Want some Japanese mobi files tested - preferably on Kindle Paperwhite 2015

ire · 03-22-2016, 12:11 PM

EDIT: I've used the Kindle Previewer to test them myself and no longer need help.

Hello.
My Kobo aura HD screen just broke and I am now strongly considering buying the Kindle paperwhite 2015.

I get all my Japanese books by converting a text file to an epub.
I tried converting some of these text files to mobi and I am curious if they work properly.

I'd like someone (preferably with a Kindle Paperwhite 2015) to open these and try to scroll through a bit, select text, etc. and report to me if there are any issues such as lagging.
If it's possible I'd also like a screenshot or two.

example 1.mobi
[松本清張] example 2.mobi
[安部公房] example 3.mobi
[田中ロミオ] 人類は衰退し.azw3
[森茉莉] 甘い蜜の部屋.mobi
4 of them are mobi, one is azw3. All are in Japanese.

Here is a screenshot of what example 1 is supposed to look like. I am especially concerned if the small text next to some letters (circled with red on screenshot) display Ok.

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Barbara1955 · 03-22-2016, 12:57 PM

There are Forums here on MR that have folks from other countries with kindles. Check around on MR Find the Japan Forums. I sure posting there will get you your answers.

ire · 03-22-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

There are Forums here on MR that have folks from other countries with kindles. Check around on MR Find the Japan Forums. I sure posting there will get you your answers.

You mean this?
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=158

I looked around a bit and didn't find anything even close to "Japan forums".

I think this is the proper place for this kind of thread. Correct me if I'm wrong.

AnemicOak · 03-22-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ire

I think this is the proper place for this kind of thread. Correct me if I'm wrong.

You're not wrong.

I don't have a PW3 (only a Kindle Touch), but if someone hasn't been able to test your files for you in the next few days I should be able to borrow the one I bought my mother and load them.

HarryT · 03-22-2016, 02:00 PM

Ire, the "Kindle Previewer" tool (free download from Amazon) is a tool for ebook developers that allows you to see what your book will look like on different Kindle devices. It's an accurate representation of what the real device will show, and worth downloading for a purpose such as yours.

ire · 03-22-2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Ire, the "Kindle Previewer" tool (free download from Amazon) is a tool for ebook developers that allows you to see what your book will look like on different Kindle devices. It's an accurate representation of what the real device will show, and worth downloading for a purpose such as yours.

Wow, I'd never imagine there'd be such a program.
Thanks a lot.

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I'm quite pleased with the result and think I'll be purchasing it now.

I guess the thread should be closed now.

HarryT · 03-22-2016, 02:26 PM

We don't close threads. Although your question's been answered, other people may wish to continue the discussion.

Pleased that the Previewer was helpful for you.

zxczxc · 03-23-2016, 07:45 AM

i'm not sure if those books are allowed to be shared, i think i saw that 甘い蜜の部屋 was published in 1975?
- anyway

i agree, kindle previewer is great, it saves sideloading to the device each and every time to test changes when building the ebook, and also can convert epub and load the resulting 'mobi' directly.

03-22-2016, 12:11 PM	#1
ire Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kobo aura HD	Want some Japanese mobi files tested - preferably on Kindle Paperwhite 2015 EDIT: I've used the Kindle Previewer to test them myself and no longer need help. Hello. My Kobo aura HD screen just broke and I am now strongly considering buying the Kindle paperwhite 2015. I get all my Japanese books by converting a text file to an epub. I tried converting some of these text files to mobi and I am curious if they work properly. I'd like someone (preferably with a Kindle Paperwhite 2015) to open these and try to scroll through a bit, select text, etc. and report to me if there are any issues such as lagging. If it's possible I'd also like a screenshot or two. example 1.mobi [松本清張] example 2.mobi [安部公房] example 3.mobi [田中ロミオ] 人類は衰退し.azw3 [森茉莉] 甘い蜜の部屋.mobi 4 of them are mobi, one is azw3. All are in Japanese. Here is a screenshot of what example 1 is supposed to look like. I am especially concerned if the small text next to some letters (circled with red on screenshot) display Ok. Last edited by ire; 03-22-2016 at 02:29 PM.

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03-22-2016, 12:57 PM	#2
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	There are Forums here on MR that have folks from other countries with kindles. Check around on MR Find the Japan Forums. I sure posting there will get you your answers.

03-22-2016, 02:00 PM	#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	Ire, the "Kindle Previewer" tool (free download from Amazon) is a tool for ebook developers that allows you to see what your book will look like on different Kindle devices. It's an accurate representation of what the real device will show, and worth downloading for a purpose such as yours.

03-22-2016, 02:26 PM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	We don't close threads. Although your question's been answered, other people may wish to continue the discussion. Pleased that the Previewer was helpful for you.

03-23-2016, 07:45 AM	#8
zxczxc Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 136002 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: PW	i'm not sure if those books are allowed to be shared, i think i saw that 甘い蜜の部屋 was published in 1975? - anyway i agree, kindle previewer is great, it saves sideloading to the device each and every time to test changes when building the ebook, and also can convert epub and load the resulting 'mobi' directly.

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