Stephen Pinker, and although the ebook appeared to have a few minor formatting issues (which are nothing to do with the device) I'm completely sold on this gadget - the screen is absolutely superb and after a few pages I completely forgot I was using the Reader and just concentrated on the book, which of course is the whole point.

I suspect this device will be a constant companion, both for reading at home and on my journey to and from work.

Dr. Drib · 11-29-2008, 11:12 AM

Congratulations on your new purchase.

I feel as if I know exactly how you feel about ebook reading. They're incredible, aren't they - the books they can hold, this whole idea of having hundreds of titles at your fingertips and to read (almost) whatever is available at any one instant.

For me, I read more than one book at a time, and having an ebook reader is now an essential part of my reading life.

Have fun with your new device.

Don

ShortNCuddlyAm · 11-29-2008, 11:13 AM

If you have to travel on the tube in rush hour, it's brilliant - far easier to read one handed whilst tstanding up than a pbook

And you don't need to worry about the bookmark falling out when you hastily shove it in your bag because you've just got to your station without realising...

ChipnDale · 11-29-2008, 07:08 PM

Congrats! Your back will forever thank you, when i was reading The pillars of the earth my back would be in agony because i'd take the book everywhre i went...viva elec. readers.

MickeyC · 11-29-2008, 10:12 PM

I got a 505 back in January and feel about it the way you do yours. In fact, the four hours I had to wait for it to charge up was like four days. I couldn't wait to start reading

tech_au · 11-29-2008, 10:45 PM

Congrats on your new reader. After 6 months I can't do without mine now.
It might interest you to know that WHSmiths ebook store is heaps better than Waterstones.
The search engine on WHSmith is a welcome relief after the hopeless one on Waterstone not to mention the prices are better at WHSmith.

ec1matt · 11-30-2008, 04:42 AM

Thanks for the congrats everyone. Did some more reading last night and this morning and I still can't get over how book-like the whole experience is and how much neater my bedside table is with only one slim device on it rather than a tottering pile of paperbacks.

The only slight downside is that I find myself increasing the font size to Medium - the need for reading glasses can't be too far away

Elsi · 11-30-2008, 10:13 AM

Welcome to the ranks of owners. So many pleasures await you.

ec1matt · 12-01-2008, 02:50 PM

Used my new Reader for the first time in the wild today on my way home from work. It certainly made waiting for the tube and the journey hoitself go quicker. And I felt terribly high-tech reading off a screen. No admiring glances yet, but I'm sure that's only a matter of time

aliencane · 12-01-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ec1matt

Thanks for the congrats everyone. Did some more reading last night and this morning and I still can't get over how book-like the whole experience is and how much neater my bedside table is with only one slim device on it rather than a tottering pile of paperbacks.

Ha! I still have both. It seems as though I must have at least 6 books going at all times (as long as they aren't too similar, I'm OK)

Quote:

The only slight downside is that I find myself increasing the font size to Medium - the need for reading glasses can't be too far away

Try doing that with your pbooks.

MickeyC · 12-01-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ec1matt

Thanks for the congrats everyone. Did some more reading last night and this morning and I still can't get over how book-like the whole experience is and how much neater my bedside table is with only one slim device on it rather than a tottering pile of paperbacks.

The only slight downside is that I find myself increasing the font size to Medium - the need for reading glasses can't be too far away

Don't sweat the reading glasses. Just tell people what I do. I tell them I have Eagle Eyes, it's these damn penguin arms that don't let me hold the book far enough away!

pilotbob · 12-01-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Don't sweat the reading glasses. Just tell people what I do. I tell them I have Eagle Eyes, it's these damn penguin arms that don't let me hold the book far enough away!

Was that an avatar dig?

BOb

BookishDreamer · 12-01-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

Don't sweat the reading glasses. Just tell people what I do. I tell them I have Eagle Eyes, it's these damn penguin arms that don't let me hold the book far enough away!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Was that an avatar dig?

BOb

Dreamer

Mick4545 · 12-15-2008, 09:43 AM

Mine is sitting under the tree at the monent. I don't know if I can wait until the 25th.

