I finally did it.Today I bought a Sony eReader Pocket Edition (the pink one, of course). I figured to start small. I'm not even sure how I'll like this e-book thing. I've read a few e-books, but always on my computer, which I've always found ponderous. So this is a new leaf for me. I popped over to the Sony site this morning and discovered they were having a sale until tomorrow. So the eReader that would normally cost $199 was discounted to $179. It was serendipity.
So now I enter the world of the e-book sophisticates. I'd imagine I'll spend some time this weekend perusing Calibre and pouring over Teddy Pig's site to figure out what the heck it is I'm doing. I can hardly wait to get started! Yay!
So, eReader sophisticates, what advice do you have for me? Any programs I should check out immediately? Any other advice? Do you have an eReader? And if so, which one? And do you love it?
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Everyone seems to swear by Calibre - but I haven't taken the plunge there. I've been satisfied using the Sony Library software.
Also - I'm happy to see more publishers offering the EPUB format. The Sony can read PDF, and that was generally how I was reading - but EPUB just flat-out looks nicer.
I think I'm the only person left who hasn't gotten one. I'm scared to get one. And I like to look at my shelves of books :o)
I ALMOST bought one on Tuesday for BigGirl to take to Costa Rica. ALMOST.
YAY YOU. Let me know how you LOVE it.
Why am I typing so emphatically?
LA - I love my shelves too. It's the bags of books that are freaking EVERYWHERE in my house that are making me nuts!
I'm excited/nervous about it. I've been wanting one for ages, and finally decided not to start super fancy (which is my usual inclination), but to get one that I can get my feet wet with. The entire package, including A/C adapter, case, refurbishment plan, tax and the reader was $254, which I think is a totally acceptable amount.
I've had the 505 for 3 years now and still love the hell out of it. I'm with Wendy, I use the Sony Library, although I don't use the auto-sync, anymore.
When I plug the reader in, I just drag whichever book I want from the 'Computer' to the 'Reader', and it just copies it there. I then just move it to whichever Collection it falls into.
The Collection piece is cool because you can organize your books as you please.
Congrats on your purchase and I hope you love yours as much as I love mine :)
Congrats on the purchase Kati and happy eReading :)
You can't buy eReaders here :( I have bought myself a multi-purpose device...it's still in it's box (I know, sacriledge), but I'm waiting for the cover (I live in fear of damaging it) before I pull it out and take it for a test drive *grin*
Maybe one day the powers that be will explain why NZ is off the eReader map.
Congrats, Kati!
A friend gave me her eBookwise when she got her Sony. It was also a great way to "get my feet wet". I'm waiting for my Nook to arrive, and have quite a stockpile of ebooks to load when it gets here.
I sort of think it's like the audiobooks I listen to: if the book is a keeper, I'll still probably go back and buy the book for my shelf. Otherwise, at least it's not taking up space.
Enjoy the kool aid! :-)
Look! You're in the club! I have a Sony, but I read a good bunch of books still in paper. But it's nice to have both, I think.
I downloaded kindle for iphone (it was free) and so far i like it alright but it's kind of small. the font isn't small but the pages are. I guess it's fine if you don't have space to carry a book but i like real pages better.
Good luck.
Oh congrats! The ereaders are definitely addictive but I love mine to pieces! I think you'll really enjoy it.
I am really on the fence on this. There is just something about the feel and smell of a brand new book, and I enjoy flipping the pages. Of course having to read while standing on the metro isn't much fun. Since you are a huge book reader I would be curious to hear about your experience with your transition.
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