Greetings from Paris

tbaroghel · 10-23-2009, 12:39 AM

Knock, Knock ...

Just pushing the door from the other side of the Atlantic.

I joined the forum as I am contemplating buying a reader+ ebooks, all this being a new workd to me.

Somehow I like the idea of the reader, the wireless and instantaneous purchase of a book, but, as I usually do not re-read books, I do not plan to have 'my complete library' on the appliance (while I do have ALL my music on my iPod).

I like the kindle, don't like the Sony, can't (yet) get the nook, so I might wait a few weeks/months before deciding. But I appreciate getting insights from actual users.

Regards from France,

Thierry

Lady Blue · 10-23-2009, 09:59 AM

Hello tbaroghel, and

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to Mobileread.

I have a Sony 505 and simply love it. You didn't say why you didn't care for the Sony, but I guess it doesn't matter. It's all a matter of personal taste and needs.

I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you, and please do let us know which reader you get and how you like it.

MickeyC · 10-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Hi Thierry and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and am very pleased with it. Be sure and let us know what you decide on

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-24-2009, 08:26 PM

Welcome Thierry!

I have a Sony 505 which I like, but there are plenty of other devices to choose from!

We also have a French forum here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=160

Ervserver · 10-25-2009, 12:15 AM

Hello Thierry

tbaroghel · 11-19-2009, 03:53 AM

Hello again,

Forget what I said in the original post: after several weeks of careful market review, I went for the (red) Sony PRS-600.

The first experience is so-so, as the first device refused to turn on and I had to get back to the store to get a new one (they gave me a memory stick with 100 books to cover for the trouble though - good attitude from the Sony store).

I am still struggling to get ADE-protected books on the device, but the reading experience itself (by far the most important aspect) is very rewarding.

What led me to this particular device is the 'right' combination of features:
1 - 'open' reader (supports epub and many more)
2 - the touch-screen makes it almost button-less, which, being the B&O lover type, I enjoy (actually, this reader is more an object that a device ==> more 'socially' acceptable)
3 -Books management, through the use of collections (especially with the beautiful calibre software) fulfills the promise of '1000+ books on a single apparatus'
4 - seamless access to an english dictionary is exactly what I need
5 - I found that the red model is very nice looking

Regards form the most beautiful city in the world,

Thierry

neilmarr · 11-19-2009, 05:45 AM

Good to have your company, Thiery. I'm in France, too (Menton), and find a Sony the best bet here. Hope you're as happy with yours as I've always been with mine. If you'd like a few books to kick off with, pop into my site (www.bewrite.net) and drop me an email (neilmarrATbewrite.net) of any books that catch your eye. I'd be happy to send them over to you as an MR pal free of any charge. All in English and only (so far) in PDF, I'm afraid. Good luck. Neil

10-23-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
tbaroghel Fan of John Irving Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Paris, France Device: SONY PRS-600	Greetings from Paris Knock, Knock ... Just pushing the door from the other side of the Atlantic. I joined the forum as I am contemplating buying a reader+ ebooks, all this being a new workd to me. Somehow I like the idea of the reader, the wireless and instantaneous purchase of a book, but, as I usually do not re-read books, I do not plan to have 'my complete library' on the appliance (while I do have ALL my music on my iPod). I like the kindle, don't like the Sony, can't (yet) get the nook, so I might wait a few weeks/months before deciding. But I appreciate getting insights from actual users. Regards from France, Thierry

10-23-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello tbaroghel, and to Mobileread. I have a Sony 505 and simply love it. You didn't say why you didn't care for the Sony, but I guess it doesn't matter. It's all a matter of personal taste and needs. I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you, and please do let us know which reader you get and how you like it.

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Thierry and welcome to MobileRead. I've had a Sony 505 since Jan 08 and am very pleased with it. Be sure and let us know what you decide on

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ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Welcome Thierry! I have a Sony 505 which I like, but there are plenty of other devices to choose from! We also have a French forum here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=160

10-25-2009, 12:15 AM	#5
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Hello Thierry

11-19-2009, 03:53 AM	#6
tbaroghel Fan of John Irving Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Paris, France Device: SONY PRS-600	Hello again, Forget what I said in the original post: after several weeks of careful market review, I went for the (red) Sony PRS-600. The first experience is so-so, as the first device refused to turn on and I had to get back to the store to get a new one (they gave me a memory stick with 100 books to cover for the trouble though - good attitude from the Sony store). I am still struggling to get ADE-protected books on the device, but the reading experience itself (by far the most important aspect) is very rewarding. What led me to this particular device is the 'right' combination of features: 1 - 'open' reader (supports epub and many more) 2 - the touch-screen makes it almost button-less, which, being the B&O lover type, I enjoy (actually, this reader is more an object that a device ==> more 'socially' acceptable) 3 -Books management, through the use of collections (especially with the beautiful calibre software) fulfills the promise of '1000+ books on a single apparatus' 4 - seamless access to an english dictionary is exactly what I need 5 - I found that the red model is very nice looking Regards form the most beautiful city in the world, Thierry

11-19-2009, 05:45 AM	#7
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, Thiery. I'm in France, too (Menton), and find a Sony the best bet here. Hope you're as happy with yours as I've always been with mine. If you'd like a few books to kick off with, pop into my site (www.bewrite.net) and drop me an email (neilmarrATbewrite.net) of any books that catch your eye. I'd be happy to send them over to you as an MR pal free of any charge. All in English and only (so far) in PDF, I'm afraid. Good luck. Neil

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