09-28-2010, 02:15 PM | #2 |
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Done !
Superb ( but supports only XPS and ePub formats ) If I remember well, they announced in February that Blio could read more formats like PDF or Word ( Doc and RTF ) There are thousands of free ePub books in french ( free of rights like Jules Verne or Conan Doyle, HG Wells ) and that's good. |
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09-28-2010, 02:28 PM | #3 |
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No way of actually opening an epub book though unless I can't find it. I played with a beta a while back and there was some sort of import option (which wasn't working) but it looks like it's not even there now.
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09-28-2010, 03:12 PM | #4 |
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Yeah whats up with that, why can't I import my own ePub/PDF books?
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09-28-2010, 03:19 PM | #5 |
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09-28-2010, 04:26 PM | #6 |
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Locked in software to proprietary file format (in this case xps) will never succeed.
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09-28-2010, 04:48 PM | #7 |
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Not sure what to make of the EULA:
"SOFTWARE DATA COLLECTION AND MONITORING The SOFTWARE contains features which may allow KNFB and/or third parties to collect data from, control and/or monitor computers and devices running or interacting with the SOFTWARE. You hereby consent to such activities. KNFB's current privacy policy is located at www.blioreader.com" No policy to be found on the website. |
09-28-2010, 09:36 PM | #8 |
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No Apple formats, North America only, locked down system. Good thing they have learned nothing from the past. Sigh.
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09-28-2010, 09:59 PM | #9 |
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Not being in US I won't even bother trying at the moment.
I use the Calibre viewer as a reader when I need one on my pc, it'll cope with a wide range of formats and you can run it by itself, without the main program |
09-28-2010, 10:48 PM | #10 | |
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09-29-2010, 03:12 AM | #11 | |
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After initially trying out Blio, I'm gonna stick with Calibre. |
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10-23-2011, 02:49 PM | #12 |
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I know that the thread is old, but I just wanted to say that I bought a new laptop last week and it came with Blio preinstalled. I haven't played with it yet, and after reading the thread, I'm wondering if I should.
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10-24-2011, 12:54 AM | #13 |
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Personally, I would stay the hell away from it.
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10-24-2011, 05:59 AM | #14 |
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On the bright side, maybe this will advertise ebooks more.
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