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Nvidiot · 07-06-2009, 03:14 PM

I've been interested in eBook / eInk devices for about a year now and when I got the opportunity to take a holiday in the USA I figured I would pick up an eBook reader. I did just that, buying a Sony PRS-700 and I love it. Yes, it has some glare, but just tilt it slightly and it's gone. Reading in the bright sun is easy, the device is light enough to read anywhere

I even bought a few books from the Sony store, which was cheap and easy. If they keep that up, it's easier than getting them from illegal sources, and for the $6 each I paid for the books, I won't bother with trying to find it elsewhere. The Sony store took me about 4 clicks in about 30 seconds, elsewhere it'd take me at least 10 minutes.

The Sony store accepted my Dutch creditcard without a problem once I filled in my Dutch address as best I could, then entered a US postal code, state and selected USA as a country. It might no longer do that once I am in the Netherlands (if it checks based on IP address). If it doesn't work because of that, I will use a proxy in the USA and it should work again

I will post on here once I am home to let you know if it works.

MickeyC · 07-06-2009, 03:21 PM

Hi Nvidiot and welcome to MobileRead. And congratulations on your new toy. I've had a Sony 505 for over a year and a half and really like it.

Be sure and check out all the free books on the our site

rlparker · 07-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Hi Nvidiot. Welcome to MR.

I think you'll really love your new reader!!

Lady Blue · 07-07-2009, 07:35 AM

Hello Nvidiot, and

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columbus · 07-07-2009, 11:03 AM

Hi! Nvidiot and welcome to Mobilread you will find lots of knowledge and resources here.

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Originally Posted by Nvidiot;

The Sony store accepted my Dutch creditcard without a problem once I filled in my Dutch address as best I could, then entered a US postal code, state and selected USA as a country. It might no longer do that once I am in the Netherlands (if it checks based on IP address). If it doesn't work because of that, I will use a proxy in the USA and it should work again

I will post on here once I am home to let you know if it works.

Now that is interesting!!

Elsi · 07-07-2009, 11:13 AM

Hello Nvidiot -- and welcome to MobileRead. Congratulations on your Sony purchase. I think you're going to enjoy it very much. In addition to the Sony store, you can purchase books from Fictionwise, BooksOnBoard, and Webscriptions.

kazbates · 07-07-2009, 03:52 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Nvidiot!

I have a 700 and absolutely love it! Good luck with the Sony store!

Happy Reading.

hnoto · 07-09-2009, 04:55 PM

Welcome!

07-06-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
Nvidiot Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 30 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: PW2	Hello I've been interested in eBook / eInk devices for about a year now and when I got the opportunity to take a holiday in the USA I figured I would pick up an eBook reader. I did just that, buying a Sony PRS-700 and I love it. Yes, it has some glare, but just tilt it slightly and it's gone. Reading in the bright sun is easy, the device is light enough to read anywhere I even bought a few books from the Sony store, which was cheap and easy. If they keep that up, it's easier than getting them from illegal sources, and for the $6 each I paid for the books, I won't bother with trying to find it elsewhere. The Sony store took me about 4 clicks in about 30 seconds, elsewhere it'd take me at least 10 minutes. The Sony store accepted my Dutch creditcard without a problem once I filled in my Dutch address as best I could, then entered a US postal code, state and selected USA as a country. It might no longer do that once I am in the Netherlands (if it checks based on IP address). If it doesn't work because of that, I will use a proxy in the USA and it should work again I will post on here once I am home to let you know if it works.

07-07-2009, 07:35 AM	#4
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello Nvidiot, and to Mobileread.

07-06-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Nvidiot and welcome to MobileRead. And congratulations on your new toy. I've had a Sony 505 for over a year and a half and really like it. Be sure and check out all the free books on the our site

07-06-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Hi Nvidiot. Welcome to MR. I think you'll really love your new reader!!

07-07-2009, 11:13 AM	#6
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Hello Nvidiot -- and welcome to MobileRead. Congratulations on your Sony purchase. I think you're going to enjoy it very much. In addition to the Sony store, you can purchase books from Fictionwise, BooksOnBoard, and Webscriptions.

07-07-2009, 03:52 PM	#7
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, Nvidiot! I have a 700 and absolutely love it! Good luck with the Sony store! Happy Reading.

07-09-2009, 04:55 PM	#8
hnoto Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 177180 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Device: Sony PRS 505	Welcome!