Difference between Kindle and Cybook G3 profile?

FizzyWater · 02-26-2011, 06:19 PM

I apologize if this has been discussed to death, but the terms are so generic I'm not getting good search results.

When I make an ebook in the MOBI format, calibre allows me to say I'm outputting for a Kindle or a Cybook or whatever.

What's the difference in the profiles? Can a MOBI file made specifically for a Kindle profile still work in the Cybook G3? Or vice versa?

kovidgoyal · 02-26-2011, 09:40 PM

The Kindle profile turns on various amazon specific features like chapter markers. The MOBI will probably still work on the G3, but if you're looking for universailty better to use the G3 profile.

FizzyWater · 02-27-2011, 12:41 AM

Thanks, Kovid!

02-26-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Difference between Kindle and Cybook G3 profile? I apologize if this has been discussed to death, but the terms are so generic I'm not getting good search results. When I make an ebook in the MOBI format, calibre allows me to say I'm outputting for a Kindle or a Cybook or whatever. What's the difference in the profiles? Can a MOBI file made specifically for a Kindle profile still work in the Cybook G3? Or vice versa?

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02-26-2011, 09:40 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,858 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The Kindle profile turns on various amazon specific features like chapter markers. The MOBI will probably still work on the G3, but if you're looking for universailty better to use the G3 profile.

02-27-2011, 12:41 AM	#3
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Thanks, Kovid!