PRS-900 New 900 doesn't like lrx

KDawg · 02-04-2010, 09:48 AM

I waited, I saw the iPad, and I bought a PRS-900. The proliferation of ePub DRM schemes is getting ugly so I'd rather stick with somebody supporting a "standard." And I don't really won't to go back to reading on an LCD after reading on eInk.

I love the 900. The screen isn't as good as my 505 but it's not bad. The interface is clearly better. And the wireless is very nice.

However, the 900 doesn't seem to be able to sync my lrx's (DRM'd old Sony format), the handful that Sony has not converted to ePub yet. This problem will eventually go away when the titles are converted but it's a problem right now for one of the titles I'm in the middle of.

I'm not too clear on what I've seen on this subject in other threads. I am using the Mac version of the Sony software and I'm under the impression that as long as I've updated from a previous version instead of doing a fresh install then lrx support is not a problem. True/False?

lilac_jive · 02-04-2010, 09:50 AM

The 900 does not support LRX.

JSWolf · 02-04-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDawg

I'm not too clear on what I've seen on this subject in other threads. I am using the Mac version of the Sony software and I'm under the impression that as long as I've updated from a previous version instead of doing a fresh install then lrx support is not a problem. True/False?

In order to get a Reader to handle LRX, it has to previously been authorized to do this. And since you can no longer authorize a Reader for LRX, if it doesn't handle it, it never will.

As for updating to Reader Library, if eBook Library handled your LRX, then Reader Library will too. So if your Reader Library displays your LRX, you could always read in the computer screen those books still waiting to go to ePub.

KDawg · 02-05-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

In order to get a Reader to handle LRX, it has to previously been authorized to do this. And since you can no longer authorize a Reader for LRX, if it doesn't handle it, it never will.

As for updating to Reader Library, if eBook Library handled your LRX, then Reader Library will too. So if your Reader Library displays your LRX, you could always read in the computer screen those books still waiting to go to ePub.

Got it. Thanks for the fast, clear answers guys.

02-04-2010, 09:48 AM	#1
KDawg Junior Senior Posts: 94 Karma: 81 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: nookColor, nook, PRS-900, PRS-505, PRS-500, Kindle PW, Kindle Oasis	New 900 doesn't like lrx I waited, I saw the iPad, and I bought a PRS-900. The proliferation of ePub DRM schemes is getting ugly so I'd rather stick with somebody supporting a "standard." And I don't really won't to go back to reading on an LCD after reading on eInk. I love the 900. The screen isn't as good as my 505 but it's not bad. The interface is clearly better. And the wireless is very nice. However, the 900 doesn't seem to be able to sync my lrx's (DRM'd old Sony format), the handful that Sony has not converted to ePub yet. This problem will eventually go away when the titles are converted but it's a problem right now for one of the titles I'm in the middle of. I'm not too clear on what I've seen on this subject in other threads. I am using the Mac version of the Sony software and I'm under the impression that as long as I've updated from a previous version instead of doing a fresh install then lrx support is not a problem. True/False?

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02-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	The 900 does not support LRX.

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