This past Friday our son gave me his old e-reader (Sony Pocket Edition). I was really excited about it. I thought I could save a couple of trees…oh, how wrong I was!
You see, the Sony Pocket Edition does not sync with any of the downloads you can buy at Amazon or Barnes & Nobles (Digital Rights Management). On Saturday I spent several hours trying to figure it out, but the book I bought at one of the stores will not move over to my e-reader…I was so frustrated. I told my husband: “I am an old-fashioned gal – I am sticking with my books *sigh*…
What really frustrated me is that not everyone can afford (or does not want to 😉 ) all these new nifty “toys” like a BlackBerry, iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle or Nook. Why can’t the online bookstores get together to have all e-books work on all e-reader, no matter what the make or model?
I did find an online bookstore that supports the (epub) format of my e-reader. Their Christian book selection is not that big yet (not the authors I am looking for). I hope that over time some of the publishing houses will stock the virtual shelves at “Kobo”.
So, if you are looking for an e-reader (because they are not cheap), make sure that you find out first where you can buy e-books for it. I am still thankful though that our son gave me the e-reader. As for the book I downloaded and cannot transfer to my e-reader? I guess I have to read Steven James’ “The Pawn” on my laptop :wink:…
Thanks for stopping in today. Have a blessed week…
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Hi Iris! I have a Nook…and I l-o-v-e it!! It hooks up with Barnes and Noble Book store, so basically any book of any genre can be downloaded to it. And, the books are at quite a discount from the paper versions. Don’t get me wrong, I still love a paper book (especially for the Bible), but I have truly been enjoying my Nook! I keep it in a leather folder made for it, so while I read it it feels like a book to me (do you know what I mean?) I can even connect to the internet (wifi) and read my favorite blogs on it! =) Or, if I choose, I can also read my purchased books on my computer. My sister has a Kindle, and she really enjoys that, too. She gets her books from Amazon for the Kindle. (Shhh..don’t tell her, but I like the Nook better).
Anyway, welcome to the wild-wonderful world of the e-reader!
Living for Him, Joan
Sorry for your troubles sweetie.
Iris,
I can SO relate. While I do enjoy some of the techy things I still LOVE MY BOOKS. I too am an old fashion girl! I would dare say in many ways I am. We are at a church now where our Pastor calls to pray with you or sends a letter of care to you when you’re ailing and it’s not a small church. I have said to my hubby, “now that’s old school and I love it!!!!” I don’t take it for granted.
One of my hubby’s dr’s called him on a sat night with results a few months ago and again I said, “that’s old school and I love it!!”.
Give me back a few of the old school things any day and one is keeping my BOOKS!!!
Love ya!
Precious Iris… I can’t even input new numbers into my cell phone. I’m afraid I’d be lost with anything more than a bound book in my hands. I think, perhaps, I rather like it that way.
Mercy, I use to tease my folks about “keeping” with the times; now, I’m one of them.
peace~elaine
PS: And thanks for your prayers for Amelia. We felt them everyone.
I don’t know if I would get used to reading a book on an electronic device. I like to hold the book and turn the pages! Who knows, I might try it someday, I never thought I’d like audio books either but like those now!
Have a good week, friend!
Bethany
Oh that is too bad Iris. I was given a Kindle when they first came out as a gift and I love it. I still like many books to hold in my hands but I love that I can stick it in my purse and if I ever have to wait, I have a variety of books to chose from depending on my mood. It’s also great for traveling. I used to pack many books but now I don’t have to do that. The Kindle works great with Amazon.
Can you return it and get a Kindle instead? I know they are all expensive though. I am glad I didn’t have to pay for mine.
Love you,
Debbie
Happened upon your site. How nice to see you following Jesus and sharing His Word! Will check out your photography posts…am looking at buying a new camera.