Epub on PC

Kumabjorn · 12-07-2012, 06:46 AM

I'm doing some research using several sources in ePub format, obviously I have no problem reading them on my Sonys, however, it would be convenient to also access them on my PC, especially when it comes to annotations and even better if it supports those little balloon pop-ups (Look into what Philborne says on this subject) kind of reminders.

I looked in the Win 8 store, but they seem to come up short for my needs. I prefer it to be a standalone program, rather than a browser extension (too many browser tabs open as it is). I don't care if it costs, as long as it lets me do what I need.

Stitchawl · 12-07-2012, 07:08 AM

I almost hate to suggest it, but why not the Sony Reader Library software on the PC? That reads epubs very nicely.

Stitchawl

Kumabjorn · 12-07-2012, 07:24 AM

It syncs the books in a funky manner. Because I have Japanese firmware on them the Reader software will overwrite everything that is on the devices. Hence, the need for something else.

mikaelalind · 12-07-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

It syncs the books in a funky manner. Because I have Japanese firmware on them the Reader software will overwrite everything that is on the devices. Hence, the need for something else.

They might have removed it in the new software, but in the old software you could turn of the syncing. Click on preferences, and it should be there. ( My memory is a bit foggy, and I don't have the software, since my harddrive crashed earlier this year)

mbovenka · 12-07-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

I'm doing some research using several sources in ePub format, obviously I have no problem reading them on my Sonys, however, it would be convenient to also access them on my PC, especially when it comes to annotations and even better if it supports those little balloon pop-ups (Look into what Philborne says on this subject) kind of reminders.

I looked in the Win 8 store, but they seem to come up short for my needs. I prefer it to be a standalone program, rather than a browser extension (too many browser tabs open as it is). I don't care if it costs, as long as it lets me do what I need.

Adobe Digital Editions?

Kumabjorn · 12-07-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mbovenka

Adobe Digital Editions?

No annotation.

mbovenka · 12-07-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

No annotation.

Hmmm...Nook for PC? That does do annotations, according to this

Kumabjorn · 12-07-2012, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the tip. It isn't bad, but it is still too limited. I would need a selection of colors for highlighting, different color for different usage. That sort of thing. It is a nice reader though, no doubt. I just thought there might be something made by an ambitious developer.

Ti-Ron · 12-07-2012, 08:53 AM

Friendly bump here. Would also like to find a standalone software that permit annotations!

Kumabjorn · 12-07-2012, 09:00 AM

Discovered that ADE has a 2nd edition. That seems to have some of the functionality. One problem is that I need to jump around a lot in the text, and the suggested applications doesn't have support for that. Only page movement. I can't jump a 100 pages, jump back another 20 and then return to my original place without putting in bookmarks. After a while there will be so many bookmarks that they become useless.

Ti-Ron · 12-07-2012, 09:34 AM

Nook for PC is nice. Can do annotations but I wonder if they are saved in my account. Anyone aware of this? I know I can read books on every PC I installed the app, but do the annotations stay in memory in my account or on the PC? WOuld love to have the annotation everywhere I go!

fjtorres · 12-07-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Thanks for the tip. It isn't bad, but it is still too limited. I would need a selection of colors for highlighting, different color for different usage. That sort of thing. It is a nice reader though, no doubt. I just thought there might be something made by an ambitious developer.

Check and see if you can get NOOK STUDY.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nookst...load/index.asp

Kumabjorn · 12-07-2012, 12:04 PM

Yes, this is more in line of what I was looking for. Didn't know B&N had a specific Nook edition for studies. Kindle is behind the curve here.

fjtorres · 12-07-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Yes, this is more in line of what I was looking for. Didn't know B&N had a specific Nook edition for studies. Kindle is behind the curve here.

They also have a specific app for the Kids books.
Nook Kids.
Needed because the regular Nook apps can't open the kids books.

Rizla · 12-07-2012, 02:33 PM

Use the ebook reader that comes with Calibre. It's called in ebook-viewer.exe and it's in the calibre program folder. I think it will open most formats.

12-07-2012, 06:46 AM	#1
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Epub on PC I'm doing some research using several sources in ePub format, obviously I have no problem reading them on my Sonys, however, it would be convenient to also access them on my PC, especially when it comes to annotations and even better if it supports those little balloon pop-ups (Look into what Philborne says on this subject) kind of reminders. I looked in the Win 8 store, but they seem to come up short for my needs. I prefer it to be a standalone program, rather than a browser extension (too many browser tabs open as it is). I don't care if it costs, as long as it lets me do what I need.

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12-07-2012, 07:08 AM	#2
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I almost hate to suggest it, but why not the Sony Reader Library software on the PC? That reads epubs very nicely. Stitchawl

12-07-2012, 07:24 AM	#3
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	It syncs the books in a funky manner. Because I have Japanese firmware on them the Reader software will overwrite everything that is on the devices. Hence, the need for something else.

12-07-2012, 08:45 AM	#8
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Thanks for the tip. It isn't bad, but it is still too limited. I would need a selection of colors for highlighting, different color for different usage. That sort of thing. It is a nice reader though, no doubt. I just thought there might be something made by an ambitious developer.

12-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#9
Ti-Ron Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 1023042 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, iPad	Friendly bump here. Would also like to find a standalone software that permit annotations!

12-07-2012, 09:00 AM	#10
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Discovered that ADE has a 2nd edition. That seems to have some of the functionality. One problem is that I need to jump around a lot in the text, and the suggested applications doesn't have support for that. Only page movement. I can't jump a 100 pages, jump back another 20 and then return to my original place without putting in bookmarks. After a while there will be so many bookmarks that they become useless.

12-07-2012, 09:34 AM	#11
Ti-Ron Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 1023042 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, iPad	Nook for PC is nice. Can do annotations but I wonder if they are saved in my account. Anyone aware of this? I know I can read books on every PC I installed the app, but do the annotations stay in memory in my account or on the PC? WOuld love to have the annotation everywhere I go!

12-07-2012, 12:04 PM	#13
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Yes, this is more in line of what I was looking for. Didn't know B&N had a specific Nook edition for studies. Kindle is behind the curve here.

12-07-2012, 02:33 PM	#15
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Use the ebook reader that comes with Calibre. It's called in ebook-viewer.exe and it's in the calibre program folder. I think it will open most formats.

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