New Reader with great pdf-support: Mantano Reader (like aldiko+ezpdf)

[becsta]

I cant send to device as it doesnt recognise my Lenovo Thinkpad tablet, but will give the save to disk a try.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by becsta

I cant send to device as it doesnt recognise my Lenovo Thinkpad tablet, but will give the save to disk a try.

I use the Save To Disk feature in Calibre to save directly to my Dropbox then I use the Dropbox app on my Tablet to download them onto my Tablet. Then I use ES File Explorer to move them to my eReader's folder. It works great!

[loyukfai]

With regarding to PDF annotation, I wonder if Mantano could have some difficulties implementing a better interface due to its use of Adobe's Reader Mobile...? Cause Adobe Desktop Editions also has no PDF annotation support whatsoever.

Would be nice if a Mantano staff can drop by and explain a little bit.

FWIW, ezPDF seems to be using xPDF (http://www.glyphandcog.com/Xpdf.html). Not sure what RepliGo uses.

[Eskarina]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I use the Save To Disk feature in Calibre to save directly to my Dropbox then I use the Dropbox app on my Tablet to download them onto my Tablet. Then I use ES File Explorer to move them to my eReader's folder. It works great!

Why not just use calibre2opds and skip the "save to disk", dropbox app and ES File Explorer steps entirely? Once set up, you can manage your library/books on calibre then browse and download them directly into Mantano/Aldiko/Cool reader/fbreader/Moon+ etc...

...or (for when you're home,) just use the content server like I do.

I personally find either method to be so much faster than dealing with the dropbox app.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Eskarina

Why not just use calibre2opds and skip the "save to disk", dropbox app and ES File Explorer steps entirely? Once set up, you can manage your library/books on calibre then browse and download them directly into Mantano/Aldiko/Cool reader/fbreader/Moon+ etc...

...or (for when you're home,) just use the content server like I do.

I personally find either method to be so much faster than dealing with the dropbox app.

If you change your library as much as I do calibre2opds is not an option. It takes too long to generate files, too long to reupload them and each time I need to update my library which is sometimes several times a day I have to go through the process again. It took 15 minutes last time I tried calibre2opds to Dropbox.

I don't leave my PC running when I am not at my desk so Dropbox works great for me. I keep my entire library on there and email a book using my email app to my Kindle or download the book to my Tablet for Mantano using Dropbox and ES File Explorer.

If you just used the other method you can't use plugboards or rename the file automatically like Save to Disk or Send to Device does. I like my series info in the file name.

You could skip ES File Explorer all together by setting Mantano to synch with your Dropbox Folder on your device if you wanted to. That way you just download the book then hit synch button in Mantano. I keep all my epubs in one folder. I like my devices to stay organized and tidy.

[Eskarina]

Originally Posted by Blossom

If you change your library as much as I do calibre2opds is not an option. It takes too long to generate files, too long to reupload them and each time I need to update my library which is sometimes several times a day I have to go through the process again. It took 15 minutes last time I tried calibre2opds to Dropbox.

I don't leave my PC running when I am not at my desk so Dropbox works great for me. I keep my entire library on there and email a book using my email app to my Kindle or download the book to my Tablet for Mantano using Dropbox and ES File Explorer.

If you just used the other method you can't use plugboards or rename the file automatically like Save to Disk or Send to Device does. I like my series info in the file name.

You could skip ES File Explorer all together by setting Mantano to synch with your Dropbox Folder on your device if you wanted to. That way you just download the book then hit synch button in Mantano. I keep all my epubs in one folder. I like my devices to stay organized and tidy.

Ahhh...gotcha.

Thanks for the explanation. I'm always fascinated by how people do their reading/organize their libraries etc...I knew you were a denizen here and couldn't square it in my mind why you were doing things in such a seemingly roundabout way when there was an OBVIOUSLY much more straightforward way to get books into your device.

I had the same problem with calibre2opds that you had with slow updating/uploading changes to your catalog. That's why I prefer to get my books via the content server since my laptop is rarely ever turned off when I'm home. Calibre2opds/dropbox combo is a nice back-up access to my books for when I'm not home.

I tried things your way but didn't like the dropbox app because I was never able to figure out how to download a complete folder or multiple files from it (I find dropbox so much better when I use my web browser). Actually, dissatisfaction with the dropbox app is what finally drove me into figuring out how to use Calibre's content server. Now with wifi file explorer app and my Calibre library set up as a shared folder, transferring content between my nook color and my laptop via usb is soooo totally like, 3 months ago.

