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Originally Posted by NLight95
My PDFs are mostly text with few images. I guess whether the text re-flows depends on the PDF document. Would a PDF with few or no images convert easily to ePub?
B&N has released several firmware updates. How is Sony on their support?
Another concern of mine is that I prefer not to be tied down to a certain product. For example, if I purchase either the nook or the PRS-600 would I be able to transfer those books to a different e-reader down the road? I would hate to purchase a bunch of books on B&N or Sony only to later to find out that they don't display correctly on my new reader. I'd like an open format.
Which reminds me of another question. What file formats does B&N and Sony use?
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PDF: Converting ANY PDF (with or without graphics) is difficult. No matter waht, you get weird hyphenation and paragraph breaking that can really disturb the flow of reading. I spent a lot of time testing different methods of converting PDFs to ePub, and realized they are actually easier to read as PDF on the Nook & Sony than as converted ePubs. YMMV.
Firmware: Sony sells their devices as-is. I believe the only firmware update they did were for the 505 when they switched from LRF to ePub. Nook has had 4 updates since launch in December (and I'm crossing my fingers for an update that includes file organization).
DRM: B&N and Sony each use different DRM methods, even though they both use ePub. B&N uses a key that is based on the credit card you have on file with them (your credit card is NOT stored in the book), and Sony uses the standard Adobe encryption, which I believe is based on a computer ID. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. I don't care, as I strip the DRM no matter who I buy from.
Formats: Both Somy & B&N sell ePub as their primary format. B&N also offers books in a legacy format called eReader/.pdb - all the books I've downloaded via my Mac B&N software have been as .pdb, but if I download directly to my Nook, I get ePub versions of the same title. Sony sells LRF (their legacy format) and ePub.