Thread: Any Gotchas for the EZReader?
View Single Post
Old 10-23-2009, 09:04 PM   #20
Robertb
Astak Director, Bus. Devl
Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Robertb ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Robertb's Avatar
 
Posts: 2,560
Karma: 2500000
Join Date: Apr 2008
Device: Astak Pocket PRO
Mobi is an exclusive format
Quote:
Originally Posted by thadine View Post
My understanding is that the EZReader doesn't support mobipocket (with DRM). Are the .prc files you're using DRM-free mobipocket?

Also, how is it with handling html files? Can it deal with .doc and .rtf?

I know a lot of people are happy with converting their books with Calibre, but I actually hate that program (though I seem to be the only one, so I won't go into that!). Plus, I really dislike having to convert every book I want to read...
Dear Thadine:

I hope you will go ahead and buy the Pocket PRO.

I work for Astak... so realize I may be biased.

What I would say is that the Pocket PRO comes with Adobe Digital Editions on it. Mobi makes its own rules and demands that any manufacturer can only have Mobi DRM on their device and no other DRM. So, yes, when people say the Pocket PRO reads Mobi... they always mean it reads Mobi non-DRM. That is Mobi's choice.

What I WILL point out is that Astak is the only manufacturer that has threads on here and we DO support our end users a lot. I think this speaks volumes on why you should buy a Pocket PRO... because it is actively supported. Also, if we do have a problem, we take care of it promptly and I admit it and we take responsibility. I am on here often checking the threads and offering answers. You will not find that with any other brand of eBook Reader. We have 20 formats that can be read on the Pocket PRO and it supports 20 langauges. You can buy eBooks freely from more than 300 different websites (meaning there is competition for your dollars)... you are not locked in.

Astak is not big and we are not that well known... but our devices are very good and generally offer more value. WHY? For one example, we include a crush-resistant leather case with magnetic clasp and earbuds. That is in the price. Secondly, we ask MobileRead Forum members for their opinions. Are you aware that the 6 colors of the Pocket PRO were recommended by Forum Members? I think that shows the lengths we go to to interact with our potential and present end users.
Robertb is offline   Reply With Quote