As I learn about new things such as how to use the content server, calibre2opds, and more recently, the kindle collections plugin for calibre, (woohoo!) I forget that I'm still quite the newbie to ereading compared to the vast majority of others on this board. That's one of the many reasons why I love mobileread - y'all's willingness to explain things to me!

Thanks again!

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Eskarina

Ahhh...gotcha.

Thanks for the explanation. I'm always fascinated by how people do their reading/organize their libraries etc...I knew you were a denizen here and couldn't square it in my mind why you were doing things in such a seemingly roundabout way when there was an OBVIOUSLY much more straightforward way to get books into your device.

I had the same problem with calibre2opds that you had with slow updating/uploading changes to your catalog. That's why I prefer to get my books via the content server since my laptop is rarely ever turned off when I'm home. Calibre2opds/dropbox combo is a nice back-up access to my books for when I'm not home.

I tried things your way but didn't like the dropbox app because I was never able to figure out how to download a complete folder or multiple files from it (I find dropbox so much better when I use my web browser). Actually, dissatisfaction with the dropbox app is what finally drove me into figuring out how to use Calibre's content server. Now with wifi file explorer app and my Calibre library set up as a shared folder, transferring content between my nook color and my laptop via usb is soooo totally like, 3 months ago.

As I learn about new things such as how to use the content server, calibre2opds, and more recently, the kindle collections plugin for calibre, (woohoo!) I forget that I'm still quite the newbie to ereading compared to the vast majority of others on this board. That's one of the many reasons why I love mobileread - y'all's willingness to explain things to me!

Thanks again!

Dropsync app will sync folders with your Dropbox on your Android device. You might want to look into that.

You can also use the LAN feature on ES File Explorer to access folders on your PC. I like it better than WiFi Explorer Pro which I also have.

I have a Kindle Fire but I use Mantano on it. I don't care for the Kindle app. Mantano is where it is at!

I upload all my epubs and mobi files onto dropbox in different folders. They are named like this.
Author - [Series 01] - Title.epub I use Calibre to do this so any book I save to disk it automatically names it for me.

[Eskarina]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Dropsync app will sync folders with your Dropbox on your Android device. You might want to look into that...

Once I discovered the calibre content server, I wiped all traces of the dropbox app from my nook color and my android phone and only visit the site with Opera browser. I'm okay with my set up for now, but I'll keep dropsync in mind...you know... just in case...

Originally Posted by Blossom

You can also use the LAN feature on ES File Explorer to access folders on your PC. I like it better than WiFi Explorer Pro which I also have.

That's exactly how I do it. I use ES File Explorer to get files other than ebooks into my nook or phone and wifi File explorer to get files into my laptop from my nook/phone. And of course, bluetooth between my nook color and my phone. No wires ever. Works beautifully.

Originally Posted by Blossom

I have a Kindle Fire but I use Mantano on it. I don't care for the Kindle app. Mantano is where it is at!

I love, love, love Mantano's library organization and note-taking capabilities but I haven't quite been able to let go of coolreader. Especially since the last couple of updates where they really improved the UI of the settings menu and since I discovered how to add my own calibre catalog. I don't know why fonts look so good on Coolreader and those 18 programmable tap zone actions...?Fuggedaboudit!

Also, I could have sworn that an earlier iteration of the android kindle app had more features. Wasn't there a time when you could lock orientation and turn off/on page turn animations?

Originally Posted by Blossom

I upload all my epubs and mobi files onto dropbox in different folders. They are named like this.
Author - [Series 01] - Title.epub I use Calibre to do this so any book I save to disk it automatically names it for me.

Now I'm all curious. I've had my nook color since February and got a kindle 4 last week. Since I can't fathom ever using kindle for android to actually read, I'm wondering how people that own a kindle and another ereading device handle reading, transferring books, managing their library across both devices. Is there a thread about this already? Hmm...if not, maybe someone should start one.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Eskarina

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I love, love, love Mantano's library organization and note-taking capabilities but I haven't quite been able to let go of coolreader. Especially since the last couple of updates where they really improved the UI of the settings menu and since I discovered how to add my own calibre catalog. I don't know why fonts look so good on Coolreader and those 18 programmable tap zone actions...?Fuggedaboudit!

Also, I could have sworn that an earlier iteration of the android kindle app had more features. Wasn't there a time when you could lock orientation and turn off/on page turn animations?

My problem with Cool Reader is the font rendering doesn't look well on my phone. I have not tried it with the Fire yet. I prefer Mantano because it has collections, all the features I want and the Font rendering is amazing!

The Android App for Kindle is not the same on the Kindle Fire. It's much nicer with different font choices and more options. One thing it lacks that the Kindle For Android has is a brightness slider bar. That's the only thing that keeps me from using it more.

