Greetings from a sunny island

h0bbes · 10-06-2009, 02:27 PM

Hi everyone! Greetings from a sunny (and humid) island near the equator

I've been reading ebooks for about 2 years on my 2.8" smartphone and for the past 6 months, on my 10" netbook, but I found that the strain on my eyes is getting worse so I've finally decided to invest in a proper ebook reader. The netbook has sort of gone to waste as I bought it primarily to be an ebook and manga reader, but my eyes are more important. Need to protect my eyes for many more years to come!

After reading numerous reviews and opinions of Sony readers in this forum over the past 2 days, I settled on the Sony PRS300 and just ordered it from Amazon a few minutes ago. I'm really excited, but it'll take at least 3 more weeks before I receive it. Ah, the anticipation...

Thanks to all the friendly members in this forum for posting your opinions and pictures of the various Sony readers; they were of immeasurable help, especially the real life pictures of the pink 300 (which is what I ordered). I was afraid it would be too 'bubblegum pink' initially, but my worries were gone after seeing the pictures. Too bad Sony didn't make it in red like the 505 and 600; that would have been my ideal colour.

acprinter · 10-06-2009, 02:30 PM

I am sure you will enjoy your reader, I have the 505 and find it very easy on the eyes.

WT Sharpe · 10-06-2009, 03:46 PM

I didn't know you could buy the Sony from Amazon. You learn something new everyday! (Is there anything Amazon doesn't sell?)

Anyway, welcome to the forums!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-06-2009, 04:42 PM

Welcome to MR!

MaMiller · 10-06-2009, 06:10 PM

Welcome h0bbes! I'm on a warm sunny island too! Sort of.... well...I have a potted palm tree on my deck

Kashue · 10-07-2009, 08:15 AM

Hi

My reading way..was so common with Yours...2,8 ---> 19 (less mobile

) ---> 10 ----> 6'

perfect solution

MickeyC · 10-07-2009, 12:13 PM

HI h0bbes and welcome to MobileRead. Congrats on your new toy. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. Be sure and let us know when you get your 300.

kennyc · 10-07-2009, 12:19 PM

Welcome! What Island?

h0bbes · 10-08-2009, 12:49 AM

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!

kennyc: Singapore

kennyc · 10-08-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0bbes

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!

kennyc: Singapore

Ah! Thanks!

10-06-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
h0bbes Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Sony PRS-300, PRS-350	Greetings from a sunny island Hi everyone! Greetings from a sunny (and humid) island near the equator I've been reading ebooks for about 2 years on my 2.8" smartphone and for the past 6 months, on my 10" netbook, but I found that the strain on my eyes is getting worse so I've finally decided to invest in a proper ebook reader. The netbook has sort of gone to waste as I bought it primarily to be an ebook and manga reader, but my eyes are more important. Need to protect my eyes for many more years to come! After reading numerous reviews and opinions of Sony readers in this forum over the past 2 days, I settled on the Sony PRS300 and just ordered it from Amazon a few minutes ago. I'm really excited, but it'll take at least 3 more weeks before I receive it. Ah, the anticipation... Thanks to all the friendly members in this forum for posting your opinions and pictures of the various Sony readers; they were of immeasurable help, especially the real life pictures of the pink 300 (which is what I ordered). I was afraid it would be too 'bubblegum pink' initially, but my worries were gone after seeing the pictures. Too bad Sony didn't make it in red like the 505 and 600; that would have been my ideal colour.

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10-06-2009, 02:30 PM	#2
acprinter Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 3141364 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jackson, CA Device: Paperwhite 11th generation	I am sure you will enjoy your reader, I have the 505 and find it very easy on the eyes.

10-06-2009, 03:46 PM	#3
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I didn't know you could buy the Sony from Amazon. You learn something new everyday! (Is there anything Amazon doesn't sell?) Anyway, welcome to the forums!

10-06-2009, 04:42 PM	#4
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Welcome to MR!

10-06-2009, 06:10 PM	#5
MaMiller Author Posts: 179 Karma: 300002 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: none	Welcome h0bbes! I'm on a warm sunny island too! Sort of.... well...I have a potted palm tree on my deck

10-07-2009, 08:15 AM	#6
Kashue NightStalker Posts: 36 Karma: 230 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poland Device: Sony PRS-600	Hi My reading way..was so common with Yours...2,8 ---> 19 (less mobile ) ---> 10 ----> 6' perfect solution

10-07-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	HI h0bbes and welcome to MobileRead. Congrats on your new toy. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and really like it. Be sure and let us know when you get your 300.

10-07-2009, 12:19 PM	#8
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Welcome! What Island?

10-08-2009, 12:49 AM	#9
h0bbes Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Sony PRS-300, PRS-350	Thanks for the welcome, everyone! kennyc: Singapore

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