Ordered the 505 today!

Shadowplay · 05-12-2008, 08:03 PM

After going round and round in the "What should I buy?" forum and getting lots of feedback from people I ended up going with the Sony PRS-505. I'm techie/geeky enough that I don't mind converting ebooks to work on the 505 and I just dig it's hardware.

So here I am saying hi and joining the club! I'm crazy anxious for my order to arrive so I'll be going through all the Sony Reader posts I can find.

~Shadowplay~

palex481 · 05-12-2008, 08:15 PM

I think you'll like it a lot. I too was going round and round. Kindle, Sony, Cybook, I couldn't make up my mind. But finally decided that despite what Kindle apologists say, that the Kindle was just too ugly. Who needs a big keyboard anyhow on their reader? And with the Kindle store being as convenient as it is, I would spend way too much money.

Since I got mine last week, I've read about 5 books on it. I love it. Be sure to download Calibre, it knocks the socks off Sony's software.

I convert everything with Calibre and sync it up. I have about 40 books on there right now. Which should last me a few months. Everyone I show it to can't believe how great the display looks. I get comments about it wherever I go. My colleagues at work are thinking of buying one now. I'm so happy with my purchase. I even like the cover that was included. Works great.

I haven't charged it since the initial charge besides having it connected every so often to sync books for a few minutes and after days of use I haven't had the battery meter go down on me yet.

Wise choice.

Taylor514ce · 05-12-2008, 08:39 PM

Welcome. Do not panic.

Shadowplay · 05-12-2008, 09:39 PM

Thanks for the welcome and yep, I really don't need a keyboard or wireless on a device I want for *just* reading books.

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Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Welcome. Do not panic.

No worries. I do have my towel after all.

Taylor514ce · 05-12-2008, 09:47 PM

Towels are essential, but what REALLY counts around this place is the avatar.

Shadowplay · 05-12-2008, 10:01 PM

Ah crap I'm doomed then.

For whatever reason avatars are one thing I've just never been any good at - making them or finding ones I like.

Now you've gone and got me starting on a crusade to find the perfect avatar. I shall return!

Ervserver · 05-13-2008, 02:23 AM

Good choice Shadowplay, I hope they are in stock for immediate shipment

Shadowplay · 05-13-2008, 02:25 AM

They say they are in stock and I opted for the expedited shipping so... I'm hoping to have it in hand in just a few days, but most importantly before the weekend because hey I don't want to suffer through a weekend knowing my order is still out there somewhere.

Indigo Ink · 05-13-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowplay

They say they are in stock and I opted for the expedited shipping so... I'm hoping to have it in hand in just a few days, but most importantly before the weekend because hey I don't want to suffer through a weekend knowing my order is still out there somewhere.

Congratulations!! By the way
as I posted on the other thread according to Teleread there is a possbility that Sony would come out with a new firmware which allows for epub reading on sony. You might actually be amongst the first ones to receive it preloaded on your device.

Shadowplay · 05-13-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Indigo Ink

Congratulations!! By the way
as I posted on the other thread according to Teleread there is a possbility that Sony would come out with a new firmware which allows for epub reading on sony. You might actually be amongst the first ones to receive it preloaded on your device.

How often do we (I can say "we" now, right?) get firmware updates? I'm a geek so I can't help it - I *like* firmware updates.

Can anyone tell me a bit more about the ePUB format? I hadn't heard of it so I hopped over to the wiki to check it out and I get the concept - open format based on XHTML/XML - and I certainly am all for open standards, but I can't seem to find anything about what's currently available in the ePUB format.

HarryT · 05-13-2008, 11:22 AM

There's essentially nothing available in the ePub format, with the notable exception of out-of-copyright stuff from Hadrien's excellent FeedBooks web site. It may become an important open standard in the future. At present it is - IMHO - irrevelent.

There's not been a firmware update released for the Sony in something like a year. Doesn't really need one, to be honest; it has no significant bugs.

Enjoy your new purchase!

anotherchance · 05-13-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Welcome. Do not panic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowplay

No worries. I do have my towel after all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Towels are essential, but what REALLY counts around this place is the avatar.

