How many actually use an SD card and how do you manage your books? - Page 2

alecE · 11-08-2009, 06:12 AM

Until this week, I used the internal memory for all my books - using Calibre to transfer the titles. I've now got ~240 titles in the e-library and was beginning to get a little low on internal memory, so I've started to use both the cards available, partly to free up internal memory, partly just to see how it goes.

I've organised things so that one entire collection goes on a 64Mb card, and all of the Sony freebies that came with the reader go on t'other card (4Gb).

Biggest gripe/problem is that the reader treats (for example) collection 'Fiction' in internal memory as separate and distinct from collection 'Fiction' on an SD card, so when you browse Collections, there are two 'Fiction' listings - the discovery of this nearly generated a posting on the Vent & Rant thread!

No data yet as to how battery life will be affected by the use of SD cards. Use of SD cards *seems* to be an attractive option because I want to have the full library with me - I have lots of time to read, but cannot keep the PC with me.

smithno · 11-08-2009, 07:55 AM

I use an SD card exclusively! I keep one reader at home and one at work (EZ Reader with LBook firmware and jetBook). I have found that HTML books are acceptable in both so I take the SD card with me. Neither reader has been connected directly to a computer in a long time. I will not ever buy a reader without external storage.

BeccaAnn · 11-08-2009, 07:20 PM

I use a 4GB MS for classics and a 2GB SD for fanfiction, this leaves my internal memory for my favorites (mysteries and romance). For music, I have Creative Zen MP3 player and I don't carry pictures around at all. Since I discovered Calibre, that is the only program I use to upload my books. I've never had any trouble with my cards but that could be that they are barely full (like only 5% used).

DrMoze · 11-08-2009, 07:35 PM

I only used a memory card once on my 505--when hacking it for the clock and Russian language. Never used one for books on my 500 or 505. And bought my 300 without any concern about lack of a memory card slot.

DixieGal · 11-08-2009, 07:49 PM

I got a 4GB card to save audio books from Librivox on.

banjomike · 11-09-2009, 06:08 PM

The only thing I have on my internal memory are four of the freebies that I decided I might possibly want to read.

The other 300 books (including 430MB of Modesty Blaise comics) are all on a 4GB micro-SDHC card. I haven't noticed any battery problems but I have noticed that the Class 6 cards work much faster than Class 4 (which they should).

Edit:
I've just remembered that I also have a vintage 128MB miniSD which just has technical books (mostly PDF), including things like repair manuals for all my household appliances, PCs, central heating boiler/timer etc, bios settings

desertgrandma · 11-09-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I haven't used my SD card in almost one year, relying only on the internal memory of my Sony 505.

I currently have only 151 books on my internal memory. lightweight.

Recently, I started thinking maybe I should just cram a lot of books (about 200) onto the card - well, putting them in the Library first, and then have the Sony index everything, so that when (if) I change font sizes, then I won't be waiting. (But also, leave the 151 titles in the internal memory.)

By the way, I use the Sync feature on mine, which I understand many people choose not to use.

Don

Well, heres the thing. To me the entire purpose of an ebook reader is to carry your entire library along with you. So, can I help it if my library shows 866 books?

However, I did start noticing, recently, a decided slow down in starting the k1, and coming out of sleep mode.

So since I have an m-edge cover with the little pockets it in, I just load a few of the books I know I"m going to be reading on the Kindle memory, eject the card, and keep it in the pocket. Now, whereever I go I still have my entire library, but my Kindle is like lightning again.

If I'm stranded somewhere, or don't feel like reading whats loaded, I just pop the card back in. Voila! Win-win.

Bilbo1967 · 11-09-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Well, heres the thing. To me the entire purpose of an ebook reader is to carry your entire library along with you. So, can I help it if my library shows 866 books?

However, I did start noticing, recently, a decided slow down in starting the k1, and coming out of sleep mode.

So since I have an m-edge cover with the little pockets it in, I just load a few of the books I know I"m going to be reading on the Kindle memory, eject the card, and keep it in the pocket. Now, whereever I go I still have my entire library, but my Kindle is like lightning again.

If I'm stranded somewhere, or don't feel like reading whats loaded, I just pop the card back in. Voila! Win-win.

