Electronic bookreaders

I have a Sony Ericcson w300i and I would like to be able to use it as an e-book reader if possibe. I would even be open to buying software if it's available but would prefer free. Thanks!

Typically PDA style cellular phones are capable of this feature, and typically requires the purchase of a 3rd party application. Your phone will likely not support this feature as it is basically a straight cellular phone, and not a PDA style phone like a Treo or BlackBerry.

My BlackBerry's will support this feature with the purchase of a 3rd Party app.

Hope this helps.

2007-10-17 13:58:54 by snoooooozn

NY1 report on the Sony e-book Reader

I see that sony has not listed these gadgets in their India site. Where can I get a E-book reader? And how much does one cost me?

Sony has limited the countries in which it will sell the PRS series ebook readers. Fortunately, there are other companies that make ebook readers.

I've found the MobileRead website very helpful.

Wiki comparing different devices:
http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices

"Which one should I buy?" forum:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

2009-02-05 19:30:38 by PUPLOVER

I would like one that has a built in dictionary and about the size of a hardback book.

You are better off with a low end Pocket PC device like Casio or Acer or Palm based PDA as almost all eBook readers (Franklin,PDAMan etc) have seemed to failed.

2006-02-01 13:40:54 by snarfy2004

I heard a lot of users complain that digital readers does not feel like reading a real book. Is that true? If so what would make it feel like a real book?

Two reasons why e-book readers didn't pick up in the market were
1. Lack of availability of content
2. High pricing / Lack of marketting or business model that justify the cost.

2008-08-26 18:08:46 by flying_vesp

It's pretty simple.

1) First you have to have the Connect software loaded onto your computer. (You should have it already on loaded in order to purchase books or to put books onto your reader.) Make sure that your ebook is plugged into the computer via the cord that came with the reader. If it doesn't fit, then you can easily purchase one from any Staples store. (That's what I had to do.)

2) On your left hand column there should be a list of things that you can go to. (Library, download/uploaded books, the ebook store, your e-reader, ect) Click on the e-reader.

3) You should now see a list of books. Right click on the one that you want to delete. A list of options should pop up. Select delete.

There is also a help menu available at the top if you need it, as well as at the sony website.

2007-05-19 10:32:03 by Malerne 150