Anyone got EReader shipped to India?

[rhari79]

Originally Posted by dragonbone

What's your gripe about Sony? BTW when is the book fair?

My gripe on Sony(not very many though) is its continued avoidance of the rest of the world as far as the Sony Reader.
I got the chance to touch the device(PRS 500 i think) in Borders, SFO once 2-3 yrs ago. The device is much more popular now and should have been launched worldwide at whatever price(doesnt matter since Sony tends to be costlier than rest in most cases).

I found the info about tokyo book fair in this link..
http://web.reedexpo.co.jp/tibf/english/

but it is still quite a while away.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by rhari79

..yes..that is large...
so cybook handles quite large pdfs. Thanks for the info.
I do remember reading that the size could be a constraint. But dont know for which device. But 65 MB is way beyond. I was looking at around 20-30 MB.

It's the complexity of the individual page that matters. There certainly are some PDFs that the CyBook can't handle - but that's true of all devices. The Sony undoubtedly has the best PDF handling at present, although that may change when Adobe's software comes to the Gen3, as is scheduled to happened within the next few weeks.

[Hantra]

The Kindle's cover is FANTASTIC. The device will NOT come out of the cover, regardless what kind of hit it takes, or G's it's pulling. The cover will protect the device for sure.

[dragonbone]

Originally Posted by rhari79

My gripe on Sony(not very many though) is its continued avoidance of the rest of the world as far as the Sony Reader.
I got the chance to touch the device(PRS 500 i think) in Borders, SFO once 2-3 yrs ago. The device is much more popular now and should have been launched worldwide at whatever price(doesnt matter since Sony tends to be costlier than rest in most cases).

I find it interesting that you feel that way about Sony, because that is exactly how I feel about Amazon ! I have spent a huge amount of $$ at Amazon.com in the last 8 years or so... In the last 18 months alone, I spent about $700, and actually I haven't even bought a book from them for about 5 months now, (reason following).
The reason is because: I am FURIOUS that they will happily take my (and of course millions of other people's) non American CC for pbooks and other goods, and charge huge shipping fees to ship to anywhere around the world, but won't allow me in their private ebook store!
Not exactly a GREEN company now is it! Just think of all the damage AMAZON wreaks on the environment.
For these reasons, as childish as it may seem, I will never buy another thing from Amazon. EVER!
Well obviously that could change, and I would have to eat humble pie if they were the last store on the planet....
I have waited since BEFORE the release of the Kindle 1 for them to get their act together and open their ebook store. But it's obvious (to me) that they only care about their local market.
So be it, as let's face it, ebooks are 'freely' available in more ways than one .
However I much prefer to buy my books (and titles that I actually WANT to read) easily at a store, where I am a member, click - click - transfer - read! (Something like Audible.com...?)
So unless Amazon and the Kindle become the iPod and iTunes of the future, and NOT using them would be a pointless exercise in sulking, I don't see myself spending another dime at Amazon!

[rhari79]

From the recent news abt Sony reader debuting in Switzerland, i hope they come more eastward, in a decent amount of time

I am still fixated on the iliad because for one it promises a lot and has lot of power; but its grossly underdone. If i do get it, if i can work up my nerve, i plan to push it..If it can stay alive that is..
thats a lot of "ifs" for 1 device..

dragonbone-san, can you post your experiences with your new PRS-700. I know a lot has been said abt this device in this forum. But a new owner always tends to have different and often interesting perceptions..

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by dragonbone

The reason is because: I am FURIOUS that they will happily take my (and of course millions of other people's) non American CC for pbooks and other goods, and charge huge shipping fees to ship to anywhere around the world, but won't allow me in their private ebook store!

Amazon have explained the reasons for this on many occasions - namely, the horrendous legal difficulties involved in negotiating with different telecoms providers around the world for the local equivalent of the Sprint "Whispernet" service, and the fact that many eBook contracts specify territorial restrictions which Amazon are legally obliged to abide by. Eg, many books have different publishers for US and UK editions, and the US eBook is not permitted to be sold to the UK.

