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Old 02-02-2011, 04:55 AM   #16
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I just use the Sony Library software and ADE for those that need it. I've never bought from the Sony bookstore. I find the Sony software pretty intuitive. Somewhere near the bottom of the list on the left you should see Computer. Follow the folders just as you would in windows explorer until you get to the folder with your books. Then drag and drop. You can do multiple selections at a time.
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Old 02-02-2011, 11:34 AM   #17
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Does Calibre do a good job of converting PDF files to something nicely redable on an ereader?
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Old 02-02-2011, 11:38 AM   #18
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Nothing will do a good job of converting from PDF. PDF is a "terminal format" - ie, a format that's designed to be converted "to", not "from". It's extremely difficult to convert from PDF to an eBook format.
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Old 02-02-2011, 11:45 AM   #19
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The Sony Reader also doesn't read .Lit files right?
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Old 02-02-2011, 12:05 PM   #20
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And, if not, does Calibre convert from .Lit effectively?
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Old 02-02-2011, 12:31 PM   #21
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It does. On the Calibre list of best source files, it's number one.
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What would be the preferred format to convert TO from the .Lit file, for the Sony 350?
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Old 02-02-2011, 12:33 PM   #23
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Check out Apprentice Alf's blog. If you are comfortable with stripping DRM you will be able to buy books wherever you want and put them on your Sony. It is easy to do.
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What would be the preferred format to convert TO from the .Lit file, for the Sony 350?
epub or lrf.
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Per the my helpful readers here at mobileread, I've been converting my files to lrf(the Sony proprietary format) via Calibre and they've all bee very readable. I think the source files were mostly lit and pdf and the only conversion problem is the occasional page with only 1 or 2 words on them, but I'm sure there's an option in Calibre to figure that out,but since it's happened on maybe 5 pages from all the books I've read on the 350, it's not a big issue. Per the whole case thing, I picked up a free one from Best Buy, the Targus fake leather sleeve. I don't love it, but it allows me to carry the reader to work with me and at least it was free. It was the only one they had in the store though so ymmv.
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Am looking at and considering the PocketBook 360. Love the small form factor. That is the type of reader I'm looking at. would love opinions as to your favorite (and potentially any others I should look at), in this "compact" category?

Thanks to everyone in advance.
Mmm, sony prs-350 and cybook opus.
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What would be the preferred format to convert TO from the .Lit file, for the Sony 350?
I like to convert to epub. Works well on the sony and most other devices. The sony can also handle your pdf's as is.
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