Mobipocket or Ereader for Sony 500?

garygibsonsf · 07-13-2008, 01:14 AM

I just bought a sony reader - a 500 - from someone here on mobileread.com, and it's a delight.

I've spotted a couple of books (at surprisingly reasonable as opposed to ridiculous prices) on booksonboard.com, and wondered if there was a preferable format to download for the 500, prior to running through the calibre software. As I understand it so far, my options come down to mobipocket or ereader: does either of them produce better results, or do they come out about the same?

HarryT · 07-13-2008, 04:39 AM

Microsoft Reader (LIT) format should be your #1 choice for conversion - provided you're using a Windows PC.

JeffElkins · 07-13-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Microsoft Reader (LIT) format should be your #1 choice for conversion - provided you're using a Windows PC.

I use Linux almost exclusively, but still prefer .lit. The conversion software is multiplatform: I've used it under Linux, OS X and Windows XP.

IceHand · 07-13-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffElkins

I use Linux almost exclusively, but still prefer .lit. The conversion software is multiplatform: I've used it under Linux, OS X and Windows XP.

Yes, but you can't buy DRMed MS Reader e-books while running Linux. Or is there a way?

HarryT · 07-14-2008, 11:59 AM

Not that I know of. You need a Windows PC with Internet Explorer and an "activated" copy of Microsoft Reader to buy DRM-enhanced LIT books.

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07-13-2008, 01:14 AM	#1
garygibsonsf Addict Posts: 321 Karma: 432192 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite	Mobipocket or Ereader for Sony 500? I just bought a sony reader - a 500 - from someone here on mobileread.com, and it's a delight. I've spotted a couple of books (at surprisingly reasonable as opposed to ridiculous prices) on booksonboard.com, and wondered if there was a preferable format to download for the 500, prior to running through the calibre software. As I understand it so far, my options come down to mobipocket or ereader: does either of them produce better results, or do they come out about the same?

07-13-2008, 04:39 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Microsoft Reader (LIT) format should be your #1 choice for conversion - provided you're using a Windows PC.

07-14-2008, 11:59 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Not that I know of. You need a Windows PC with Internet Explorer and an "activated" copy of Microsoft Reader to buy DRM-enhanced LIT books.

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