HP IPAQ 210/211 4" VGA - Ebook Reading? - Page 2

Laine · 08-27-2008, 11:42 PM

Sorry, I forgot to say that Yes, you will have to download and install a program to read an ebook.

It's not hard to do. You can get eReader, mobpocket and microsoft reader free.

Download the program file to your computer, connect your ppc and install the program.

I'm sure there's a lot of help around here if you need it.

It'll be worth the effort. I'm sure you'll need other programs too. I have a calendar program, games and Pocket Stars.

Laine

HarryT · 08-28-2008, 08:05 AM

Certainly it supports eBooks, and there are numerous applications you could load - MobiPocket, uBook, eReader, etc etc.

bmwvan · 08-29-2008, 09:17 AM

I found that after a while, I didn't notice anything strange about the touchpad. It was a case of familiarity. I do forget sometimes and put the device face down on my big fat stomach while I do something else and pick up the iPAQ to find I have turned 25 pages just by having it rest against me. OOPS! While I didn't get the Cybook I mentioned in an earlier post in this thread, I got a Sony PRS-505 and love it. When I need a handheld computer, I have my 4700. When I just want to read, I have the 505. Best of both worlds.

Kora · 12-21-2008, 09:00 AM

Dear fellow members of Mobile Reader Forum

I am Kora aged about 70 years and a Cancer patient taking treatment.

I am a teacher and teach physics for my livelihood.

I am shortly (before X-mas) going to get Sony prs 505 and Hp 211.

I may be needing the help of the fraternity of forum members for any doubts in using the prs 505 and hp 211

Thanking you all

Wishing everybody a Merry Christamas

Kora

kavi · 02-16-2009, 06:17 AM

Hey ColdSun,
Let us know how the hx4700 is working out as an ereader. I considered purchasing one from ebay but the 4" screen seemed a bit small. I'm curious to find out if you are enjoying your new ebook reader........

Wounded Soldiers
Military Wives

ThR · 02-17-2009, 05:47 AM

I'm not ColdSun but my device is a HX4700 too since 2 years now. And it works fine for ebooks with adjustable font-size like Mobi. I have the Foxit reader installed too. With reflow-pdfs it's ok, but not for normal pdfs.

The standard battery must be loaded once a weak with reading 1 to 1,5 hours every evening (with backlight, but not at highest level) and normal using of the calender and the adress book. Using the media player for mp3s reduces the battery life time highly.

You may get a battery with higher capacity via ebay, but then the reader doesn't fit into the leather case anymore. But it doubles the running time.

12-21-2008, 09:00 AM	#19
Kora Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: prs 505 and hp 211	Hello from a New Member of Forum Dear fellow members of Mobile Reader Forum I am Kora aged about 70 years and a Cancer patient taking treatment. I am a teacher and teach physics for my livelihood. I am shortly (before X-mas) going to get Sony prs 505 and Hp 211. I may be needing the help of the fraternity of forum members for any doubts in using the prs 505 and hp 211 Thanking you all Wishing everybody a Merry Christamas Kora

02-16-2009, 06:17 AM	#20
kavi Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	reply Hey ColdSun, Let us know how the hx4700 is working out as an ereader. I considered purchasing one from ebay but the 4" screen seemed a bit small. I'm curious to find out if you are enjoying your new ebook reader........ Wounded Soldiers Military Wives

02-17-2009, 05:47 AM	#21
ThR Tatütatuter Posts: 390 Karma: 3148 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany, Baden, Karlsruhe Device: Aura H2O, Glo HD, Paperwhite, PRS-950	I'm not ColdSun but my device is a HX4700 too since 2 years now. And it works fine for ebooks with adjustable font-size like Mobi. I have the Foxit reader installed too. With reflow-pdfs it's ok, but not for normal pdfs. The standard battery must be loaded once a weak with reading 1 to 1,5 hours every evening (with backlight, but not at highest level) and normal using of the calender and the adress book. Using the media player for mp3s reduces the battery life time highly. You may get a battery with higher capacity via ebay, but then the reader doesn't fit into the leather case anymore. But it doubles the running time. Last edited by ThR; 02-17-2009 at 05:50 AM.

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08-27-2008, 11:42 PM	#16
Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	Sorry, I forgot to say that Yes, you will have to download and install a program to read an ebook. It's not hard to do. You can get eReader, mobpocket and microsoft reader free. Download the program file to your computer, connect your ppc and install the program. I'm sure there's a lot of help around here if you need it. It'll be worth the effort. I'm sure you'll need other programs too. I have a calendar program, games and Pocket Stars. Laine

08-28-2008, 08:05 AM	#17
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Certainly it supports eBooks, and there are numerous applications you could load - MobiPocket, uBook, eReader, etc etc.

08-29-2008, 09:17 AM	#18
bmwvan Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 57 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunica, MS USA Device: hp iPAQ 4700/Fictionwise reader/Sony 505	I found that after a while, I didn't notice anything strange about the touchpad. It was a case of familiarity. I do forget sometimes and put the device face down on my big fat stomach while I do something else and pick up the iPAQ to find I have turned 25 pages just by having it rest against me. OOPS! While I didn't get the Cybook I mentioned in an earlier post in this thread, I got a Sony PRS-505 and love it. When I need a handheld computer, I have my 4700. When I just want to read, I have the 505. Best of both worlds.

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