MobileRead kicks off this Summer with a Giveaway! - Page 9

Erisgrom · 06-11-2009, 11:03 PM

I want to enter the giveaway too!

I'm a librarian, and an early adopter of technology - I've already evangelized eBook readers with my PRS-505 in and around my work. I'd love to be able to show a different device off, so I can really provide a comprehensive view of things - none of this one system primacy stuff.

luketest · 06-12-2009, 01:07 AM

I want to enter and win!

Because my daughter is 6 year-old and starts reading voraciously already. She will really love to have an e-reader to read more!

BuddyBoy · 06-12-2009, 01:21 AM

I should win because the cat needs a new headrest.

<-----
<-----
<-----

ron0909 · 06-12-2009, 02:01 AM

Count me in for the competition!
Here is my story......

- I was lifting a heavy television from the trunk of a car for my son
as my reader was stupidly left in my coat pocket. It wasn't a pretty sight!
The screen had a very ugly crack and I almost cried! That's what I get for messing with a television when we should all be reading instead!

- I ordered a screen from the 'Authorized Sony Parts Distributor' to repair
the results of my stupid television stunt. The new screen was a gem! I decided to test out the new screen before re-assembling my reader. Immediately after attaching the power supply, a part on the main board glowed bright white, fizzed and died.... As it turns out, the mainboard had been cracked as well as the screen. My reader was permanently pooched!

- I sold the screen to a member here for the same 50.00 plus shipping that it cost me. I can happily report that the member here managed to repair his
son's reader.

- The 'Authorized Sony Parts Distributor' called me 2 days ago claiming that
they mis-charged me when I bought the replacement e-ink screen. They state that I now owe them 523.00 for a PRS-500 E-Ink screen and that I must either return the screen or pay the difference!
It's a good thing I canceled an order for 10 more screens! I was going to try to help people out here and sell them for a few extra dollars to buy a new reader! I found out that Sony was offering a 100.00 repair service and figured it wasn't worthwhile any longer.

To sum it all up Sony's parts distributor now claims I owe them 523.00, my reader is dead and I no longer have the new screen! I desperately need to sit down to a new book and a hot cup of coffee! I'm on a work related injury leave and can't afford a new one. I swear
to 'your Higher power here' that I haven't exaggerated at all

Thanks guys

P.S. I wouldn't mind any one of the used ones offered here in the 'Flea Market'

pegvan · 06-12-2009, 04:02 AM

I would like to enter this contest. Why? Because I was watching my son play outside while reading on my reader. I set it on the table to play with him. His puppy then chewed my reader and cover up. Am I stupid? yes. Was I heartbroken and cry shamelessly? yes. Did I beat the puppy? no, not her fault, dogs love leather and metal. So please pick me!

DianaQ · 06-12-2009, 04:05 AM

Hi! Count me in for my giveaway! I hope the Bebook is among the available devices.
My reasons:
- Hubby and I live in a US military base in Asia where not only is space limited, but the selection of books is poor and it takes a while to get them shipped over here.
- So my husband can read many books when he's deploed/TDY.
- So I can have my e-textbooks at hand during my breaks at work.
- So I can upload my own writing and proofread my work.

orunner · 06-12-2009, 04:11 AM

I am entering the contest and would like to get an Sony Reader PRS-700:
. I am still not yet a ereader user, but convinced just a couple of weeks ago.
. I need to show this device to my wife to convince her how a new tech can change the way we live (I tried a while already)
. I read a lot books and transport at least 30 kg books each year from my home country (far away)
. I am software developer who like all kinds of gadgets and love to share experiences and ideas with others
. I take things seriously. I love to win. I mean it. :-)

sunsetsylvia · 06-12-2009, 05:06 AM

Oh, oh, oh! I'd like to win one, too!

And why would it be great, if you'd pick me?
I'd lend a reader to my lil brother, who eyed mine appriciatedly, but neither of us can afford to get (another) one.
Also I'm interested to check out the differences and would post about my impressions here.
Finally I'm a techno-gadget junkie, and need another fix soon. (My choice would probably be a PRS 700 or a new Cybook Opus.)

This contests winner should be I,
because e-Reading makes me high.
The price, said free-to-choose device,
I'd use to spread the love and word(s),
where mobilereading's yet unheard.
Yes, winning here would be so nice.

Thank you for your attention!

*takes a bow*

cbell · 06-12-2009, 05:13 AM

Even though its not Summer over here, I hope an Australian or New Zealander wins!

They could choose a Cybook or HanLin.

(This is not an entry)

Targor · 06-12-2009, 05:40 AM

I would like to win, because i really would like to have an E-Reader, because with a Kindle, I could write on the move on my projects. (Is "on the move" the right expression here?)

tibiafry · 06-12-2009, 05:46 AM

Mmmm I'd love to have a Sony Reader. I don't mind the model.

Why I should get it? Well because of all of the reasons said above and down, plus because I've never won a prize in all of my life.

