MobileRead or your favorite gadget - How did you first hear? - Page 8

EowynCarter · 01-10-2010, 03:47 PM

It began with an ad from the fnac, about the sony prs-500.
Cool, e-reader coming to france at last. And then, I need one of these.
So I went googleling for the various options, and found mobileread that way.
And realized that there already where e-reader sold in France, namely, the bookeen gen3. (Obviously, some serious lack of advertising there ! ). i didn't had to wait for the prs-500.

Joebill · 01-17-2010, 02:47 PM

I got interested about a year ago. I checked reviews every 1-2 months until I found one I liked.

the quiet fox · 01-19-2010, 10:00 PM

My e-book world view was Kindle-centric for a while, but Amazon's limited forum capabilities got old real fast, and eventually I started getting curious about other devices and the progression of e-reader technology. Google eventually led me here, and I lurked for a while before finally deciding to make an account.

Acreo Aeneas · 01-20-2010, 11:58 PM

Ironically I came across MobileRead when I was doing research into e-ink displays, the very first Hanlin prototype models, and the Amazon Kindle years ago. Before I knew it, it became my #1 look-to site for new info and if I had any questions about a particular device. I lurked around until last year when I almost purchased a Kindle 2 and decided to ask on the forums here about which reader to purchase.

kdf9511 · 02-14-2010, 07:06 PM

Well I have been reading ebooks for over 15 years now on multiple devices and finally decided to break down and buy a dedicated ereader to carry around instead of my 10yr old Toshiba laptop. I was doing a bunch of research on the web looking for a device that would handle the multiple formats of ebooks that I have acquired over the years when I came across this site while searching for product reviews.

GeoffC · 02-15-2010, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdf9511

Well I have been reading ebooks for over 15 years now on multiple devices and finally decided to break down and buy a dedicated ereader to carry around instead of my 10yr old Toshiba laptop. I was doing a bunch of research on the web looking for a device that would handle the multiple formats of ebooks that I have acquired over the years when I came across this site while searching for product reviews.

...and suddenly discovered a treasure chest of choices ...

welcome to MR ....

SimonSays · 02-21-2010, 01:55 AM

I found this site while searching for free ebooks during the first weekend I was given my ereader. I used google to seach for "free ebook downloads" and came across this http://finding-free-ebooks.blogspot.com/ and saw something about mobipocket which I had no idea what it was. I then googled "mobi pocket book" and the 3rd link (this site) showed as a forum which I knew would help me learn more about ebooks and ereaders. I have been trapped here every since

kazbates · 02-23-2010, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonSays

I found this site while searching for free ebooks during the first weekend I was given my ereader. I used google to seach for "free ebook downloads" and came across this http://finding-free-ebooks.blogspot.com/ and saw something about mobipocket which I had no idea what it was. I then googled "mobi pocket book" and the 3rd link (this site) showed as a forum which I knew would help me learn more about ebooks and ereaders. I have been trapped here every since

Welcome to the addiction!!

GeoffC · 02-24-2010, 08:40 AM

No one is TRAPPED here - we just can't leave ....

poohbear_nc · 02-24-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

No one is TRAPPED here - we just can't leave ....

"Show me the way to go home,
I'm tired and I want to go to bed.
I had a little drink about an hour ago,
And it's gone right to my head."

"Home, home on the Mobile Range."

GeoffC · 02-24-2010, 08:48 AM

Besides that - the important question is:-- "why would anyone want to leave ...."

poohbear_nc · 02-24-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Besides that - the important question is:-- "why would anyone want to leave ...."

We spend so much time here there's probably no one waiting for us on the outside anymore.

GeoffC · 02-24-2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

We spend so much time here there's probably no one waiting for us on the outside anymore.

What !

There is an outside to here ?

poohbear_nc · 02-24-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

What !

There is an outside to here ?

Ssssshhh! Just close the blinds and face the screen - you'll be fine.

GeoffC · 02-24-2010, 09:04 AM

it's nice and warm and friendly in here .....

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01-10-2010, 03:47 PM	#106
EowynCarter Wizard Posts: 4,338 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paris Device: Cybooks; Sony PRS-T1	It began with an ad from the fnac, about the sony prs-500. Cool, e-reader coming to france at last. And then, I need one of these. So I went googleling for the various options, and found mobileread that way. And realized that there already where e-reader sold in France, namely, the bookeen gen3. (Obviously, some serious lack of advertising there ! ). i didn't had to wait for the prs-500.

01-17-2010, 02:47 PM	#107
Joebill Fanatic Posts: 517 Karma: 459442 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpha Centauri's Library of Alexandria Device: Pandigital Novel	I got interested about a year ago. I checked reviews every 1-2 months until I found one I liked.

01-19-2010, 10:00 PM	#108
the quiet fox Interstitial Reader Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: K1/KDX-G/PRS-650	My e-book world view was Kindle-centric for a while, but Amazon's limited forum capabilities got old real fast, and eventually I started getting curious about other devices and the progression of e-reader technology. Google eventually led me here, and I lurked for a while before finally deciding to make an account.

01-20-2010, 11:58 PM	#109
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	Ironically I came across MobileRead when I was doing research into e-ink displays, the very first Hanlin prototype models, and the Amazon Kindle years ago. Before I knew it, it became my #1 look-to site for new info and if I had any questions about a particular device. I lurked around until last year when I almost purchased a Kindle 2 and decided to ask on the forums here about which reader to purchase.

02-14-2010, 07:06 PM	#110
kdf9511 Madman With A Box Posts: 115 Karma: 324 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western Oklahoma Device: Kobo Clara HD, Nook Glowlight, Nook Color, Kindle 4, Astak Pocket Pro	Well I have been reading ebooks for over 15 years now on multiple devices and finally decided to break down and buy a dedicated ereader to carry around instead of my 10yr old Toshiba laptop. I was doing a bunch of research on the web looking for a device that would handle the multiple formats of ebooks that I have acquired over the years when I came across this site while searching for product reviews.

02-21-2010, 01:55 AM	#112
SimonSays No wire hangers, ever! Posts: 183 Karma: 540 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: O-hi-o Device: Sony PRS-300	I found this site while searching for free ebooks during the first weekend I was given my ereader. I used google to seach for "free ebook downloads" and came across this http://finding-free-ebooks.blogspot.com/ and saw something about mobipocket which I had no idea what it was. I then googled "mobi pocket book" and the 3rd link (this site) showed as a forum which I knew would help me learn more about ebooks and ereaders. I have been trapped here every since

02-24-2010, 08:40 AM	#114
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	No one is TRAPPED here - we just can't leave ....

02-24-2010, 08:48 AM	#116
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Besides that - the important question is:-- "why would anyone want to leave ...."

02-24-2010, 09:04 AM	#120
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	it's nice and warm and friendly in here .....