Sony e-book reader and unavailability of books - SV650.org

13-11-10, 02:57 PM

Ok, this is partly rant and partly asking for advice!
I bought a Sony ebook reader in the UK (I live in Sweden) last year, which set me back about 300 quid.
When I installed the sony software, it came up with Waterstones and WHsmith as potential e-book retailers. So I bought a few books from each and all was groovy. So, after a break of about 3 months (We got several consignments of real English books!) I tried, today, to download some new books.
It turns out that as a resident of Sweden, I can't buy ebooks from UK retailers any more. So I checked out some Swedish retailers and they only have a handfull of books in English, none of which I want.
So I've got a really sexy ebook reader but nothing to read on it!
Here comes the rant part: Sony you make me

!
The reader registered itself on the UK sony website, so I go there to try and find out where I can buy books, they let me get ALL THE WAY through the time consuming "Support" process before telling me I have to go to the European website. I must admit I gave up. I can't imagine they'll in any way think it's anything to do with them anyway.
So I wonder, hypothetically, where would I be able to purchase illegal copies of e-books? I had a gander at Piratebay (for the first time, I might add!) but they have very few on offer.
Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Nothing-2-Read-Swede

the_lone_wolf · 13-11-10, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nekkid

Any ideas greatly appreciated!

www.thepiratebay.org

christopher · 13-11-10, 03:14 PM

A quick search reveals a forum thread listing various sources for Sony books. Not all will work in your country and the list is a mixture of paid/free. It's a start at least.

maviczap · 13-11-10, 04:28 PM

Is it because the websites pick up that your PC is located in sweeden because of its IP address?

Maybe going via a UK proxy server would fool their server?

13-11-10, 02:57 PM	#1
Nekkid Guest Posts: n/a	Sony e-book reader and unavailability of books Ok, this is partly rant and partly asking for advice! I bought a Sony ebook reader in the UK (I live in Sweden) last year, which set me back about 300 quid. When I installed the sony software, it came up with Waterstones and WHsmith as potential e-book retailers. So I bought a few books from each and all was groovy. So, after a break of about 3 months (We got several consignments of real English books!) I tried, today, to download some new books. It turns out that as a resident of Sweden, I can't buy ebooks from UK retailers any more. So I checked out some Swedish retailers and they only have a handfull of books in English, none of which I want. So I've got a really sexy ebook reader but nothing to read on it! Here comes the rant part: Sony you make me! The reader registered itself on the UK sony website, so I go there to try and find out where I can buy books, they let me get ALL THE WAY through the time consuming "Support" process before telling me I have to go to the European website. I must admit I gave up. I can't imagine they'll in any way think it's anything to do with them anyway. So I wonder, hypothetically, where would I be able to purchase illegal copies of e-books? I had a gander at Piratebay (for the first time, I might add!) but they have very few on offer. Any ideas greatly appreciated! Cheers Nothing-2-Read-Swede

13-11-10, 03:14 PM	#3
christopher Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 795	Re: Sony e-book reader and unavailability of books A quick search reveals a forum thread listing various sources for Sony books. Not all will work in your country and the list is a mixture of paid/free. It's a start at least.

13-11-10, 04:28 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Sony e-book reader and unavailability of books Is it because the websites pick up that your PC is located in sweeden because of its IP address? Maybe going via a UK proxy server would fool their server? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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