Chrome OS vs eBooks & Audiobooks - Page 2

Kumabjorn · 12-12-2013, 10:04 AM

I'm aware that it's not a desirable solution, but if you're down to one of two legacy applications it could be a viable temporary solution until native apps becomes available.

ApK · 12-12-2013, 11:58 AM

Hmm. ChromeOS running Linux running VirtualBox running Windows running OverDrive Media Console.

I may copy my XP VM over again and give it a shot this weekend.

Graham · 12-12-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ApK

Hmm. ChromeOS running Linux running VirtualBox running Windows running OverDrive Media Console.

I may copy my XP VM over again and give it a shot this weekend.

Madness!

Bear in mind that the monkey would need the audio to work.

Graham

Kumabjorn · 12-12-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ApK

Hmm. ChromeOS running Linux running VirtualBox running Windows running OverDrive Media Console.

I may copy my XP VM over again and give it a shot this weekend.

Hence why I wondered about a virtual machine directly under Chrome. I'm sure there are lots of Windows users that are dependent on one or two apps that aren't available, but the rest is. In my case it is about 30 Word macros that I can't replicate in Chrome.

frahse · 12-12-2013, 07:13 PM

I think this thread and many others showing a growing interest in Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google Apps and the like indicates that we need a forum or subforum for all these things.

We have a Kindle forum, an Apple, an Android so what not a Google or Chrome Forum?

Kumabjorn · 12-12-2013, 07:59 PM

I'll second that. I'm very interested in moving my things port, but I also want to use my different peripherals, scanner, tablet, printer and so on. But must of all I'm still dependent on some Windows applications that aren't quite there yet under ChromeOS.

eschwartz · 12-12-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

5- Open EPUB eBook

Reading -- not compatible -- "This file type is not supported. Please visit the Chrome Web Store to find an app that can open this type of file."
Transferring -- not compatible -- "This file type is not supported. Please visit the Chrome Web Store to find an app that can open this type of file."

Have you tried finding an app for it yet?

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6- Open PDF eBook

Reading -- compatible -- opens directly in Chrome OS devices and can be read
Transferring -- unknown -- I don't know if you can transfer these titles to other devices from a Chrome OS device

The file is a PDF; you should be able to move it from the file manager, like any other files. Just download it, and if Chrome wont let you, right-click to save-as.

tubemonkey · 12-12-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Have you tried finding an app for it yet?

No. That statement is a generic "file not supported" one. Since this pops up frequently, I have my doubts as to whether such an app exists. It may, but reading open epubs and pdfs is something I don't do. I only read Kindle books from the library. As such, finding a solution for this problem is extremely low on my list of priorities.

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The file is a PDF; you should be able to move it from the file manager, like any other files. Just download it, and if Chrome wont let you, right-click to save-as.

"Save as" does not exist in the right click menu.

AnemicOak · 12-12-2013, 11:30 PM

Is there anything like Bluestacks for Chrome OS?

Kumabjorn · 12-12-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Is there anything like Bluestacks for Chrome OS?

Not that I have any proof or even inside knowledge, but I wuuld be very surprised if we don't see Android and Chrome apps merging somewhere in the future.

eschwartz · 12-12-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

No. That statement is a generic "file not supported" one. Since this pops up frequently, I have my doubts as to whether such an app exists. It may, but reading open epubs and pdfs is something I don't do. I only read Kindle books from the library. As such, finding a solution for this problem is extremely low on my list of priorities.

Then your analysis isn't a very good one, is it? (not that it has to be, except in the spirit of scientific inquiry.)

What about Google Books?

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"Save as" does not exist in the right click menu.

Is it not letting you download it in any other way either?

tubemonkey · 12-13-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Then your analysis isn't a very good one, is it? (not that it has to be, except in the spirit of scientific inquiry.)

I'll get to them eventually...

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What about Google Books?

Reading in the browser is supported. Downloading requires Adobe. Our friend, DRM, is hard at work protecting our interests.

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Is it not letting you download it in any other way either?

I haven't explored other options yet.

My initial inquiries will be of a go/ no-go nature. Once I get everything mapped out, I'll start dealing with workarounds. And like I said before, formats I don't do will go to the bottom of the list. It's easier to deal with formats I already do, because it requires less work on my part. Once I get those out of the way, I'll start going down the list.

tubemonkey · 12-13-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Not that I have any proof or even inside knowledge, but I wuuld be very surprised if we don't see Android and Chrome apps merging somewhere in the future.

Android would be a godsend, since it supports OverDrive and Adobe.

Graham · 12-13-2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Is there anything like Bluestacks for Chrome OS?

If you're talking about flipping your ebook reading from the Chromebook to the big screen, then adding a Chromecast dongle would be the solution.

If you're talking about mirroring the screen of your phone on your Chromebook, then I think Air Droid can do that for Android, though probably not fast enough for games or video.

Graham

forsooth · 12-13-2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by frahse

I think this thread and many others showing a growing interest in Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google Apps and the like indicates that we need a forum or subforum for all these things.

We have a Kindle forum, an Apple, an Android so what not a Google or Chrome Forum?

I second separate forum also

Also Offline Printing is I see a big problem.

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12-12-2013, 10:04 AM	#16
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	I'm aware that it's not a desirable solution, but if you're down to one of two legacy applications it could be a viable temporary solution until native apps becomes available.

12-12-2013, 11:58 AM	#17
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,389 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	Hmm. ChromeOS running Linux running VirtualBox running Windows running OverDrive Media Console. I may copy my XP VM over again and give it a shot this weekend.

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frahse occasional author Posts: 2,315 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	I think this thread and many others showing a growing interest in Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google Apps and the like indicates that we need a forum or subforum for all these things. We have a Kindle forum, an Apple, an Android so what not a Google or Chrome Forum?

12-12-2013, 07:59 PM	#21
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	I'll second that. I'm very interested in moving my things port, but I also want to use my different peripherals, scanner, tablet, printer and so on. But must of all I'm still dependent on some Windows applications that aren't quite there yet under ChromeOS.

12-12-2013, 11:30 PM	#24
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Is there anything like Bluestacks for Chrome OS?