PSP eBook reader

BlueCat · 04-18-2007, 10:43 AM

Hi,

Anyone know a good eBook reader for the PSP?
I've tried Bookr but i don't really like it that much.
Any other software i could try?

Thanks

suse · 06-27-2007, 09:07 PM

I know one software called "PSP eBook Reader", it is from parablax.co.uk, you can search and find it, this software maybe is your need.

JSWolf · 06-28-2007, 09:13 AM

What format books can you read on a PSP other then text files?

Adam B. · 06-28-2007, 01:02 PM

I've played with a couple. Booker really is the best. It supports txt, PDF, and HTML I think.

dexter · 06-30-2007, 04:37 PM

Hi, why dont you like the booker on PSP.I saw it on youtube and find it ok.

I dont possess my own PSP yet but consider it buying instead of sony reader.

nekokami · 07-05-2007, 11:09 PM

I'm surprised Sony doesn't ship an LRF compatable reader app with the PSP. It would seem like a clear opportunity to sell more content to PSP owners through Connect, and I can't imagine the development cost would be that high. I suppose Sony is just so big that those two divisions don't even talk to one another.

JSWolf · 07-15-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

I'm surprised Sony doesn't ship an LRF compatible reader app with the PSP. It would seem like a clear opportunity to sell more content to PSP owners through Connect, and I can't imagine the development cost would be that high. I suppose Sony is just so big that those two divisions don't even talk to one another.

It's not feasible given how the Connect store and the Reader work in tandem with the Connect software. You would basically need to put the Reader inside the PSP.

nekokami · 07-15-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's not feasible given how the Connect store and the Reader work in tandem with the Connect software. You would basically need to put the Reader inside the PSP.

You'd have to put the Reader software on the PSP... why shouldn't that work? (I own neither Reader nor PSP, so I'm probably missing something obvious here... hardware identification key, perhaps? Doesn't the PSP have a MAC address or something that could be used?)

JSWolf · 07-16-2007, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

You'd have to put the Reader software on the PSP... why shouldn't that work? (I own neither Reader nor PSP, so I'm probably missing something obvious here... hardware identification key, perhaps? Doesn't the PSP have a MAC address or something that could be used?)

You don't connect the Sony Reader via a net connection. You connect it via the USB port. The PSP would need to have built-in DRM and when plugged into a computer would have to look and act just like the Sony Reader.

nekokami · 07-16-2007, 10:07 AM

Ok, that's how the Sony Reader connects, but it seems to me that there's no requirement for it to be that way. And the MAC address can be used as a reasonable unique hardware identifier whether the device uses it to connect or not. I'm not saying that some slight modification to the Connect service or the PC-side software might not be needed, just that it would be to Sony's advantage, if they want to sell content more widely, to make the changes needed. It seems to me that it's all software, not hardware. That's fairly cheap, comparatively, and doesn't require a hardware recall.

NatCh · 07-16-2007, 11:50 AM

I think that as nekokami points out, Sony could do it if they wanted to. But as JSWolf is getting at, Sony would probably have to be the ones doing it.

I guess it comes down to what they think of the idea.

JSWolf · 07-16-2007, 12:08 PM

The problem is things formatted for the Sony Reader might not look good on the PSP as the screen is smaller with a lower res. And it would cut into sales of the Reader.

NatCh · 07-16-2007, 12:50 PM

It might not if it looks as bad as you (and I) expect it will.

In any case, I rather doubt Sony would ever do it, but it's an interesting discussion, regardless.

nekokami · 07-16-2007, 08:19 PM

I don't know as it would cut into Reader sales. Seems more like a "gateway gadget" strategy to me. And I probably wouldn't want to read off the PSP, but lots of people who have them might.

lost101 · 09-02-2007, 05:07 AM

Some unofficial patches had appeared for Bookr to improve usability.
Here and here.

04-18-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
BlueCat Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2007 Device: no eBook reader but a PSP	PSP eBook reader Hi, Anyone know a good eBook reader for the PSP? I've tried Bookr but i don't really like it that much. Any other software i could try? Thanks

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suse Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: HP	I know one software called "PSP eBook Reader", it is from parablax.co.uk, you can search and find it, this software maybe is your need.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What format books can you read on a PSP other then text files?

06-28-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	I've played with a couple. Booker really is the best. It supports txt, PDF, and HTML I think.

06-30-2007, 04:37 PM	#5
dexter Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2007	Hi, why dont you like the booker on PSP.I saw it on youtube and find it ok. I dont possess my own PSP yet but consider it buying instead of sony reader.

07-05-2007, 11:09 PM	#6
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	I'm surprised Sony doesn't ship an LRF compatable reader app with the PSP. It would seem like a clear opportunity to sell more content to PSP owners through Connect, and I can't imagine the development cost would be that high. I suppose Sony is just so big that those two divisions don't even talk to one another.

07-16-2007, 10:07 AM	#10
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Ok, that's how the Sony Reader connects, but it seems to me that there's no requirement for it to be that way. And the MAC address can be used as a reasonable unique hardware identifier whether the device uses it to connect or not. I'm not saying that some slight modification to the Connect service or the PC-side software might not be needed, just that it would be to Sony's advantage, if they want to sell content more widely, to make the changes needed. It seems to me that it's all software, not hardware. That's fairly cheap, comparatively, and doesn't require a hardware recall.

07-16-2007, 11:50 AM	#11
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I think that as nekokami points out, Sony could do it if they wanted to. But as JSWolf is getting at, Sony would probably have to be the ones doing it. I guess it comes down to what they think of the idea.

07-16-2007, 12:08 PM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The problem is things formatted for the Sony Reader might not look good on the PSP as the screen is smaller with a lower res. And it would cut into sales of the Reader.

07-16-2007, 12:50 PM	#13
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It might not if it looks as bad as you (and I) expect it will. In any case, I rather doubt Sony would ever do it, but it's an interesting discussion, regardless.

07-16-2007, 08:19 PM	#14
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	I don't know as it would cut into Reader sales. Seems more like a "gateway gadget" strategy to me. And I probably wouldn't want to read off the PSP, but lots of people who have them might.

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09-02-2007, 05:07 AM	#15
lost101 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 12044 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: HTC Hero	Some unofficial patches had appeared for Bookr to improve usability. Here and here.