1 e-book readers - Sony's new 650 Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:32 pm
Ned
Life time member
Got a new e-reader, a Sony 650. For the OZ people... if you want one, choose carefully.
First, motorcycle content you can read your PDF manuals on it.
The quality is great but the purchasing software is f*&^ed up. Yes, you MUST purchase books through your PC preferably while connected to the e-reader.
It works but it was designed around US and Canada markets, legalese and restrictions and not the customer. The customer has to go through the loops so all concerned are satisfied and paid. No transparency here... you must do it all yourself, else you can only read public domain books in PDF or Epub formats.
Typical Sony... it is not what they tell you, it is all about what they don't say. I've had issues with them in the past over selling products that are "ready for...", but can't actually do things unless you spend a significant amounts in software and optional cables and hardware to do it. Selling is all done by use of weasel words and fine print... they will point it out after you complain
You can complain to customer service by email... now there is a joke ...it goes like this: an automated email politely tells you that they will look into it yep, they have your money so there is no hurry.
oh yes, usage is what I was complaining about ... it goes like this :
must hook to a PC,
screen goes to "Charging",
must install PC software from the Sony website,
must create accounts with sellers OZ only,
Sony books not available for OZ,
most sellers restrict purchase of books to OZ,
paypal,
download purchase to "library",
download Adobe decryption,
transfer to ebook by drag-and-drop,
disconnect ebook than
read.... easy
The ebook comes with nothing other than manuals and a cable, all of this for AU$300.
First, motorcycle content you can read your PDF manuals on it.
The quality is great but the purchasing software is f*&^ed up. Yes, you MUST purchase books through your PC preferably while connected to the e-reader.
It works but it was designed around US and Canada markets, legalese and restrictions and not the customer. The customer has to go through the loops so all concerned are satisfied and paid. No transparency here... you must do it all yourself, else you can only read public domain books in PDF or Epub formats.
Typical Sony... it is not what they tell you, it is all about what they don't say. I've had issues with them in the past over selling products that are "ready for...", but can't actually do things unless you spend a significant amounts in software and optional cables and hardware to do it. Selling is all done by use of weasel words and fine print... they will point it out after you complain
You can complain to customer service by email... now there is a joke ...it goes like this: an automated email politely tells you that they will look into it yep, they have your money so there is no hurry.
oh yes, usage is what I was complaining about ... it goes like this :
must hook to a PC,
screen goes to "Charging",
must install PC software from the Sony website,
must create accounts with sellers OZ only,
Sony books not available for OZ,
most sellers restrict purchase of books to OZ,
paypal,
download purchase to "library",
download Adobe decryption,
transfer to ebook by drag-and-drop,
disconnect ebook than
read.... easy
The ebook comes with nothing other than manuals and a cable, all of this for AU$300.
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Ned
05/1986 (K55) K100RS Motorsport (Europe), Production Code: 0503, 110k km, VIN:0140519 (SOLD)
1976 Honda Goldwing GL1000 (naked)
1997 BMW K1200RS red, VIN: WB10544A1VZA22667