Where to get ebook devices in Australia? - Page 2

LionelM · 03-26-2010, 06:36 AM

Will the Merlin from Deals Direct work with a Mac?

My first post - this forum looks very helpful

Lionel

IndecisiveMe · 03-26-2010, 07:31 PM

I couldn't find that product, could you provide a link, please? And I think you're better off asking Deals Direct themselves about product information.

I did notice they have a 6" reader for $299, but it didn't mention the name Merlin at all.

LionelM · 03-26-2010, 08:45 PM

Thr DealsDirest site doesn't quote a make or model number but when it arrived it had HTEG01098 on it and a Google search showed it was a Merlin.

My Mac doesn't recognize it. I've contacted DealsDirest and am waiting for a reply. I'm using an iBook - maybe it works with an Intel Mac.

Lionel

LionelM · 03-26-2010, 09:15 PM

Sorry - that should have read HYEG0109B

Lionel

Almas · 03-29-2010, 04:58 AM

You can buy the Iriver Story e-book reader from Harvey Norman outlets in Australia:

http://www.harveynorman.com.au/produ...-e-book-reader

And you can also get the Hanlin E Book Reader from Dymocks online:

http://www.dymocks.com.au/ProductDet...=6928324100265

I ordered my Sony PRS-600 through E-bay and it worked out cheaper for me. Sony Australia does not offer e-readers currently.

Hopefully, e-readers might take off by the end of 2010. I saw this article just the other day:

http://www.zdnet.com.au/2010-aussie-...-339301787.htm

Hopefully, if more companies start getting their e-readers out here to Australia then the market will open up to them and we will have more options available here.

lene1949 · 03-29-2010, 05:37 AM

Do NOT go through Ebay... I had a look today, and Amazon Kindle was $100 more than if you buy from Amazon direct...

Almas · 03-30-2010, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lene1949

Do NOT go through Ebay... I had a look today, and Amazon Kindle was $100 more than if you buy from Amazon direct...

I was referrring to my Sony PRS-600 which worked out cheaper than buying from the Sony website, or Amazon. I have no idea what other readers go for on E-Bay

lene1949 · 03-30-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almas

I was referrring to my Sony PRS-600 which worked out cheaper than buying from the Sony website, or Amazon. I have no idea what other readers go for on E-Bay

I was really shocked to see what Australians charge for e-readers... They know there's a small market, buy up, and sell at huge profits... I loved E-bay, when it was most 'private' people selling on there.

Almas · 03-31-2010, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lene1949

I was really shocked to see what Australians charge for e-readers... They know there's a small market, buy up, and sell at huge profits... I loved E-bay, when it was most 'private' people selling on there.

Oh I know! I didn't use the Australian E-Bay - the prices were ridiculous. I used the US one and it actually worked out cheaper for me to buy from the US and pay the postage rather than buy from the Aus e-bay!

SneakySnake · 04-01-2010, 12:49 AM

If you want a Sony I would go to B&H Photo (they will ship to Oz)., and compare with what you can get on ebay.

They are cheaper than Most of the ebay seller's normal prices.

That being said I just won a new PRS-900 on ebay for a little less than B&H.

Take care to look at ebay NOT Australia (the US sellers that load on the Oz page want a good 10% more than B&H)

Good luck.

Almas · 04-01-2010, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

That being said I just won a new PRS-900 on ebay for a little less than B&H.

Congrats on your new reader!

So you FINALLY made a decision!

SneakySnake · 04-01-2010, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almas

Congrats on your new reader!

So you FINALLY made a decision!

Thanks, what a relief

Yay, and I have paid for it. But it is still the middle of the night in Ohio where it is. Fingers crossed it gets posted before easter.

Cheers

Polyglot27 · 04-01-2010, 09:17 AM

Here is an Australian site dedicated to e-readers and books.
http://bookbee.com.au/

Polyglot27 · 04-01-2010, 09:20 AM

Here is another Australian site for buying e-readers. They stock different brands the BeBook, Sony and Cool-er.
http://www.ebookbop.com.au/books/home.do

Laine · 04-01-2010, 09:28 AM

I got a BeBook Neo from Dymocks in George St, Sydney on Monday. Websites I've seen are advertising shipping in April. It was pricy A$569. But it has a Wacom screen and wifi.

I think I'll use it at home, and the V5 when out and about.

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03-26-2010, 06:36 AM	#16
LionelM Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Merlin HYEG01098	Will the Merlin from Deals Direct work with a Mac? My first post - this forum looks very helpful Lionel

03-26-2010, 07:31 PM	#17
IndecisiveMe Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 106 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Pocketbook 360, Sony PRS-T1	I couldn't find that product, could you provide a link, please? And I think you're better off asking Deals Direct themselves about product information. I did notice they have a 6" reader for $299, but it didn't mention the name Merlin at all.

03-26-2010, 08:45 PM	#18
LionelM Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Merlin HYEG01098	Thr DealsDirest site doesn't quote a make or model number but when it arrived it had HTEG01098 on it and a Google search showed it was a Merlin. My Mac doesn't recognize it. I've contacted DealsDirest and am waiting for a reply. I'm using an iBook - maybe it works with an Intel Mac. Lionel

03-26-2010, 09:15 PM	#19
LionelM Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Merlin HYEG01098	Sorry - that should have read HYEG0109B Lionel

03-29-2010, 04:58 AM	#20
Almas Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 4099 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kindle Touch; Sony PRS-600	You can buy the Iriver Story e-book reader from Harvey Norman outlets in Australia: http://www.harveynorman.com.au/produ...-e-book-reader And you can also get the Hanlin E Book Reader from Dymocks online: http://www.dymocks.com.au/ProductDet...=6928324100265 I ordered my Sony PRS-600 through E-bay and it worked out cheaper for me. Sony Australia does not offer e-readers currently. Hopefully, e-readers might take off by the end of 2010. I saw this article just the other day: http://www.zdnet.com.au/2010-aussie-...-339301787.htm Hopefully, if more companies start getting their e-readers out here to Australia then the market will open up to them and we will have more options available here.

03-29-2010, 05:37 AM	#21
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	Do NOT go through Ebay... I had a look today, and Amazon Kindle was $100 more than if you buy from Amazon direct...

04-01-2010, 12:49 AM	#25
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	If you want a Sony I would go to B&H Photo (they will ship to Oz)., and compare with what you can get on ebay. They are cheaper than Most of the ebay seller's normal prices. That being said I just won a new PRS-900 on ebay for a little less than B&H. Take care to look at ebay NOT Australia (the US sellers that load on the Oz page want a good 10% more than B&H) Good luck.

04-01-2010, 09:17 AM	#28
Polyglot27 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 5588994 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, France Device: Cybook Gen3, Archos 80 G9, Sony PRS-650, Sony T1, Asus MemoPad.	Here is an Australian site dedicated to e-readers and books. http://bookbee.com.au/

04-01-2010, 09:20 AM	#29
Polyglot27 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 5588994 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, France Device: Cybook Gen3, Archos 80 G9, Sony PRS-650, Sony T1, Asus MemoPad.	Here is another Australian site for buying e-readers. They stock different brands the BeBook, Sony and Cool-er. http://www.ebookbop.com.au/books/home.do

04-01-2010, 09:28 AM	#30
Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	I got a BeBook Neo from Dymocks in George St, Sydney on Monday. Websites I've seen are advertising shipping in April. It was pricy A$569. But it has a Wacom screen and wifi. I think I'll use it at home, and the V5 when out and about.