I aim to buy an ebook reader sometime soon but given I'll be using it to replace the stack of books I tend to fill my suitcase up with on holidays, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on keeping it safe while alternating between the sun-lounger and surf? I've never seen anything like a Kensington lock on them.
I'm not exactly a wuss, but swapping the trifold cover with the lighted cover with it's substantial lighty-up bits is quite a noticeable drag. Is there a lighter (and hopefully, more effective - contrast goes way down with trying to read it in darker places with this on) option?
Heard rumours that Sony are going to update the software of this thing to be mac compatible and more open standard-friendly... Anyone know where to get hold of the update?
Many people do know this so I thought I would share, all Sony Readers are compatible with the Sony PlayStation Portable charger. It will fully recharge the reader from empty to full in about an hour, and works fantastic. If you don't have a PSP, but want a dedicated non USB charger, look for a third party PSP plug. They are inexpensive and work great!
I have heard rumbling rumors of Verizon perhaps providing service for this device. Seems like if this e-book reader gets wireless downloading of content, it could really be great. The price point is getting much closer to where I would like it to be, and with touch screen, and lower e-book prices, a wireless connection just may be the thing to put it over the edge for me to buy. Anyone hearing other rumors of this thing getting wireless connectivity?
I'm wondering how common the cracked screen issue is for the Sony eBook readers. I just got my second cracked screen. The first time, I wasn't surprised -- my PRS-700 was in my bag and I slipped on the ice and fell. The cover was closed, but the unit was still damaged and had to be completely replaced. Thankfully, Amex covered it. My husband had the PRS-505, and when I was in to get the PRS-700 replaced, the Sony store told me that the older model, unlike the 700, could be repaired, and...
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This is a question I expect gdgt to be really useful for answering, rather than relying on the PR blurb for the product, crowd-source a real-world estimate of battery life. The question is, how long will the reader's battery hold out while listening to music (from SD card) and reading at the same time? I'm asking because I'm hoping to travel a little lighter next time I'm stuck on the train home for a couple of hours. If this is gonna replace the book in my luggage, why not my...
Got one of these as a present yesterday, and as someone who has to travel a lot, I'm pretty impressed. But I'm a bit overwhelmed by it. Where to start? Any good sites for ebooks I should bookmark asap?
