Sony Reader PRS-505 Reviews: eBook Reader

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sony Reader PRS-505

1. Does this e-reader support ebooks from many sources? Would it allow me to shop around? Does it support amazon ebooks? And does it support library books?
   
   Also, what makes this e-reader different from the Sony PSR650 and PSR350? I'm trying to figure out which to buy.
   
   Jasmine asked on 30 Jun 2011
   1. Jasmine
      Not sure I can help very much but I'll try. I understand the PSR650 is a touch screen as opposed to button operation. I think the 350 is a pocket version. There are thousands of out of copyright books available for free as well as books which can be purchased from Amazon, W H Smith, Waterstones etc.
      
      Not sure about the library, take a look at http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37818 This might help
      
      Regards
      
      Arthur replied on 30 Jun 2011

       
   2. It does support ebooks from other sources and to date have not had any problems downloading from varies sites. I chose the PRS505 because of its size and content, its smaller and lighter than the PRS650 but has a good memory size for books, photos and music. It has two memory cards so I keep my books separate to my music. The PRS505 is a brilliant size for slipping into a handbag or hand luggage on a plane
      
      Gill replied on 30 Jun 2011

       
2. I have lost the cd for my ebook and dont know how to put books on it that i have purchased from waterstones. can you help me please?
   
   lesley asked on 30 Jun 2011
   1. Sorry don't know. I get all my books via Kindle now(much cheaper). I have similar problem...how to get kindle books from my I-pad onto the Reader.
      
      Linda replied on 01 Jul 2011

       
3. HI MY SONY PRS-505 IS BLOCT ON THE SCREEN IS LIKE DEVICE LOCHED
   
   
   NICOLETA asked on 10 Jul 2011
   1. Try resetting the machine on the back but you'd be better buying a different device. This was one of the many reasons why I sold my reader and bought a K****e. Don't want to be seen advertising but I found the Sony a nightmare and the books are expensive.
      
      Julie replied on 11 Jul 2011

       
   2. I have found this thread helpful
      
      http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16180
      
      Regards
      
      Nigel
      
      Nigel replied on 11 Jul 2011

       
   3. I think you have the locking mechanism wrong. Put the disc in your computer and follow thi instructions and reset to a new setting. I do not lock mine as I use it solely as a book reader. I have no trouble at all with mine. If you have not got a computer use one in the library and print of the instructions. I bought mine secondhand and use it daily, I have had it over a year now.Kindv regards, David.
      
      David replied on 16 Jul 2011

       
4. i am thinking of buying a second had reader from a friend not sure how old it is, only getting reader and case, should there be anything else, friend seems vague, although said i need to transfer ownership, not sure how, any ideas.
   
   linda asked on 12 Jul 2011
   1. The reader is very good, but you should ensure that you get the connecting lead to your computer - otherwise the reader is dead. Note also that you'll need a charger for the battery - again essential
      
      Frank replied on 24 Aug 2011

       
5. I have been told by a Sony Reader owner that you can download upto 50,000 book titles onto disc from your local library.
   Is this true, and if so how would I go about doing this.
   I don't own one myself but I'm planning to buy one as a gift for a relative.
   
   Philip asked on 19 Aug 2011
   1. Sorry but do not know if this is correct! I rather think not as this seems like a lot of free library books! You can certainly download many books on the basic model and a lot more if you add memory cards. All I can say is that I have owned mine for 3 years and am delighted with it!
      
      Dennis replied on 19 Aug 2011

       
   2. Hi, some major libraries do have this feature, I myself belong to a Liverpool library, it is a simple matter of dowloading a software update from the Sony web page, enrole at a library where they have electronic books as well as reading books, then its just like going to the library, you can borrow books upto 3 weeks, you can request books and you can reserve books. Hope tis helps. One more thing you can now get an app to download books from Kindle through Amazon.
      Brian
      
      Brian replied on 19 Aug 2011

       
   3. I'm sorry but I don't know anything about downloading from a local library. I do know you would need extra memory to hold all those book. If you get a memory card (like one for a camera) you can hold much more.
      
      Caitriona replied on 19 Aug 2011

       
6. How do you download e-books from amazon? do you need to put books on a sd card?
   
   Jenny asked on 19 Dec 2011
   1. usually i downloaded them from amazon onto my computer and then transfered them via usb using sony's library software (supplied with the reader). sd cards are not necessary.
      
      i've actually got a kindle now which allows you to browse ebooks on amazon and download them straight to the kindle via a wireless connection - if you can get it working. Mine took 2 months to decide to talk to my router. Nobody knows why it wouldn't to start with and nobody knows why it suddenly decided it would. So far, it continues to do so.
      
      Grimble replied on 20 Dec 2011

       

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