Hello all you newbies, this is for you. - Page 7

desertgrandma · 11-20-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AHMavrick

While I mentioned the jet book specifically, the question was general in nature. I expect the pages need to be "turned" no matter what reader you use. Same for coming back to the page where you stopped reading.

True.....but different devices have different controls.

You are better off posting where jgaiser directed you.....

OBoyle · 11-22-2010, 03:06 PM

I actually join this forum a week or so ago. Since then there are any number of times I’ve been reminded that I have not yet introduced myself. This should remedy that oversight.

I am a retired senior citizen who has been recently discovered e-books. I have a Sony PRS 600 reader, and a second Sony PRS 600 reader, which I bought as a backup, but has now been usurped by my wife.

I discovered Calibre very early on, and was immediately impressed. I quickly forwarded a small token of my appreciation to the author via PayPal. For any of you who haven't done that, and use the product (and have the wherewithal) I suggest that it would be a wise idea.

As a newbie in this forum I have several questions. Some are relative to Calibre, and others are relative to the Sony device I own and/or the next Sony device that I will own.

As time goes on I hope I will be able to be of help to others as I'm certain you people are going to be to me.

Thanks for the use of the soap box!

J.

LinValiant · 11-26-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You are welcome.

'sigh. When I think of "grandma's" I think of lttle old grey haired ladies sitting and rocking and doing embroidery. It feels strange being called 'grandma' here........but I take no offense.

Yes...'m a grandma, and 62, but that sure isn't me! I'm too busy finding things to swing my stick at!

Desertgrandma, age is just a number! Always remember, you are only as old as you feel and act!

Lin

CaroB · 12-20-2010, 12:53 AM

Thanks DGma! It's great to have somewhere to start when there's so much available out there!Can be a bit overwhelming... but in a good way :-)

GeoffC · 12-21-2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBoyle

I actually join this forum a week or so ago. Since then there are any number of times I’ve been reminded that I have not yet introduced myself. This should remedy that oversight.

I am a retired senior citizen who has been recently discovered e-books. I have a Sony PRS 600 reader, and a second Sony PRS 600 reader, which I bought as a backup, but has now been usurped by my wife.

I discovered Calibre very early on, and was immediately impressed. I quickly forwarded a small token of my appreciation to the author via PayPal. For any of you who haven't done that, and use the product (and have the wherewithal) I suggest that it would be a wise idea.

As a newbie in this forum I have several questions. Some are relative to Calibre, and others are relative to the Sony device I own and/or the next Sony device that I will own.

As time goes on I hope I will be able to be of help to others as I'm certain you people are going to be to me.

Thanks for the use of the soap box!

J.

Welcome to mobileread...

There's a Welcome thread, too, ye ken.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinValiant

Desertgrandma, age is just a number! Always remember, you are only as old as you feel and act!

Lin

The lady I feel is younger than me, does that count ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaroB

Thanks DGma! It's great to have somewhere to start when there's so much available out there!Can be a bit overwhelming... but in a good way :-)

Very definitely in a good way

...Never feel shy to ask that question or two...we don't (often) bite....

MrsJoseph · 12-22-2010, 03:09 PM

I love this thread. Its great info and very easy to find (without having to ask). Thank you so much!

A lot of the people on MR can be rather...intimidating when just joining. I lurked for quite some time before even opening an account.

GeoffC · 12-23-2010, 08:24 AM

intimidating?

us?

never .....

MrsJoseph · 12-23-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

intimidating?

us?

never .....

lol

cathie · 12-30-2010, 08:05 AM

Thank you for the welcome and the info.

Nyssa · 12-30-2010, 02:05 PM

Yes, thank you Desertgrandma and others for the welcome and for all of the great links. My Kindle will be overflowing in no time and I will never again be without reading material!!

reenbow · 01-04-2011, 09:29 AM

I'm so glad I found this site! I got a Kindle for X-Mas (I'm a book-a-day gal, have been for decades), & your tips, DG, are going to shave off so much of the learning curve! Thank you!

