Greetings from Georgia!

sparrowlight · 08-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Hello all! I'm (obviously) new to these forums. I just got my Kindle 2 yesterday after contemplating all summer and reading ebooks on my iPod Touch.

I'm new to the Kindle but not to ebooks -- I used to read on my Palm Pilots, especially the Palm Zire 71. Now, I'm delighted to use a larger screen without glare and benefit from magical wireless.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 08-05-2009, 10:06 AM

Welcome to MR!

DixieGal · 08-05-2009, 11:04 AM

Hi! Nice to have another neighbor onboard!

kazbates · 08-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, sparrowlight!

Congratulations on your new toy! I drive through Georgia at least twice a year on my way to South Florida and generally stay overnight in Savannah. One of these times, I;m going to stop at Paula Deen's restaurant.

Anyway, don't be shy about asking questions and seeking advice. We all love our new toys but, sometimes, they drive us crazy! Heh, kind of like my kids.

Enjoy!

Happy Reading!

rlparker · 08-05-2009, 01:24 PM

Hi sparrowlight, welcome to MR!

It's always nice to have another Southerner around. Everyone else benefits so much from our grace and charm!

MickeyC · 08-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Hi sparrowlight and welcome to MobileRead. I used to read on an iPaq but now that I've got and eInk device, I will never go back!

Stitchawl · 08-05-2009, 08:55 PM

Hello sparrowlight! Welcome to the MR forums. As an oldtimer to e-books, would you tell us about some of your favorites? What do you like to read?

Stitchawl

Lady Blue · 08-06-2009, 12:13 PM

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sparrowlight · 08-07-2009, 09:33 AM

Wow, thanks for the warm welcome y'all! I have been barely able to stop playing with my Kindle this week.

As for my favourite kind of ebook, I read mainly sci-fi, fantasy, classics, and poetry. This is convenient since all those genres are readily available for ereaders! In the past, I've enjoyed Garth Nix's Abhorsen series, The Mists of Avalon, Redemption of Athalus, and always, Jane Austen's Big Six.

mypolar · 08-07-2009, 07:52 PM

Hello everyone, After debating for weeks between the Kindle and Sony readers, I decided on a Sony 505 even though the 300 and 600 are about to come out. I 've had some unfavorable experience with newer PDA's which were not as stable or has more problems than older versions- so for that reason I was set on the Sony 505 since I kinda know what I'm getting

The ability to download free ebooks from the library with Adobe Digital is a major plus and my pass experience with Sony's products has been good.

FYI- I happen to just find one on ebay for $240 new with SH included-

most are $255 buy now - the price was fair so I bought it. They appear to have sold 4 so far and there is one left. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the item number- but I found it under the buy now and sorted by lowest price including S&H.

Take Care All,

Michelle

p.s sorry if I posted this in the wrong place- can't seem to locate the new thread button

kazbates · 08-07-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mypolar

Hello everyone, After debating for weeks between the Kindle and Sony readers, I decided on a Sony 505 even though the 300 and 600 are about to come out. I 've had some unfavorable experience with newer PDA's which were not as stable or has more problems than older versions- so for that reason I was set on the Sony 505 since I kinda know what I'm getting

The ability to download free ebooks from the library with Adobe Digital is a major plus and my pass experience with Sony's products has been good.

FYI- I happen to just find one on ebay for $240 new with SH included-

most are $255 buy now - the price was fair so I bought it. They appear to have sold 4 so far and there is one left. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the item number- but I found it under the buy now and sorted by lowest price including S&H.

Take Care All,

Michelle

p.s sorry if I posted this in the wrong place- can't seem to locate the new thread button

Welcome to MobileRead, Michelle.

Not a problem. The button is at the upper left hand corner of the Introduce Yourself forum. Congratulations on your new toy and don't hesitate to ask questions, MR members are notoriously helpful.

08-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#1
sparrowlight Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 6058 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Touch as backup	Greetings from Georgia! Hello all! I'm (obviously) new to these forums. I just got my Kindle 2 yesterday after contemplating all summer and reading ebooks on my iPod Touch. I'm new to the Kindle but not to ebooks -- I used to read on my Palm Pilots, especially the Palm Zire 71. Now, I'm delighted to use a larger screen without glare and benefit from magical wireless.

08-06-2009, 12:13 PM	#8
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 sparrowlight, and to Mobileread.

08-07-2009, 07:52 PM	#10
mypolar Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Device: Sony 505 Yeah! Palm Tungesten E2	New Member~Finally took the plunge- bought a Sony 505 on Ebay! Hello everyone, After debating for weeks between the Kindle and Sony readers, I decided on a Sony 505 even though the 300 and 600 are about to come out. I 've had some unfavorable experience with newer PDA's which were not as stable or has more problems than older versions- so for that reason I was set on the Sony 505 since I kinda know what I'm getting The ability to download free ebooks from the library with Adobe Digital is a major plus and my pass experience with Sony's products has been good. FYI- I happen to just find one on ebay for $240 new with SH included- most are $255 buy now - the price was fair so I bought it. They appear to have sold 4 so far and there is one left. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the item number- but I found it under the buy now and sorted by lowest price including S&H. Take Care All, Michelle p.s sorry if I posted this in the wrong place- can't seem to locate the new thread button Last edited by mypolar; 08-07-2009 at 07:54 PM.

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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 to MR!

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Hi! Nice to have another neighbor onboard!

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kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, sparrowlight! Congratulations on your new toy! I drive through Georgia at least twice a year on my way to South Florida and generally stay overnight in Savannah. One of these times, I;m going to stop at Paula Deen's restaurant. Anyway, don't be shy about asking questions and seeking advice. We all love our new toys but, sometimes, they drive us crazy! Heh, kind of like my kids. Enjoy! Happy Reading!

08-05-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Hi sparrowlight, welcome to MR! It's always nice to have another Southerner around. Everyone else benefits so much from our grace and charm!

08-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#6
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi sparrowlight and welcome to MobileRead. I used to read on an iPaq but now that I've got and eInk device, I will never go back!

08-05-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Hello sparrowlight! Welcome to the MR forums. As an oldtimer to e-books, would you tell us about some of your favorites? What do you like to read? Stitchawl

08-07-2009, 09:33 AM	#9
sparrowlight Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 6058 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Touch as backup	Wow, thanks for the warm welcome y'all! I have been barely able to stop playing with my Kindle this week. As for my favourite kind of ebook, I read mainly sci-fi, fantasy, classics, and poetry. This is convenient since all those genres are readily available for ereaders! In the past, I've enjoyed Garth Nix's Abhorsen series, The Mists of Avalon, Redemption of Athalus, and always, Jane Austen's Big Six.