iPaq-as-ereader questions

dhave · 02-24-2009, 08:34 AM

I have an older model iPaq (model 3850) on which I still read ebooks. In fact, that's pretty much all I do with it, since it's really too big to be a useful PDA.

Two questions, please:

(1) What is the latest version of MS Pocket PC operating system that will run on this device?

(2) What are my ebook-reading software options? It already runs Microsoft Reader and Adobe Acroread. I would like to be able to read in other, newer formats as well.

Thank you!

HarryT · 02-24-2009, 09:39 AM

Can't help you with the first question, but MobiPocket will certainly run on it. That's probably your best bet for modern eBooks. Download the reader from http://www.mobipocket.com

ProfJulie · 02-24-2009, 09:45 AM

The IPAQ 3850 can be upgraded to windows mobile 2003, if it's not already running that OS. You may be able to find an upgrade by search through eBay.

If you already use Microsoft Reader and Adobe Reader, you are running the latest versions of those applications - there has not been many changes to the pocket pc versions of those software in a number of years - and you should be able to read DRM .Lit books on the device. DRM PDF books probably won't work since it seems that Adobe's pocket pc activation system is no longer operational.

But like Harry already mentioned, you should be able to install Mobipocket to your device and you should be able to read DRM Mobipocket books on it.

dhave · 02-24-2009, 11:22 AM

Thank you, both, for your very helpful answers. I'll check out MobiPocket right away.

DaleDe · 02-27-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfJulie

The IPAQ 3850 can be upgraded to windows mobile 2003, if it's not already running that OS. You may be able to find an upgrade by search through eBay.

If you already use Microsoft Reader and Adobe Reader, you are running the latest versions of those applications - there has not been many changes to the pocket pc versions of those software in a number of years - and you should be able to read DRM .Lit books on the device. DRM PDF books probably won't work since it seems that Adobe's pocket pc activation system is no longer operational.

But like Harry already mentioned, you should be able to install Mobipocket to your device and you should be able to read DRM Mobipocket books on it.

Actually the Microsoft reader has been upgraded since the ROM version included in these older PDA's. The newer version includes the ability to click and zoom on images.

Dale

02-24-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
dhave Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle? Currently pocket pc	iPaq-as-ereader questions I have an older model iPaq (model 3850) on which I still read ebooks. In fact, that's pretty much all I do with it, since it's really too big to be a useful PDA. Two questions, please: (1) What is the latest version of MS Pocket PC operating system that will run on this device? (2) What are my ebook-reading software options? It already runs Microsoft Reader and Adobe Acroread. I would like to be able to read in other, newer formats as well. Thank you!

02-24-2009, 09:39 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 54,668 Karma: 26165759 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	Can't help you with the first question, but MobiPocket will certainly run on it. That's probably your best bet for modern eBooks. Download the reader from http://www.mobipocket.com __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

02-24-2009, 09:45 AM	#3
ProfJulie Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 890 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Device: whatever	The IPAQ 3850 can be upgraded to windows mobile 2003, if it's not already running that OS. You may be able to find an upgrade by search through eBay. If you already use Microsoft Reader and Adobe Reader, you are running the latest versions of those applications - there has not been many changes to the pocket pc versions of those software in a number of years - and you should be able to read DRM .Lit books on the device. DRM PDF books probably won't work since it seems that Adobe's pocket pc activation system is no longer operational. But like Harry already mentioned, you should be able to install Mobipocket to your device and you should be able to read DRM Mobipocket books on it. __________________ Check out my Goodreads bookshelf to see what I'm currently reading

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dhave Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle? Currently pocket pc	Thank you, both, for your very helpful answers. I'll check out MobiPocket right away.


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