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wyldkit · 08-02-2007, 09:30 AM

Woo! After lots of bugging Chase and Sony, I was finally able to login to the Sony Rewards website and order my Reader!!

I got 50 credits just for registering, so that might be up from the 25 reported before. And I discovered that by responding to one of the polls on the front page of the Rewards website gave me another 10 points.

I'll miss the $50 book credit, but I can't wait to receive my Reader!

bshort · 08-02-2007, 11:18 AM

I received my Reader yesterday (8/1), and upon registering with Connect and authorizing my reader, I received the original $50 credit and 50 free classic book offer.

I guess they extended it past the 7/31 deadline.

Cthulhu · 08-02-2007, 01:55 PM

Yee-Haw!

This SONY Reader dealy is really quite extra-ordinary. I received mine Tuesday and maxed out on the free book credit very soon Wednesday afternoon.

The display, the form, everything is phenomenal (except the moleskin texture of the interior cover- not a big fan of that)!

I actually tend to hold books in my left hand, being right-handed, so I like the double page turning buttons.

All in all, an excellent device.

sea2stars · 08-02-2007, 05:11 PM

Yay! I ordered my Reader on the rewards site on 7/21 and it just came in today; a little less than two weeks. Now to purchase an extended warranty for it and try to get the free credit on Connect. I really wish I could play with it now, but I have to head to a fundraiser with the wife.

sea2stars · 08-02-2007, 09:40 PM

Um.. is the Reader supposed to come with headphones? I only ask because there's a flyer with the documentation. Odd.

RWood · 08-02-2007, 11:02 PM

I've never heard of headphones coming with the Sony. There is a warning sheet about the volume; but, no headphones or earbuds.

Roy White · 08-03-2007, 12:00 AM

O Mighty Cthulhu!

We beseech thee to not allow the moleskin irritant to rouse you from your slumber and cause you to unleash your wrath on our puny world.

My Son is hooked on his. Just today I saw him showing it off to some friends. (They, being non readers, raised no doubt by ignorant cavemen, were singularly unimpressed) He is reading Eragon now (One of the free download books he snagged) and has convinced me I gotta read it too...

coleman · 08-03-2007, 01:33 PM

I got the "Welcome Sony Visa Cardmember" email today" complete with instructions on what to do when I receive my card.

Which I received almost two weeks ago and have already activated and signed up the stuff for. Now, I could understand in the days of USPS where something like that might take a few weeks to process, print, and deliver, but an AUTOMATED email that takes 2 weeks? THAT worries me.

Cthulhu · 08-04-2007, 12:56 AM

@ Roy:

With all the books on my Reader, have a long time to slumber--fear not.
The cover is in fact nicer than I thought. One mod I might undertake is disassembling one of those LED click'n'stick lights and somehow affix just the circuit and not the case to the interior of the cover. However, I fear that I might need to create a new cover with enough clearance for the LEDs, &tc to avoid scratching the eterna-page.

By the way, Roy: the arrow points to the right. ;-0

craigwillie · 08-04-2007, 11:40 AM

Has Anyone who ordered after 7/23 received their reader yet?

I haven't even received the shipping email.

beowulf573 · 08-04-2007, 01:11 PM

FYI, I never received a shipping email, the UPS guy just showed up.

irishjew · 08-04-2007, 06:07 PM

Interesting. I ordered mine on the 17th, and I still haven't gotten a confirmation email. I wonder what that means. Anyone else order their Reader that long ago and still haven't gotten it?

craigwillie · 08-05-2007, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beowulf573

FYI, I never received a shipping email, the UPS guy just showed up.

When did you place your order?

As of this morning my initial "points" are still "on hold" in my account so I doubt it has even shipped yet. I placed my order on 7/23 so it has been almost 2 weeks.

beowulf573 · 08-05-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigwillie

When did you place your order?

As of this morning my initial "points" are still "on hold" in my account so I doubt it has even shipped yet. I placed my order on 7/23 so it has been almost 2 weeks.

On the 20th. I didn't check the rewards site frequently, but as of a few days before I received it there had been no activity.

sheeerj · 08-05-2007, 07:17 PM

Hi, I just applied for the card, but was wondering if anyone knows if, when i get the card, can i go to the sony style store directly and get the reader there using my card?
Thanks for the info!