Hmm...I have everything on my SD card at the moment (nothing on internal memory at all) and I too have started to notice a slow down. I'd really never thought of this solution and I do have SD card pockets on my TufLuv case - thanks DGMa

desertgrandma · 11-09-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Hmm...I have everything on my SD card at the moment (nothing on internal memory at all) and I too have started to notice a slow down. I'd really never thought of this solution and I do have SD card pockets on my TufLuv case - thanks DGMa

You're welcome!

Elfwreck · 11-09-2009, 07:17 PM

I use the SD card because I have several large PDFs--I keep RPG gaming books on the card, and they'd use up too much of the internal space.

I've been considering switching everything else to the internal memory. I do keep losing bookmarks (not that I use them enough to care). I don't normally use Calibre or the Library; I just load books onto the Reader using Windows Explorer.

PennyPie · 11-09-2009, 07:41 PM

I also thought that having the memory cards would be important. But I have over 260 books on the internal memory & that's way more than enough at the rate at which I read'em. I have some of my cookbook collection on one of my cards, but at this time, don't use the cookbooks very often. I've been acquiring lots of books (fiction, classics)for future use. I've been converting them with Calibre, and when I've got a 'stack', I burn them onto CD. Building my library for when we retire & sail into the sunset. No, the external cards are quite over rated as a necessity, but for those who want to have everything on their device, it's a nice option.

BlackVoid · 11-10-2009, 07:41 AM

I have tried the SD card and it drains battery quickly, so I do not use it anymore.
Actually there is little point in using a card, you can have about 200 books on the Reader in internal memory. And I like the preformatting of the Connect software, so I do not have to wait with a new book or when changing font sizt.

The only reasons for memory card: hacks / upgrades / audio books / mp3

sebastienbillard · 11-10-2009, 08:24 AM

Well I put all my books/documents on SD card only. I can't say for speed as I did not try the internal memory, though the PRS 600 is pretty fast IMHO even for PDF files. It is faster than the 505 anyway

An advantage of the SD card is that it is usable from any computer and I don't have to carry the cable. I can add new books from home with the cable or from work using by putting the SD in the notebook.

Concerning battery drain I cannot say, not tested enough.

Slite · 11-10-2009, 08:26 AM

I keep all my books on the SD card, just for convinience. Is easier to just pop the SD from the reader, pop it into my PC, drag books over into the correct folders, according to my setup, and pop the SD back into my BeBook

desertgrandma · 11-10-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackVoid

I have tried the SD card and it drains battery quickly, so I do not use it anymore.
Actually there is little point in using a card, you can have about 200 books on the Reader in internal memory. And I like the preformatting of the Connect software, so I do not have to wait with a new book or when changing font sizt.

The only reasons for memory card: hacks / upgrades / audio books / mp3

I don't use any of those applications.

Sometimes I just want to browse what I have available, page by page.

Why limit myself to 200 books or any amount?

Looking at what I have on my card is like looking at a paper library wall. The selection of what to read is limited to what I have on the card, not what the device can hold.

11-09-2009, 06:08 PM	#21
banjomike Addict Posts: 319 Karma: 397404 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Device: PRS-505,DSlibris,nook Glow & HD+,Tab S2,Moon+,Clara,Clara Colour	The only thing I have on my internal memory are four of the freebies that I decided I might possibly want to read. The other 300 books (including 430MB of Modesty Blaise comics) are all on a 4GB micro-SDHC card. I haven't noticed any battery problems but I have noticed that the Class 6 cards work much faster than Class 4 (which they should). Edit: I've just remembered that I also have a vintage 128MB miniSD which just has technical books (mostly PDF), including things like repair manuals for all my household appliances, PCs, central heating boiler/timer etc, bios settings Last edited by banjomike; 11-09-2009 at 06:19 PM.

