Glo File storage

Crusader · 12-16-2013, 01:05 PM

I'm completely new to the Glo so these might be stupid questions, but here goes.

With sideloaded files do you need to copy the ePub files to a specific directory on the Glo?
Is there any downside to storing the files on a SD Card instead of the Glo itself?
Are you able to store notes/highlights etc. for books stored on the SD card?
Any recommendations for a specific brand of micro SD cards that work best with the Glo?

GeoffR · 12-16-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

With sideloaded files do you need to copy the ePub files to a specific directory on the Glo?

No, you can put them either in the root directory, or create your own directories.

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Is there any downside to storing the files on a SD Card instead of the Glo itself

The main downside is that some firmware versions have had bugs or limitations that only affected books on the external card. Also, even with firmware versions that handle books on the external card correctly, there is a delay when booting that depends on the number of books on the card, a delay which doesn't occur if the books are on the internal card.

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Are you able to store notes/highlights etc. for books stored on the SD card?

Yes. Annotations are stored in the main database regardless of where the books are located.

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Any recommendations for a specific brand of micro SD cards that work best with the Glo?

I think the Sandisk class 4 and Sandisk Ultra class 10 cards are good. Kobo use a Sandisk card for the internal storage.

If the reason for using an external card is simply to increase storage space, rather than for the ability to swap cards, then there is the option of replacing the internal card with a larger one rather than using an exernal card. I have an 8GB internal card in my Glo and so I rarely use an external card now.

Crusader · 12-17-2013, 03:31 AM

Thanks!

The Micro SD card would just be another form of backup for the ebooks. Will see if I really need it as I go along.

Ripplinger · 12-17-2013, 03:40 AM

That's how I use the SD card, as a backup in case I'm ever forced to do a hard reset while out, so I can keep reading (long train rides suck without something to read!). I only keep like the next 10 books on it that I'll read because it takes 30-60 minutes to index 350 books, and keep the SD card in its tiny case either in my purse or in a pocket. And since I only use it a backup, the next 10 reads is good enough. I just drag them to the SD card through Windows and done.

12-16-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	File storage I'm completely new to the Glo so these might be stupid questions, but here goes. With sideloaded files do you need to copy the ePub files to a specific directory on the Glo? Is there any downside to storing the files on a SD Card instead of the Glo itself? Are you able to store notes/highlights etc. for books stored on the SD card? Any recommendations for a specific brand of micro SD cards that work best with the Glo? Last edited by Crusader; 12-16-2013 at 01:28 PM.

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12-17-2013, 03:31 AM	#3
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	Thanks! The Micro SD card would just be another form of backup for the ebooks. Will see if I really need it as I go along.

12-17-2013, 03:40 AM	#4
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,587 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	That's how I use the SD card, as a backup in case I'm ever forced to do a hard reset while out, so I can keep reading (long train rides suck without something to read!). I only keep like the next 10 books on it that I'll read because it takes 30-60 minutes to index 350 books, and keep the SD card in its tiny case either in my purse or in a pocket. And since I only use it a backup, the next 10 reads is good enough. I just drag them to the SD card through Windows and done.

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