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ProDigit · 10-21-2008, 01:18 PM

In folder view you could see every textbook filename per filename.
I think what Sony wanted to do is scan those books for icons to display in the list, like a front cover or so? (I might be wrong here though)

I wouldn't mind seeing only filenames, and let some page loading happen as I get into a specific directory, or just see no icons (previews of front cover) at all.
The looks might be less nice, but at least the indexing process will happen a lot faster that way; or no indexing process at all.... Just the loading of filenames the moment you open the folder might even be the fastest solution.

Preloading stuff (just like Vista, come to think of it) is mostly only taxing the system, and only gives good results if the content isn't changing at all.

Can anyone test on their 505 to see if you re-insert an SD card into the slot, if the indexingprocess repeats itself? (even if there's no change in documents on the card)?

10-21-2008, 01:18 PM	#58
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	In folder view you could see every textbook filename per filename. I think what Sony wanted to do is scan those books for icons to display in the list, like a front cover or so? (I might be wrong here though) I wouldn't mind seeing only filenames, and let some page loading happen as I get into a specific directory, or just see no icons (previews of front cover) at all. The looks might be less nice, but at least the indexing process will happen a lot faster that way; or no indexing process at all.... Just the loading of filenames the moment you open the folder might even be the fastest solution. Preloading stuff (just like Vista, come to think of it) is mostly only taxing the system, and only gives good results if the content isn't changing at all. Can anyone test on their 505 to see if you re-insert an SD card into the slot, if the indexingprocess repeats itself? (even if there's no change in documents on the card)? Last edited by ProDigit; 10-21-2008 at 01:21 PM.