topic Confusion in eReaders

Confusion

Karenesque5 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:38:10 GMT

I downloaded the latest reader software a few weeks ago and have been using it with no problems. Tonight it tells me there is an updated version, so I download it and it is the US version, asking me to register for the Sony Reader Store. I can't, I'm in the UK and the original store links for Waterstones, WH Smith are no longer there. Will this US version of the software effect my ability to download books from the original stores?

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Drumzman — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:46:59 GMT

Hi Karenesque5,

This may not be US software that you've downloaded - it would be strange if you received an automatic prompt to do this.

I suspect it may be 'Reader for PC' that you've downloaded (rather than the old 'Reader Library' software)?

If this is the case, then you should be OK. There's going to be a Reader Store in the UK, although it's not been launched yet (rumour is around the beginning of December), and the new software I believe is to support this (as well as their new wireless Reader). But there's no problem with continuing to use the likes of Waterstones and WHSmith.

Hope that helps?

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Karenesque5 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:18:03 GMT

Thanks for the reply Drumzman.

I do have 'Reader for PC,' but the previous version still had the UK shops available when you clicked 'Store.' The update has now given me a US version, there is an American flag in the top right, etc and when I go to the 'Store' now, I get taken to the American Sony store. Hopefully, it will change when the UK version becomes available. It is odd though because it was an automatic update. Anyway, if you say it makes no difference, I'll get buying, I don't need much encouragement!

I have been looking longingly at the wifi version, but I have already bought a PRS650 (now passed to my father) and the PRS350 I bought as a replacement is less than a year old.....Can't really justify buying another reader:smileysad:

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Drumzman — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:35:50 GMT

Hi Karenesque5,

I too updated Reader for PC which I have installed on a laptop, and if it's of any reassurance to you I get exactly the same - that is the US flag top right etc etc instead of the links to Waterstones, WH Smith and others, but you can still visit these sites directly. Sounds like you don't need any encouragement to keep buying :smileywink:so no worries, I'd just hold off registering for the new UK Reader store until it's launched.

Happy continued reading!!:smileyhappy:

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Karenesque5 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:44:30 GMT

Thanks Drumzman I appreciate it. Unfortunately, I'm of the generation that didn't come out of the womb already computer literate, so always assume it's my fault, when the unexpected happens. Steve Jobs biography here I come!

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carpetmojo — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:24:53 GMT

"....................................Can't really justify buying another reader "

Course you can, you'm just not trying hard enough !

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Karenesque5 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:51:02 GMT

STOP IT! I can't, no really, I can't......Alright maybe for Christmas.:smileygrin:

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carpetmojo — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:38:49 GMT

AND you can salve yo conscience by saying it's a Christmas and New Year pressie - then accidentally forget when it's New Year, and get something else........:smileywink:

See, it's not confusing at all really, you just need to be creative.........:smileyplain:

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Karenesque5 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:44:17 GMT

I'm the Goldilocks of e readers....I'm looking for one that's just right. The way I'm going I'll have one for every day of the week. Four so far. Though the Sony is my favourite and I'm not just saying that because I'm on the Sony site.

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Karenesque5 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:36:37 GMT

The deed is done....One T1 ordered, in red. Though wish I hadn't now, on reading about the freezing issues. Hopefully I'll get a well behaved one

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carpetmojo — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:52:38 GMT

I've had no problems so far, no freezing/blinking/flicker, whatever. I used Calibre to transfer some books , which went fine - as soon as I remembered to get it into Transfer Data Mode ............. duh

I am finding the Browser screen contrast/font a bit washed out though (blooming glasses) , I know there's a way to sort that, can't find it at the moment.

Battery life is terrific, by the way - well, mine is anyway !

I'm getting the hang of the device now, I think - oops, x'ing fingies, touching timber......:smileyblush:

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Karenesque5 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:11:25 GMT

I'm looking forward to receiving it, but am no longer getting the red one. They could not guarantee delivery before Christmas, if at all for the red, so they asked if I would have another colour. I went for the black. Really fancied the red too. I nearly cancelled altogether and went for a Kobo Touch. I've had a Kobo before, along with a Kindle and though they both did the job, I still prefer my Sony. (Gave the others to friends) All we need now is for Sony to open the UK online store and my library to start offering an ebook service. I use my 350 everyday and apart from a very slow start up, it has been great.....unlike the Kobo and Kindle. I know my father loves his 650. Anyway, let's hope by this time next week, I'll have the new one in my hot little hand.

PS Waterstones are selling the 350 and 650 at sale prices, if anyone is interested