Reformat Sony Connect Books?

Otter · 09-17-2007, 11:58 AM

Just got my Reader this past weekend and have been having a blast with it.
So far I've mostly just been playing with BookDesigner (following the great help in various threads on here!) and reformatting PG files.

I'm not a big fan of the margins used on the pre-loaded books that came with the Reader. I am guessing that this same formatting is most likely used with any books that are bought from Sony's Connect store? If I purchase books from their site, am I able to reformat the margins/fonts the way I would like? I am guessing the answer is no, based on some of the DRM threads I've followed on here, but I know you guys will know for sure.

Many thanks for any help!

NatCh · 09-17-2007, 12:09 PM

You're guessing correctly, unfortunately. On both the margins being typical, and that the books aren't re-formatable.

It was kicked around a lot when the Reader first launched, but it hasn't been discussed for some time. The formatting on ConnStore books is widely considered ... disagreeable, at best, and the descriptions go downhill from there, all the way to unprintable. And a rapid descent it is, too.

JSWolf · 09-17-2007, 01:16 PM

Well, I do have to say that I prefer my formatting better.

NatCh · 09-17-2007, 02:07 PM

Heh, I think everyone would prefer your formatting to ConnStore's, JSWolf.

JSWolf · 09-17-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

Heh, I think everyone would prefer your formatting to ConnStore's, JSWolf.

My feeling is, I have the screen space, why not use it. I've seen some books uploaded that also have too much margin. And besides, the more on a page, the more the battery lasts between charges.

09-17-2007, 11:58 AM	#1
Otter Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 79 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fairfax, Va Device: PRS-500, PRS-505, PRS-650, ipod Touch, ipad 2, NC, Kindle Scribe	Reformat Sony Connect Books? Just got my Reader this past weekend and have been having a blast with it. So far I've mostly just been playing with BookDesigner (following the great help in various threads on here!) and reformatting PG files. I'm not a big fan of the margins used on the pre-loaded books that came with the Reader. I am guessing that this same formatting is most likely used with any books that are bought from Sony's Connect store? If I purchase books from their site, am I able to reformat the margins/fonts the way I would like? I am guessing the answer is no, based on some of the DRM threads I've followed on here, but I know you guys will know for sure. Many thanks for any help!

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09-17-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	You're guessing correctly, unfortunately. On both the margins being typical, and that the books aren't re-formatable. It was kicked around a lot when the Reader first launched, but it hasn't been discussed for some time. The formatting on ConnStore books is widely considered ... disagreeable, at best, and the descriptions go downhill from there, all the way to unprintable. And a rapid descent it is, too.

09-17-2007, 01:16 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,625 Karma: 145864263 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Well, I do have to say that I prefer my formatting better.

09-17-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Heh, I think everyone would prefer your formatting to ConnStore's, JSWolf.

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