Some suggestions for Software Updates - Page 14

orcinus · 02-15-2007, 05:39 PM

If there is no flash to black, there is no refresh. It's as simple as that, AFAICT. If you don't believe me, take a look at the status bar when you flip pages - it gets refreshed along with the rest of the screen (and goes through full black as well) and that's a full page refresh.

OTOH, some refreshes seem to not even need a full white-black-white (or grey) cycle. Like the forementioned sync icon, which is grey on black. It would seem that only switching through the extremes of contrast range requires a full recycle/repolarisation.

Anyhow, the point is - if the rest of the image remains unchanged/unaffected/static throughout the refresh, it most definately is a localized refresh.

EatingPie · 03-25-2007, 11:17 PM

I'm such a newb that I haven't even received my Reader yet. I checked the wiki, and searched this thread, and I note one HUGE omission...

Mac Support!

You can sort of do it by hand from what I've read -- the Mac will mount the reader and you can create the proper directory layout and move the files yourself -- similar to how I use the my PSP. But the supplied software doesn't support the Mac AFAIK.

Sony should support the Mac equivalent to their PC support. And this should be added to the wiki alongside the Linux support request.

-Pie

texag · 03-26-2007, 01:46 AM

Pie--

Completely agree about the Mac support! Purchasing a product for this price should not entail "work arounds". I won't purchase this, even though i really want to, until there is official Mac support.

I will, however, purchase the first real alternative that comes out and supports Macs.

The Connect store is a web based program. It can't be that difficult to make it available for Macs. I wonder what the real story is?

Leaping Gnome · 03-26-2007, 05:32 PM

Well it's web based like iTunes is web based, meaning the store part gets its data feed from the internet but the rest of the stuff including the store "shell" is local. I don't know how Sony is with their other products and Mac support, like is their Mac support for the Connect music side? What about other stuff like the minidisk players, MP3 players, etc...?

flumbo · 03-26-2007, 07:22 PM

Traditionally, Sony hasn't been interested in supporting the smaller number of Mac users. Their clie pda's, music players, etc all needed windows.

Some of it is related to DRM, but mostly it just isn't worth it for them to spend the money on extra software and customer support. I don't see apple providing ipod support for Linux users.

Dave Berk · 03-30-2007, 11:28 AM

Smart bookmark, not based on page numbers. So when I switch between font size settings I won't find that all my bookmark still point to the original page which now has completely different content.

UncleDuke · 03-30-2007, 11:57 AM

I still want a delete function.

EatingPie · 04-03-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flumbo

Traditionally, Sony hasn't been interested in supporting the smaller number of Mac users. Their clie pda's, music players, etc all needed windows.

Some of it is related to DRM, but mostly it just isn't worth it for them to spend the money on extra software and customer support. I don't see apple providing ipod support for Linux users.

This is a "two wrongs make a right" argument. Besides, Apple DOES support Windows for iTunes.

And let's be blunt, the Connect Software is a blatant rip-off of the iTunes interface... and yet it's not available on the Mac. Hard not to call that ironic!

Mac Support needs to be on the Wiki.

-Pie

westsan · 04-03-2007, 09:37 PM

Most of sony software is in that kind if interface. They cover the windows window-frame. How they cover it is sometimes inconsistent but I cannot remember a Sony app that doesnt...
Also, Sony has VAIO. Why would they be interested in MAC?

I guess its just poor marketing prowess like most other Japanese companies... they can sell good hardware... but the software always sucks.

EatingPie · 04-06-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westsan

Also, Sony has VAIO. Why would they be interested in MAC?

I think you've nailed it here. The Mac is actually a competitor with the Vaio, so they choose not to support it.

Still wish someone knew why the heck Sony's CEO was on stage at Steve Jobs' keynote last year. Then again, I don't think even HE knew why he was there!

-Pie

JSWolf · 05-17-2007, 08:09 PM

To add to the wish list, the ability to add more ebook formats such as LIT format and PDB format. This would help people migrate to the Sony Reader with books they may already own without having to repurchase the books.

melechmet · 05-18-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melf

Something like "manga reading mode" in picture wievieng

How about CBR/CBZ support?

JSWolf · 05-18-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melechmet

How about CBR/CBZ support?

No need. All they are are ZIP files with graphics inside Can be made into PDF (formatted for the reader) or LRF or just put on the reader as is once decompressed. No need for the overhead for an unzip.

banjopicker · 05-19-2007, 08:42 PM

Native support for CBR/CBZ would be nice though. There is no really good way to automate the conversion to PDF, and besides, I would rather not convert at all. Since these files are just compressed jpegs, it shouldn't be too difficult to display them in a reader-like way. And it would dramatically expand the available library for the reader in one fell swoop.

