My first day with a 505 - Page 2

JSWolf · 10-26-2007, 10:21 AM

What the problem is is that you have not remove the DRM from the LIT file(s). So it's no wonder they don't work well. Go search for ConvertLIT and download the full program use that for handling the DRM.

AnemicOak · 10-26-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

What the problem is is that you have not remove the DRM from the LIT file(s). So it's no wonder they don't work well. Go search for ConvertLIT and download the full program use that for handling the DRM.

As I said in my last post I did use clit on the file, if I hadn't I assume it wouldn't have converted, however badly, with lit2lrf nor would I have the HTML.

AnemicOak · 10-26-2007, 01:37 PM

I've messed around with pasting from the HTML into BookDesigner and I think once I work out a few formatting details the resultant LRFs will be just fine, without as much fuss as I first thought. Maybe not quite as straight forward as I might wish, but not to bad. I do wonder if maybe some of the problems with the sample LRF aren't due to it's CSS or something. Since Baen LIT's convert so nicely (even turning it to HTML with clit has better results than the sample I tried).

kovidgoyal · 10-26-2007, 01:38 PM

Send me a lit file that causes problem with lit2lrf

AnemicOak · 10-26-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Send me a lit file that causes problem with lit2lrf

I sent it, along with the generated lrf, to you. Do you need the Key.txt too?

Thanks

kovidgoyal · 10-26-2007, 02:21 PM

yeah send me the undrmed lit.

AnemicOak · 10-26-2007, 02:29 PM

Ok, I sent the key

It's probably going to all boil down to me doing something, probably something obvious, wrong.

AnemicOak · 10-26-2007, 07:41 PM

Thanks to Kovid & Jon I'm all straightened out on my conversions. Just bought a new book & conversion was a snap.

Thanks again guys.

JSWolf · 10-26-2007, 08:29 PM

Most LIT will be fine. No idea why that one was different.

AnemicOak · 10-26-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Most LIT will be fine. No idea why that one was different.

Yeah, I'm finding that. I just bought three new books at Fictionwise & they all worked perfectly.

JSWolf · 10-27-2007, 01:56 AM

lit2lrf does a really nice job of converting them. Very easy.

AnemicOak · 11-28-2007, 04:44 PM

Well, I've now had my 505 for over a month & after much use I still love it. I guess these are just some thoughts after a more extended period of use. I've read 37 books on it so far & have settled into using the Reader as my primary way of reading books.

For the most part it's great & I don't regret the purchase. I've learned a lot about the ebook world that I didn't know before having it, before buying the Reader my only exposure to ebooks was Baen & one PDF book from Fictionwise.

I've learned that although it would make sense that if a publisher is going to put out an ebook that they'd put it out in all the major formats, but apparently there is sometimes no rhyme or reason to what format certain books get. I've settled on MS Reader for my format of choice for DRM'd materials, but at least three books I've wanted have been released in only Mobi or Mobi & eReader format. It'd be nice to be able to buy the Mobi book & do a simple conversion like you can with a LIT file.

I've learned that some titles I had hoped will be available aren't & may not be for some time. This is a bit of a disappointment. It's not like there aren't tons of books available, but for me there are some pretty big holes.

I can't bring myself to trust Sony to stick with LRX for the long haul so as long as that format remains unbroken I'm reluctant to buy from them. Although I did use a $10 off coupon I got from Borders to buy one book from them.

I've found libprs500 to be a great asset. It makes converting the LIT files I buy so simple. I've found Sony's software to be just OK, not great. I've found as I get around the 100 book mark with 11 collections that the software has become increasingly sluggish.

Collections work quite well, but I really wish there was some type of folder system available. As I add books the need to be more organized increases. It's definitely an area they could improve. Haven't needed to use a memory card yet.

The screen rocks. I've noticed very little, if any, ghosting at all. It's so much nicer reading on e-ink than it is trying to use a backlit screen.

Battery life is great & seems in line with what Sony promotes it as having.

I've found that I've grown so comfortable with using it, that reading a pbook seems strange. Unfortunately it seems I'm doomed to still buy pbooks if I want to keep up with long time series I'm in to reading.

One thing it's done that I hadn't really considered is made me go ahead & read some classics I've been meaning to read/re-read that just seemed to get lost in the shuffle when I'd have needed to go get a pbook copy.

There have been a few times where I've wished I waited a few more weeks & bought a Cybook, because I figure if one DRM format is going to stick around it's probably Mobipocket. Plus the fact that there's stuff in Mobi I want & can't get in LIT.

Thanks to everyone who's helped by answering my questions over the past month. You made the 'settle in' period a breeze.

`

Ozric · 11-28-2007, 05:55 PM

I've had my 505 for a week and it's awesome. Occasionally I also wonder if I should've waited to get a Cybook, but if I had, I'd still be waiting instead of enjoying an eInk reader today. It would be nice if I could read Mobipocket or eReader books on it (since I already own some), but I'm finding that there's plenty of stuff out there I can read.

M0zza · 11-29-2007, 11:18 AM

I've had my 505 for about 2 weeks and love it to bits! I knew the screen was going to be good. But not that good!

I've been able to convert about 40 of my LIT books for it and all look very good indeed, although I've been reading the Sherlock holmes books supplied by HarryT and have only just started on one of my own.

My PDA is now collecting dust. It would be with all my other retro gear, but I 'archived' that in my fathers loft before my last move and haven't been to collect it yet

.

