I know I have a great deal more to learn, and that I also need to think seriously of how to convert my text (s) to one basic format which can then easily be moved to
all supported reader devices.
Not exact matches
For those who read enough to desire a dedicated e-
reader device, the leaders in the category — Kindle, Nook, Sony
Reader, Kobo — are coalescing around a standard set of features: a monochrome E Ink display, a keyboard (physical or virtual), an MP3 player, Web access, note - taking / highlighting / bookmarking functionality, simple games, and
support for common document formats (notably, PDF and Word).
The format is not
supported by any non-Amazon
devices but Amazon has ported its Kindle
reader software to Apple's iPhone, Google's Android and other widely - used
devices.
Most KF8
devices including Kindle Fire
support pinch and zoom or alternatively offer s different way to enlarge text called «mag zones» where
readers tap on a paragraph of text to open the live selectable text in a larger panel above the page.
But that ebook won't be readable in any
device that doesn't directly
support Microsoft
Reader, limiting the purchaser's options for reading it and, almost certainly, making it unreadable at some point in the future when the technology has long been superseded.
«From OverDrive's world headquarters in northeast Ohio to the 50 countries in which our library and school partners reside, we will continue to connect
readers with books and institutions by
supporting all users and all popular
devices, while promoting open industry standard formats and best practices.
The format, which allows
readers to not only read on PCs and Macs as well as portable
devices through Zinio dedicated apps but also
supports multiple - user... [Read more...]
There has also been no dearth of ebook reading
devices dotting the store shelves to
support the ebook cause, be it tablet PCs, smartphones or ebook
readers.
Unfortunately, at the moment all
reader devices and software do not
support all of the ePUB2 spec or even the same parts of it.
While the Kindle software
reader software
support hyphenation, the Kindle
devices do not.
With iPad and the launch of all the Android tablet /
readers — Kobo's Vox, Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet, Sony's Tablet S, and yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire (which may one day at least run an app that will read ePUB)-- each of the major eBook retailers has a
device that should have no trouble
supporting ePUB3.
With our platform,
readers can download the eBooks and read them on any
device that
supports ePUB.»
However, nobody's using it yet, because there are no
devices on the market that
support it and, e-book
readers being single - purpose hardware, you can't just update them to the latest Firefox to get
support.
The
reader supports pinch - to - zoom on both
devices, but it's jerky and sometimes causes the page to disappear.
Reader Store will continue to
support previous
Readers as well as other compatible
devices via the free
Reader apps for PC, Mac, Android and iOS.»
Unlike most tablets and e-readers that
support Adobe Digital Editions or Adobe
Reader, it is virtually impossible to really use this
device to read store bought content from more independent sites.
The format, which allows
readers to not only read on PCs and Macs as well as portable
devices through Zinio dedicated apps but also
supports multiple - user simultaneous checkouts, lets lending libraries select a portfolio of titles as well as a subscription based on different services offered.
The lack of audio
support has been one of the main reasons why schools have not adopted Kindle
readers because the National Federation of the Blind says that disabled people have no way to actually use the
device.
If the e-book
reader whom you have got does not
support reading of files of a format FB2, there is a necessity of transformation of this format to another format,
supported by your
device.
The real benefit of Sony
Reader devices is that they also
support library lending, so if your local public library offers this service (powered by OverDrive), you'll be able to borrow books for free.
-LSB-...] but I think these
devices support Adobe DRM for PDF and EPUB ebooks since Energy Sistem's other ebook
readers support that format.
The software
supports both epub and mobi formats, as well as iPhone and Android market smartphones, essentially allowing
readers of any
device to enjoy the personalization from their favorite authors.
The
device's Active Reading margin
supports the
reader by providing applications, like a dictionary and word games, in a way that doesn't distract like reading texts on a computer does.
The software
supports facing pages, double - page spreads, and right - to - left page turns (most common in manga), as well as Kindle Panel View, which allows
readers to view the comic one panel at a time (in a flow specified by the creator), which makes for an easier read on small
devices such as the Kindle Paperwhite and the iPhone and Android apps.
With headphone ports and adjustable volume controls, as well as the automated page turning feature which will mean the
reader doesn't have to
support the
device in one or both hands, it is easy to overlook the robotic monotone voice and simply return to the days of enjoying the magic of words.
They are popular in Europe because
readers want to easily sideload their purchased ebooks on their smartphone or tablet and not have to worry about Adobe Digital Editions not
supporting their
device.
