Something that support both Epub & Mobi

SpeakOfTheDevil · 04-19-2012, 03:23 AM

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my eReader so I decided to buy the Kindle Touch. The KT is okay, does everything as it should. However, the Kindle's lack of file management is vastly irritating. Its "collections" is not a satisfying alternative. So I was wondering if there are any eReader with a better file management out there. My research is not faring that well. I did just buy a KT that I'm not completely satisfied with.

I'm looking for an eReader that can do the following:
1. Allow drag and drop of ebooks
2. Allow folder organization, as in real folders
3. Support epub and mobi

It would also be nice, not necessary but nice, if the eReader have the following:
1. Support PDF
2. Customizable zooming of PDF instead of set percentage
3. Long battery life

I don't care if the eReader is eInk or LCD. I don't care if it is an actual eReader or a crude tablet. DRM doesn't concern me, I habitually scrubbed the mold. I just want something that I can drop my epups and mobis into my folders via computer and go to those folders on my device.

I would like the cost to stay around $100 if possible.

HarryT · 04-19-2012, 03:32 AM

I don't know of any device which will meet your requirements, unfortunately. Your budget is way too low for a reasonable tablet.

SpeakOfTheDevil · 04-19-2012, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

reasonable tablet.

That's why I said crude not reasonable. My price preference is not set in stone, fyi.

charmian · 04-19-2012, 04:14 AM

You can get an LCD tablet for around $100, but the battery life is going to be bad.

Have you thought about getting the Nook Simple Touch Reader, and then rooting it and loading on stock Android? I think that would get you most of what you want.

If you are more flexible about your prices, try getting a 7" Android tablet, which should set you back around $200 for one like Lenovo's.

beachwanderer · 04-19-2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeakOfTheDevil

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my eReader so I decided to buy the Kindle Touch. The KT is okay, does everything as it should. However, the Kindle's lack of file management is vastly irritating. Its "collections" is not a satisfying alternative. So I was wondering if there are any eReader with a better file management out there.

If you want a maximum of options to customize the way you read (fonts, text sizes etc.) and folder management and support of epub and mobi as bare formats (epub with adobe drm) and pdf support of sorts then have a look at the product range that pocketbook has to offer. But: The small "360 plus" with a 5'' eInk Screen (vizplex, no pearl I'm afraid) is priced at 133,- USD on their website ...

HarryT · 04-19-2012, 05:07 AM

To be perfectly honest, I think that in the Kindle Touch the OP already has one of the best devices available. A move to a low-end tablet would be a retrograde one, I think. But that's just a personal opinion, of course.

The issues with the very cheap tablets are two fold:

1. As mentioned, the battery life.
2. They generally have a resistive touch screen, rather than the capacitive touch screen used by the better quality tablets. These touch screens tend to be unreliable and inaccurate in their response.

If the OP is in the US, then buying one of the cheap "dedicated" tablets such as the Kindle Fire or the Nook Colour and then rooting it is perhaps something that should be looked at.

VaporPunk · 04-19-2012, 05:27 AM

HarryT is spot on, especially battery life. Spend a bit more if you can. Also look for refurbished tablets. Wasn't the KF refurb selling for $139 a while ago? You can also try this out...
http://androidcommunity.com/my-table...wich-20120419/
But caveat emptor and all that whenever you buy something like the above.

Dopedangel · 04-19-2012, 05:57 AM

If you are talking about drm free epub and mobi I would recommend a rooted Nook Touch and to use coolreader as your reading software on it. Once its rooted Nook Touch is basically an eink android tablet. So you get all the things you are looking for. Even using pdf is possible but I don't used pdf so havent tried this

HarryT · 04-19-2012, 08:30 AM

Unless CoolReader has been significantly improved since I last used it (which was a couple of years ago), it's not a terribly good Mobi reader. The version I used didn't even recognise basic things like hard page breaks in Mobi books. Is its Mobi support better these days?

dustman · 04-19-2012, 09:01 AM

Pocketbook supports plethora of formats, all mentioned included, plus quite rare like djvu. Can do folder organization and such. Flash cards can be used to store different collections. Don't know exact pricing options, but normally more expensive than Kindle.
http://www.pocketbook-int.com/welcome-pocketbook

booklover6 · 04-19-2012, 10:35 AM

I put Coolreader on my Sony T1 and it won't even open mobi. I had to put FBreader on for mobi.

I decided I prefer just to have epub in Coolreader so I just convert my Amazon or other mobi books to epub for the T1. The folder organization capability in Coolreader is excellent.

JSWolf · 04-19-2012, 10:48 AM

Collections on a T1 work just that much better then collections on a Kindle. Amazon made them a lot harder to use.

HarryT · 04-19-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Collections on a T1 work just that much better then collections on a Kindle. Amazon made them a lot harder to use.

"Better" in what way specifically, Jon? Collections on the Sony and collections on the Kindle work in exactly the same way.

