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kelly1010 · 05-22-2009, 05:52 PM

Ok after doing some research I see where I was wrong. Apparently you can download mobi books from the library and put them on a kindle (which the selection is very limited, based on my experience). I'm still not sure about the pdf files though. I read that drm couldn't be stripped from secure pdf files. Oh well. I learned something today, thats the important thing!

Gideon · 05-22-2009, 06:14 PM

Before the library issue impacts you much, I'd check your local library to see if they offer ebooks, and if they offer anything you'd want.

Mine finally does. But nothing I want.

wallcraft · 05-22-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly1010

I read that drm couldn't be stripped from secure pdf files.

Now it can, see Adobe ADEPT DRM for PDF circumvented.

F1Wild · 05-23-2009, 02:47 AM

I had an epiphany while getting a pedicure (after using a Sony 505 vs. 700 at Borders) and decided to go with the 505 RED! I was in luck, although I know you can get good deals online (ebay, etc.) I opted for the instant gratification of shopping at Fry's Electronics and got the Sony PRS 505 for only $249 (instore price). I also picked up the cover/light to help me make it through the night. ;-)

P.S. yes it is charging!

kelly1010 · 05-23-2009, 03:07 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!! I have the blue, but I almost wish I had gotten the red now. I also have the lightwedge and I love that too (another selling point for the sony). I even use it in the daytime sometimes, it's nice to have that extra bit of light.

Happy reading and feel free to come on over to the Sony 505 forum.

kelly1010 · 05-23-2009, 03:12 AM

and BTW $249 is a great price compared to alot of the websites I found two months ago when I was shopping for mine. I got mine for $269 but I did find my lightwedge for $249. Ironically, both were through amazon.

F1Wild · 05-23-2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly1010

CONGRATULATIONS!! I have the blue, but I almost wish I had gotten the red now. I also have the lightwedge and I love that too (another selling point for the sony). I even use it in the daytime sometimes, it's nice to have that extra bit of light.

Happy reading and feel free to come on over to the Sony 505 forum.

Thanks! I feel I have graduated from the "I have no idea what I want" through the "I don't know which one" to the "I HAVE ONE" mode! I will gladly now enter into the realm of the 505 forum now that I have one.

BTW, I had to get a red as it's the fastest one (and only color they had)!

F1Wild · 05-23-2009, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly1010

and BTW $249 is a great price compared to alot of the websites I found two months ago when I was shopping for mine. I got mine for $269 but I did find my lightwedge for $249. Ironically, both were through amazon.

Please tell me you didn't pay $249 for the lightwedge and it was a typo! I paid $50.

kelly1010 · 05-23-2009, 03:21 AM

OOPS!!! I paid $49. that 2 just snuck in there!

F1Wild · 05-23-2009, 03:26 AM

OK...I was almost jealous of your diamond-encrusted one!

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05-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#16
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	Ok after doing some research I see where I was wrong. Apparently you can download mobi books from the library and put them on a kindle (which the selection is very limited, based on my experience). I'm still not sure about the pdf files though. I read that drm couldn't be stripped from secure pdf files. Oh well. I learned something today, thats the important thing!

05-22-2009, 06:14 PM	#17
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Before the library issue impacts you much, I'd check your local library to see if they offer ebooks, and if they offer anything you'd want. Mine finally does. But nothing I want.

05-23-2009, 02:47 AM	#19
F1Wild Addict Posts: 346 Karma: 170 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), AZ Device: Paolo-my Kindle2, Blackberry Curve	I had an epiphany while getting a pedicure (after using a Sony 505 vs. 700 at Borders) and decided to go with the 505 RED! I was in luck, although I know you can get good deals online (ebay, etc.) I opted for the instant gratification of shopping at Fry's Electronics and got the Sony PRS 505 for only $249 (instore price). I also picked up the cover/light to help me make it through the night. ;-) P.S. yes it is charging!

05-23-2009, 03:07 AM	#20
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	CONGRATULATIONS!! I have the blue, but I almost wish I had gotten the red now. I also have the lightwedge and I love that too (another selling point for the sony). I even use it in the daytime sometimes, it's nice to have that extra bit of light. Happy reading and feel free to come on over to the Sony 505 forum.

05-23-2009, 03:12 AM	#21
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	and BTW $249 is a great price compared to alot of the websites I found two months ago when I was shopping for mine. I got mine for $269 but I did find my lightwedge for $249. Ironically, both were through amazon.

05-23-2009, 03:21 AM	#24
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	OOPS!!! I paid $49. that 2 just snuck in there!

05-23-2009, 03:26 AM	#25
F1Wild Addict Posts: 346 Karma: 170 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), AZ Device: Paolo-my Kindle2, Blackberry Curve	OK...I was almost jealous of your diamond-encrusted one!

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