New Sony eBook Store Launched - Page 3

mgrunk · 11-15-2008, 08:14 PM

Well, I know the 100 Free Classics aren't necessarily as well formatted as what is found here on MB, but at least I can find them in the Sony Store now. I was able to click on the box on the lower right, go to the bottom of the page and click on the Go Browse now. I probably was dense, but I couldn't easily find them in the previous version of the store. And, it lets me display up to 100 books / page. So, I'm going to look at finishing up getting my 100 books.

pilotbob · 11-15-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilly

I was thinking the same thing. Since now that I have both, I just buy a Kindle book and dedrm it so I can load it to my Sony. The Sony is still my #1 preference for reading since I love to buy bundles, I love how the Sony calculates by page numbers where you are in the book.

I've compared some of the Sony bundle prices to the Kindle store... and the Kindle store is still usually cheaper or the same price.

BOb

Lilly · 11-15-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I've compared some of the Sony bundle prices to the Kindle store... and the Kindle store is still usually cheaper or the same price.

BOb

They are, that's why I mostly now buy the Kindle version and dedrm and run through Calibre and lastly load it to my Sony!

6charlong · 11-15-2008, 09:34 PM

I've tried to link to the RSS feed feature in the new Sony store. I downloaded Salon and Slate Magazine but Salon only gave me the TOC--unconnected to any text--and Slate downloaded only the title page. Is this normal?

mgrunk · 11-15-2008, 09:47 PM

Oh, I don't know how different it is - but I like the recently viewed panel - and - the ability to browse the main box like General Thrillers and pull up 100 at a time and then click on a book and put it in my wishlist (I don't know that it's different - I never really used the software much because it's slow) - but - it is still soooooo slow even to pull up 10 items. I go do something and come back. I wish it were just in a browser window - and I could sync my reader up when I connect.

BBRags · 11-15-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilly

They are, that's why I mostly now buy the Kindle version and dedrm and run through Calibre and lastly load it to my Sony!

Can you buy and download Kindle books without owning a Kindle? Amazon says Kindle books are downloaded via Whispernet.

daffy4u · 11-15-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BBRags

Can you buy and download Kindle books without owning a Kindle? Amazon says Kindle books are downloaded via Whispernet.

No you cannot. You must have a Kindle registered to your Amazon account to buy Kindle books. The books can be downloaded via Whispernet or to a computer.

Hughdal · 11-16-2008, 03:06 AM

Seabound calls it the "blue spinning circle of death" and I can't think of a more apt description. This was and still is one slow site. I also hope Sony can keep my credit card details intact as I have had to re-enter them three times over the last year. The new Sony e-book strore reminds me of a 'bricks and mortar' shop where the owner has painted the outside and put up some flashing lights. When you go inside it's still the same dusty place with little stock and too high prices.

Hughdal

harleyfrank · 11-16-2008, 08:03 AM

Hi guys,

I've just had a look at the Sony store (Don't know if we can use it in the UK), and compared to the Waterstone's site, which is the one the Ebook Library sends you to if you use have the UK Sony 505, it is much better and user friendly.

I haven't tried ordering anything through the Sony site as I undersatnd it's US only and I don't want to waste my time. Anyone know if that is the case?

Harleyfrank

sononkyo · 11-16-2008, 09:39 AM

Definitely disappointing. I thought it was a total revamp with software, not window dressing. Maybe Sony San Diego has something internally brewing because this is a band-aid solution.

NetSlut · 11-16-2008, 06:30 PM

Ho ho -- try searching for the Books of Ember: type "ember" and get the first two, as expected, then type "jeanne duprau" and get the same two -- but type "Jeanne DuPrau" and get all four books :-)

Hilarious...

zelda_pinwheel · 11-16-2008, 06:42 PM

oooh, case-sensitive search !! my favorite.

pitcher23 · 11-16-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

You know if you can buy Kindle books you can dedrm then and convert them to Sony.

BOb

Actually I wasn't aware that there was software out there to dedrm it.

DaleDe · 11-16-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

You know if you can buy Kindle books you can dedrm then and convert them to Sony.

BOb

Only people who own a registered Kindle can buy Kindle books.

Dale

pilotbob · 11-16-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Only people who own a registered Kindle can buy Kindle books.

Dale

And the person I posted this message to does. Since they stated that they bought the same ebook from both the Kindle story and the Sony store.

BOb

11-15-2008, 09:34 PM	#34
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	RSS feed? I've tried to link to the RSS feed feature in the new Sony store. I downloaded Salon and Slate Magazine but Salon only gave me the TOC--unconnected to any text--and Slate downloaded only the title page. Is this normal?

11-16-2008, 08:03 AM	#39
harleyfrank Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony Ereader	It's better than Waterstones Hi guys, I've just had a look at the Sony store (Don't know if we can use it in the UK), and compared to the Waterstone's site, which is the one the Ebook Library sends you to if you use have the UK Sony 505, it is much better and user friendly. I haven't tried ordering anything through the Sony site as I undersatnd it's US only and I don't want to waste my time. Anyone know if that is the case? Harleyfrank

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11-15-2008, 08:14 PM	#31
mgrunk Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, GA Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Well, I know the 100 Free Classics aren't necessarily as well formatted as what is found here on MB, but at least I can find them in the Sony Store now. I was able to click on the box on the lower right, go to the bottom of the page and click on the Go Browse now. I probably was dense, but I couldn't easily find them in the previous version of the store. And, it lets me display up to 100 books / page. So, I'm going to look at finishing up getting my 100 books.

11-15-2008, 09:47 PM	#35
mgrunk Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, GA Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Oh, I don't know how different it is - but I like the recently viewed panel - and - the ability to browse the main box like General Thrillers and pull up 100 at a time and then click on a book and put it in my wishlist (I don't know that it's different - I never really used the software much because it's slow) - but - it is still soooooo slow even to pull up 10 items. I go do something and come back. I wish it were just in a browser window - and I could sync my reader up when I connect.

11-16-2008, 03:06 AM	#38
Hughdal Connoisseur Posts: 77 Karma: 3961 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Ex Sony-Ex Nook-New PW User	Seabound calls it the "blue spinning circle of death" and I can't think of a more apt description. This was and still is one slow site. I also hope Sony can keep my credit card details intact as I have had to re-enter them three times over the last year. The new Sony e-book strore reminds me of a 'bricks and mortar' shop where the owner has painted the outside and put up some flashing lights. When you go inside it's still the same dusty place with little stock and too high prices. Hughdal

11-16-2008, 09:39 AM	#40
sononkyo Member Posts: 19 Karma: 336 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: PRS300S, PRS505S (ret.) PRS 500 (ret.)	Definitely disappointing. I thought it was a total revamp with software, not window dressing. Maybe Sony San Diego has something internally brewing because this is a band-aid solution.

11-16-2008, 06:30 PM	#41
NetSlut Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 657 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slough, UK Device: Sony Reader	Ho ho -- try searching for the Books of Ember: type "ember" and get the first two, as expected, then type "jeanne duprau" and get the same two -- but type "Jeanne DuPrau" and get all four books :-) Hilarious...

11-16-2008, 06:42 PM	#42
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	oooh, case-sensitive search !! my favorite.

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