Just a reminder that May 25th is Towel Day 2008...

There's a very odd video from last year's day on my site at...
http://www.anotherchancetosee.com/20...-may-25th.html

Make of that what you will...

zelda_pinwheel · 05-13-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by anotherchance

Just a reminder that May 25th is Towel Day 2008...

i know where my towel is, even when it's not may 25th. what i really need is something to tell me when may 25th is.

Shadowplay · 05-13-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

There's essentially nothing available in the ePub format, with the notable exception of out-of-copyright stuff from Hadrien's excellent FeedBooks web site. It may become an important open standard in the future. At present it is - IMHO - irrevelent.

That was my take on it, but as new as I am I didn't want to make an arse of myself.

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There's not been a firmware update released for the Sony in something like a year. Doesn't really need one, to be honest; it has no significant bugs.

Certainly what I like to hear and what I was lead to believe in my research to find the right device for my needs. That doesn't mean I wouldn't still like firmware updates to add new features, maybe the few things the Sony really is missing in relation to other devices, e.g. official dictionary support and better font options. One can dream, right?

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Enjoy your new purchase!

Like only a book loving technophile can.

Shadowplay · 05-13-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i know where my towel is, even when it's not may 25th. what i really need is something to tell me when may 25th is.

Are you saying you need a towel that politely lets you know of upcoming important dates, such as this very towel day we're talking about?

And it shall be called Friendly Reminder Towel! ...hmm that just doesn't roll off the tongue very well.

05-12-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
Shadowplay Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 1096228 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Oasis	Ordered the 505 today! After going round and round in the "What should I buy?" forum and getting lots of feedback from people I ended up going with the Sony PRS-505. I'm techie/geeky enough that I don't mind converting ebooks to work on the 505 and I just dig it's hardware. So here I am saying hi and joining the club! I'm crazy anxious for my order to arrive so I'll be going through all the Sony Reader posts I can find. ~Shadowplay~

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05-12-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
palex481 Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 53 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	I think you'll like it a lot. I too was going round and round. Kindle, Sony, Cybook, I couldn't make up my mind. But finally decided that despite what Kindle apologists say, that the Kindle was just too ugly. Who needs a big keyboard anyhow on their reader? And with the Kindle store being as convenient as it is, I would spend way too much money. Since I got mine last week, I've read about 5 books on it. I love it. Be sure to download Calibre, it knocks the socks off Sony's software. I convert everything with Calibre and sync it up. I have about 40 books on there right now. Which should last me a few months. Everyone I show it to can't believe how great the display looks. I get comments about it wherever I go. My colleagues at work are thinking of buying one now. I'm so happy with my purchase. I even like the cover that was included. Works great. I haven't charged it since the initial charge besides having it connected every so often to sync books for a few minutes and after days of use I haven't had the battery meter go down on me yet. Wise choice.

05-12-2008, 08:39 PM	#3
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Welcome. Do not panic.

05-12-2008, 09:47 PM	#5
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Towels are essential, but what REALLY counts around this place is the avatar.

05-12-2008, 10:01 PM	#6
Shadowplay Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 1096228 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Oasis	Ah crap I'm doomed then. For whatever reason avatars are one thing I've just never been any good at - making them or finding ones I like. Now you've gone and got me starting on a crusade to find the perfect avatar. I shall return!

05-13-2008, 02:23 AM	#7
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Good choice Shadowplay, I hope they are in stock for immediate shipment

05-13-2008, 02:25 AM	#8
Shadowplay Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 1096228 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Oasis	They say they are in stock and I opted for the expedited shipping so... I'm hoping to have it in hand in just a few days, but most importantly before the weekend because hey I don't want to suffer through a weekend knowing my order is still out there somewhere.

05-13-2008, 11:22 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There's essentially nothing available in the ePub format, with the notable exception of out-of-copyright stuff from Hadrien's excellent FeedBooks web site. It may become an important open standard in the future. At present it is - IMHO - irrevelent. There's not been a firmware update released for the Sony in something like a year. Doesn't really need one, to be honest; it has no significant bugs. Enjoy your new purchase!

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