Greetings!

Gadget Guy · 11-12-2009, 08:51 PM

Well, it appears I am off to a bit of a backwards start (posting a question before an introduction!).

I'm a long-time reader who is looking to add an ereader to my list of gadgets. Loved the idea of the Kindle when I first heard about it, but was disappointed to hear that Canada is not officially supported with the International version (although I understand some have had success in getting them to work in the Great White North).

Anyway - I am still looking for my first ereader (leaning towards Sony PRS-300), and have found lots of useful information on this site already!

GG

Patricia · 11-12-2009, 09:05 PM

Welcome to the forum, Gadget Guy!

GA Russell · 11-12-2009, 09:09 PM

Welcome Gadget Guy!

Where in Canada are you from?

Gadget Guy · 11-12-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GA Russell

Welcome Gadget Guy!

Where in Canada are you from?

Wow - it does not take folks around here long to make new members feel welcome

Have lived all over Ontario, and currently live in the Greater Toronto Area.

GA Russell · 11-12-2009, 11:19 PM

Too bad about the Argos. Also the Leafs. Also the Blue Jays. Also the Raptors.

That's OK! I think the Hurricanes are on a 13-game losing streak!

Lady Blue · 11-13-2009, 07:47 AM

Hello Gadget Guy, and

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MickeyC · 11-13-2009, 01:35 PM

Hi GG and welcome to MobileRead.I've been trying to talk the forum moderators into not allowing any more Canadians to join MR till you lot agree to stop sending those Alberta Clippers down here. But do they listen?

BTW, I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. Were I to be getting a new eBook reader today, I'd lean heavily towards the 300. Be sure and let us know which one you decide on.

Gadget Guy · 11-20-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GA Russell

Too bad about the Argos. Also the Leafs. Also the Blue Jays. Also the Raptors.

That's OK! I think the Hurricanes are on a 13-game losing streak!

Oddly enough, the only professional Toronto-based sports team I follow is the Toronto Rock (Lacrosse). Have not been doing great the last couple years, but 4 or 5 championships in the last 7 years or so isn't so bad!

Gadget Guy · 11-20-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Hi GG and welcome to MobileRead.I've been trying to talk the forum moderators into not allowing any more Canadians to join MR till you lot agree to stop sending those Alberta Clippers down here. But do they listen?

BTW, I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. Were I to be getting a new eBook reader today, I'd lean heavily towards the 300. Be sure and let us know which one you decide on.

LOL - if it helps, I agree that the folks out west should stop shipping the Alberta Clippers out of province, but alas I do not think they are willing to listen to folks from Toronto

Anyway, I am definitely leaning towards the PRS-300, but I also just read that Barns & Noble are enabling their ebook store to work (officially) in Canada and it would support the Nook. Not sure if they are willing to ship the Nook north of the border, but that one is also of interest to me.

So many choices.....

GG

11-12-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
Gadget Guy Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: toronto.on.ca Device: Kobo eReader	Greetings! Well, it appears I am off to a bit of a backwards start (posting a question before an introduction!). I'm a long-time reader who is looking to add an ereader to my list of gadgets. Loved the idea of the Kindle when I first heard about it, but was disappointed to hear that Canada is not officially supported with the International version (although I understand some have had success in getting them to work in the Great White North). Anyway - I am still looking for my first ereader (leaning towards Sony PRS-300), and have found lots of useful information on this site already! GG

11-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#6
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 Gadget Guy, and Mobileread.

11-12-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Welcome to the forum, Gadget Guy!

11-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
GA Russell Argos win Grey Cup! Posts: 7,679 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Welcome Gadget Guy! Where in Canada are you from?

11-12-2009, 11:19 PM	#5
GA Russell Argos win Grey Cup! Posts: 7,679 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Too bad about the Argos. Also the Leafs. Also the Blue Jays. Also the Raptors. That's OK! I think the Hurricanes are on a 13-game losing streak!

11-13-2009, 01:35 PM	#7
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi GG and welcome to MobileRead.I've been trying to talk the forum moderators into not allowing any more Canadians to join MR till you lot agree to stop sending those Alberta Clippers down here. But do they listen? BTW, I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. Were I to be getting a new eBook reader today, I'd lean heavily towards the 300. Be sure and let us know which one you decide on.