I'm just crossing my fingers to win. Thanks.

andinho · 06-12-2009, 06:39 AM

Well, you should pick me because I use my PRS-505 every single day up to 5 hours when visiting my wife in hospital. A backup or probably the Kindle 2 that reads would be fine.
Andinho

JSWolf · 06-12-2009, 07:05 AM

I would like to enter the contest to win a reader of some kind. The reason I would like to enter the contest to win is not so I can get a free reader because I already have a 505. So I don't need to win. The reason I want to win is for my wife. She has a 500 and right now, I don't have the money to get her a reader with a Vizplex screen. She has an illness that is medically expensive and that does eat a fair bit of money. And her eyesight is not as good as it was. So a better contrasting screen would help her a lot. And I know we would really appreciate it. So please pick me for the reader. I would be quite grateful. Thank you.

windy220 · 06-12-2009, 07:15 AM

I would like to win an ebook because I am very "green".
1. It is unnecessary to turn trees into books.
2. I have had the CyBook Gen 3 for a year and haven't read "paper" since.
3. I took an $8,000 annual cut in pay in this economy.
4. We drive a Prius.
5. We recycle.
6. My husband is visually impaired and this would let him choose a font size big enough to read without magnifying glasses.
7. I really, really want one!
8. I promote ebooks at work, at home, at play, at church . . .
9. If my CyBook breaks, I'll never be able to replace it -- and I LOVE IT!

karen.sibley · 06-12-2009, 07:41 AM

I want to enter this giveaway.

I want to win a PRS 505 (love the 700 but I don't think I can get it in the UK yet) so I can give it to my elderly father (86) as he loves reading but books are getting heavy for him to hold for any length of time and the reader would be great for this.

06-12-2009, 02:01 AM	#124
ron0909 Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 2818 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Device: K-3 WiFi, Kindle Paperwhite	Why I deserve to win a new reader Count me in for the competition! Here is my story...... - I was lifting a heavy television from the trunk of a car for my son as my reader was stupidly left in my coat pocket. It wasn't a pretty sight! The screen had a very ugly crack and I almost cried! That's what I get for messing with a television when we should all be reading instead! - I ordered a screen from the 'Authorized Sony Parts Distributor' to repair the results of my stupid television stunt. The new screen was a gem! I decided to test out the new screen before re-assembling my reader. Immediately after attaching the power supply, a part on the main board glowed bright white, fizzed and died.... As it turns out, the mainboard had been cracked as well as the screen. My reader was permanently pooched! - I sold the screen to a member here for the same 50.00 plus shipping that it cost me. I can happily report that the member here managed to repair his son's reader. - The 'Authorized Sony Parts Distributor' called me 2 days ago claiming that they mis-charged me when I bought the replacement e-ink screen. They state that I now owe them 523.00 for a PRS-500 E-Ink screen and that I must either return the screen or pay the difference! It's a good thing I canceled an order for 10 more screens! I was going to try to help people out here and sell them for a few extra dollars to buy a new reader! I found out that Sony was offering a 100.00 repair service and figured it wasn't worthwhile any longer. To sum it all up Sony's parts distributor now claims I owe them 523.00, my reader is dead and I no longer have the new screen! I desperately need to sit down to a new book and a hot cup of coffee! I'm on a work related injury leave and can't afford a new one. I swear to 'your Higher power here' that I haven't exaggerated at all Thanks guys P.S. I wouldn't mind any one of the used ones offered here in the 'Flea Market' Last edited by ron0909; 06-12-2009 at 10:43 AM. Reason: small conclusion change

06-12-2009, 04:02 AM	#125
pegvan Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: kindle	Contest I would like to enter this contest. Why? Because I was watching my son play outside while reading on my reader. I set it on the table to play with him. His puppy then chewed my reader and cover up. Am I stupid? yes. Was I heartbroken and cry shamelessly? yes. Did I beat the puppy? no, not her fault, dogs love leather and metal. So please pick me!

06-12-2009, 05:06 AM	#128
sunsetsylvia Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 352 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austria Device: Sony PRS-505 (sangria red), PRS-350 (silber), Galaxy Tab	Oh, oh, oh! I'd like to win one, too! And why would it be great, if you'd pick me? I'd lend a reader to my lil brother, who eyed mine appriciatedly, but neither of us can afford to get (another) one. Also I'm interested to check out the differences and would post about my impressions here. Finally I'm a techno-gadget junkie, and need another fix soon. (My choice would probably be a PRS 700 or a new Cybook Opus.) This contests winner should be I, because e-Reading makes me high. The price, said free-to-choose device, I'd use to spread the love and word(s), where mobilereading's yet unheard. Yes, winning here would be so nice. Thank you for your attention! takes a bow Last edited by sunsetsylvia; 06-12-2009 at 03:14 PM. Reason: ETA poem. :)

