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gastan · 02-12-2010, 11:44 PM

I just became aware of this device today and am interested. Specs say only ePub and PDF.

What is the format that electronic newspapers and magazines come in? I've been waiting for wi-fi enabled, large screen devices -- ones that can accurately display a newpaper layout -- to come out. That's a big draw for me -- being able to access newspapers from around the world and see and read what the rest of the world sees and reads.

The enTourage website says about downloading books from 3rd party bookstores, "If the stores are based on the Adobe Content Server platform, then you should be able to. We want to support this, but have not tested it at this time."
I'm not sure if this means yes or no. What does Adobe Content Server platform mean?

Also, web browsing. I don't use a web-enabled phone so I'm not familiar with this tech. Is Android a full featured OS or a restricted system that only lets you use what was installed by OEM? Does the Android OS let you download files from the internet? What types? Any restrictions? Is the Android file system anything like a PC? Can you create/rename/move/delete files and folders? Does Android have file size limits?

Lots of questions, I know, but thanks for any responses.

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gastan Addict Posts: 221 Karma: 801624 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US Pacific Northwest Device: LePan II, Kobo Aura	Entourage edge questions I just became aware of this device today and am interested. Specs say only ePub and PDF. What is the format that electronic newspapers and magazines come in? I've been waiting for wi-fi enabled, large screen devices -- ones that can accurately display a newpaper layout -- to come out. That's a big draw for me -- being able to access newspapers from around the world and see and read what the rest of the world sees and reads. The enTourage website says about downloading books from 3rd party bookstores, "If the stores are based on the Adobe Content Server platform, then you should be able to. We want to support this, but have not tested it at this time." I'm not sure if this means yes or no. What does Adobe Content Server platform mean? Also, web browsing. I don't use a web-enabled phone so I'm not familiar with this tech. Is Android a full featured OS or a restricted system that only lets you use what was installed by OEM? Does the Android OS let you download files from the internet? What types? Any restrictions? Is the Android file system anything like a PC? Can you create/rename/move/delete files and folders? Does Android have file size limits? Lots of questions, I know, but thanks for any responses. Last edited by gastan; 02-13-2010 at 11:14 AM.