JSWolf · 04-19-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

"Better" in what way specifically, Jon? Collections on the Sony and collections on the Kindle work in exactly the same way.

How easy is it to manage the collection directly on a Kindle? On a T1 it is very easy to do. Also, Calibre does not need an add-on t create Collection on the T1.

HarryT · 04-19-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

How easy is it to manage the collection directly on a Kindle? On a T1 it is very easy to do.

Very easy. Select the collection, tap and hold, and select "Add/Remove books". You get a list of the books on the reader, with a checkmark alongside each one to indicate whether or not it's a member of the collection.

I don't believe the OP is complaining about the ease of managing collections, but the actual idea of collections, as opposed to folders. Personally I like collections, but there are benefits to folders, too, and some people prefer them.

04-19-2012, 03:23 AM	#1
SpeakOfTheDevil Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: none	Something that support both Epub & Mobi Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my eReader so I decided to buy the Kindle Touch. The KT is okay, does everything as it should. However, the Kindle's lack of file management is vastly irritating. Its "collections" is not a satisfying alternative. So I was wondering if there are any eReader with a better file management out there. My research is not faring that well. I did just buy a KT that I'm not completely satisfied with. I'm looking for an eReader that can do the following: 1. Allow drag and drop of ebooks 2. Allow folder organization, as in real folders 3. Support epub and mobi It would also be nice, not necessary but nice, if the eReader have the following: 1. Support PDF 2. Customizable zooming of PDF instead of set percentage 3. Long battery life I don't care if the eReader is eInk or LCD. I don't care if it is an actual eReader or a crude tablet. DRM doesn't concern me, I habitually scrubbed the mold. I just want something that I can drop my epups and mobis into my folders via computer and go to those folders on my device. I would like the cost to stay around $100 if possible. Last edited by SpeakOfTheDevil; 04-19-2012 at 03:34 AM.

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04-19-2012, 03:32 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I don't know of any device which will meet your requirements, unfortunately. Your budget is way too low for a reasonable tablet.

04-19-2012, 04:14 AM	#4
charmian Addict Posts: 386 Karma: 1814548 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle PW2	You can get an LCD tablet for around $100, but the battery life is going to be bad. Have you thought about getting the Nook Simple Touch Reader, and then rooting it and loading on stock Android? I think that would get you most of what you want. If you are more flexible about your prices, try getting a 7" Android tablet, which should set you back around $200 for one like Lenovo's.

04-19-2012, 05:07 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	To be perfectly honest, I think that in the Kindle Touch the OP already has one of the best devices available. A move to a low-end tablet would be a retrograde one, I think. But that's just a personal opinion, of course. The issues with the very cheap tablets are two fold: 1. As mentioned, the battery life. 2. They generally have a resistive touch screen, rather than the capacitive touch screen used by the better quality tablets. These touch screens tend to be unreliable and inaccurate in their response. If the OP is in the US, then buying one of the cheap "dedicated" tablets such as the Kindle Fire or the Nook Colour and then rooting it is perhaps something that should be looked at.

04-19-2012, 05:27 AM	#7
VaporPunk Evangelist Posts: 409 Karma: 49204386 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Device: Kindle 4 + Asus Transformer	HarryT is spot on, especially battery life. Spend a bit more if you can. Also look for refurbished tablets. Wasn't the KF refurb selling for $139 a while ago? You can also try this out... http://androidcommunity.com/my-table...wich-20120419/ But caveat emptor and all that whenever you buy something like the above.

04-19-2012, 05:57 AM	#8
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,798 Karma: 30548723 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	If you are talking about drm free epub and mobi I would recommend a rooted Nook Touch and to use coolreader as your reading software on it. Once its rooted Nook Touch is basically an eink android tablet. So you get all the things you are looking for. Even using pdf is possible but I don't used pdf so havent tried this

04-19-2012, 08:30 AM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Unless CoolReader has been significantly improved since I last used it (which was a couple of years ago), it's not a terribly good Mobi reader. The version I used didn't even recognise basic things like hard page breaks in Mobi books. Is its Mobi support better these days?

04-19-2012, 09:01 AM	#10
dustman Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kindle/Pocketbook	Pocketbook supports plethora of formats, all mentioned included, plus quite rare like djvu. Can do folder organization and such. Flash cards can be used to store different collections. Don't know exact pricing options, but normally more expensive than Kindle. http://www.pocketbook-int.com/welcome-pocketbook

04-19-2012, 10:35 AM	#11
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I put Coolreader on my Sony T1 and it won't even open mobi. I had to put FBreader on for mobi. I decided I prefer just to have epub in Coolreader so I just convert my Amazon or other mobi books to epub for the T1. The folder organization capability in Coolreader is excellent.

04-19-2012, 10:48 AM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Collections on a T1 work just that much better then collections on a Kindle. Amazon made them a lot harder to use.