06-12-2009, 05:13 AM	#129
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Even though its not Summer over here, I hope an Australian or New Zealander wins! They could choose a Cybook or HanLin. (This is not an entry) Last edited by cbell; 06-12-2009 at 05:35 AM. Reason: Added: Not an entry

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Winner of the MobileRead Summer Giveaway!	Alexander Turcic	Announcements	113	07-27-2009 08:18 AM
MobileRead Giveaway - Win a Kindle 2!	Alexander Turcic	Announcements	983	03-10-2009 02:23 AM
Read An Ebook Week Kicks off at Smashwords	Smashwords	News	1	03-09-2009 01:37 PM
Verizon kicks off cell phone TV	NatCh	Alternative Devices	2	03-04-2007 07:44 AM

06-11-2009, 11:03 PM	#121
Erisgrom Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Device: Sony Reader 505	I want to enter the giveaway too! I'm a librarian, and an early adopter of technology - I've already evangelized eBook readers with my PRS-505 in and around my work. I'd love to be able to show a different device off, so I can really provide a comprehensive view of things - none of this one system primacy stuff.

06-12-2009, 01:07 AM	#122
luketest Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: prs-505	I want to enter and win! Because my daughter is 6 year-old and starts reading voraciously already. She will really love to have an e-reader to read more!

06-12-2009, 01:21 AM	#123
BuddyBoy eBookin' Fool Posts: 310 Karma: 1008360 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, KK, iPad (Ex Prs 505, 500, Reb1100-2150, Rocket)	I should win because the cat needs a new headrest. <----- <----- <-----

06-12-2009, 04:05 AM	#126
DianaQ Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Okinawa, Japan Device: iPod Touch	Hi! Count me in for my giveaway! I hope the Bebook is among the available devices. My reasons: - Hubby and I live in a US military base in Asia where not only is space limited, but the selection of books is poor and it takes a while to get them shipped over here. - So my husband can read many books when he's deploed/TDY. - So I can have my e-textbooks at hand during my breaks at work. - So I can upload my own writing and proofread my work.

06-12-2009, 04:11 AM	#127
orunner Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: none	I am entering the contest and would like to get an Sony Reader PRS-700: . I am still not yet a ereader user, but convinced just a couple of weeks ago. . I need to show this device to my wife to convince her how a new tech can change the way we live (I tried a while already) . I read a lot books and transport at least 30 kg books each year from my home country (far away) . I am software developer who like all kinds of gadgets and love to share experiences and ideas with others . I take things seriously. I love to win. I mean it. :-)

06-12-2009, 05:40 AM	#130
Targor The cake is a lie Posts: 442 Karma: 354530 Join Date: May 2009 Device: PB 360	I would like to win, because i really would like to have an E-Reader, because with a Kindle, I could write on the move on my projects. (Is "on the move" the right expression here?)

06-12-2009, 05:46 AM	#131
tibiafry Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 78 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Iliad	Mmmm I'd love to have a Sony Reader. I don't mind the model. Why I should get it? Well because of all of the reasons said above and down, plus because I've never won a prize in all of my life. I'm just crossing my fingers to win. Thanks.

06-12-2009, 06:39 AM	#132
andinho Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bayern, Germany Device: Fujitsu Siemens Stylistic 5011D, PocketLoox 720, Sony PRS 505	Well, you should pick me because I use my PRS-505 every single day up to 5 hours when visiting my wife in hospital. A backup or probably the Kindle 2 that reads would be fine. Andinho

06-12-2009, 07:05 AM	#133
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I would like to enter the contest to win a reader of some kind. The reason I would like to enter the contest to win is not so I can get a free reader because I already have a 505. So I don't need to win. The reason I want to win is for my wife. She has a 500 and right now, I don't have the money to get her a reader with a Vizplex screen. She has an illness that is medically expensive and that does eat a fair bit of money. And her eyesight is not as good as it was. So a better contrasting screen would help her a lot. And I know we would really appreciate it. So please pick me for the reader. I would be quite grateful. Thank you.

06-12-2009, 07:15 AM	#134
windy220 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: CyBook	I would like to win an ebook because I am very "green". 1. It is unnecessary to turn trees into books. 2. I have had the CyBook Gen 3 for a year and haven't read "paper" since. 3. I took an $8,000 annual cut in pay in this economy. 4. We drive a Prius. 5. We recycle. 6. My husband is visually impaired and this would let him choose a font size big enough to read without magnifying glasses. 7. I really, really want one! 8. I promote ebooks at work, at home, at play, at church . . . 9. If my CyBook breaks, I'll never be able to replace it -- and I LOVE IT!

Advert

Advert

06-12-2009, 07:41 AM	#135
karen.sibley Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: prs 505	I want to enter this giveaway. I want to win a PRS 505 (love the 700 but I don't think I can get it in the UK yet) so I can give it to my elderly father (86) as he loves reading but books are getting heavy for him to hold for any length of time and the reader would be great for this.