[dragonbone]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Amazon have explained the reasons for this on many occasions - namely, the horrendous legal difficulties involved in negotiating with different telecoms providers around the world for the local equivalent of the Sprint "Whispernet" service, and the fact that many eBook contracts specify territorial restrictions which Amazon are legally obliged to abide by. Eg, many books have different publishers for US and UK editions, and the US eBook is not permitted to be sold to the UK.

Don't WANT Kindle OR whispernet, and I think a fairly large majority of international ebook readers feel the same way. Like practically the whole world..... We have PC's, don't we? And I really don't like the idea of people being able to snoop in my business via whispernet! Too spooky and frightening for words, to think that people are happily allowing one company to know so much about you. Who knows where THAT will lead? World domination? Only half kidding here, but - NO thanks, no Kindle or whispernet for me.

There are many other available devices, (much, MUCH nicer than the Kindle IMHO) and very promising looking readers popping up (or being promised) almost daily now...
As for Amazon's excuse.....
Why can other ebook stores sell their ebooks internationally but not Amazon? And where have I (personally) seen that polite little snub: 'I'm sorry this book is not yet available for your geographical region'?

Let me see.... oh yes, iTunes, audible.com, one or two other book stores..... and AMAZON.COM! Now if they can say that for pbooks and other products etc. but not for ebooks......

Anyway it's too late now and I will never spend another single red penny at Amazon.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by dragonbone

As for Amazon's excuse.....
Why can other bookstores sell their books internationally but not Amazon?

Virtually all eBookstores impose territorial restrictions. They have to. Their contracts require it.

[pbananth]

Hello,
i purchased ebookwise 1150 on ebay..
and shipped to chennai..i paid Rs. 600/= for postal.
it reached safely..

[rhari79]

Originally Posted by pbananth

i purchased ebookwise 1150 on ebay..
and shipped to chennai

Hi pbananth, thanks for the info. I am also planning to get a device shipped to chennai.
Do you know of any special customs issues/duties/delays that people need to know of? Is there any extra charges due to this?

[pbananth]

they shipped thro USPS Express. within 2 to 3 days it reached chennai.
Here the post man phoned and told that I should pay 600 rupees (he told me extra custom and etc.)and delivered to my home.( i think rs.600 is for handling).
ask the seller to post through express with tracking facilities.I purchased REB 1200 directely from the company and my niece picked it from usa to chennai.) Probably i will be selling my 1150.

[techie_007]

Hi Hari,

Some words about shipping electronics to India. Anything above 100$ declared value (and sometimes even below, its upto their discretion) will attract custom duties etc. (around 20% of value I think or some more in total basically) + Indian Post is really NOT known for their gentle handling, not to mention the large postage cost you will face.

I know of cases with even more robust stuff getting damaged in transit through international post so I would suggest you avoid it as much as possible.

Best bet, find someone you know who is in the US or something. Either buy one through Amazon (Accepts Indian internaitonal CCs, pretty much all Indian Cards) or tell that person to buy it and bring it along when they come back. Safest method, especially when you are spending so much on it.

For the record:
I am based out of Pune. My PRS505 is with fedex somewhere on the way to Arizona where a friend will receive and bring it to India

[dragonbone]

rhari79-san, have you decided on anything yet? Are you In Japan now? Have you seen the thread about this product? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42537

[rhari79]

pbananth,techie_007 thanks for the info.
I did feel it will be kind of a miracle to get some sensitive stuff into India.
We should not critically comment about our own country in a public forum. But still, i guess we have the right to say things for sake of improvement.
Since I am still in japan, i stuck unable to ask someone else to get one for me.

[JSWolf]

You don't need to ship eReader to Inda. You just go to eReader.com and download whatever version of eReader you need/want.