Thinking of Starting a Sony Reader Board? - Page 3

daffy4u · 01-07-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm honestly not sure why anyone would want a device-specific site. Don't people want to learn about the other products on the market, so that they can make an informed decision about their next eBook reader purchase? I know that I certainly do.

Some folks are intimidated by MobileRead. It's not as touchy-feely as other sites (I've seen posts calling it unfriendly - usually related to device bashing that makes them feel uncomfortable). Some are not interested in other devices, they just like the social aspect of the board and it's the device that brings them together. And again MR is more geeky and some aren't into that.

Lilly · 07-09-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Some folks are intimidated by MobileRead. It's not as touchy-feely as other sites (I've seen posts calling it unfriendly - usually related to device bashing that makes them feel uncomfortable). Some are not interested in other devices, they just like the social aspect of the board and it's the device that brings them together. And again MR is more geeky and some aren't into that.

It's exactly 6 months from today that the board has started and I think it has co-existed well with MR.

Just like the IPAD specifics boards, Nook, Kindle boards. A majority of the Sony board members spends just as much time in MR. Especially as daffy4u stated above, MR is the place to be for the technical aspect of owning an ebook reader.

Just wanted to mark the 6 months anniversary of the board and can't believe how time flies!

banjobama · 07-09-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Just wanted to mark the 6 months anniversary of the board and can't believe how time flies!

YAY! I guess I'm an "old timer" at the Sony Reader board since I joined it in February. I need to start hanging out there more often!

Latinandgreek · 07-09-2010, 02:17 PM

Happy 6 month anniversary! I joined in Jan. as well.

bugeyed · 07-09-2010, 10:41 PM

Happy anniversary!!
Actually, in response to the visibility of the "Sony Reader Forum", I found it before I found this one! Don't remember what I searched for. Just saying.
I agree that this, MR, forum is the one for technical information exchange, but I think that, when it comes to this type forum, more than one serves to allow a person to choose the forum with the personality that they are comfortable with. In some cases I feel that I can contribute more to one forum rather than another. I know that in some of the watch forums on which I participate, showing pictures of a new acquisition brings very different responses. Bottom line, I like choices.
Cheers,
kev

dreams · 07-10-2010, 01:35 AM

Congratulations, Lilly!

banjobama · 07-10-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bugeyed

Happy anniversary!!
Actually, in response to the visibility of the "Sony Reader Forum", I found it before I found this one!

So did I, from a link on the Amazon review page for the Sony Reader PRS-600

veronique · 07-17-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by banjobama

So did I, from a link on the Amazon review page for the Sony Reader PRS-600

I also found the Sony Reader Forum first. Also from a link from Amazon. I was researching the Nook, Kindle, & Sony Readers. Being that I live in New York and From Chicago, I wanted to use the library also (NYPL, Brooklyn, & Chicago libraries - all 3 have a nice selection of ebooks) so the Kindle was crossed out right away. It was between the Sony PRs-600, PRS-900, and Nook. At the end I chose the Sony PRS-900 due to the 7.1 inch screen and touch functionality.

Thanks to the Sony Forum that helped me decide.

I found MR and hope to make this place my 2nd home (I moderate at the Sony Forum so it's my #1 priority)!

GeoffC · 07-17-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dreams

Congratulations, Lilly!

sabredog · 07-17-2010, 10:06 AM

very much so!

Worldwalker · 07-17-2010, 10:24 AM

So, does this Sony Forum allow promotion of MobleRead?

Just my personal opinion here, but I think posting "hey, go to this competing forum" on any forum is in really bad taste.

GeoffC · 07-18-2010, 04:56 AM

:chortle:

laitsabr · 07-18-2010, 06:20 PM

I joined the Sony board from a link seen on this forum. Has it lessen my visits here? Not in the least.
I actually enjoy the fact that I now have 2 reliable places to go to, for thoughts and views on topics I am interested in. I find users with passion in both, and am attracted as a consequence.
So, I do not see it as competition. It is more of a complementary relationship which can only benefit users like me, with different devices now and likely in the future.
Never thought of either as replacement for the other... I am enjoying both so much!

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07-09-2010, 02:17 PM	#34
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Happy 6 month anniversary! I joined in Jan. as well.

07-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#35
bugeyed Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo 2, PRS-600	Happy anniversary!! Actually, in response to the visibility of the "Sony Reader Forum", I found it before I found this one! Don't remember what I searched for. Just saying. I agree that this, MR, forum is the one for technical information exchange, but I think that, when it comes to this type forum, more than one serves to allow a person to choose the forum with the personality that they are comfortable with. In some cases I feel that I can contribute more to one forum rather than another. I know that in some of the watch forums on which I participate, showing pictures of a new acquisition brings very different responses. Bottom line, I like choices. Cheers, kev

07-10-2010, 01:35 AM	#36
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Congratulations, Lilly!

07-17-2010, 10:06 AM	#40
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	very much so!

07-17-2010, 10:24 AM	#41
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	So, does this Sony Forum allow promotion of MobleRead? Just my personal opinion here, but I think posting "hey, go to this competing forum" on any forum is in really bad taste.

07-18-2010, 04:56 AM	#42
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	:chortle:

07-18-2010, 06:20 PM	#43
laitsabr Daily Learner Posts: 36 Karma: 174 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-950, 350, 300, 600(sold), 505(dead), Coby 7024	I joined the Sony board from a link seen on this forum. Has it lessen my visits here? Not in the least. I actually enjoy the fact that I now have 2 reliable places to go to, for thoughts and views on topics I am interested in. I find users with passion in both, and am attracted as a consequence. So, I do not see it as competition. It is more of a complementary relationship which can only benefit users like me, with different devices now and likely in the future. Never thought of either as replacement for the other... I am enjoying both so much!

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