Comments on: The Library in an E World

By: BooksOnBoard

BooksOnBoard — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:44:14 +0000

BooksOnBoard is proud to offer a wide selection of PDF and ePub eBooks compatible with the Sony PRS-505 (here is our official PRS-505 announcement). We also provide support for PRS-505 users who may need assistance. We applaud Sony for making their reader compatible with a wider range of formats, as this benefits PRS-505 users. Any time a major industry player steps away from their proprietary format, all eBook readers profit.

By: Gandalf

Gandalf — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:13:05 +0000

I love my PRS-505!! I can’t wait to get the light… I found 1 review that said it wasn’t that great, but I’m still doing my research…

http://www.bigdogsplanet.com/2008/07/review-of-sony-prsa-cl1-reader-digital.html

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:47:48 +0000

I lived in Cleveland for five not very enjoyable years, but it had, hands down, the second best (after NYC) public library system I’ve ever used. After living in Los Angeles for seven years I still miss it DESPERATELY. If I lived there, I might just get an e-reader.

By: Karen Templeton

Karen Templeton — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:42:21 +0000

Slight correction re: Harlequin — they release both the e-book and the paperback on eHarlequin a month before the paperback’s available in stores…

By: coral

coral — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:23:37 +0000

Kindle's main advantage is the buy anywhere feature that allows the Kindle to be self contained.

Not true – only applies to American residents so I will be sticking with my Palm TX. Must check out my local library to see if it has gone digital.

By: Ann Bruce

Ann Bruce — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:13:33 +0000

Sony…[doesn't] play well with Macs. You can't even organize your library on your Sony Reader. You have to use your computer to do it, and your computer has to be running Windows.

Until Sony changes its mind, I recommend Boot Camp or Parallels.

By: roslynholcomb

roslynholcomb — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:57:11 +0000

Oh, damn. Not like I was going to suddenly have several hundred dollars to spend on this, but I can’t deal with stuff that isn’t Mac compatible. Sure, there’s always a runaround, but they seem to be strictly for Rube Goldberg aficionados. My mind just get grasp it. I’m not big on backlit either, but would like to have the option for reading in bed.

they don't play well with Macs. You can't even organize your library on your Sony Reader.

By: Meriam

Meriam — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:06:37 +0000

…they don't play well with Macs. You can't even organize your library on your Sony Reader. You have to use your computer to do it, and your computer has to be running Windows.

Bah! Back to the iphone. I’m getting one next month(!)

By: Anonymousie

Anonymousie — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:43:59 +0000

If eReaders had backlight, lots of people (me included) wouldn’t be interested. Backlight causes me major reading difficulties, and it’s the reason I can’t read any long text on the computer. Until eInk, the whole concept of ebooks was lost on me. It was only the invention of eInk that made them possible. I love the light wedge, and think it’s a great inclusion for Sony.

Unfortunately, Sony–whose been this way for years with their obnoxious memory sticks that don’t work with other people’s devices, etc–is not willing to break the one barrier to purchase that loses them so many potential customers…they don’t play well with Macs. You can’t even organize your library on your Sony Reader. You have to use your computer to do it, and your computer has to be running Windows.

By: Teddypig

Teddypig — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:14:42 +0000

WOW!

That is major news the first eInk eReader to finally break the PDF lines and it is affordable. I am so buying one now. Kindle better catch up or Sony will win.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:57:49 +0000

Yay! I have a Cleveland Public Library card! (Actually, it’s a Cuyahoga County Public Library card, which is not the same thing, but it can be used at the Cleveland Public Library through this ‘Greater Cleveland Area’ thing.)

They’ve had e-books for YEARS — at least since 2003, possibly before. They also have audiobooks you can download via the internet, and keep for 3 weeks.

Glad about Sony becoming a bit less . . . stiff about their formats.