JSWolf · 05-19-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjopicker

Native support for CBR/CBZ would be nice though. There is no really good way to automate the conversion to PDF, and besides, I would rather not convert at all. Since these files are just compressed jpegs, it shouldn't be too difficult to display them in a reader-like way. And it would dramatically expand the available library for the reader in one fell swoop.

All you need to is uncompress the ZIP file and make sure the names are in some sort of order and then upload to the reader and view. It's that easy.

05-19-2007, 08:42 PM	#209
banjopicker Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2007 Device: PRS-505	CBR/CBZ Native support for CBR/CBZ would be nice though. There is no really good way to automate the conversion to PDF, and besides, I would rather not convert at all. Since these files are just compressed jpegs, it shouldn't be too difficult to display them in a reader-like way. And it would dramatically expand the available library for the reader in one fell swoop.

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02-15-2007, 05:39 PM	#196
orcinus Gadgeteer Posts: 222 Karma: 540 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Croatia Device: iRex iLiad, Sony PRS-500, Nokia 770, BB 7200, Samsung i600, iPhone	If there is no flash to black, there is no refresh. It's as simple as that, AFAICT. If you don't believe me, take a look at the status bar when you flip pages - it gets refreshed along with the rest of the screen (and goes through full black as well) and that's a full page refresh. OTOH, some refreshes seem to not even need a full white-black-white (or grey) cycle. Like the forementioned sync icon, which is grey on black. It would seem that only switching through the extremes of contrast range requires a full recycle/repolarisation. Anyhow, the point is - if the rest of the image remains unchanged/unaffected/static throughout the refresh, it most definately is a localized refresh.

03-25-2007, 11:17 PM	#197
EatingPie Blueberry! Posts: 888 Karma: 133343 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500 (RIP); PRS-600 (Good Riddance); PRS-505; PRS-650; PRS-350	I'm such a newb that I haven't even received my Reader yet. I checked the wiki, and searched this thread, and I note one HUGE omission... Mac Support! You can sort of do it by hand from what I've read -- the Mac will mount the reader and you can create the proper directory layout and move the files yourself -- similar to how I use the my PSP. But the supplied software doesn't support the Mac AFAIK. Sony should support the Mac equivalent to their PC support. And this should be added to the wiki alongside the Linux support request. -Pie

03-26-2007, 01:46 AM	#198
texag Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2007	Pie-- Completely agree about the Mac support! Purchasing a product for this price should not entail "work arounds". I won't purchase this, even though i really want to, until there is official Mac support. I will, however, purchase the first real alternative that comes out and supports Macs. The Connect store is a web based program. It can't be that difficult to make it available for Macs. I wonder what the real story is?

03-26-2007, 05:32 PM	#199
Leaping Gnome Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 1641 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Well it's web based like iTunes is web based, meaning the store part gets its data feed from the internet but the rest of the stuff including the store "shell" is local. I don't know how Sony is with their other products and Mac support, like is their Mac support for the Connect music side? What about other stuff like the minidisk players, MP3 players, etc...?

03-26-2007, 07:22 PM	#200
flumbo I got nothin... Posts: 127 Karma: 302 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hawaii	Traditionally, Sony hasn't been interested in supporting the smaller number of Mac users. Their clie pda's, music players, etc all needed windows. Some of it is related to DRM, but mostly it just isn't worth it for them to spend the money on extra software and customer support. I don't see apple providing ipod support for Linux users.

03-30-2007, 11:28 AM	#201
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Smart bookmark, not based on page numbers. So when I switch between font size settings I won't find that all my bookmark still point to the original page which now has completely different content.

03-30-2007, 11:57 AM	#202
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	I still want a delete function.

04-03-2007, 09:37 PM	#204
westsan Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 72 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Most of sony software is in that kind if interface. They cover the windows window-frame. How they cover it is sometimes inconsistent but I cannot remember a Sony app that doesnt... Also, Sony has VAIO. Why would they be interested in MAC? I guess its just poor marketing prowess like most other Japanese companies... they can sell good hardware... but the software always sucks.

05-17-2007, 08:09 PM	#206
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	To add to the wish list, the ability to add more ebook formats such as LIT format and PDB format. This would help people migrate to the Sony Reader with books they may already own without having to repurchase the books.