08-03-2007, 01:33 PM	#203
coleman Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 38 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Android tablets and phones, Windows tablet, Kobo Aura One	Here's what worries me... I got the "Welcome Sony Visa Cardmember" email today" complete with instructions on what to do when I receive my card. Which I received almost two weeks ago and have already activated and signed up the stuff for. Now, I could understand in the days of USPS where something like that might take a few weeks to process, print, and deliver, but an AUTOMATED email that takes 2 weeks? THAT worries me.

08-05-2007, 07:17 PM	#210
sheeerj Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony portable reader PRS500	Get it directly at the sony store? Hi, I just applied for the card, but was wondering if anyone knows if, when i get the card, can i go to the sony style store directly and get the reader there using my card? Thanks for the info!

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08-02-2007, 09:30 AM	#196
wyldkit Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 2162 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Sony PRS-500 (until I have enough Sony Rewards points for the PRS-300)	Woo! After lots of bugging Chase and Sony, I was finally able to login to the Sony Rewards website and order my Reader!! I got 50 credits just for registering, so that might be up from the 25 reported before. And I discovered that by responding to one of the polls on the front page of the Rewards website gave me another 10 points. I'll miss the $50 book credit, but I can't wait to receive my Reader!

08-02-2007, 11:18 AM	#197
bshort Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Device: Palm Treo 700p	I received my Reader yesterday (8/1), and upon registering with Connect and authorizing my reader, I received the original $50 credit and 50 free classic book offer. I guess they extended it past the 7/31 deadline.

08-02-2007, 01:55 PM	#198
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 488 Karma: 585237 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	Yee-Haw! This SONY Reader dealy is really quite extra-ordinary. I received mine Tuesday and maxed out on the free book credit very soon Wednesday afternoon. The display, the form, everything is phenomenal (except the moleskin texture of the interior cover- not a big fan of that)! I actually tend to hold books in my left hand, being right-handed, so I like the double page turning buttons. All in all, an excellent device.

08-02-2007, 05:11 PM	#199
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Yay! I ordered my Reader on the rewards site on 7/21 and it just came in today; a little less than two weeks. Now to purchase an extended warranty for it and try to get the free credit on Connect. I really wish I could play with it now, but I have to head to a fundraiser with the wife.

08-02-2007, 09:40 PM	#200
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Um.. is the Reader supposed to come with headphones? I only ask because there's a flyer with the documentation. Odd.

08-02-2007, 11:02 PM	#201
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	I've never heard of headphones coming with the Sony. There is a warning sheet about the volume; but, no headphones or earbuds.

08-03-2007, 12:00 AM	#202
Roy White Evangelist Posts: 482 Karma: 7696 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Turner, Oregon Device: Sony Reader	O Mighty Cthulhu! We beseech thee to not allow the moleskin irritant to rouse you from your slumber and cause you to unleash your wrath on our puny world. My Son is hooked on his. Just today I saw him showing it off to some friends. (They, being non readers, raised no doubt by ignorant cavemen, were singularly unimpressed) He is reading Eragon now (One of the free download books he snagged) and has convinced me I gotta read it too...

08-04-2007, 12:56 AM	#204
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 488 Karma: 585237 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	@ Roy: With all the books on my Reader, have a long time to slumber--fear not. The cover is in fact nicer than I thought. One mod I might undertake is disassembling one of those LED click'n'stick lights and somehow affix just the circuit and not the case to the interior of the cover. However, I fear that I might need to create a new cover with enough clearance for the LEDs, &tc to avoid scratching the eterna-page. By the way, Roy: the arrow points to the right. ;-0

08-04-2007, 11:40 AM	#205
craigwillie Member Posts: 12 Karma: 78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: rooted nook	Has Anyone who ordered after 7/23 received their reader yet? I haven't even received the shipping email.

08-04-2007, 01:11 PM	#206
beowulf573 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 1523 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston,TX Device: PRS-T1	FYI, I never received a shipping email, the UPS guy just showed up.

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08-04-2007, 06:07 PM	#207
irishjew Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 108 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Sony Reader	Interesting. I ordered mine on the 17th, and I still haven't gotten a confirmation email. I wonder what that means. Anyone else order their Reader that long ago and still haven't gotten it?