Best Sony Reader for LRF?

corroonb · 03-16-2012, 06:53 AM

I'm very attached to my collection of LRF files and I was wondering what is the best Sony Reader model to read LRF. Obviously the T1 doesn't support LRF. I have a 505 which I love but that won't last forever.

snarkophilus · 03-16-2012, 07:04 AM

Is converting the LRF's to EPUB with Calibre an option? Then you can use any Sony model including the T1.

Cheers,
Simon.

corroonb · 03-16-2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snarkophilus

Is converting the LRF's to EPUB with Calibre an option? Then you can use any Sony model including the T1.

Cheers,
Simon.

It's possible. I do have all the source files for the LRF files still so it would be easier to convert from HTML to ePUB. I've so far avoided ePUB because it looks terrible on the 505.

snarkophilus · 03-16-2012, 07:45 AM

I've not used LRF myself, but I have no problems with how EPUBs look on my T1.

If you want to see how either a html or LRF file that you convert to EPUB looks on a T1 (or a 350 for that matter), I'm happy to load it up and take a screenshot.

Cheers,
Simon.

jackie_w · 03-16-2012, 08:19 AM

@corroonb,

If your statement 'ePUB looks terrible on the 505' is because

it always forces a ragged right edge and/or
non-removable small page numbers down the right-hand edge

then rest easy, Sony x50 and T1 models no longer have these problems (not sure about the PRS600).

Wetdogeared · 03-16-2012, 10:26 AM

Don't all the PRS-X50 models support BBeB, hence LRF?

Just pick the size of your pearl screen you want - that is if you can find one.

Pablo · 03-16-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corroonb

I'm very attached to my collection of LRF files and I was wondering what is the best Sony Reader model to read LRF. Obviously the T1 doesn't support LRF. I have a 505 which I love but that won't last forever.

LRF is still supported in the PRS-x50 line of readers, if you can get one.

corroonb · 03-16-2012, 03:38 PM

I guess the 650 or 350 look like good options. I'm glad Sony have fixed the problems with ePUB on the 505. The ragged right margin was seriously displeasing for me. Thanks for all the responses.

JSWolf · 03-16-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corroonb

It's possible. I do have all the source files for the LRF files still so it would be easier to convert from HTML to ePUB. I've so far avoided ePUB because it looks terrible on the 505.

I've had a 505 and I gave up on LRF. LRF is terrible. It has fake italics and it shows. Embedding fonts in LRF is very slow. With ePub, I was able to load the fonts on the 505 and point the ePub to them and have better looking text on screen.

Also, if you want to get a new Sony Reader, you'll have to give up on LRF as the T1 and any future Readers won't support LRF.

revmike · 03-16-2012, 05:48 PM

I've never had a problem with epub on my 505, which is the only reader that I own. I've converted all of my old lrf books to epub through calibre.

JSWolf · 03-16-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revmike

I've never had a problem with epub on my 505, which is the only reader that I own. I've converted all of my old lrf books to epub through calibre.

Some people don't care to read left justified text and the page number on the right side can be an issue as well.

If the OP is looking to replace his 505, I suggest converting his LRF to ePub and getting a T1.

03-16-2012, 06:53 AM	#1
corroonb Addict Posts: 317 Karma: 1232685 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura, Nexus 9	Best Sony Reader for LRF? I'm very attached to my collection of LRF files and I was wondering what is the best Sony Reader model to read LRF. Obviously the T1 doesn't support LRF. I have a 505 which I love but that won't last forever.

03-16-2012, 08:19 AM	#5
jackie_w Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,251 Karma: 16539642 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: ClaraHD, Forma, Libra2, Clara2E, LibraCol, PBTouchHD3	@corroonb, If your statement 'ePUB looks terrible on the 505' is because it always forces a ragged right edge and/or non-removable small page numbers down the right-hand edge then rest easy, Sony x50 and T1 models no longer have these problems (not sure about the PRS600).

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snarkophilus Wannabe Connoisseur Posts: 426 Karma: 2516674 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Geelong, Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura 2, Sony PRS-T1, Sony PRS-350, Palm TX	Is converting the LRF's to EPUB with Calibre an option? Then you can use any Sony model including the T1. Cheers, Simon.

03-16-2012, 07:45 AM	#4
snarkophilus Wannabe Connoisseur Posts: 426 Karma: 2516674 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Geelong, Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura 2, Sony PRS-T1, Sony PRS-350, Palm TX	I've not used LRF myself, but I have no problems with how EPUBs look on my T1. If you want to see how either a html or LRF file that you convert to EPUB looks on a T1 (or a 350 for that matter), I'm happy to load it up and take a screenshot. Cheers, Simon.

03-16-2012, 10:26 AM	#6
Wetdogeared Storm Surge'n Posts: 5,780 Karma: 8213195 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Polar Vortex Device: S0ny PRS-300/350/505/700/T1	Don't all the PRS-X50 models support BBeB, hence LRF? Just pick the size of your pearl screen you want - that is if you can find one.

03-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#8
corroonb Addict Posts: 317 Karma: 1232685 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura, Nexus 9	I guess the 650 or 350 look like good options. I'm glad Sony have fixed the problems with ePUB on the 505. The ragged right margin was seriously displeasing for me. Thanks for all the responses.

03-16-2012, 05:48 PM	#10
revmike Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 5282 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hanford, ca Device: Sony Readers 505 \ T-2, Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8	I've never had a problem with epub on my 505, which is the only reader that I own. I've converted all of my old lrf books to epub through calibre.

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