Okay, I give in! Please suggest an epub reader.

[dordale]

Originally Posted by BookCat

Didn't order a charger because I have a usb-usb socket charger for my mp3 player and will try using that. I know this doesn't work for the 505, but it might be different with a modern kindle. The chargers which Amazon sell just seem to be the same thing.

Thanks for all the help and advice. Now I can keep downloading MR books!

BookCat--I think you'll be quite happy the the Kindle--I know I am--although I still have a soft spot for all my sonys (including my 505--which I gave up using a year or so ago when the battery wouldn't hold a charge for longer than a day). Regarding the charger, as long as it's a usb micro connector, it should work with your PW. I use the charger/cables that came with my old droid, my old nook classic, and my sony 350s/650s interchangeably.

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I honestly don't think the premium for 3G on the PW is worth paying. Most people these days have a smartphone for mobile Internet access.

I don't. And when I travel, I need that 3g to get books!

[booklover6]

No smartphone here (have android phones, but no data). But I put enough ebooks on my devices that I don't need to download any more while I am out.

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by booklover6

No smartphone here (have android phones, but no data). But I put enough ebooks on my devices that I don't need to download any more while I am out.

I have plenty on there too--but twice I've wanted the next in series. I don't buy "ahead" in series because they often don't work out. One is enough. Or two is enough. But when they aren't and I'm in an airport with no free wifi or out on my travels where there isn't any, it has come in handy. But I knew that I'd need 3g when I bought it. I travel way past the boonies on a regular basis and can generally get somewhere with 3g, but not necessarily wifi.

[ApK]

Originally Posted by HarryT

But they all sell essentially the same books. Multiple sources doesn't get you more books.

But it does give you alternate sources for those same books if you choose not to do business with one vendor for any reason. That is the one thing playing by Amazon's rules would not give you here.

At least I presume all those Aussie outlets are indeed separate and not just portals for the same ebook sales system.

Do all those Aussie outlets compete for business with each other. On price or otherwise?

ApK