New member but longtime ebook reader

tecgeo · 06-14-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi

I just registered. I have been an ebook reader for a long time on the Palm platform - in mobi, ereader and Palmdoc formats. I am looking to move to a new device and considering the iphone. i am bothered by the apparent lack of support for iphone by Mobipocket but I don't want to have to use multiple devices for reading if possible. Any suggestions on how I can avoid losing my invested library of secure Mobipocket books would be welcomed.

Ham88 · 06-14-2009, 07:08 PM

Well, I don't know if this is really what you're looking for but you could get the Bookeen Cybook gen3. I personally don't own one but my understanding of it is that it will read the formats you want. You can read about it here https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Bookeen_Cybook_Gen3. Oh by the way, Welcome!

MickeyC · 06-14-2009, 07:45 PM

Hi tecgeo and welcome to MobileRead. I have both a Sony 505 and an iPhone. And, when ever possible, I load the same book on both. I prefer reading on the Sony (bigger screen, easier on the eyes, etc) but I always have my iPhone with me.

desertgrandma · 06-14-2009, 08:15 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, tecgeo.

Wetdogeared · 06-14-2009, 08:18 PM

Welcome to MobileRead tecgeo from another Vancouverite.

The The famous eBook Reader Matrix from the MobileRead wiki is a good source to compare eBook readers, and to narrow down your selection to those that read secure Mobipocket. I only have SONY's so I'm not sure how to give access to your existing Mobipocket library to a new device, but someone here will.

Enjoy the board.

WetDogEared

GraceKrispy · 06-15-2009, 05:47 AM

Yaaay Vancouver! I don't live there (but we've thought about it- husband is Canadian), but I love it. I can't help you with your question, but I'll cheer on your town. Welcome to the forum!

tecgeo · 06-15-2009, 09:37 PM

Thanks GraceKrispy and to all who have welcomed me. This seems like a great site from the little time I have spent so far. I have been looking at the Cybook but a dedicated reader device seems expensive compared to a multifunction PDA or a smartphone that has other uses. I'm pretty unused to forum posting also - more of a browser of everyone's ideas on various topics.

Vancouver is a great city - a fabulously beautiful place but pricey. I actually live in Maple Ridge and commute.

GraceKrispy · 06-16-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecgeo

Vancouver is a great city - a fabulously beautiful place but pricey. I actually live in Maple Ridge and commute.

My fil lived in Pitt Meadows for a while. He commuted to Vancouver for his job and I thought that was just too far

06-14-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
tecgeo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: iphone, iPad, kindle3, Kobo Clara	New member but longtime ebook reader Hi I just registered. I have been an ebook reader for a long time on the Palm platform - in mobi, ereader and Palmdoc formats. I am looking to move to a new device and considering the iphone. i am bothered by the apparent lack of support for iphone by Mobipocket but I don't want to have to use multiple devices for reading if possible. Any suggestions on how I can avoid losing my invested library of secure Mobipocket books would be welcomed.

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06-14-2009, 07:08 PM	#2
Ham88 Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 994 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maine, United States Device: Ectaco Jetbook	Well, I don't know if this is really what you're looking for but you could get the Bookeen Cybook gen3. I personally don't own one but my understanding of it is that it will read the formats you want. You can read about it here https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Bookeen_Cybook_Gen3. Oh by the way, Welcome!

06-14-2009, 07:45 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi tecgeo and welcome to MobileRead. I have both a Sony 505 and an iPhone. And, when ever possible, I load the same book on both. I prefer reading on the Sony (bigger screen, easier on the eyes, etc) but I always have my iPhone with me.

06-14-2009, 08:15 PM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, tecgeo.

06-14-2009, 08:18 PM	#5
Wetdogeared Storm Surge'n Posts: 5,776 Karma: 8213195 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lobster Capital Device: S0ny PRS-300/350/505/700/T1	Welcome to MobileRead tecgeo from another Vancouverite. The The famous eBook Reader Matrix from the MobileRead wiki is a good source to compare eBook readers, and to narrow down your selection to those that read secure Mobipocket. I only have SONY's so I'm not sure how to give access to your existing Mobipocket library to a new device, but someone here will. Enjoy the board. WetDogEared

06-15-2009, 05:47 AM	#6
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	Yaaay Vancouver! I don't live there (but we've thought about it- husband is Canadian), but I love it. I can't help you with your question, but I'll cheer on your town. Welcome to the forum!

06-15-2009, 09:37 PM	#7
tecgeo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: iphone, iPad, kindle3, Kobo Clara	Thanks GraceKrispy and to all who have welcomed me. This seems like a great site from the little time I have spent so far. I have been looking at the Cybook but a dedicated reader device seems expensive compared to a multifunction PDA or a smartphone that has other uses. I'm pretty unused to forum posting also - more of a browser of everyone's ideas on various topics. Vancouver is a great city - a fabulously beautiful place but pricey. I actually live in Maple Ridge and commute.

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