jetBook html

Jack Tingle · 10-31-2009, 08:22 AM

I was curious after the recent discussion on page breaks to see what in html the jetBook ignored. I wrote up a simple test pattern file (attached). It produced the attached screen image.

In short, h1 and h2 are honored. h3 is not visually different from plain text. i and em are honored. b and strong are not.

These are the most common tags in text reading, so I didn't go any farther. I doubt you should count on the jetBook for any appealing (or appalling) visual effects.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

The Old Man · 11-02-2009, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the photo.
In HTML files are internal hyperlinks supported?

Jack Tingle · 11-03-2009, 10:12 AM

No, that's the big miss for Ectaco.

I also noted the other day that <HR> is not honored either. A minor point, but still, that's HTML 1.0.

My suspicion is that Ectaco took a presentation layer from one of their dictionaries (I hesitate to call it a renderer) and wrote a bunch of simple-minded translators for all the other formats.

If you want something fancy, you have to use pdf.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

The Old Man · 11-03-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Tingle

No, that's the big miss for Ectaco.

I also noted the other day that <HR> is not honored either. A minor point, but still, that's HTML 1.0.

If you want something fancy, you have to use pdf.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

Thanks, again. I suppose I could use Calibre to convert HTML to PDF or some other format in which hyperlinks are supported. I assume they are supported for TOC and such. Have you done this and how does it work out? I am seriously considering the new jetBook Lite because of the lower price and the use of regular AA batteries.

Jack Tingle · 11-05-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Old Man

Thanks, again. I suppose I could use Calibre to convert HTML to PDF or some other format in which hyperlinks are supported. I assume they are supported for TOC and such. Have you done this and how does it work out? I am seriously considering the new jetBook Lite because of the lower price and the use of regular AA batteries.

I use Open Office instead of Calibre, since I dislike ebook managers. OO writes a very nice PDF with a TOC made from <h1>, etc. in html, or from "Heading 1", etc., in rtf. Just remember to set the margins to 3.00" wide and 3.78" tall. I also give it a 0.02" left margin and set all the others to zero. Tastes vary.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

The Old Man · 11-05-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Tingle

I use Open Office instead of Calibre, since I dislike ebook managers. OO writes a very nice PDF with a TOC made from <h1>, etc. in html, or from "Heading 1", etc., in rtf. Just remember to set the margins to 3.00" wide and 3.78" tall. I also give it a 0.02" left margin and set all the others to zero. Tastes vary.

Regards,
Jack Tingle

Thank you, much appreciated. I will give that a try if the jetBook ever arrives.
I have had an interesting experience in the ordering process of the jetBook Lite and will give an account of it when I know the conclusion.

Labhrainn Aemil · 11-07-2009, 05:20 AM

ECTACO has revolutionized the way you read with the JetBook eBook reader.At just 7.5 ounces and with dimensions smaller than a standard hardcover novel, the JetBook lets you carry a stack of books in the palm of your hand and read them wherever you want. It comes preloaded with the CIA World Factbook and a German Dictionary, and can hold thousands more texts with support for an optional SD memory card up to 2GB in size. With its USB mass storage capability, simply connect the JetBook to your PC via USB and drag and drop new content; you can also back up what you already have on the device instantly.PSD to HTML Conversion

Kralik · 11-07-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Labhrainn Aemil

ECTACO has revolutionized the way you read with the JetBook eBook reader.At just 7.5 ounces and with dimensions smaller than a standard hardcover novel, the JetBook lets you carry a stack of books in the palm of your hand and read them wherever you want. It comes preloaded with the CIA World Factbook and a German Dictionary, and can hold thousands more texts with support for an optional SD memory card up to 2GB in size. With its USB mass storage capability, simply connect the JetBook to your PC via USB and drag and drop new content; you can also back up what you already have on the device instantly.PSD to HTML Conversion

Are you from the Ectaco support forum?

The Old Man · 11-07-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kralik

Are you from the Ectaco support forum?

If he isn't, he should be.

DaleDe · 11-07-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Old Man

If he isn't, he should be.

Quite possible he is just a spammer. There is a link to a commercial site in the message. I'll keep an eye on him.

Dale

11-07-2009, 05:20 AM	#7
Labhrainn Aemil Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: none	jetBook html ECTACO has revolutionized the way you read with the JetBook eBook reader.At just 7.5 ounces and with dimensions smaller than a standard hardcover novel, the JetBook lets you carry a stack of books in the palm of your hand and read them wherever you want. It comes preloaded with the CIA World Factbook and a German Dictionary, and can hold thousands more texts with support for an optional SD memory card up to 2GB in size. With its USB mass storage capability, simply connect the JetBook to your PC via USB and drag and drop new content; you can also back up what you already have on the device instantly.PSD to HTML Conversion

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Jack Tingle Punctuation Fetishist Posts: 557 Karma: 1070000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Bluest Commonwealth In East America Device: Kindle PW, Nexus 7 (2013), Galaxy S5 phone, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0	No, that's the big miss for Ectaco. I also noted the other day that <HR> is not honored either. A minor point, but still, that's HTML 1.0. My suspicion is that Ectaco took a presentation layer from one of their dictionaries (I hesitate to call it a renderer) and wrote a bunch of simple-minded translators for all the other formats. If you want something fancy, you have to use pdf. Regards, Jack Tingle