Adobe Digital Editions Vs Reader for PC Vs Calibre - Page 2

nowthenmobile · 02-21-2012, 08:38 AM

It's about time I gave an update to this thread.

We deleted all our books from the eReader (probably not necessary) and uninstalled the Reader Library software (old style software). I actually deleted the C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Sony Corporation folder but I don't know if that was necessary.
I reinstalled Reader Library and things worked a lot better. We have been using it for a little while now and all still seems to be fine. We'll see how it goes.
The children are excited because they have just managed to borrow their first epub from a library - Artemis Fowl. So we're all set.
Thank you for all your comments

Pinecone · 02-21-2012, 11:05 AM

Calibre by far.

I use the Sony Reader software only to buy books from the Sony store.

Calibre has the advantage of automatically creating collections based whatever data you want. Author, Series, Tags, A custom column. And it can cause the collections to be sorted in any other you like. So Series based collections are sorted in series order. I make Author collections based on a custom column, so I can add a sort order, and I have it sorted by published date. I prefer to read authors in the order they wrote them.

I had Sony Reader mess up my collections and collection order several times. So I stopped using it.

Calibre also allows you to change or add a cover.

With some add ins, it can change which 3 books show up on the home page of the reader, and even change the New tag (turn it off or on).

Bookworm_Girl · 02-22-2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nowthenmobile

It's about time I gave an update to this thread.

We deleted all our books from the eReader (probably not necessary) and uninstalled the Reader Library software (old style software). I actually deleted the C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Sony Corporation folder but I don't know if that was necessary.
I reinstalled Reader Library and things worked a lot better. We have been using it for a little while now and all still seems to be fine. We'll see how it goes.
The children are excited because they have just managed to borrow their first epub from a library - Artemis Fowl. So we're all set.
Thank you for all your comments

Thanks for the update, nowthenmobile! I'm glad you found a solution and that your kids are excited and enjoying e-reading from the library. I am currently reading a book from my library as well. It's great how convenient it is to borrow a book from the comfort of your own home.

6charlong · 02-22-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

Thanks for the update, nowthenmobile! I'm glad you found a solution and that your kids are excited and enjoying e-reading from the library. I am currently reading a book from my library as well. It's great how convenient it is to borrow a book from the comfort of your own home.

Sorry to barge in here, but you mentioned that you use a Mac with the Sony software. Which version do you use? I uninstalled it because it was giving me fits, but I read later that you have to have it installed in order to register a PRS-T1 with Adobe.

I usually use Calibre. It works with my Nook as well as my PRS-T1.

CWatkinsNash · 02-22-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 6charlong

Sorry to barge in here, but you mentioned that you use a Mac with the Sony software. Which version do you use? I uninstalled it because it was giving me fits, but I read later that you have to have it installed in order to register a PRS-T1 with Adobe.

I usually use Calibre. It works with my Nook as well as my PRS-T1.

I don't have the Sony software installed - I registered it from the device. Just selected the Sony Store button on the T1, put in my Sony login (or you can create a new one if needed), and once you are logged in, it pops up asking you for your Adobe ID user/password. After that you can use the Sony store, the library, or sideload Adobe DRM'd epubs.

Bookworm_Girl · 02-22-2012, 08:49 PM

I registered my T1 wirelessly through the Reader Store as well. I have given up on the Reader for Mac software for syncing. I only use it for purchases now. I have switched to calibre to manage my library and transfer books to my T1.

6charlong · 02-23-2012, 12:46 AM

Thanks CWatkiknsNash and Bookworm_Girl for your help. Simpler is better.

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02-21-2012, 08:38 AM	#16
nowthenmobile Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 50 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: United Kingdom Device: none	It's about time I gave an update to this thread. We deleted all our books from the eReader (probably not necessary) and uninstalled the Reader Library software (old style software). I actually deleted the C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Sony Corporation folder but I don't know if that was necessary. I reinstalled Reader Library and things worked a lot better. We have been using it for a little while now and all still seems to be fine. We'll see how it goes. The children are excited because they have just managed to borrow their first epub from a library - Artemis Fowl. So we're all set. Thank you for all your comments

02-21-2012, 11:05 AM	#17
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	Calibre by far. I use the Sony Reader software only to buy books from the Sony store. Calibre has the advantage of automatically creating collections based whatever data you want. Author, Series, Tags, A custom column. And it can cause the collections to be sorted in any other you like. So Series based collections are sorted in series order. I make Author collections based on a custom column, so I can add a sort order, and I have it sorted by published date. I prefer to read authors in the order they wrote them. I had Sony Reader mess up my collections and collection order several times. So I stopped using it. Calibre also allows you to change or add a cover. With some add ins, it can change which 3 books show up on the home page of the reader, and even change the New tag (turn it off or on).

02-22-2012, 08:49 PM	#21
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I registered my T1 wirelessly through the Reader Store as well. I have given up on the Reader for Mac software for syncing. I only use it for purchases now. I have switched to calibre to manage my library and transfer books to my T1.

02-23-2012, 12:46 AM	#22
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	Thanks CWatkiknsNash and Bookworm_Girl for your help. Simpler is better.

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