Mick

Harry001 · 12-15-2008, 01:22 PM

my 505 is under the tree, too - but i tested it and have allmost 90 books on it.
and it's charged - so i can start at christmas morning ;-)
take care
harry

11-29-2008, 11:03 AM	#1
ec1matt Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 370 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Device: Kindle Oasis 2019, Paperwhite 2013, Sony PRS-505(RIP)	Finally took the plunge Took a trip this morning to Waterstone's on Piccadilly and treated myself to a shiny new PRS-505. Got it home and all set up and used the points I earned on my Waterstones loyalty card to get a couple of ebooks. I've just finished reading The Seven Words You Can't Say On Television by Stephen Pinker, and although the ebook appeared to have a few minor formatting issues (which are nothing to do with the device) I'm completely sold on this gadget - the screen is absolutely superb and after a few pages I completely forgot I was using the Reader and just concentrated on the book, which of course is the whole point. I suspect this device will be a constant companion, both for reading at home and on my journey to and from work.

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11-29-2008, 11:12 AM	#2
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,611 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Congratulations on your new purchase. I feel as if I know exactly how you feel about ebook reading. They're incredible, aren't they - the books they can hold, this whole idea of having hundreds of titles at your fingertips and to read (almost) whatever is available at any one instant. For me, I read more than one book at a time, and having an ebook reader is now an essential part of my reading life. Have fun with your new device. Don

11-29-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	If you have to travel on the tube in rush hour, it's brilliant - far easier to read one handed whilst tstanding up than a pbook And you don't need to worry about the bookmark falling out when you hastily shove it in your bag because you've just got to your station without realising...

11-29-2008, 07:08 PM	#4
ChipnDale Rescue Rangers Posts: 109 Karma: 2144082 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visitor from another planet Device: IPad	Congrats! Your back will forever thank you, when i was reading The pillars of the earth my back would be in agony because i'd take the book everywhre i went...viva elec. readers.

11-29-2008, 10:12 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	I got a 505 back in January and feel about it the way you do yours. In fact, the four hours I had to wait for it to charge up was like four days. I couldn't wait to start reading

11-29-2008, 10:45 PM	#6
tech_au Oz Bookworm Posts: 516 Karma: 4056 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS 505,PRS 650	Congrats on your new reader. After 6 months I can't do without mine now. It might interest you to know that WHSmiths ebook store is heaps better than Waterstones. The search engine on WHSmith is a welcome relief after the hopeless one on Waterstone not to mention the prices are better at WHSmith.

11-30-2008, 04:42 AM	#7
ec1matt Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 370 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Device: Kindle Oasis 2019, Paperwhite 2013, Sony PRS-505(RIP)	Thanks for the congrats everyone. Did some more reading last night and this morning and I still can't get over how book-like the whole experience is and how much neater my bedside table is with only one slim device on it rather than a tottering pile of paperbacks. The only slight downside is that I find myself increasing the font size to Medium - the need for reading glasses can't be too far away

11-30-2008, 10:13 AM	#8
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Welcome to the ranks of owners. So many pleasures await you.

12-01-2008, 02:50 PM	#9
ec1matt Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 370 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Device: Kindle Oasis 2019, Paperwhite 2013, Sony PRS-505(RIP)	Used my new Reader for the first time in the wild today on my way home from work. It certainly made waiting for the tube and the journey hoitself go quicker. And I felt terribly high-tech reading off a screen. No admiring glances yet, but I'm sure that's only a matter of time

12-15-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
Mick4545 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 500 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hereford UK Device: Oasis 2	Mine is sitting under the tree at the monent. I don't know if I can wait until the 25th. Mick

12-15-2008, 01:22 PM	#15
Harry001 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 729 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tehran/Iran - new posting 2024 Device: Nook glow light 3, 3+ and 4+, Tolino Epos 1, 2 and 3	my 505 is under the tree, too - but i tested it and have allmost 90 books on it. and it's charged - so i can start at christmas morning ;-) take care harry