The Grand Experiment!

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Thanks! I will check it out. I keep hitting the back button by accident. I repeat, those little side buttons are in the wrong order.

For me, if the side buttons were reversed, I'd be hitting the wrong one as I hold it with my thumb resting on the top button.

[Boston]

I just saw this and anxiously awaiting to hear more.

At first, I didn't like the Sony at all as I was so used to the font/spacing/page turning on my Kindle. I found that I had to put my Kindle away for a week to give the Sony a fair shake.

I also hated the Sony software but that obstacle was quickly removed as I learned to use (and love) Calibre.

Although I can now switch back/forth easily, I found the Sony was easier to slide into my handbag without sacrificing screen size/clarity. Having page numbers was a big plus. Likewise, I loved the ability to organize into Collections (although having set up a Jetbook for my mom, my big wish is for a second level of folders). The Sony is now my primary reader.

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Frankly I have been thinking of getting a device that will let me use our local library without having to do the DRM dance.

Although I loved my Kindle, I bought a used Sony PRS-505 for the same reason...and then found myself doing the DRM dance so I could put my Kindle books on my Sony

Amazon still has a big edge in the convenience of its store and where I do most of my book buying.

Originally Posted by pilotbob

PS: Although I'm not sure if it is really so I can save money getting library books. Does it sound silly to spend $250 to save $6-$12 on each book? Hmmm?

If that's your only justification

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by dreams

Hey, sis, I saw this in the PRS customizer thread

* Volume key page turns allows you to page forward and back through text by pressing either the + or - volume key. Don't choose this option if you use your Reader to play digital music!

** Circle pad history allows you to page forward and back through Reader History by pressing either the > or < key on the left bottom circle pad. Don't choose this 0 ption if you use your circle pad for regular page turns!

Would this be something? There is a page forward only one also.

This was JUST what I needed. I gave up reading Under the Dome on the 505 and finished it on the K2 because I couldn't deal with those little page turn buttons. I've added PRSCustomizer and all is well in page turn land! I can page forward with the joypad. Thanks again.

I'm just starting Already Dead which I downloaded as ePub but I converted it to LRF. I was having an issue with the font sizes (needed something between M and L), and I wanted to try changing the font. LRF seems to give me what I need. Now S is at the right size for me.

The Grand Experiment Continues!

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by Boston

I just saw this and anxiously awaiting to hear more.

At first, I didn't like the Sony at all as I was so used to the font/spacing/page turning on my Kindle. I found that I had to put my Kindle away for a week to give the Sony a fair shake.

I also hated the Sony software but that obstacle was quickly removed as I learned to use (and love) Calibre.

Although I can now switch back/forth easily, I found the Sony was easier to slide into my handbag without sacrificing screen size/clarity. Having page numbers was a big plus. Likewise, I loved the ability to organize into Collections (although having set up a Jetbook for my mom, my big wish is for a second level of folders). The Sony is now my primary reader.

I'm still more in the play and get to know the 505 mode mostly. I have a text file I'm using to keep track of the features I like best or wish I had for both the K2 and 505. I'm using the available 505 hacks, as I have with my K2, to personalize the 505 to fit my needs and reading style. I don't see the 505 becoming my primary reader because I really like the access the keyboard gives me. I missed the search and highlight functions while reading Under the Dome. Not every or even most books inspire me to type a note or highlight but I like having the option.

That said, I love the collections feature, the dedicated bookmark button and the screen on the 505.

The jury is still out on ePub itself. I'm still not quite getting the big deal other than more download options.

[dreams]

YEA!! I'm glad that was what you were looking for and it worked! I haven't used it as I do like the buttons and their placement. It seems to fit my hand and I can use either the round button or side buttons for page turns easily.

The ePub format is something I am still getting use to. My favorite was the lrf and lrx before the 3.1 library upgrade. ----Have you tried a custom pdf at feedbooks yet?----

I do like that ePub is available at more sites now. What I don't like is that the ePubs don't always look the same, so I'll live with it for now (maybe the 2010 new ADE will help). Hopefully, with ePub being a format used on many devices, publishers will take more time in presenting a better looking ebook for purchase (and no I'm not going to hold my breath on that actually happening).

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

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The Grand Experiment Continues!

Dude, we're all chomping at the bit for results here!

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Dude, we're all chomping at the bit for results here!

You'll be chompin' a long time. Science cannot be rushed. It's a long term experiment (that's the "Grand" part) and the results must be repeatable. Plus I'm only on the 2nd book and still haven't read a naturally occurring ePub (for reasons stated earlier).

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

You'll be chompin' a long time. Science cannot be rushed. It's a long term experiment (that's the "Grand" part) and the results must be repeatable. Plus I'm only on the 2nd book and still haven't read a naturally occurring ePub (for reasons stated earlier).

Hee-hee. But keep in mind we're not looking for a Theory of Everything.

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Hee-hee. But keep in mind we're not looking for a Theory of Everything.

Maybe. But this experiment is for me. Each of us most do our own Grand Experiment. This one will probably last until it's time for "Que, The Grand Experiment, Part Deux"!

[kennyc]

Yep. I was seriously considering getting in on the Sony 900 $40 off at Best Buy -- last day today, but I think I'm going to wait...I've got plenty of readers and plenty to read, just need to be patient and see what's around the corner.

[daffy4u]

Just want to say that PRSPlus is making the 505 much more pleasurable to read. I'm able to tweak in some of the features I miss from my K2. I can now use the joypad for forward and back page turns so I have matching buttons on both sides of the reader (don't like the little buttons). I'm about to add my preferred font as well as % read along page numbers as soon as I figure out how to add them.

[daffy4u]

I seem to have done something wrong. I used Calibre to convert Already Dead in ePub to LRF with the Fontin font at a base of 12 pts.

The page turns are soooo slooow. I took the book off the SD card and put it in the device memory but it's still slow. Also, it stays at the one font size (which works for me but still...). What did I do wrong?

[kennyc]

Hmmm. I could possibly try it (is that a free book?) if you don't get other responses.

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Hmmm. I could possibly try it (is that a free book?) if you don't get other responses.

Yes and it's still free. I don't know how to give you link from the Reader software.

Let me know if you need the font as well. Thanks for the help.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Yes and it's still free. I don't know how to give you link from the Reader software.

Let me know if you need the font as well. Thanks for the help.

If it requires mods to the 505 firmware I don't have that installed. I'm strictly 'factory,' man.