PRC to Sony: How good is the conversion? - Page 2

Twilightbuff · 03-26-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by itimpi

Actually the questions was asking about a Sony compatible format. Epub is compatible with all except the original PRS-500 models. You are correct in that the Sony proprietary format is LRF, but you do not have to use this as both the PRS-505 and PRS-700 support ePub as well..

Pardon my ignorance, but if I am understanding you correctly, I can purchase an epub from a site like booksonboard and be able to open it on my 505 without converting it using other software like Calibre?

I am new to all of this, so any help would be appreciated.

wallcraft · 03-26-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Twilightbuff

Pardon my ignorance, but if I am understanding you correctly, I can purchase an epub from a site like booksonboard and be able to open it on my 505 without converting it using other software like Calibre?

Yes. The PRS-505 includes a version of Adobe Digital Editions, which reads PDF and ePub ebooks (with or without Adobe DRM).

kweller · 03-27-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sirbruce

Well, there are ways of getting the Kindle to the UK and you'll still be able to use it; just not the wireless downloads.

I agree and I often buy stuff from the States but if I need support for the Kindle I imagine that will be difficult from the UK. For this purchase I'll stick to devices that are sold in the UK.

Kevin

starrigger · 03-27-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kweller

Thanks. I converted a PRC file to EPUB (which seemed to be the default when I requested Sony format) then compared them side by side. Using the Calibre viewer I couldn't see any difference at all.

A better test is to open the EPUB in Adobe Digital Editions. That'll be closer to what you'll see on a Reader.

igorsk · 03-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Or eBook Library, that will be the closest.

kweller · 03-28-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by starrigger

A better test is to open the EPUB in Adobe Digital Editions. That'll be closer to what you'll see on a Reader.

Thanks, I tried that and it seems fine.

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Originally Posted by igorsk

Or eBook Library, that will be the closest.

Wouldn't I need to buy the Sony before I get that? I looked on the Sony site but couldn't see a download.

Kevin

wallcraft · 03-28-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kweller

Wouldn't I need to buy the Sony before I get that?

No, it is very useful without a Sony Reader now that Sony exclusively offers Google books as ePubs. See Sony's Windows ebook Reader, but note that the software now emulates a PRS-700 rather than a PRS-505, and Sony Partners With Google To Bring More Than 500,000 Books To The Reader. Be sure to register as a US resident, no matter where you live.

kweller · 03-30-2009, 07:00 PM

Sorry for my tardy reply but I've been buried in Calibre ensuring our eBooks are titled correctly and consistently. I do believe I have finally finished.

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

No, it is very useful without a Sony Reader now that Sony exclusively offers Google books as ePubs. See Sony's Windows ebook Reader, but note that the software now emulates a PRS-700 rather than a PRS-505, and Sony Partners With Google To Bring More Than 500,000 Books To The Reader. Be sure to register as a US resident, no matter where you live.

Thanks, it's downloading as I type.

Is the 'register as a US citizen' bit because I won't be able to access certain features if I don't?

Oh, and we ordered our PRS-505s yesterday so Sony will be bringing out a new model tomorrow and Cybook will release a firmware upgrade that makes everyone happy...

Kevin

Patricia · 03-30-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kweller

Is the 'register as a US citizen' bit because I won't be able to access certain features if I don't?

Kevin

Exactly. If you admit to being in the UK then they are reluctant to sell you books. Instead they expect you to go the very limited Waterstone's ebook store. And you won't be able to access the Sony freebie offers, or the Google Book collection

kweller · 03-30-2009, 07:12 PM

Thanks Patricia. I haven't accessed the store yet but is it safe to assume registering as a US resident with a credit card registered to a UK address isn't a problem?

Thanks.

Kevin

Patricia · 03-30-2009, 07:20 PM

Actually, they won't accept non-US credit cards. Just skip the page where they ask for credit card details.

If you want to buy books from them then Leaping Gnome (a forum member) will buy Sony Gift vouchers on behalf of non-US residents, and accepts PayPal.
And you can still buy from Watersone's etc.

kweller · 03-30-2009, 07:25 PM

Ah. That's useful information, thanks.

Kevin

gwynevans · 03-31-2009, 06:43 AM

And you can still "buy" the free books they periodically make available!

kweller · 04-01-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

Exactly. If you admit to being in the UK then they are reluctant to sell you books. Instead they expect you to go the very limited Waterstone's ebook store. And you won't be able to access the Sony freebie offers, or the Google Book collection

Er, I expect this is going to make me sound thick but I'm going to ask anyway!

Registering the device and signing up to the eLibrary seem to be the the same process so are you saying I should register my device to a US address?

Kevin

Patricia · 04-01-2009, 12:05 PM

You don't need to give an address. But if you want the Sony store then you have to tick the box claiming to be resident in the US.

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03-27-2009, 06:55 PM	#20
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Or eBook Library, that will be the closest.

03-30-2009, 07:12 PM	#25
kweller Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Near Dover, UK Device: Sony PRS-505	Thanks Patricia. I haven't accessed the store yet but is it safe to assume registering as a US resident with a credit card registered to a UK address isn't a problem? Thanks. Kevin

03-30-2009, 07:20 PM	#26
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Actually, they won't accept non-US credit cards. Just skip the page where they ask for credit card details. If you want to buy books from them then Leaping Gnome (a forum member) will buy Sony Gift vouchers on behalf of non-US residents, and accepts PayPal. And you can still buy from Watersone's etc.

03-30-2009, 07:25 PM	#27
kweller Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Near Dover, UK Device: Sony PRS-505	Ah. That's useful information, thanks. Kevin

03-31-2009, 06:43 AM	#28
gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	And you can still "buy" the free books they periodically make available!

04-01-2009, 12:05 PM	#30
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	You don't need to give an address. But if you want the Sony store then you have to tick the box claiming to be resident in the US.

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