Sony PRS300/PRS600 available for pre-order - Page 7

kazbates · 08-06-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Exactly. They'll be available in Borders when they are released, according to Sony.

I thought about pre-ordering one on-line but want to check out the display contrast first in person. I wonder if they will be available in stores on the same day that they posted on the pre-orders.

lilac_jive · 08-06-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

I thought about pre-ordering one on-line but want to check out the display contrast first in person. I wonder if they will be available in stores on the same day that they posted on the pre-orders.

I would think so.

kazbates · 08-06-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

I would think so.

If that's the case, then you'll find me at Borders on Aug. 25.

I am so glad David doesn't read my posts.

I wonder how I can explain the $299 charge on my credit card?!!?

Sweetpea · 08-06-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

If that's the case, then you'll find me at Borders on Aug. 25.

I am so glad David doesn't read my posts.

I wonder how I can explain the $299 charge on my credit card?!!?

You don't. You just look at him, until he turns away. Don't smile, just look. He'll never mention it again

(since when do we women have to explain ourselves?)

kazbates · 08-06-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

You don't. You just look at him, until he turns away. Don't smile, just look. He'll never mention it again

(since when do we women have to explain ourselves?)

Good point!

I actually don't need to explain anything. The house motto is, "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!" So they all indulge me to help keep the peace.

Forgive the bad grammar, please. I just reread the motto and cringed.

pilotbob · 08-06-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

If that's the case, then you'll find me at Borders on Aug. 25.

I am so glad David doesn't read my posts.

I wonder how I can explain the $299 charge on my credit card?!!?

You turn your back to him, glance over you shoulder and say... "Does that charge make my butt look big?"

BOb

Dr. Drib · 08-06-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbates

I thought about pre-ordering one on-line but want to check out the display contrast first in person. I wonder if they will be available in stores on the same day that they posted on the pre-orders.

It's not the display I'm so much interested in, but rather the feature set and how well they are implemented.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to go back to the U.S. until (maybe) Christmas, so I'll have to order one if I want one sooner than that.

I'm looking forward to the reports and opinions from actual owners once these two units become available.

Don

adrianemery · 08-07-2009, 10:45 AM

Anyways taken the plunge and ordered a 505 from the UK site play.com.

£150 and a tri fold cover thrown in, looks like they want to shift stock beofre the 300 and 600 are released.

Local Sony Shop still wanted £250 for them, my how me and my wife laughted when they said that.

kazbates · 08-07-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by adrianemery

Anyways taken the plunge and ordered a 505 from the UK site play.com.

£150 and a tri fold cover thrown in, looks like they want to shift stock beofre the 300 and 600 are released.

Local Sony Shop still wanted £250 for them, my how me and my wife laughted when they said that.

That sounds like a great deal (although, I know nothing about pound to dollar conversions

)! I am sure you will love your new toy. Congrats.

forkyfork · 08-07-2009, 11:38 AM

For those of you on the fence, I'm thinking about getting a PRS-600, and I have an unopened NEW PRS-505 that I'm willing to sell, if I do.

PM me if you're interested.

mypolar · 08-07-2009, 03:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm a new member and glad I found this very helpful forum. Was surfing the web and looks like Borders IS selling preorders of Sony 300 and Sony 600 with a date of August 25, 2009-

Sorry tried several times to insert the link but it is not coming up right- just go to www.borders.com and in the search box type in Sony Reader.

I have not ordered one yet since I believe they will be sold at places like Target and Walmart and might wait until there in stores- but if the indication with Kindle is a clue they might sell out so I might just preorder a pink one after I complete this post

Will be getting the 300- I really like the idea of a touch screen and stylet from my PDA days but like the $199 price tag more.

Take care All,

Michelle

griffonwing · 08-07-2009, 03:20 PM

The 5" Astak Pocket Pro price point is now the same as the Sony 300. At least until the end of September. $199.00. After this date, the Pocket Pro will go back up to $229. If the only reason you are considering the 300 was the price, it might be worth reconsidering.

Dr. Drib · 08-07-2009, 03:33 PM

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JSWolf · 08-07-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

You turn your back to him, glance over you shoulder and say... "Does that charge make my butt look big?"

BOb

And his answer is yes it makes your butt look enormous.

pilotbob · 08-07-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

And his answer is yes it makes your butt look enormous.

How does your wife put up with you?

BOb

08-07-2009, 03:09 PM	#101
mypolar Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Device: Sony 505 Yeah! Palm Tungesten E2	Borders is selling Sony 300 and 600 preorder!!! Hi everyone, I'm a new member and glad I found this very helpful forum. Was surfing the web and looks like Borders IS selling preorders of Sony 300 and Sony 600 with a date of August 25, 2009- Sorry tried several times to insert the link but it is not coming up right- just go to www.borders.com and in the search box type in Sony Reader. I have not ordered one yet since I believe they will be sold at places like Target and Walmart and might wait until there in stores- but if the indication with Kindle is a clue they might sell out so I might just preorder a pink one after I complete this post Will be getting the 300- I really like the idea of a touch screen and stylet from my PDA days but like the $199 price tag more. Take care All, Michelle

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adrianemery Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	Anyways taken the plunge and ordered a 505 from the UK site play.com. £150 and a tri fold cover thrown in, looks like they want to shift stock beofre the 300 and 600 are released. Local Sony Shop still wanted £250 for them, my how me and my wife laughted when they said that.

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griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	The 5" Astak Pocket Pro price point is now the same as the Sony 300. At least until the end of September. $199.00. After this date, the Pocket Pro will go back up to $229. If the only reason you are considering the 300 was the price, it might be worth reconsidering.

08-07-2009, 03:33 PM	#103
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,613 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Hi, mypolar, and welcome to MobileRead. As you've probably noticed, there are quite a number of Forums to check for one's interests. Also, if you're not aware of it, MobileRead carries thousands of free public domain and CC titles, in varying formats to suit one's reading habits. Feel free to post and ask questions. Have fun! Don (Moderator)