MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Why use calibre instead of transfering by hand?

guyanonymous · 06-24-2010, 11:49 PM

I'm still living happily with my old ebookwise device.

I've typically exported from calibre in rtf/txt, and then converted to the ebookwise device's format in the Ebookwise Librarian software.

From there, I simply inserted the smart media card into a card reader and copy over the newest books I want to add manually. I've avoided using the usb cord (it's a variant nothing else I own uses) and the management software in ebookwise librarian as I found it more arduous and irritating.

I'm at the point that I'm considering replacing the device with something from this century (though I'm really hoping something backlit shows up soon....Adam), in which case I understand I can transfer files directly from calibre to the device.

I'm guessing that if the device has wifi or bluetooth, I could do the transfers without doing the usb wire thing. Are there any other benefits? Can I remove them from the device as well via calibre?

I guess I'm wondering why I'd do this instead of copying the epub file (or whatever the device needs) manually via an SD card or, if I must, usb wire. What are the benefits I'm not seeing/understanding?

06-24-2010, 11:49 PM	#1
guyanonymous Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 27532 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Ebookwise 1150 / 1200	Why use calibre instead of transfering by hand? I'm still living happily with my old ebookwise device. I've typically exported from calibre in rtf/txt, and then converted to the ebookwise device's format in the Ebookwise Librarian software. From there, I simply inserted the smart media card into a card reader and copy over the newest books I want to add manually. I've avoided using the usb cord (it's a variant nothing else I own uses) and the management software in ebookwise librarian as I found it more arduous and irritating. I'm at the point that I'm considering replacing the device with something from this century (though I'm really hoping something backlit shows up soon....Adam), in which case I understand I can transfer files directly from calibre to the device. I'm guessing that if the device has wifi or bluetooth, I could do the transfers without doing the usb wire thing. Are there any other benefits? Can I remove them from the device as well via calibre? I guess I'm wondering why I'd do this instead of copying the epub file (or whatever the device needs) manually via an SD card or, if I must, usb wire. What are the benefits I'm not seeing/understanding?