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ozan · 03-12-2009, 10:32 PM

Here is another question... When I was uninstalling a program today, I saw an entry in the Add/Remove programs list as "PRS-500 USB driver". Will my 505 work when I connect it to my computer with the current drivers? Are there specific drivers for the 505?
Thanks.

gwynevans · 03-13-2009, 04:59 AM

The 505 doesn't need any special drivers - it just appears as a standard USB removable drive (actually, drives, as it's two card slots appear as drives in addition to the drive mapping to the internal memory).

ozan · 03-13-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gwynevans

The 505 doesn't need any special drivers - it just appears as a standard USB removable drive (actually, drives, as it's two card slots appear as drives in addition to the drive mapping to the internal memory).

Thanks for the information. I went ahead and did an uninstall-reinstall of the eBook reader software with the most recent version downloaded from SONY after picking 505 as the drive, and it still installed 500 USB drivers; so, that should work...

It appears that there are hacks, add-ons, etc utilizing the memory card slot(s) of the 505. Does it matter if I get a memory stick pro or an SD card? I dont have any other devices that use memory stick, but I would also like to buy SDHC, which is not compatible with 505 I think. Is the limit for the SD card is 2GB? What is the "recommended" size for a memory card purchase?

Thanks in advance!

gwynevans · 03-13-2009, 11:18 AM

I'm not sure about SDHC with the latest firmware but in reality, you're probably not going to want to put much on any particular card, so personally, I'd suggest just getting one of two small cards(e.g. 512M/1G/2G) and see if you actually use them (other than for firmware tweaking). In practice, I've not ended up using mine.

dordale · 03-13-2009, 12:27 PM

I'm pretty sure that with the newer firmware the larger SDHC cards will work, but as gwnevans says--you don't need that much room.

I do have a 2gb card in mine, but I've only got about five books on it. The rest (280 at last count are all on the reader's internal memory.) I put the PDF books I have on the card, because they take up significantly more room than LRF or ePub files. If possible, I try to stick with LRF/ePub.

Happy reading!

dordale

anotherchance · 03-13-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ozan

I must confess that I've slowed down on my readings due to heavy work schedule, and I am hoping that the SONY reader will kindle my love for reading again

ozan · 03-13-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by anotherchance

So, you caught that

ozan · 03-13-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dordale

I'm pretty sure that with the newer firmware the larger SDHC cards will work, but as gwnevans says--you don't need that much room.

I do have a 2gb card in mine, but I've only got about five books on it. The rest (280 at last count are all on the reader's internal memory.) I put the PDF books I have on the card, because they take up significantly more room than LRF or ePub files. If possible, I try to stick with LRF/ePub.

Happy reading!

dordale

That's exactly what I was planning to do: put pdf books/documents on the card and smaller formats on the internal memory. I'll find a card with a good space/price ratio in this case.

Thanks!

grooks · 03-13-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ozan

It appears that there are hacks, add-ons, etc utilizing the memory card slot(s) of the 505. Does it matter if I get a memory stick pro or an SD card? I dont have any other devices that use memory stick, but I would also like to buy SDHC, which is not compatible with 505 I think. Is the limit for the SD card is 2GB? What is the "recommended" size for a memory card purchase?

I have read that SDHC works for the Sony 505. As others have said try to keep the card size at or below 2GB. I have a single 512MB card that is just used for tweaking as I only carry around 40 - 60 books on the Reader at any one time. PDFs do take up more space, more so if they have pictures. If you do buy a larger SD card and fill up it's capacity, the Reader's menu would work against you when trying to find a specific book to read or reference.

ozan · 03-13-2009, 05:20 PM

It seems like a 2GB SD card would be more than enough. I happen to have one in my point and shoot digital camera which supports SDHC; so, I'll transfer that to 505 and buy a bigger SDHC card for the digital camera.

Thanks!

HarryT · 03-14-2009, 07:57 AM

Having an SD card in the machine will noticably reduce battery life. You're better off without one unless you actually find yourself running out of room.

longbaugh · 03-14-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ozan

I would like to ask the guru what kind of preparations (e.g., programs to load, websites to visit for content, etc) I should start thinking about before it is delivered (Tuesday).
...

I'm new, too. I just ordered a PRS-505, too! AND I'm expecting it on Tuesday!!!

Crazy.

dreams · 03-14-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by longbaugh

I'm new, too. I just ordered a PRS-505, too! AND I'm expecting it on Tuesday!!!

Crazy.

Hi, longbaugh and welcome to MobileRead

Go to MobileRead Forums > Miscellaneous > Introduce Yourself and start a thread to introduce yourself. Tell us a bit about yourself, what you like to read, and enjoy all the information you will find here.

ozan · 03-15-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by longbaugh

I'm new, too. I just ordered a PRS-505, too! AND I'm expecting it on Tuesday!!!

Crazy.

Coincidence

ozan · 03-15-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Having an SD card in the machine will noticably reduce battery life. You're better off without one unless you actually find yourself running out of room.

Thanks for the heads up. I wont use one until I "really" need it; or, I can run some battery tests with and without an SD card to see what the impact under my usage pattern is... 2 more days!!!

03-13-2009, 05:20 PM	#25
ozan Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Device: SONY PRS-505	It seems like a 2GB SD card would be more than enough. I happen to have one in my point and shoot digital camera which supports SDHC; so, I'll transfer that to 505 and buy a bigger SDHC card for the digital camera. Thanks! Last edited by ozan; 03-13-2009 at 05:29 PM.

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03-12-2009, 10:32 PM	#16
ozan Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Device: SONY PRS-505	Here is another question... When I was uninstalling a program today, I saw an entry in the Add/Remove programs list as "PRS-500 USB driver". Will my 505 work when I connect it to my computer with the current drivers? Are there specific drivers for the 505? Thanks.

03-13-2009, 04:59 AM	#17
gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	The 505 doesn't need any special drivers - it just appears as a standard USB removable drive (actually, drives, as it's two card slots appear as drives in addition to the drive mapping to the internal memory).

03-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#19
gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	I'm not sure about SDHC with the latest firmware but in reality, you're probably not going to want to put much on any particular card, so personally, I'd suggest just getting one of two small cards(e.g. 512M/1G/2G) and see if you actually use them (other than for firmware tweaking). In practice, I've not ended up using mine.

03-13-2009, 12:27 PM	#20
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I'm pretty sure that with the newer firmware the larger SDHC cards will work, but as gwnevans says--you don't need that much room. I do have a 2gb card in mine, but I've only got about five books on it. The rest (280 at last count are all on the reader's internal memory.) I put the PDF books I have on the card, because they take up significantly more room than LRF or ePub files. If possible, I try to stick with LRF/ePub. Happy reading! dordale

03-14-2009, 07:57 AM	#26
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,548 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Having an SD card in the machine will noticably reduce battery life. You're better off without one unless you actually find yourself running out of room.

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