04-11-2010, 02:43 AM | #31 | |
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One other thing that you can try if you are interested. When I first started experimenting with using CoolReader for EPUB, I did not realize that CoolReader could be instructed to ignore the internal CSS in EPUB, so I attacked the problem in a different way. EPUB is just a ZIP file, so I unZIPed the EPUB file with 7-ZIP and just removed the internal CSS file from the EPUB ZIP archive. That way there is no conflicting CSS style information, and my CoolReader settings were the only style settings available to CoolReader. That way worked very nicely too, but I considered that to be just a work around, and was happy to find the CoolReader settings to ignore the internal CSS in an EPUB. |
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04-11-2010, 03:21 AM | #32 |
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I am reading off an SD card... I will try to put an epub fb2 on the internal memory and see if that fixes the problem. I suppose I could look at unzipping the epub but I'll leave that as a last resort!
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04-11-2010, 03:56 PM | #33 |
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Has anyone noticed their books seem to open a bit slower with the March firmware? I'm not sure if it is really opening slower, or if it's just my imagination. I'm opening an epub (not in CoolReader) and it's a large file (1.65MB), and it seems to be opening slower than when I had the December Firmware. I haven't had any issues with it locking up though, as some people have mentioned. There have been times I thought it was locking up when my books opened slowly, but they eventually opened. I'm trying to decide if I should keep the March firmware, to go back to December... I like the ability to read .rtf books, but it's not that big of a deal to convert them to epub with Calibre...
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04-12-2010, 11:54 AM | #34 | |
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04-12-2010, 12:08 PM | #35 | |
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04-13-2010, 01:45 AM | #36 |
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I've had no more time to experiment yet (got a new phone and having hassles with that too!) but next time I'm playing with it I will make sure I press ok! Though I think I did... but damned if I can remember.
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04-27-2010, 03:06 PM | #37 | |
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04-27-2010, 05:40 PM | #38 | |
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Karen, we look every day for the FTP
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The factory told us they were doing the 6 inch firmware upgrade and would put it up via FTP for Astak. But... nothing yet. We are looking into it. I am sorry for the delay... but the delay is not Astak. We are waiting to start testing but do not have it yet. |
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04-28-2010, 04:00 AM | #39 |
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Hi Robert, despite your efforts, I've installed and played with OpenInkpot and, as ePUB is my preferred book type, the flexibility of FBReader has decided to stay with it and not to use a new Hanlin firmware.
Many thanks anyway for your dedication and sharing with us the information about the new firmware for the 6" version. regards, Dick |
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Cloggy< thank you for posting!!
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I appreciate the note. I am personally dying to get the new 6 inch firmware upgrade... but I am happy you are happy. I will try again for more info!! |
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06-30-2010, 05:56 PM | #41 |
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So...am I correct in assuming that the factory has decided not to bother with the firmware upgrade for the 6" basic model since the release of the newer model is approaching? I'd like to stay with Astak firmware if for no other reason than the support issue, but I also really want a chance to try out the newer version of CoolReader that will read ePUB.
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06-30-2010, 06:13 PM | #42 | |
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Karen, I am more confused than you!
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I use to be in daily communication with the factory; but the Project Manager felt he needed to handle this himself only. The poor guy's wife is having a baby any minute and rightfully is worried. When I ask him he says wait until he places the next order. There were major problems with the 5 inch firmware upgrades in March and April , 2010. That stopped all work on the 6 inch firmware upgrade. I am sure word will come soon! |
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06-30-2010, 08:02 PM | #43 | |
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07-01-2010, 11:49 AM | #44 |
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Thanks, Dale. I always keep firmware backups, so that's not an issue. I've tried the lbook and Tirwal firmware in the past and have had some issues with both, but I'll try again with a more current version.
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