Scribd introduces universal eBook adapter

GA Russell · 02-25-2010, 02:00 PM

Here is an article that I don't really understand, and maybe one of you can explain it.

Scribd announced something yesterday that will allow its publications to be read on all eBook readers and smartphones.

http://connectedplanetonline.com/mob...ereaders-0224/

wallcraft · 02-25-2010, 02:52 PM

All they seem to have announced is a "send to device" option. They are not converting the document to be (more) compatible with these devices, they just send the original PDF.

anurag · 02-25-2010, 03:39 PM

In most cases, they don't even send the PDF - they just email or text you a link to the PDF that you can then download through your reader's browser. They plan to release a mobile app soon, but till that happens their mobile device story is mostly marketing spin.

fugazied · 02-25-2010, 05:04 PM

I'm currently investigating these new features, and this article does appear to be a lot of spin, and a little substance. If your device doesn't have the best PDF support you are out of luck with it.

If they do release an application which allows other formats like epub downloads they will be become a big player overnight in the e-book market. Their site is huge now, I didn't realise it had grown so much, and there is a lot of great content there!

02-25-2010, 02:00 PM	#1
GA Russell Argos win Grey Cup! Posts: 7,673 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Scribd introduces universal eBook adapter Here is an article that I don't really understand, and maybe one of you can explain it. Scribd announced something yesterday that will allow its publications to be read on all eBook readers and smartphones. http://connectedplanetonline.com/mob...ereaders-0224/

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02-25-2010, 02:52 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	All they seem to have announced is a "send to device" option. They are not converting the document to be (more) compatible with these devices, they just send the original PDF.

02-25-2010, 03:39 PM	#3
anurag Addict Posts: 236 Karma: 4066 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Device: Kindle 1 and DX, iPhone	In most cases, they don't even send the PDF - they just email or text you a link to the PDF that you can then download through your reader's browser. They plan to release a mobile app soon, but till that happens their mobile device story is mostly marketing spin.

02-25-2010, 05:04 PM	#4
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	I'm currently investigating these new features, and this article does appear to be a lot of spin, and a little substance. If your device doesn't have the best PDF support you are out of luck with it. If they do release an application which allows other formats like epub downloads they will be become a big player overnight in the e-book market. Their site is huge now, I didn't realise it had grown so much, and there is a lot of great content there!

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