10-14-2011, 06:02 PM | #106 |
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I like using Cloudreader on my iPad. I don't know if they have the same app available for iPhones.
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10-14-2011, 06:13 PM | #107 | |
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Megareader does need to have this option. |
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10-14-2011, 06:21 PM | #108 | |
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10-15-2011, 01:36 AM | #109 |
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I thought I made it clear that my calibre library is on another computer on another hard drive (perhaps I should have stated that it was in another location and I cannot access it just yet, but by implication, that too should hafve been clear) and I do not have access at the moment.
I am not planning to duplicate the library here and am not prepared to spend the time doing so, JUST so I can use megareader with it, when all I want to do is test out which reader will be best. By the time I have done that, I will be in a position to get to the other computer (ie return home) and deal with it. I have not yet decided which reader I will be finally using. Stop trying to push me into doing something I do not want to do, when all I am asking is that the dev consider adding itunes access to the app. |
10-15-2011, 01:42 AM | #110 |
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Pardon me. I was not trying to get you to do anything. I was trying to help someone whom I thought didn't know that the MegaReader app would connect to the Calibre server. Excuse me for trying to help someone. Have a good day of reading.
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10-15-2011, 02:47 AM | #111 | |
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The other advantage of that sharing list of course is the ability to save the books out to your computer again, if something should happen to the computer copies (as happened to me once, when my hard drive died, taking the lot along with them) ... and yes, I know.. calibre. |
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10-15-2011, 11:06 AM | #112 | |
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UPDATE: I have since found that formatting options are quickly available as follows: Tap once, and then tap on the up arrow (inverted V) at the bottom of the screen. Here you can adjust brightness and font size. Tap twice, and you can select from a range of previously defined display options. It is a paid for eReader (£2.99), but after testing all the others I could find, and rejecting them, this is my Stanza replacement. It's not perfect and I am currently chasing the developer to fix a few things, but personally, I find it stands heads and shoulders above the others - and I paid for a few, like MegaReader, and was disappointed with all of them. UPDATE I have now given up on i2Reader as they are not answering any emails and Apple refuse to do anything about it (the lack of support), so I am issuing a WARNING to stay away from i2Reader. By contrast, I have discovered that the developer of MegaReader is actively working on meeting the requests of Stanza fans - see http://bit.ly/vCMqQi Last edited by Wyndham; 11-02-2011 at 12:26 AM. Reason: WARNING |
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10-15-2011, 11:18 AM | #113 | |
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Have you reported the authentication issue mentioned (and I guess the localisation matter too), and have you had a response? Also, what is this localisation issue you mention - I've somehow missed this...? UPDATE I have now given up on i2Reader as they are not answering any emails and Apple refuse to do anything about it (the lack of support), so I am issuing a WARNING to stay away from i2Reader. By contrast, I have discovered that the developer of MegaReader is actively working on meeting the requests of Stanza fans - see http://bit.ly/vCMqQi Last edited by Wyndham; 11-02-2011 at 12:27 AM. Reason: WARNING |
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One good feature, is that it has a wide range of ways of getting books, including directly to Calibre's content server - (see attachment for a screenshot). I also use DropBox and am experimenting with Calibre2OPDS. I can't get this to work properly yet, but at least I can view the catalogue which has the benefit of letting me see the Series information in addition to other details about the eBooks. UPDATE: Calibre2OPDS kindly set me straight and I am now able to connect to my catalogue in the Sky and download eBooks as desired. UPDATE I have now given up on i2Reader as they are not answering any emails and Apple refuse to do anything about it (the lack of support), so I am issuing a WARNING to stay away from i2Reader. By contrast, I have discovered that the developer of MegaReader is actively working on meeting the requests of Stanza fans - see http://bit.ly/vCMqQi Last edited by Wyndham; 11-02-2011 at 12:27 AM. Reason: WARNING |
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10-15-2011, 11:39 AM | #115 |
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Calibre wifi connections:
MegaReader: initially this didn't work for me, then started working Bluefire (much easier in practice than when written out): - start the Cailbre server - note your IP address and the port Calibre uses, e.g., 192.168.1.10:8080 - open Safari on your iphone, ipad, touch - type in the IP address and port - you can now browse the Calibre catalog - click on a book you want to download - click open in, click Bluefire Last edited by foosion; 10-15-2011 at 11:44 AM. |
10-15-2011, 12:07 PM | #116 | |
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I found today, that after dragging and droopping a book onto i2Reader in the apps sectiion of iTunes, subsequent books did not sync to i2Reader - similar to your problem although I did not get the out of memory error. On a whim, I left iTunes open, but unplugged the USB cable, and then reconnected. Immediately i2Reader imported all the books that had been sitting in iTunes (and not synced). Hope this helps. A suggestion. I have set up Calibre2OPDS (on DropBox) and use the Catalogue to decide which book to read next - it can display books by series, or Author and in other useful ways - and of course shows the book's summary as well. I share your reservations about putting personal stuff in the 'cloud', but have decided to take a chance. This may alleviate the lack of sorting that you miss friom Stanza.... |
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10-15-2011, 12:13 PM | #117 |
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Yes, I've emailed the company about both issues (the localisation issue being a completely, utterly, devastatingly bad German UI translation) but never got a response.
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10-15-2011, 12:40 PM | #118 | |
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10-15-2011, 01:05 PM | #119 |
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The more I use MegaReader the more I like it. It's connection to the Calibre server works flawlessly for me and I love it's many options.
It is about the only app that allows me to define my favorite reading sans serif font which is Arial (it has 31 different fonts available.) You can define unlimited colors for background and text. (It has 19 color presets, but I have a custom dark blue background with light gray text as I read mostly in darkened environments.) You can define any number of columns for portrait view as well as landscape view. Other settings are: Margin Width, Line Spacing, Right Justify (on or off), four types of page transitions, lock rotation, and "let sleep" on or off. For me, currently, (and I reserve the right to change my mind) it comes down to Bluefire and MegaReader and MegaReader wins because of it's wider array of options and it's seamless Calibre Server integration. |
10-15-2011, 03:04 PM | #120 |
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I'm using Kobo, and it's growing on me. I'd like finer control of font size. I think I stopped using megareader because it didn't support publisher formatting, although I may be thinking of another. They're all beginning to blur together.
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