10-04-2012, 05:33 PM | #166 | ||
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10-04-2012, 06:03 PM | #167 |
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Yep, did the setup. Opened Windows Explorer, copied an ePub to the root directory and then ejected the device from the Desktop app. Before unplugging I made sure the drive did not show up in Windows Explorer. I'll try the Save to Disk in Calibre and see if that makes a difference.
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10-04-2012, 06:04 PM | #168 | |
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I think a bit for both, but definitely for the "absorption" method (sounds like I should be able to put the book under my pillow doesn't it?) |
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10-04-2012, 06:06 PM | #169 | |
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10-04-2012, 06:09 PM | #170 | ||
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I think I'll keep trying the "regular" speed reading then. I just realised (talking about thrillers) that when I'm really eager to know what'll happen next in a book, I do suddenly pick up speed and find myself losing the inner voice... So apparently I can do it, I just need to figure out how I do it so I can "switch it on." Last edited by Mrs_Often; 10-04-2012 at 06:12 PM. |
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10-04-2012, 06:10 PM | #171 |
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10-04-2012, 06:34 PM | #172 | |
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(I did see your update that connecting and ejecting using your Mac worked, so this is probably moot.) |
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10-04-2012, 06:42 PM | #173 | |
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sombreastre - I assure you that it works for anyone who doesn't have to spell out the words to understand them - the whole idea is to get away from subconscious vocalization. It's not just a scam. |
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10-04-2012, 08:18 PM | #174 |
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I was connected to the Desktop app, so there could have been. I have read about a couple of other people having the same problem so maybe you are on to something.
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10-04-2012, 08:25 PM | #175 |
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At home at night in a room lit with lamps, the lighted screen is a lot less blue. At a low setting for the light the screen looks white and the contrast is really good. I like that the light setting is maintained from sleep to wake. I'm really happy with my choice!
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10-04-2012, 08:50 PM | #176 | |
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Fits in the case of the regular kobo touch, the one with the eleastic corners at all four locations. super fast at processing my ebooks regards Jack |
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10-05-2012, 02:54 AM | #177 | |
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As for the speed reading. I used to be able to do something with the whole page absorption thing but with diagrams and with auditory stimuli (I could just sit and absorb six conversations at once) but it's like any skill, it gets rusty with disuse. As for more "normal" speedreading, I am sometimes able to read quite a bit faster and process all the information and forget about the imaginary auditory accompaniment ringing out inside my head. But I have to say is that I enjoy books a lot more when I don't speed read. Books are all about the storytelling, which is like theatre, creating a setting, little by little as the lights come on and illuminate the different parta of the stage. Revealing to us the characters while the shadows hide things unbeknownst to us and villains hide in the wings. But I do agree that speed reading could be quite beneficial as a mandatory course for students though you could only give them credit for participation and not actually grade them (how unfair would it be to punish someone with a low grade just for not having their brains like so, not to mention the torture such a course would be for anyone with dyslexia). And just to pretend that I am not promulgating an off topic conversation... Thanks for the first impressions, I like to be aware of what to expect (and even knowing what to expect I am normally also pleasantly surprised and enjoy my new toys). as for those with "bright pixels." If they are at all like bright pixels on LCDs or dust under a smartphone screen you eventually get used to it. It might take a few days or a few months to get used to it (it depends entirely on just how noticeable it is and on your personality) but you'll eventually get so used to it that you won't really notice it unless something makes you think about it and you actively look for it. |
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10-05-2012, 04:13 AM | #178 |
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Just picked up my Glo at Chapters today. So far so good. And I was able to load an Epub to it though it took me a bit to go through all the initial hoops. There's probably other ways to do this but here's what I had to do (and this seems to be the way suggested by Kobo according to their help).
- First I had to install Kobe Desktop and synch and update the Glo - Then I had to install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) - Google for it. - Then I had to login in to my Adobe ID. I had an Adobe ID already so I just used it. - Then I had to Authorize my computer in ADE - Then I had to Authorise my Glo in ADE - Then I had to load my Epub in ADE - Finally I used ADE to load the Epub to my Glo Of course, now that all this is setup, it should be much more straightforward. Hope this helps anybody else doing this for the first time. |
10-05-2012, 05:34 AM | #179 | |
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Before someone says -just stick to Kobo's desktop and their store - remember, many of us want to use local libraries, and we HAVE to use Adobe DE and their DRM for that. |
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10-05-2012, 05:36 AM | #180 |
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With Calibre not having a suitable driver when I purchased my Glo, I sent an epub to desktop. Connected Glo to PC (windows 7), then right clicked it and sent it to device.
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