Gen3 Gen 3 Update to 1.5 - Page 3

bob_ninja · 01-13-2010, 01:33 PM

I haven't been following the new ePub format development, so I am still confused.
When you upgrade to V2 and loose the Mobi PRC support, while gaining ePub support, what do you do with your existing Mobi PRC files?????

Ignoring methods that require work like converting file format, do people upgrading to V2 simply throw away all their PRC files???

Am I missing something?

EowynCarter · 01-13-2010, 01:37 PM

I converted them

bob_ninja · 01-13-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EowynCarter

I converted them

So besides conversion once I upgrade to V2 then all my PRC files are no longer accessible on Cybook at all?!?!?

Sigh, how bizarre.

Conor · 01-13-2010, 02:40 PM

If you want to stick with Mobipocket, upgrade to v1.5. As I understand it, v1.5 and v2 are substantially the same apart from the ebook DRM formats supported.

Terisa de morgan · 01-13-2010, 04:10 PM

There's an small detail

V1.5 reads OK the metadata into the book, V2.0 no, some people say.

Krystian Galaj · 01-13-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

There's an small detail

V1.5 reads OK the metadata into the book, V2.0 no, some people say.

That's because it's all about ePub metadata, which 1.5 doesn't handle.

Terisa de morgan · 01-14-2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krystian Galaj

That's because it's all about ePub metadata, which 1.5 doesn't handle.

Yes, right, it handles Mobipocket metadata

Ortep · 01-14-2010, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EowynCarter

I converted them

How did you manage to convert them en keep them readable? About half of my conversions Mobi->ePub with Calibre look bad. I lost all the margins etc. I read that you can correct that with CSS etc etc. But I dont want to spend my time learning to use some stoneage command line like formatting system, that I have to adapt for every single book. I just want to read and that is very simple in Mobi. Converting anything to Mobi is easy with the Mobicreator. Converting the same files to ePub is a gamble

HarryT · 01-14-2010, 03:58 AM

I create all my eBooks by first making a Mobi version, and then using Calibre to convert the Mobi to ePub. It's never gone wrong - not once.

bob_ninja · 01-14-2010, 08:00 AM

Ahhh, I see now.
In summary:

Option 1: upgrade to V1.5 and keep using existing PRC files, ignore ePub

Option 2: upgrade to V2 and use Calibre software to convert PRC to ePub

thanks to everyone for the tips

I decided to go with V1.5 and install Calibre to try it out. When ePub support matures and becomes solid (future upgrade) then I may move up to ePub and convert as needed.

Again much appreciate help

HarryT · 01-14-2010, 08:11 AM

ePub support is pretty "solid" as it is now, Bob.

T_Frain_K · 01-14-2010, 02:36 PM

Unless you make sure you do not have any books (Mobi or ePub) with DRM, it is not a question of personal preference but in which format you get the books you want to buy.

bob_ninja · 01-14-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

ePub support is pretty "solid" as it is now, Bob.

I suppose what I meant to say is that I have no pressing need to convert right now and would prefer to wait for the software to mature. I just noticed some complaints scanning through posts, but not sure it there are any major problems.

Krystian Galaj · 01-14-2010, 03:55 PM

As long as it doesn't have dictionaries, it's not solid enough for me though.

Terisa de morgan · 01-14-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T_Frain_K

Unless you make sure you do not have any books (Mobi or ePub) with DRM, it is not a question of personal preference but in which format you get the books you want to buy.

With the tools we have... well. I have a Gen3 with FW 1.5. If I can I buy my books in Microsoft Reader format. Next, Mobipocket. Next, ePub. And I've never needed it yet, but I would buy it in eReader. All of them can go down to PC and be free, so no problem.

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01-13-2010, 01:33 PM	#31
bob_ninja Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 582 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: Zire71	I haven't been following the new ePub format development, so I am still confused. When you upgrade to V2 and loose the Mobi PRC support, while gaining ePub support, what do you do with your existing Mobi PRC files????? Ignoring methods that require work like converting file format, do people upgrading to V2 simply throw away all their PRC files??? Am I missing something?

01-13-2010, 01:37 PM	#32
EowynCarter Wizard Posts: 4,337 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paris Device: Cybooks; Sony PRS-T1	I converted them

01-13-2010, 02:40 PM	#34
Conor Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 1011234 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Kobo Touch	If you want to stick with Mobipocket, upgrade to v1.5. As I understand it, v1.5 and v2 are substantially the same apart from the ebook DRM formats supported.

01-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#35
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,631 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	There's an small detail V1.5 reads OK the metadata into the book, V2.0 no, some people say.

01-14-2010, 03:58 AM	#39
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I create all my eBooks by first making a Mobi version, and then using Calibre to convert the Mobi to ePub. It's never gone wrong - not once.

01-14-2010, 08:00 AM	#40
bob_ninja Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 582 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: Zire71	Ahhh, I see now. In summary: Option 1: upgrade to V1.5 and keep using existing PRC files, ignore ePub Option 2: upgrade to V2 and use Calibre software to convert PRC to ePub thanks to everyone for the tips I decided to go with V1.5 and install Calibre to try it out. When ePub support matures and becomes solid (future upgrade) then I may move up to ePub and convert as needed. Again much appreciate help

01-14-2010, 08:11 AM	#41
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	ePub support is pretty "solid" as it is now, Bob.

01-14-2010, 02:36 PM	#42
T_Frain_K Booyah! Posts: 673 Karma: 1753 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austria Device: Cybook Gen3 // Samsung Galaxy S	Unless you make sure you do not have any books (Mobi or ePub) with DRM, it is not a question of personal preference but in which format you get the books you want to buy.

01-14-2010, 03:55 PM	#44
Krystian Galaj Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 11012 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warsaw, Poland Device: Bookeen Cybook	As long as it doesn't have dictionaries, it's not solid enough for me though.

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