PRS-T1 Calibre or Sony - Page 2

JSWolf · 12-13-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear 100

I admit I am a newbie, not sure what the references to Dyson or Black and Decker imply. Can you enlighten me?

Dyson makes vacuum cleaners and now a portable vacuum. Blacker and Decker make the Dustbuster.

BobVA · 12-13-2011, 07:09 PM

I've sort of settled into using the old Sony software (Reader Library) for interacting with the store and reading purchased content, and Calibre for everything else. I deleted the new Reader software because of the annoying sync behavior (and the equally annoying fact that it took up a separate authorization in addition to the Reader Library, even though it was on the same computer).

Now that Sony is putting out a standalone firmware updater, the only thing I can't figure out is how to do without the Reader software is deauthorize a T1, but that's not something I need to do very often. I suppose I can reinstall Reader if I have to do it, or call Sony and have them do it.

I hadn't used Calibre until now - great program. It enabled me to not only manage the T1 but easily clean up my library and convert all my RTF's and LRF's to EPUB.
Bob

cfrizz · 12-13-2011, 07:20 PM

I use both. I have always used the Sony software for managing my books. I love the collections feature. I use Calibre to convert my books after I dis-infect them. then sideload them onto my reader.

JSWolf · 12-13-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cfrizz

I use both. I have always used the Sony software for managing my books. I love the collections feature. I use Calibre to convert my books after I dis-infect them. then sideload them onto my reader.

Do you buy ePub and convert them? If so, why? Calibre can do some rather nasty things going ePub > ePub.

vishcompany · 12-14-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear 100

I admit I am a newbie, not sure what the references to Dyson or Black and Decker imply. Can you enlighten me?

We are not allowed to talk very spefically here.
First google "Apprentice Alf" an if you want to have some fun, read the thread I linked to in post #13.

cfrizz · 12-14-2011, 06:04 AM

I always try to buy epub, but sometimes it is only offered in pdf, so I get those & convert to epub.

carpetmojo · 12-14-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, I did forget about that. But really, we should be calling it a Dyson. It just sounds better.

But...Dysons look like they're going to sneak upstairs one night and suck you into some alien vortex..

Then get George Martin to incorporate you into Book 37......

BlackVoid · 12-14-2011, 08:02 AM

Well, Calibre has a horrendous file management system, it saves every book in its own directory on your hard drive. This wastes a lot of space (may not be an issue if you have a smaller collection) and makes the management of these books nearly impossible with a normal file manager.
So if you switch to Calibre, then you have to stick with it, as managing the collection any other way is nearly impossible.
I use the standard Sony Connect software to move the books to the Reader. I only use Calibre if I have to convert something that BookDesigner 5.0 cannot convert.

If you do not want to manage your book files with a normal file manager ever, then Calibre is a good option though.

Sega · 12-14-2011, 11:00 AM

Sorry as this is kind of offtopic....

I'm trying to convert PDF to EPUB but I don't see T1 Output profile in Calibre.

The output profile shows:
Sony Reader (intended for PRS line 500/505/600/700)
Sony Reader 300 (intended for PRS-300)
Sony Reader 900 (intended for PRS-900)
Sony Reader Landscape (500/505/700 etc in landscape mode, mainly useful for comics)

Can you tell me which one to choose for T1?

jackie_w · 12-14-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sega

Sorry as this is kind of offtopic....

I'm trying to convert PDF to EPUB but I don't see T1 Output profile in Calibre.

The output profile shows:
Sony Reader (intended for PRS line 500/505/600/700)
Sony Reader 300 (intended for PRS-300)
Sony Reader 900 (intended for PRS-900)
Sony Reader Landscape (500/505/700 etc in landscape mode, mainly useful for comics)

Can you tell me which one to choose for T1?

The first one works fine (although converting PDF to anything else isn't fine but it's nothing to do with the Output profile)

BlackVoid · 12-14-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sega

Sorry as this is kind of offtopic....

I'm trying to convert PDF to EPUB but I don't see T1 Output profile in Calibre.

First option should work. If you are not happy with the result, try in BookDesigner 5. In my experience PDF is very poorly converted by Calibre.

JSWolf · 12-14-2011, 11:21 AM

PDF can be very poorly converted even using Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Sega · 12-14-2011, 11:38 AM

Thanks for your help. It worked.

The files I'm converting are simple PDF with just words... I think it turned out OK but if I have a option to convert from LIT, is that a better choice?

JSWolf · 12-14-2011, 11:38 AM

If the LIT is good, it's definitely a better choice to convert from.

nosnoop · 12-14-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sega

The files I'm converting are simple PDF with just words... I think it turned out OK but if I have a option to convert from LIT, is that a better choice?

Yes.
In the order of preference from best (LIT) to worst (PDF):

LIT > MOBI > EPUB > FB2 > HTML > PRC > RTF > PDB > TXT > PDF

12-13-2011, 07:09 PM	#17
BobVA Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 1500 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Kobo Clara, Sony PRS950, T1, T2, T3	I've sort of settled into using the old Sony software (Reader Library) for interacting with the store and reading purchased content, and Calibre for everything else. I deleted the new Reader software because of the annoying sync behavior (and the equally annoying fact that it took up a separate authorization in addition to the Reader Library, even though it was on the same computer). Now that Sony is putting out a standalone firmware updater, the only thing I can't figure out is how to do without the Reader software is deauthorize a T1, but that's not something I need to do very often. I suppose I can reinstall Reader if I have to do it, or call Sony and have them do it. I hadn't used Calibre until now - great program. It enabled me to not only manage the T1 but easily clean up my library and convert all my RTF's and LRF's to EPUB. Bob Last edited by BobVA; 12-13-2011 at 07:12 PM.

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cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,576 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I use both. I have always used the Sony software for managing my books. I love the collections feature. I use Calibre to convert my books after I dis-infect them. then sideload them onto my reader.

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cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,576 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I always try to buy epub, but sometimes it is only offered in pdf, so I get those & convert to epub.

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BlackVoid Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 510423 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505	Well, Calibre has a horrendous file management system, it saves every book in its own directory on your hard drive. This wastes a lot of space (may not be an issue if you have a smaller collection) and makes the management of these books nearly impossible with a normal file manager. So if you switch to Calibre, then you have to stick with it, as managing the collection any other way is nearly impossible. I use the standard Sony Connect software to move the books to the Reader. I only use Calibre if I have to convert something that BookDesigner 5.0 cannot convert. If you do not want to manage your book files with a normal file manager ever, then Calibre is a good option though.

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Sega Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony T1	Sorry as this is kind of offtopic.... I'm trying to convert PDF to EPUB but I don't see T1 Output profile in Calibre. The output profile shows: Sony Reader (intended for PRS line 500/505/600/700) Sony Reader 300 (intended for PRS-300) Sony Reader 900 (intended for PRS-900) Sony Reader Landscape (500/505/700 etc in landscape mode, mainly useful for comics) Can you tell me which one to choose for T1?

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12-14-2011, 11:38 AM	#28
Sega Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 12 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony T1	Thanks for your help. It worked. The files I'm converting are simple PDF with just words... I think it turned out OK but if I have a option to convert from LIT, is that a better choice?