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11-08-2009, 06:12 AM	#16
alecE Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 546196 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK canal boat Device: sony prs505, prs650, kobo Glo HD liseuses	Until this week, I used the internal memory for all my books - using Calibre to transfer the titles. I've now got ~240 titles in the e-library and was beginning to get a little low on internal memory, so I've started to use both the cards available, partly to free up internal memory, partly just to see how it goes. I've organised things so that one entire collection goes on a 64Mb card, and all of the Sony freebies that came with the reader go on t'other card (4Gb). Biggest gripe/problem is that the reader treats (for example) collection 'Fiction' in internal memory as separate and distinct from collection 'Fiction' on an SD card, so when you browse Collections, there are two 'Fiction' listings - the discovery of this nearly generated a posting on the Vent & Rant thread! No data yet as to how battery life will be affected by the use of SD cards. Use of SD cards seems to be an attractive option because I want to have the full library with me - I have lots of time to read, but cannot keep the PC with me.

11-08-2009, 07:55 AM	#17
smithno Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 222484 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tenn., US Device: jetBook, jetBook Lite, Kindle 3, Galaxy Note II	I use an SD card exclusively! I keep one reader at home and one at work (EZ Reader with LBook firmware and jetBook). I have found that HTML books are acceptable in both so I take the SD card with me. Neither reader has been connected directly to a computer in a long time. I will not ever buy a reader without external storage.

11-08-2009, 07:20 PM	#18
BeccaAnn Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 660 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spearfish, SD, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	I use a 4GB MS for classics and a 2GB SD for fanfiction, this leaves my internal memory for my favorites (mysteries and romance). For music, I have Creative Zen MP3 player and I don't carry pictures around at all. Since I discovered Calibre, that is the only program I use to upload my books. I've never had any trouble with my cards but that could be that they are barely full (like only 5% used).

11-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#19
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 860 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	I only used a memory card once on my 505--when hacking it for the clock and Russian language. Never used one for books on my 500 or 505. And bought my 300 without any concern about lack of a memory card slot.

11-08-2009, 07:49 PM	#20
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I got a 4GB card to save audio books from Librivox on.

11-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#25
Elfwreck Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,187 Karma: 25133758 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3 (Past: Kobo Mini, PEZ, PRS-505, Clié)	I use the SD card because I have several large PDFs--I keep RPG gaming books on the card, and they'd use up too much of the internal space. I've been considering switching everything else to the internal memory. I do keep losing bookmarks (not that I use them enough to care). I don't normally use Calibre or the Library; I just load books onto the Reader using Windows Explorer.

11-09-2009, 07:41 PM	#26
PennyPie Cocoa & Toast...mmmmmm... Posts: 275 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Device: Sony PRS-700, iPhone	I also thought that having the memory cards would be important. But I have over 260 books on the internal memory & that's way more than enough at the rate at which I read'em. I have some of my cookbook collection on one of my cards, but at this time, don't use the cookbooks very often. I've been acquiring lots of books (fiction, classics)for future use. I've been converting them with Calibre, and when I've got a 'stack', I burn them onto CD. Building my library for when we retire & sail into the sunset. No, the external cards are quite over rated as a necessity, but for those who want to have everything on their device, it's a nice option.

11-10-2009, 07:41 AM	#27
BlackVoid Evangelist Posts: 415 Karma: 510423 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505	I have tried the SD card and it drains battery quickly, so I do not use it anymore. Actually there is little point in using a card, you can have about 200 books on the Reader in internal memory. And I like the preformatting of the Connect software, so I do not have to wait with a new book or when changing font sizt. The only reasons for memory card: hacks / upgrades / audio books / mp3

11-10-2009, 08:24 AM	#28
sebastienbillard Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 60 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	Well I put all my books/documents on SD card only. I can't say for speed as I did not try the internal memory, though the PRS 600 is pretty fast IMHO even for PDF files. It is faster than the 505 anyway An advantage of the SD card is that it is usable from any computer and I don't have to carry the cable. I can add new books from home with the cable or from work using by putting the SD in the notebook. Concerning battery drain I cannot say, not tested enough.

11-10-2009, 08:26 AM	#29
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,837 Karma: 532407 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mölnbo, Sweden Device: Kobo Aura 2nd edition, Kobo Clara HD	I keep all my books on the SD card, just for convinience. Is easier to just pop the SD from the reader, pop it into my PC, drag books over into the correct folders, according to my setup, and pop the SD back into my BeBook