Potential Sony 505 Reader Joining

mike791ca · 07-24-2009, 09:19 AM

Hi
I'm from Canada and am looking to buy the Sony 505. Checking this forum for tips and tricks to make the best use of the 505.

Wetdogeared · 07-24-2009, 09:32 AM

Welcome to MobileRead Mike.

The PRS-505 is workhorse of a device, very dependable and very readable. There are lots of tips and techniques in the sub-forum dedicated to the device, or start asking here if you have any specific questions.

There are some rumours flying about that the PRS-505 and PRS-700 are going to be replaced by newer models. I don't know whether to believe them or not. If true, you may get a good deal on a 505, if untrue, you can't go wrong with a 505.

Always nice to welcome another Canadian to MR.

WetDogEared.

Patricia · 07-24-2009, 09:32 AM

Welcome to the forum, mike791ca.

columbus · 07-24-2009, 09:56 AM

Welcome aboard mike791ca you will find answers to all your eBook related questions here

ruth1304 · 07-24-2009, 12:40 PM

Hi Mike,
The 505 is great, whatever sony may or may not do next, and there are lots of free books for the sony on MobileRead that you can download.

MickeyC · 07-24-2009, 12:48 PM

Hi Mike and welcome to MobileRead. Good advice there from WetDogEared. I've had a 505 for over a year and a half and really like it.

Lady Blue · 07-24-2009, 02:11 PM

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mike, and welcome to Mobileread.

I have a 505 (in silver) and really enjoy it, as I'm sure you will too.

Enjoy your stay here.

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hnoto · 07-24-2009, 05:38 PM

Welcome!

kelly1010 · 07-25-2009, 03:00 AM

Welcome! The 505 is a great choice!! Hopefully you end up with one soon!

Stitchawl · 07-25-2009, 03:26 AM

Mike, the Sony 505 is a great e-book reader! I was surprised to discover that it made reading even more fun than when reading paper books. (Sounds odd, I know, but most people find themselves reading more than ever!)

The MR forums are the perfect place for you to get information, ask (and receive answers to) questions you might have about the device, about e-books themselves, about converting formats to suit your reader, etc., as well as to just meet a nice friendly group of people who share a similar interest. It's also a great resource for downloading free e-books already in the proper format for your reader, as well as free software for converting books you might already have.

As long as your primary use for the reader isn't large technical PDF's loaded with graphics, the Sony 505 is a perfect choice! I've been using mine daily for almost 6 months now, and my only regret is that I have but 24 hours in my day to read.

Why not tell us a little bit more about your reading habits. This often leads to great suggestions and recommendations for and from everyone!

Stitchawl

kazbates · 07-25-2009, 11:19 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, mike791ca!

Whichever reader you ultimately purchase, I know you will love the whole ereading experience. Enjoy!

Happy Reading.

Journier · 07-27-2009, 12:39 AM

Welcome to mobile read Mike. First of all, I love Canada. Second, I love my 505. Have had it well over a yr. Just about everything I read now I read on that. I did however end up in Borders yesterday (long story). Wasn't going to get anything. Generally I jot down what looks good and down load it but ran into House of Leaves which I don't think would work in ebook format (Forgive me for getting off subject). Mike, welcome, glad to see you here. I don't think you would regret a 505 purchase.
Richard

Verencat · 07-27-2009, 12:46 AM

Welcome to Mobile Read Mike!
Can't believe no one mentioned this (although I'm slightly obsessed): two MR Meet Ups are coming in the next few weeks: one in Montréal, on August 8th, the other in Toronto, on August 15th (more information in both the links in my signature).
In both these events, we are going to get the chance, besides meeting other great MR members, to see and learn about devices owned by members.
Oh, I wish you are close to one of those cities!

07-24-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
mike791ca Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony 505	Potential Sony 505 Reader Joining Hi I'm from Canada and am looking to buy the Sony 505. Checking this forum for tips and tricks to make the best use of the 505.

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Wetdogeared Storm Surge'n Posts: 5,780 Karma: 8213195 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Polar Vortex Device: S0ny PRS-300/350/505/700/T1	Welcome to MobileRead Mike. The PRS-505 is workhorse of a device, very dependable and very readable. There are lots of tips and techniques in the sub-forum dedicated to the device, or start asking here if you have any specific questions. There are some rumours flying about that the PRS-505 and PRS-700 are going to be replaced by newer models. I don't know whether to believe them or not. If true, you may get a good deal on a 505, if untrue, you can't go wrong with a 505. Always nice to welcome another Canadian to MR. WetDogEared.

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ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	Hi Mike, The 505 is great, whatever sony may or may not do next, and there are lots of free books for the sony on MobileRead that you can download.

07-24-2009, 12:48 PM	#6
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Mike and welcome to MobileRead. Good advice there from WetDogEared. I've had a 505 for over a year and a half and really like it.

07-24-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
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"	mike, and welcome to Mobileread. I have a 505 (in silver) and really enjoy it, as I'm sure you will too. Enjoy your stay here.

07-24-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
hnoto Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 177180 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Device: Sony PRS 505	Welcome!

07-25-2009, 03:00 AM	#9
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	Welcome! The 505 is a great choice!! Hopefully you end up with one soon!

07-25-2009, 03:26 AM	#10
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	Mike, the Sony 505 is a great e-book reader! I was surprised to discover that it made reading even more fun than when reading paper books. (Sounds odd, I know, but most people find themselves reading more than ever!) The MR forums are the perfect place for you to get information, ask (and receive answers to) questions you might have about the device, about e-books themselves, about converting formats to suit your reader, etc., as well as to just meet a nice friendly group of people who share a similar interest. It's also a great resource for downloading free e-books already in the proper format for your reader, as well as free software for converting books you might already have. As long as your primary use for the reader isn't large technical PDF's loaded with graphics, the Sony 505 is a perfect choice! I've been using mine daily for almost 6 months now, and my only regret is that I have but 24 hours in my day to read. Why not tell us a little bit more about your reading habits. This often leads to great suggestions and recommendations for and from everyone! Stitchawl

07-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#11
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	Welcome to MobileRead, mike791ca! Whichever reader you ultimately purchase, I know you will love the whole ereading experience. Enjoy! Happy Reading.

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07-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#12
Journier Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 415 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern CA Device: Kindle Oasis	Welcome to mobile read Mike. First of all, I love Canada. Second, I love my 505. Have had it well over a yr. Just about everything I read now I read on that. I did however end up in Borders yesterday (long story). Wasn't going to get anything. Generally I jot down what looks good and down load it but ran into House of Leaves which I don't think would work in ebook format (Forgive me for getting off subject). Mike, welcome, glad to see you here. I don't think you would regret a 505 purchase. Richard

07-27-2009, 12:46 AM	#13
Verencat Wizard Posts: 2,615 Karma: 96491 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Qc Device: xxx	Welcome to Mobile Read Mike! Can't believe no one mentioned this (although I'm slightly obsessed): two MR Meet Ups are coming in the next few weeks: one in Montréal, on August 8th, the other in Toronto, on August 15th (more information in both the links in my signature). In both these events, we are going to get the chance, besides meeting other great MR members, to see and learn about devices owned by members. Oh, I wish you are close to one of those cities!