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Old 10-11-2009, 05:41 PM   #1
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Another newbie...PRS-505
Hi everyone. I've been reading this forum for hours now and thought i'd sign up so I can say hello.

I've just ordered the Sony PRS-505 from the internet. I can't wait to get it and start buying some books! I have loads of questions but will post them in the PRS-505 forum.

I read a lot of books so my husband is hoping we can save some space and not buy anymore as the bookshelves are overflowing!
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Old 10-11-2009, 07:43 PM   #2
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Welcome Maerose!

Shelf space was one of the reasons I got my 505, plus it's easier to carry on the London Underground than a couple of books
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Welcome, Maerose! I hope you love your 505 as much as I love mine. There are lots of great books available for free here. I also suggest that you download and use calibre instead of the crappy Sony software. What do you like to read?
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Old 10-11-2009, 10:43 PM   #4
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Old 10-12-2009, 01:14 AM   #5
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Hi Maerose
Welcome to MobileRead. I use a Sony 505 myself and love everything about it! I hope you enjoy yours as much.

Check out all the great (and FREE!) e-books that people have uploaded right here to MobilRead. All different genres and thousands of different authors! If you have any questions about using your reader or getting books from the various download locations, just ask. There are plenty of folks happy to help!

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Old 10-12-2009, 12:08 PM   #6
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Welcome, Maerose! I hope you love your 505 as much as I love mine. There are lots of great books available for free here. I also suggest that you download and use calibre instead of the crappy Sony software. What do you like to read?
I've downloaded Calibre in readiness, I can't wait till my 505 arrives! I like fantasy, SF, Supernatural (vampiry stuff) and some crime fiction too. The stuff on the Baen website looks good, and there looks to be loads on here too!
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The 505 is brilliant, Maerose. Congratulations on a great choice. Do pick up a mains charger, though, because the USB cable doesn't do a good job. In spite of what the battery meter icon might tell you, the machine ain't fully powered without a mains charge and might cause you some frustrating problems. And why not (Christmas is coming) get yourself a swish leater cover? I'd recommend the Easy-i. I've never been one to overly consider the look, feel and smell of books -- content is what matters -- but this wee flip-top cover somehow really enhances the ebook reading experience. Best few bucks I ever spent. Happy reading. Neil
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Old 10-31-2009, 02:33 PM   #8
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Have now got a PRS-600!!
After waiting weeks for the 505 to arrive from Play.com, we have admitted defeat.

Following the nightmare we have had trying to get one delivered we decided to buy one from a shop... a fairly novel idea in our family but I was getting desperate to actually have one in my hand! Looking around we were unable to find any 505s for sale anywhere, so my darling husband decided that he'd buy me a 600 instead!

I'm thrilled to actually have one, it's charging now and I'm in the process of downloading books.

We got it from Waterstones for £249.99 and got a giftcard for £20 and another £9.50 giftcard to buy the new Dan Brown book (although you can buy any book with it!).

Feel like a kid at Christmas!
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