Thread: Jetbook with New Formats Now at Bed Bath and Beyond
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Old 04-21-2009, 04:12 PM   #106
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Originally Posted by Faenad View Post
If you have one with the updated software, can you tell me what the font and margins looks like?

With the original software, the photos of the review showed horrible fonts and margins. A very small left margin, while the right margin is bigger.



I asked in the jetbook review thread if it was possible to change the embedded fonts like with the Cybook or the Sony, but didn't get any reply, so I guess it's not possible. Any luck with the new software?

I guess it's possible to create your own custom PDF with your own fonts, but it's a hassle to do that with every book you read.

Also, about PDF, is the reflow support now available?
You can see the reply on your question on newegg website below
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858723001
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Other Thoughts: In txt files, there are only two fonts available: Verdana and Arial. However, you can read books in any font you like, as long as you first convert the file to pdf. (I've been doing all of my reading in Garamond font, for example.) When you open the text file, convert it to the font you want, change the font size (I use 18 point, but it's up to you) go to Page Setup and choose 6in by 7.5in (no margins), and then save it as a pdf file. Voila! Your JetBook will easily be able to read this file. (You might want to choose "Full Screen" as your viewing option, which will make the display more aesthetically pleasing.)
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