The Good Color e-book
reader with vibrant 7 - inch touch screen; zippy performance; built - in Wi - Fi; Barnes & Noble Nookbook store; 8 GB onboard memory, plus microSD expansion slot; built - in Web browser works well;
supports PDF, Word, and ePub files; displays images and some video formats;
support for audio and MP3 playback; new Nook apps expand functionality of the
device and make it more of a full - featured tablet; Flash
support for Web browser.
However, EPUB3 faces two key barriers: lack of backwards compatibility with all EPUB2
readers and less
support across platforms and
devices.
While lack of a card
reader is a negative, but it is possible to still do mods over the USB and if it can
support host mode then you can still maybe use a USB card
reader or other USB
devices.
Our jetBook eReader Being one of the first to enter the e book
Reader market in 2007, the jetBook has won the greatest honors as the first
device to incorporate TFT technology, multi-language
support, and translation into the e book
Reader.
It does not
support Bluetooth, you can think of it as a portable note taking
device and e-book
reader.
Most format and
device types are
supported: Ebookwise / Rocket, Mobi / Palm / Kindle, Adobe / Stanza, Microsoft
Reader, Sony
Reader, HTML, and RTF.
Our titles work flawlessly on all major eReaders, with the exception of Amazon's Kindle (
support for the Kindle is coming soon), including; iPad, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, Nokia Lumia, along with most digital e-ink
readers such as the Nook, Kobo and Sony
devices.
Within the next 24 hours we will also be updating the Good e-
Reader App Store for e-ink
devices, adding in
support for our upcoming Good e-
Reader 13.3 inch
reader.
Most popular
readers such as the Kobo Touch, Nook, Aluratek, and Sony line
devices all
support it.
«Even if it's just one Amazon
device, people want to know that Amazon
supports their vision and that
readers have an option for video - enhanced ebooks.
Interactive learning stations give
readers the opportunity to search the host library's digital collection, test out
supported eReading
devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music and video.»
As for features, the
device is simple but practical: SD card
support guarantees easy storage of eBooks and music (it's an MP3 players too), and Foxit, a company most famous for its lightweight PDF software, guarantees the
device will read PDFs very well — a factor that help mitigate the
reader's lack of a Whispernet - type service.
While there are many ebooks sold in ereader format in various stores, there aren't many dedicated e-book
readers that
support ereader format because Palm requires the
devices that
support ereader to only
support ereader DRM.
E-book
devices will doubtlessly improve dramatically in the coming months and years, but if you're driven to buy one now, and you don't want to spend $ 489 for the Kindle DX's larger screen and native (though still not perfect) PDF
support, the Kindle 2 is the best e-book
reader currently available for under $ 300.
Sony is also trying to cultivate the market with a slick «
Reader»
device,
supported by its own e-book store with nearly 60,000 Japanese language titles.
The FCC has taken a look at the Pandigital AW - NU706 ebook
reader, and those who are more observant might be able to guess correctly that this
device will feature a 6 - inch display of the E-Ink variety, while its back end
support for a digital library would come in the form of the Barnes & Noble e-book store.
Publishers making content for iBooks will not be able to deliver the same experience to their
readers who use other types of
devices that do not
support EPUB 3.
The majority of ebook
readers sold today are
supported by Android and the majority of ebooks read are on android
devices.
On
devices that
support it the effect can be unpredictable depending on the
reader's choice of font size.
Though eBooks can be read on a wide range of
devices such as computer (desktop or laptop), Kindle, Sony
Reader, Nook or iPhone etc. there are some features that each
device needs as technical
support to make it an easy - to - read experience for
readers.
This implementation of Adobe's
Reader is designed to allow mobile platforms to render reflowable PDF and ePub documents on mobile
devices, and to provide
support for Adobe's DRM (digital rights management) software for encrypting ebooks in PDF or ePub formats.
Its Android core suggests there's potential for more apps to be added later on, but the limited
support Sony has given to its
Reader range of
devices over the years encourages us not to expect too much.
Meanwhile, Sony, which makes the
Reader device, will lead other manufacturers into a «high - feature» segment for
devices that have color displays, touchscreens, video
support and more, Molchanov said.
Other new product features included auto - synchronization to a folder on a host PC,
support for the USB Mass Storage
Device profile, and full USB charging capability (the PRS - 500 could only be recharged via USB if the battery was not fully drained, and if the Sony Connect
Reader software was installed on the host PC).