09-12-2008, 03:04 AM | #16 |
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Like others, I was a bit daunted by the conversion process - but being rather disappointed with the selection at Waterstones (I do so hope this improves) I downloaded several books from Fictionwise - hey, most of their books are half the price of Waterstones! Took me a while to get to grips with C Lit and Calibre, but finally the penny dropped and I'm pleased with the whole experience overall.
I'm really chuffed with my Reader. Going on holiday next week, have all the books I need and more ..... |
09-12-2008, 05:37 AM | #17 |
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fwiw, PanMac mailed me this morning (and responded on their blog) - they are getting the epub file sorted and have been very pleasant to talk deal with. Yay for nice publishers!
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09-12-2008, 06:10 AM | #18 | |
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Have I been lucky that the ones I wanted were available in this format... or is it worth the extra hassle to download the MS format and convert it (and what's the difference)? Cheers, Terry. |
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09-12-2008, 09:49 AM | #19 | |
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MS LIT is the best of the older generation of true reflowable ebook formats (ePub is the new generation, but it is still in its infancy), with no extraneous hard page breaks. The Sony still has three font sizes, but Calibre allows you to set these. Also, DRM-free MS LIT is future proof. If you want to switch to a different ebook reader in the future, its is 100% certain that a LIT can be shifted into the format you need. Last edited by wallcraft; 09-12-2008 at 09:52 AM. |
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09-18-2008, 03:08 AM | #20 |
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It's worth reiterating here what I've been told by someone at Pan directly, since there's still some occasional confusion here and there in the forum; none of the ebooks they sell direct are hampered with DRM. I write for them, so I'm pretty sure they're not fibbing.
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09-21-2008, 08:38 AM | #21 |
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I too am bl***y peeved. I read on the forum about all the wonderful deals on the Sony book store site and indeed can look at the site and drool. When I start the ebook library software the only link I am offered is Waterstones UK where ebooks cost a fortune!! Thank goodness I am used to the good ol' interweb thingy and know how to search.
I bought a 2 gig SD card for my 505 the day after it arrived and so far have about 200 books but I want the rest!!! Arthur C Clarke stuff at discount!!?? Where's my copy!! I can pay!! My Paypal account is in funds!! Is it really a case of the UK still being looked at by international traders as "Treasure Island"?? Most other things when imported into this country cost in UK pounds what you Americans pay as dollars. It really can't cost that much to import - I know 'cos I've done it. So why the horrendous price hike for stuff being sold in the UK. Remember Gordon's motto - "Pile 'em high and sell 'em cheap!". Any suggestions as to how I can access the Sony site? |
09-21-2008, 08:47 AM | #22 |
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I love the way I am described as a "Junior Member" - at 68 this is a compliment.
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09-21-2008, 09:52 AM | #23 |
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If you use a Windows PC, the best thing to do is to buy Microsoft Reader (LIT) books from sites such as FictionWise or BooksOnBoard. They have an excellent selection, and very reasonable prices. LIT books can trivially be converted to Sony's LRF format.
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09-21-2008, 10:18 AM | #24 | |
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The LIT approach is very easy for Windows PC owners, and you can buy UK ebooks if you want, e.g. WHSmith eBookShop sells Adobe PDF (readable on the PRS-505) and LIT and MOBI (both can be converted to work on the PRS-505). However, US ebooks are typically cheaper. When Adobe PDF and LIT are offered, I suggest buying the LIT because it reflows better on the PRS-505. |
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09-21-2008, 03:17 PM | #25 |
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Strictly, as I understand it, it's not the version of the PRS but the version of the Sony eBook Software bundled with the Reader, and the US package is available for download so should be usable by a UK owner.
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09-22-2008, 01:32 AM | #26 | |
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The only forced "breaks" were at the ends of the chapters. Does this mean that newer ADE books don't have the reflow/pagination problems that earlier Adobe files have? Cheers, Terry. PS: Just to see how easy it is I tried to download MS Reader and authenticate my PC to then buy one of my 'wishlist' eBooks and convert it to LRF through ConvrtLIT and Calibre. I downloaded the software okay but couldn't authenticate any PC in my house (various OS's) because the MS Authentication service was down "for routine maintenance or due to technical difficulties" all day. So I just downloaded the Adobe files instead! |
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09-22-2008, 01:02 PM | #30 | |
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Haven't tried purchasing from Waterstones since. Presumably that should work fine still as I have Adobe DE installed, but if it doesn't, I don't think I'll lose much sleep over it |
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