Hey, Amazon offered Diana Gabaldon's 1st Highlander book a week before Christmas & I didn't snag it because I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS GETTING A KINDLE. Do you think they'd still give it to me?

Anne Bradshaw · 01-11-2011, 10:28 AM

Thanks for all the information Grandma. I have a question. How do I start a new thread on Mobile Read? I can't see anywhere to click.

Iridal · 01-11-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anne Bradshaw

Thanks for all the information Grandma. I have a question. How do I start a new thread on Mobile Read? I can't see anywhere to click.

Anne, go to the forum you want to post in. Right at the top is a dark blue button 'new thread'. Just click this and start your thread

Anne Bradshaw · 01-11-2011, 02:28 PM

Aha! So that's how you do it. Not too "Duh!" after all

Thanks so much, Grandma from the desert.

GeoffC · 01-12-2011, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anne Bradshaw

Thanks for all the information Grandma. I have a question. How do I start a new thread on Mobile Read? I can't see anywhere to click.

You got there ...

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11-22-2010, 03:06 PM	#92
OBoyle Sr. Reader, Jr. Member Posts: 30 Karma: 20 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Connecticut Device: Sony PRS-600, PRS-650	I actually join this forum a week or so ago. Since then there are any number of times I’ve been reminded that I have not yet introduced myself. This should remedy that oversight. I am a retired senior citizen who has been recently discovered e-books. I have a Sony PRS 600 reader, and a second Sony PRS 600 reader, which I bought as a backup, but has now been usurped by my wife. I discovered Calibre very early on, and was immediately impressed. I quickly forwarded a small token of my appreciation to the author via PayPal. For any of you who haven't done that, and use the product (and have the wherewithal) I suggest that it would be a wise idea. As a newbie in this forum I have several questions. Some are relative to Calibre, and others are relative to the Sony device I own and/or the next Sony device that I will own. As time goes on I hope I will be able to be of help to others as I'm certain you people are going to be to me. Thanks for the use of the soap box! J.

12-20-2010, 12:53 AM	#94
CaroB Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: QLD, Australia Device: Kobo, Kindle	Thanks DGma! It's great to have somewhere to start when there's so much available out there!Can be a bit overwhelming... but in a good way :-)

12-22-2010, 03:09 PM	#96
MrsJoseph Loves Ellipsis... Posts: 1,554 Karma: 7899232 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Kobo Wifi (broken), nook STR (returned), Kobo Touch, Sony T1	I love this thread. Its great info and very easy to find (without having to ask). Thank you so much! A lot of the people on MR can be rather...intimidating when just joining. I lurked for quite some time before even opening an account.

12-23-2010, 08:24 AM	#97
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	intimidating? us? never .....

12-30-2010, 08:05 AM	#99
cathie Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 200 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle, Kindle Fire	Thank you for the welcome and the info.

12-30-2010, 02:05 PM	#100
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	Yes, thank you Desertgrandma and others for the welcome and for all of the great links. My Kindle will be overflowing in no time and I will never again be without reading material!!

01-04-2011, 09:29 AM	#101
reenbow Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle	I'm so glad I found this site! I got a Kindle for X-Mas (I'm a book-a-day gal, have been for decades), & your tips, DG, are going to shave off so much of the learning curve! Thank you! Hey, Amazon offered Diana Gabaldon's 1st Highlander book a week before Christmas & I didn't snag it because I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS GETTING A KINDLE. Do you think they'd still give it to me?

01-11-2011, 10:28 AM	#102
Anne Bradshaw Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 40000 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle	Thanks for all the information Grandma. I have a question. How do I start a new thread on Mobile Read? I can't see anywhere to click.

01-11-2011, 02:28 PM	#104
Anne Bradshaw Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 40000 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle	Aha! So that's how you do it. Not too "Duh!" after all Thanks so much, Grandma from the desert.

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