10-21-2008, 10:19 AM | #1 |
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Transfer 500 files to 505?
PRS 505 UK based, new ereader owner who really enjoys the device .
I have been frustrated at the lack of apparent forethought or planning given to Sony's UK site, Waterstones ie the quantity and quality of ebooks that just are not available yet. A few days ago I found Books on Board, and was amazed to find the books I wanted in 'ereader' format. At the checkout I was disappointed to notice they are for the US version PRS 500. Q. Will Calibre transfer the 500 files to 505 files? If not will Calibre convert Adobe Epub, Mobipocket (PX) or Microsoft reader(?) to the 505 format? Great system Kovid. (I did search but could not find the answer in the FAQ or history) |
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10-21-2008, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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Many thanks Jeff, time to put some heat on the credit card.
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So, anything you can read on a 500 will work on a 505 without conversion. BOb |
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10-21-2008, 11:57 AM | #5 |
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Looks as if my enthusiasm has overtaken me again. Bob you are correct, they don't have the 500 or 505 format.
BoB sells the following formats. Adobe Digital Edition MobiPocket (PX) Microsoft Reader eReader I now believe the 'ereader' format is for a palm device. Yet another $7.50 bites the dust. Never mind, still learning. When I have bought from BoB and Fictionwise I have had to subscribe to their encoding system which produced a download in a .pdb file format which Calibre and the digital library do not recognise. Is there a method of purchasing a book from either of these sellers which will be recognised by my 505? (Bob suggests the Adobe PDF) Would mobipocket (PX) be the answer? I want to spend my money, but there are some stumbling blocks I'm having problems with. Unfortunately the UK based Sony Store has a limited library and charges twice the US rates. (IMHO) Any help appreciated. |
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Now, if you are willing to remove the DRM you can buy the MS Reader (LIT) files or the Mobipocket and use convertlit or mobidedrm to remove the DRM. Once you've done this you can import it into calibre and convert it to LRF (or ePub) for use on your 505. Also, there is ereader2html which will let you remove the DRM from your ereader book to and then you can convert that with calibre. However, you are on your own in obtaining these tools... google can help. BOb |
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Thanks for the information Bob, now to fight the system.
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PM inbound Bob, been busy shopping.
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