Now I'm all curious. I've had my nook color since February and got a kindle 4 last week. Since I can't fathom ever using kindle for android to actually read, I'm wondering how people that own a kindle and another ereading device handle reading, transferring books, managing their library across both devices. Is there a thread about this already? Hmm...if not, maybe someone should start one.

Come visit us over at the Kindle section! There is plenty of information about how to sync Kindles together.

Me, I have my books in both epub and Mobi thanks to Calibre. I Read on my K4 mobi and on my Kindle Fire epub. I have a note app I use to mark the place I last read. I can search in Mantano the phrase and It takes me right there.

[johnnyb]

Originally Posted by loyukfai

AFAIK, yes, but IMO it's a broader issue with Mantano's annotation system for PDF. See http://mantano.zendesk.com/entries/2...tion-interface for my take.

Cheers.

P.S. If you want your annotations stored in the file itself, at the moment, you may try ezPDF or Repligo.

100% agree with your suggestions... Meanwhile I will simply not use Mantano, have bought ezPDF... Although I would have preferred Mantano for the more beautiful interface... I don't read ePubs, have Kindle for ebooks other than PDF...

[Eskarina]

Originally Posted by Blossom

My problem with Cool Reader is the font rendering doesn't look well on my phone. I have not tried it with the Fire yet. I prefer Mantano because it has collections, all the features I want and the Font rendering is amazing!

Cool reader doesn't do publisher's defaults like Mantano et al. However, it maintains some of the original formatting and at least shows italics and bold text unlike some other apps (at least for my books). Also, it uses the entire font family of my chosen font which no other reader I've found does.

Originally Posted by Blossom

The Android App for Kindle is not the same on the Kindle Fire. It's much nicer with different font choices and more options. One thing it lacks that the Kindle For Android has is a brightness slider bar. That's the only thing that keeps me from using it more.

The brightness slider bar? You mean the one that I'd need two taps to access? [shudder] Oh good heavens no. That's quite unacceptable. Might as well go back to the dark ages. lol!
I find I'm rather spoiled with the glutton of 3rd party ereading apps that let you adjust brightness by sliding on the left edge of the screen and simply cannot fathom why the majors don't adopt this.

Originally Posted by Blossom

Come visit us over at the Kindle section! There is plenty of information about how to sync Kindles together.

I've lurked over there a few times but I rarely comment. I'm shy.

[apesmom]

Originally Posted by Eskarina

The brightness slider bar? You mean the one that I'd need two taps to access? [shudder] Oh good heavens no. That's quite unacceptable. Might as well go back to the dark ages. lol!
I find I'm rather spoiled with the glutton of 3rd party ereading apps that let you adjust brightness by sliding on the left edge of the screen and simply cannot fathom why the majors don't adopt this.

I am SO with you on the brightness slider. I use it constantly, probably my #1 favorite feature. Next is collections, everything after that is gravy.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by apesmom

I am SO with you on the brightness slider. I use it constantly, probably my #1 favorite feature. Next is collections, everything after that is gravy.

I have to have a brightness slider too. Otherwise I couldn't read at night. I wish Kindle app on the Fire had one but it doesn't.

Mantano is the best eReader app out there. I've tried them all.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Eskarina

Cool reader doesn't do publisher's defaults like Mantano et al. However, it maintains some of the original formatting and at least shows italics and bold text unlike some other apps (at least for my books). Also, it uses the entire font family of my chosen font which no other reader I've found does.

Cool Reader does do publisher defaults. It's the one of the other reader apps besides Mantano and Nook that does read external style sheets. It's was the first app I used as reader before I found Mantano I've tried them all and the only ones that do read External Style Sheets is Mantano, Cool Reader and Nook.
Cool Reader is the only one does use a full font family. See my First eInk reader used Cool Reader so I am very familiar with the program and how it works.

The brightness slider bar?

Yep Kindle on the Fire doesn't have one.

I've lurked over there a few times but I rarely comment. I'm shy.

I'm shy too but this forum is wonderful! So come on over now you have a K4. There is alot of Android info in the Kindle Fire forum that applies to any Device.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Cool Reader does do publisher defaults. It's the one of the other reader apps besides Mantano and Nook that does read external style sheets. It's was the first app I used as reader before I found Mantano I've tried them all and the only ones that do read External Style Sheets is Mantano, Cool Reader and Nook.
Cool Reader is the only one does use a full font family. See my First eInk reader used Cool Reader so I am very familiar with the program and how it works.

I tried coolreader... Can't remember why I shot it down though...