hello ppl

xicemanx · 01-03-2009, 08:41 AM

i'm new to this site and to the whole books online trend. anyways. any advice before i do something silly??

thx

DebT · 01-03-2009, 09:16 AM

If you're interested in a digital reader my suggestion would be to research which ones area available to you in your area and decide which features are most important to you and then decide which one is the best fit for you.
I have the prs 505 by sony and love it, I have had it for about 8 weeks. My favorite place to get books for it are right here at MR and second would be manybooks. I have actually only purchased 5 books the other 175 came from all the great reccomendations from forum folks here.
Happy Reading!

mores · 01-03-2009, 10:18 AM

Decide whether you want to invest money in a dedicated reader, or read on a PDA/phone/etc.
Then, go check out current reading devices and see if they float your boat. I find them sluggish and would be annoyed all the time. So I read on a teensy screen of a P1i smartphone.
Other people think I'm an idiot since I do that

So, there's not a "true" way of this new "trend", but several. And one just might be what you need.

EDIT: Welcome to the board, and do not hesitate to ask questions. The worst thing that can happen is that someone will post a short reply with a link to a thread containing the info you need. People don't flame here ... all very civilized!

desertgrandma · 01-03-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xicemanx

i'm new to this site and to the whole books online trend. anyways. any advice before i do something silly??

thx

Where are you located? If here in the U.S., you can 'try' the Sony at Target and other stores. Just to get a feel.

Also, if the Kindle trips your trigger, (please watch the informational video on the Kindle home page at Amazon.com) you have a 30 day free home trial if your decide to go that way.

There is no 'right' or 'wrong' device. Just whats right for you. Good luck! And welcome.....

MickeyC · 01-03-2009, 04:42 PM

Hi xicemanx and welcome to the Forum. I agonized about eBook readers for several months before opting for the Sony 505. And I really like it. Have had it for a year and never regretted it. In fact, I'm addicted to the damn thing!

01-03-2009, 08:41 AM	#1
xicemanx Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: none	hello ppl i'm new to this site and to the whole books online trend. anyways. any advice before i do something silly?? thx

01-03-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
DebT Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Device: PRS-505	If you're interested in a digital reader my suggestion would be to research which ones area available to you in your area and decide which features are most important to you and then decide which one is the best fit for you. I have the prs 505 by sony and love it, I have had it for about 8 weeks. My favorite place to get books for it are right here at MR and second would be manybooks. I have actually only purchased 5 books the other 175 came from all the great reccomendations from forum folks here. Happy Reading!

01-03-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
mores Guru Posts: 834 Karma: 102419 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: iPhone	Decide whether you want to invest money in a dedicated reader, or read on a PDA/phone/etc. Then, go check out current reading devices and see if they float your boat. I find them sluggish and would be annoyed all the time. So I read on a teensy screen of a P1i smartphone. Other people think I'm an idiot since I do that So, there's not a "true" way of this new "trend", but several. And one just might be what you need. EDIT: Welcome to the board, and do not hesitate to ask questions. The worst thing that can happen is that someone will post a short reply with a link to a thread containing the info you need. People don't flame here ... all very civilized!

01-03-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi xicemanx and welcome to the Forum. I agonized about eBook readers for several months before opting for the Sony 505. And I really like it. Have had it for a year and never regretted it. In fact, I'm addicted to the damn thing!