How long have you had your eink device(s) ?

yvanleterrible · 01-24-2008, 04:10 PM

I've just realised that I've had my Sony PRS-500 for more than a year. It was on the fifth of this month last year that this little piece of a jewel came to me through the mail. I dearly thank the anonymous people who allowed me such a joy.

I still use it as much as I used to, am pleased with its performances and plan to use it as long as it will live.

Of course there is no telling how long that will be but I take utmost care that it will be a long time.

What about you?

Patricia · 01-24-2008, 04:24 PM

Since May 2007.
And it has changed my life in a small way. Instead of merely being an avid reader, I now read and convert books, sharing the results here. Definitely a less passive interaction with the texts. I've learned new computer skills and met some interesting people here too, as a result.

vivaldirules · 01-24-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Since May 2007.
And it has changed my life in a small way. Instead of merely being an avid reader, I now read and convert books, sharing the results here. Definitely a less passive interaction with the texts. I've learned new computer skills and met some interesting people here too, as a result.

Your Sony (you, actually) have changed our lives, too, Patricia. 969 and counting. You 'da man! Er...you know what I mean.

NatCh · 01-24-2008, 05:32 PM

It's been since October of '06 for me. Still use it every day.

I have read a couple-few paper books during that time, but they were stuff I couldn't get anywhere (literally) electronically, so I don't feel too unfaithful.

RWood · 01-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Since November of 2006 so that would be 15 months. I read more than before because it is so easy. I took up book conversion because I'm cheap.

Why pay for a poor quality product when you can make your own poor quality product.

Over the time I have been a member of this forum I have met a number of great people and even a Texan or two.

slayda · 01-24-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

Since November of 2006 so that would be 15 months. I read more than before because it is so easy. I took up book conversion because I'm cheap.

Why pay for a poor quality product when you can make your own poor quality product.

Over the time I have been a member of this forum I have met a number of great people and even a Texan or two.

Hey, Texas is OK. I have cousin living there and in fact lived there when I CO-OPed in college years ago. Not even sure it was a state then.

Had my PRS-500 since September or October 2006. Been so long I forgot.

montsnmags · 01-25-2008, 03:54 AM

HA HA! I BEAT ALL OF YOU! IN YOUR FACE!

I've had my eInk device since....yesterday.

We are going for lowest score wins, right?

Cheers,
Marc

tribble · 01-25-2008, 04:11 AM

July 2006

astra · 01-25-2008, 04:13 AM

Since 17 January 2007.
Old five-O'-O' was inherited by my wife a few weeks ago. She reads books in Russian on it. I am using five-O'-five from 5 January 2008.

The readers have changed my and my wife's reading habbit.
I am grateful to Sony for introducing eInk to our life.

yokos · 01-25-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tribble

July 2006

Me too. One of the first buyers of an iLiad.

Still use it every day.

I hope it will live long. It will stay in my household even when I will buy a new reader.

yvanleterrible · 01-25-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribble

July 2006

Hey tribble I notice you also fiddle with two other devices. How about them?

JSWolf · 01-25-2008, 08:55 AM

April 2007 for my 500. October 2007 for my 505.

tribble · 01-25-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Hey tribble I notice you also fiddle with two other devices. How about them?

July 2006 - iLiad V1
September 2007 - iLiad V2
November 2007 - CyBook Gen3

And there ae more to come.

I have to admit, that i am neglecting my iLiad V1 at the moment mostly. But its still working nicely, i just cannot seem to let it go.

rhadin · 01-25-2008, 10:04 AM

I received my Sony 505, my first and only ebook-dedicated reader, as a holiday gift, on December 25, 2007, from my wife and children. In one sense, it hasn't changed me at all -- I always was a voracious reader and I did and still do buy, on average, 6-10 hardcover books a month. In another sense, however, it has made a dramatic change in my life. I have severe osteoporosis (one doctor said my bone density is like that of a 105-year-old man) and exercise is an important element in combatting it. Alas, I hate exercise and I'm not the outdoors type -- I much prefer to sit in my recliner and read. Well 2 weeks ago I spent a small fortune on a treadmill and now, because of the Sony, I get 90 minutes of good exercise on the treadmill and actually look forward to doing so. The Sony lets me read while getting the exercise I need. And thanks to Astra's recommendation in another thread for the Verilux light (received it yesterday), I now have a well-lit Sony to read from.

AnemicOak · 01-25-2008, 11:30 AM

I bought mine October 18th 2007.

Still love it as much as I did initially. It's not 100% perfect, but what is. I've read 86 books on it so far (vs 3 pbooks) & really have no major complaints.

01-24-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	How long have you had your eink device(s) ? I've just realised that I've had my Sony PRS-500 for more than a year. It was on the fifth of this month last year that this little piece of a jewel came to me through the mail. I dearly thank the anonymous people who allowed me such a joy. I still use it as much as I used to, am pleased with its performances and plan to use it as long as it will live. Of course there is no telling how long that will be but I take utmost care that it will be a long time. What about you?

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Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Since May 2007. And it has changed my life in a small way. Instead of merely being an avid reader, I now read and convert books, sharing the results here. Definitely a less passive interaction with the texts. I've learned new computer skills and met some interesting people here too, as a result.

01-24-2008, 05:32 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It's been since October of '06 for me. Still use it every day. I have read a couple-few paper books during that time, but they were stuff I couldn't get anywhere (literally) electronically, so I don't feel too unfaithful.

01-24-2008, 06:03 PM	#5
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Since November of 2006 so that would be 15 months. I read more than before because it is so easy. I took up book conversion because I'm cheap. Why pay for a poor quality product when you can make your own poor quality product. Over the time I have been a member of this forum I have met a number of great people and even a Texan or two.

01-25-2008, 03:54 AM	#7
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	HA HA! I BEAT ALL OF YOU! IN YOUR FACE! I've had my eInk device since....yesterday. We are going for lowest score wins, right? Cheers, Marc

01-25-2008, 04:11 AM	#8
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	July 2006

01-25-2008, 04:13 AM	#9
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Since 17 January 2007. Old five-O'-O' was inherited by my wife a few weeks ago. She reads books in Russian on it. I am using five-O'-five from 5 January 2008. The readers have changed my and my wife's reading habbit. I am grateful to Sony for introducing eInk to our life.

01-25-2008, 08:55 AM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 78,809 Karma: 143095220 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	April 2007 for my 500. October 2007 for my 505.

01-25-2008, 10:04 AM	#14
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I received my Sony 505, my first and only ebook-dedicated reader, as a holiday gift, on December 25, 2007, from my wife and children. In one sense, it hasn't changed me at all -- I always was a voracious reader and I did and still do buy, on average, 6-10 hardcover books a month. In another sense, however, it has made a dramatic change in my life. I have severe osteoporosis (one doctor said my bone density is like that of a 105-year-old man) and exercise is an important element in combatting it. Alas, I hate exercise and I'm not the outdoors type -- I much prefer to sit in my recliner and read. Well 2 weeks ago I spent a small fortune on a treadmill and now, because of the Sony, I get 90 minutes of good exercise on the treadmill and actually look forward to doing so. The Sony lets me read while getting the exercise I need. And thanks to Astra's recommendation in another thread for the Verilux light (received it yesterday), I now have a well-lit Sony to read from.

01-25-2008, 11:30 AM	#15
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I bought mine October 18th 2007. Still love it as much as I did initially. It's not 100% perfect, but what is. I've read 86 books on it so far (vs 3 pbooks) & really have no major complaints.

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