Just ordered one

jhempel24 · 01-04-2008, 04:16 AM

Well,

I just ordered my Sony PRS-505 from dealvis.com (I think that's what it's called.)

I think I got a pretty good deal. $279 and that includes shipping.

And hopefully it will come to me by Wednesday from UPS.

I was trying to sell my eBookwise, but well, it fell right after I posted, and the screen shattered.

I've only had it for one week. Plus I was in the middle of reading "Working for the Devil" By Lilith Saintcrow.

I hope nothing like that happens to this.

dhbailey · 01-04-2008, 08:49 AM

Congratulations on your purchase! I'm sorry to hear about your ebookwise device, but that should be a lesson -- don't read about the devil unless you want to attract attention and suffer catastrophes! ;-)

If you are prone to dropping things, you might consider buying a camera wrist strap and hooking it through the appropriate spot on the 505 and then making sure you attach it to your wrist whenever you're using it. And keep the cover on it and closed when you're not reading so it will be somewhat protected when not in use. You might even consider buying a case for it. I bought a nice very small shoulder bag which the reader fits in very nicely and also has room for other devices and cell-phone while travelling, but would definitely protect it (with its cover closed inside this shoulder bag) should it get dropped. It cost all of $12.99 at a turnpike rest area in Massachusetts (the big one west-bound between Worcester and Sturbridge for people who live somewhere near here).

Scarpad · 01-04-2008, 11:45 AM

I did too. I've Spent alot of Time Considering both the Sony and the Kindle, reading reviews, impressions, looking at Content etc. I decided I liked the Sony Device Better. I'll be buying Content from the Connect Store, but I also have a large collection of .Lit Books that I've converted, and also a Large .txt collection that will view on the Sony. I was concerned about the Content side of things, but Sony partnering up with Borders calmed some of that. I read Sci Fi, Star Trek, and others and there's a large selection available in those Genre's.

I liked the fact the Hardware is not white as white would distract me somewhat from the screen and the button layout seems better on the 505.

It'll be a bit before it gets here, but I'll spend the meantime getting my Library in shape with the libprs500 program.

Dave

DrMoze · 01-04-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarpad

I did too. I've Spent alot of Time Considering both the Sony and the Kindle, reading reviews, impressions, looking at Content etc. I decided I liked the Sony Device Better. I'll be buying Content from the Connect Store, but I also have a large collection of .Lit Books that I've converted, and also a Large .txt collection that will view on the Sony. I was concerned about the Content side of things, but Sony partnering up with Borders calmed some of that. I read Sci Fi, Star Trek, and others and there's a large selection available in those Genre's.

I liked the fact the Hardware is not white as white would distract me somewhat from the screen and the button layout seems better on the 505.

It'll be a bit before it gets here, but I'll spend the meantime getting my Library in shape with the libprs500 program.

Dave

I bought my 505 from Datavision in person (it's right down the street!). For me, the Sony is great because I simply want to read a lot of books on it, without the "technical" hassles of recharging, waiting for start-up, etc. I have about 30 books on my device and it works perfectly. Instant-on and bookmarks are great (I'm into 4 books right now, which is about my max: 2 novels, a poker book, and some light short-piece reading). The SOny software has presented no problems at all. I think you'll enjoy your Reader!

astra · 01-05-2008, 02:50 PM

Congrats!

I am getting used to my new 505.
Just added Russian support to my old 500 and it was inherited by dear other half.

DrMoze · 01-05-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra_lestat

Congrats!

I am getting used to my new 505.
Just added Russian support to my old 500 and it was inherited by dear other half.

I did the *exact* same thing last month.

jhempel24 · 01-05-2008, 11:40 PM

Hey DrMoze, have you heard anything positive or negative regarding the datavis online store? I seem to be getting mixed answers about my order from people there.

astra · 01-06-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMoze

I did the *exact* same thing last month.

Yeah, I know.
Our significant ones are from the same country

Although, I was born "almost" there as well

DrMoze · 01-07-2008, 03:32 PM

Actually Belarus (Minsk) here. And my grandfather immigrated from western Russia/Poland in the early 19th century, which is my closest connection.

Regarding datavision's online store (2 posts up), I haven't heard anything bad--several people here ordered and received Readers from them. I've only been a walk-in customer!

01-04-2008, 04:16 AM	#1
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Just ordered one Well, I just ordered my Sony PRS-505 from dealvis.com (I think that's what it's called.) I think I got a pretty good deal. $279 and that includes shipping. And hopefully it will come to me by Wednesday from UPS. I was trying to sell my eBookwise, but well, it fell right after I posted, and the screen shattered. I've only had it for one week. Plus I was in the middle of reading "Working for the Devil" By Lilith Saintcrow. I hope nothing like that happens to this.

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01-04-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
dhbailey Guru Posts: 604 Karma: 733 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: HP iPAQ211 / PRS 500, 700 and 505	Congratulations on your purchase! I'm sorry to hear about your ebookwise device, but that should be a lesson -- don't read about the devil unless you want to attract attention and suffer catastrophes! ;-) If you are prone to dropping things, you might consider buying a camera wrist strap and hooking it through the appropriate spot on the 505 and then making sure you attach it to your wrist whenever you're using it. And keep the cover on it and closed when you're not reading so it will be somewhat protected when not in use. You might even consider buying a case for it. I bought a nice very small shoulder bag which the reader fits in very nicely and also has room for other devices and cell-phone while travelling, but would definitely protect it (with its cover closed inside this shoulder bag) should it get dropped. It cost all of $12.99 at a turnpike rest area in Massachusetts (the big one west-bound between Worcester and Sturbridge for people who live somewhere near here).

01-04-2008, 11:45 AM	#3
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	I did too. I've Spent alot of Time Considering both the Sony and the Kindle, reading reviews, impressions, looking at Content etc. I decided I liked the Sony Device Better. I'll be buying Content from the Connect Store, but I also have a large collection of .Lit Books that I've converted, and also a Large .txt collection that will view on the Sony. I was concerned about the Content side of things, but Sony partnering up with Borders calmed some of that. I read Sci Fi, Star Trek, and others and there's a large selection available in those Genre's. I liked the fact the Hardware is not white as white would distract me somewhat from the screen and the button layout seems better on the 505. It'll be a bit before it gets here, but I'll spend the meantime getting my Library in shape with the libprs500 program. Dave

01-05-2008, 02:50 PM	#5
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Congrats! I am getting used to my new 505. Just added Russian support to my old 500 and it was inherited by dear other half.

01-05-2008, 11:40 PM	#7
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Hey DrMoze, have you heard anything positive or negative regarding the datavis online store? I seem to be getting mixed answers about my order from people there.

01-07-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	Actually Belarus (Minsk) here. And my grandfather immigrated from western Russia/Poland in the early 19th century, which is my closest connection. Regarding datavision's online store (2 posts up), I haven't heard anything bad--several people here ordered and received Readers from them. I've only been a walk-in customer!

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