JohnP · 11-30-2007, 05:33 AM

Been a month or two, I have read over 20 books already. I like it a LOT better than real books now! Took it out of its case, can hold it with fingers and thumb of one hand on the page flip button. I have found that I enjoy a book more because 1. I am not fumbling around trying to get the book in the right position or flipping pages and 2. The type is consistently large enough (I use medium exclusively). This keeps my concentration on the story not on the physical book.
Mind you I have a ton of books from my good brother Torrence. If I had to pay for each book, I would not be so impressed!

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10-26-2007, 10:21 AM	#16
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What the problem is is that you have not remove the DRM from the LIT file(s). So it's no wonder they don't work well. Go search for ConvertLIT and download the full program use that for handling the DRM.

10-26-2007, 01:37 PM	#18
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I've messed around with pasting from the HTML into BookDesigner and I think once I work out a few formatting details the resultant LRFs will be just fine, without as much fuss as I first thought. Maybe not quite as straight forward as I might wish, but not to bad. I do wonder if maybe some of the problems with the sample LRF aren't due to it's CSS or something. Since Baen LIT's convert so nicely (even turning it to HTML with clit has better results than the sample I tried).

10-26-2007, 01:38 PM	#19
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,356 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Send me a lit file that causes problem with lit2lrf

10-26-2007, 02:21 PM	#21
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,356 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	yeah send me the undrmed lit.

10-26-2007, 02:29 PM	#22
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Ok, I sent the key It's probably going to all boil down to me doing something, probably something obvious, wrong.

10-26-2007, 07:41 PM	#23
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Thanks to Kovid & Jon I'm all straightened out on my conversions. Just bought a new book & conversion was a snap. Thanks again guys.

10-26-2007, 08:29 PM	#24
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Most LIT will be fine. No idea why that one was different.

10-27-2007, 01:56 AM	#26
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	lit2lrf does a really nice job of converting them. Very easy.

11-28-2007, 04:44 PM	#27
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Well, I've now had my 505 for over a month & after much use I still love it. I guess these are just some thoughts after a more extended period of use. I've read 37 books on it so far & have settled into using the Reader as my primary way of reading books. For the most part it's great & I don't regret the purchase. I've learned a lot about the ebook world that I didn't know before having it, before buying the Reader my only exposure to ebooks was Baen & one PDF book from Fictionwise. I've learned that although it would make sense that if a publisher is going to put out an ebook that they'd put it out in all the major formats, but apparently there is sometimes no rhyme or reason to what format certain books get. I've settled on MS Reader for my format of choice for DRM'd materials, but at least three books I've wanted have been released in only Mobi or Mobi & eReader format. It'd be nice to be able to buy the Mobi book & do a simple conversion like you can with a LIT file. I've learned that some titles I had hoped will be available aren't & may not be for some time. This is a bit of a disappointment. It's not like there aren't tons of books available, but for me there are some pretty big holes. I can't bring myself to trust Sony to stick with LRX for the long haul so as long as that format remains unbroken I'm reluctant to buy from them. Although I did use a $10 off coupon I got from Borders to buy one book from them. I've found libprs500 to be a great asset. It makes converting the LIT files I buy so simple. I've found Sony's software to be just OK, not great. I've found as I get around the 100 book mark with 11 collections that the software has become increasingly sluggish. Collections work quite well, but I really wish there was some type of folder system available. As I add books the need to be more organized increases. It's definitely an area they could improve. Haven't needed to use a memory card yet. The screen rocks. I've noticed very little, if any, ghosting at all. It's so much nicer reading on e-ink than it is trying to use a backlit screen. Battery life is great & seems in line with what Sony promotes it as having. I've found that I've grown so comfortable with using it, that reading a pbook seems strange. Unfortunately it seems I'm doomed to still buy pbooks if I want to keep up with long time series I'm in to reading. One thing it's done that I hadn't really considered is made me go ahead & read some classics I've been meaning to read/re-read that just seemed to get lost in the shuffle when I'd have needed to go get a pbook copy. There have been a few times where I've wished I waited a few more weeks & bought a Cybook, because I figure if one DRM format is going to stick around it's probably Mobipocket. Plus the fact that there's stuff in Mobi I want & can't get in LIT. Thanks to everyone who's helped by answering my questions over the past month. You made the 'settle in' period a breeze. `

11-28-2007, 05:55 PM	#28
Ozric Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 10671 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: way too many =)	I've had my 505 for a week and it's awesome. Occasionally I also wonder if I should've waited to get a Cybook, but if I had, I'd still be waiting instead of enjoying an eInk reader today. It would be nice if I could read Mobipocket or eReader books on it (since I already own some), but I'm finding that there's plenty of stuff out there I can read.

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11-29-2007, 11:18 AM	#29
M0zza Geek... Apparently Posts: 211 Karma: 51260 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herts, UK Device: Sony PRS-505 (Silver), ASUS Transformer TF300T, IPAD Air 2	I've had my 505 for about 2 weeks and love it to bits! I knew the screen was going to be good. But not that good! I've been able to convert about 40 of my LIT books for it and all look very good indeed, although I've been reading the Sherlock holmes books supplied by HarryT and have only just started on one of my own. My PDA is now collecting dust. It would be with all my other retro gear, but I 'archived' that in my fathers loft before my last move and haven't been to collect it yet .

11-30-2007, 05:33 AM	#30
JohnP Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mancehster, CT Device: Sony Prs505	Been a month or two, I have read over 20 books already. I like it a LOT better than real books now! Took it out of its case, can hold it with fingers and thumb of one hand on the page flip button. I have found that I enjoy a book more because 1. I am not fumbling around trying to get the book in the right position or flipping pages and 2. The type is consistently large enough (I use medium exclusively). This keeps my concentration on the story not on the physical book. Mind you I have a ton of books from my good brother Torrence. If I had to pay for each book, I would not be so impressed!