Here's the B&N eReader app that was on my NRG ROM but gave a 'comng soon' splash but updated OTA to the attached new version that is live and working
A bunch of pics and info on the app ar located here: http://www.mobilitydigest.com/barnes-nobles-ereader-is-liveand-sweet/
Awesome, thank you kindly!
Excuse my ignorance about the B&N eReader but can you import ebooks you already own into this reader or will it only except publications from the B&N website?
I am not seeing any option to import existing ebooks, such as the ones I have for eReader. B&N owns eReader, if I remember correctly. Wonder if the two apps will "merge" at some point, or I'm guessing they may want people like me to switch over to the new reader.
this is awesome ... thanks David
I've been waiting for this for a long time. You're my hero! Thanks!
Yer looks ok, downloaded the free books, but I can't view my .epub books I already have, seems pointless application unless I can read my existing epubs, perhaps I am doing something wrong again...
THUDUK said:
Yer looks ok, downloaded the free books, but I can't view my .epub books I already have, seems pointless application unless I can read my existing epubs, perhaps I am doing something wrong again...
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I suspect they have to be in the folder that the app uses. I haven't dug around yet to find just where the program is storing my books.
After the first five minutes, my initial impressions:
- Visually very appealing
- Instant access to your B&N library (proud nook owner here, so I have a lot of e-books from B&N).
- Doesn't sync yet with the nook (but neither does the BlackBerry or iPhone version)
- You can read e-newspapers from the app (I don't think you can do that yet with the other versions, but maybe they've been updated)
If you buy e-books from B&N this is definitely a must-have app. Otherwise there are more flexible options out there.
I tried importing a book from my peanut press folder on my sd card to the proper one on main memory (where Dracula was downloaded), and it didn't recognize it. I love the fact that the bonehead who made the cab put the BN folder on the root of the device, instead of in program files.
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I tried importing a book from my peanut press folder on my sd card to the proper one on main memory (where Dracula was downloaded), and it didn't recognize it. I love the fact that the bonehead who made the cab put the BN folder on the root of the device, instead of in program files.
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It's in Program Files on mine. But I'm not happy about the boneheaded move to put the Books folder within the program folder in main memory. It might be preferable to install the app to a storage card instead of main memory. Unless someone can find a way to get the program to look for books on the storage card.
Version 1.0.0.27 is now on B&N's website
images.barnesandnoble.com/PResources/download/WinMo/BNeReader_1.0.0.27.CAB
It's in Program Files on mine. But I'm not happy about the boneheaded move to put the Books folder within the program folder in main memory. It might be preferable to install the app to a storage card instead of main memory. Unless someone can find a way to get the program to look for books on the storage card.
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I agree. At minimum I want my books on the storage card, even better if the whole program is there too.
If you buy e-books from B&N this is definitely a must-have app. Otherwise there are more flexible options out there.
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I'm still deciding which reader to go with. Which one do you like better?
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I agree. At minimum I want my books on the storage card, even better if the whole program is there too.
I'm still deciding which reader to go with. Which one do you like better?
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After installation I was able to cut and paste the whole installation directory to my Storage Card, update the shortcut and the app worked just fine.
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I'm still deciding which reader to go with. Which one do you like better?
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Mobipocket is still my personal favorite.
+1 for Mobireader
It would be nice if they'd update the application to better fit the HD2 (non D-Pad phones)
Download a sample from B&N, anyone will do or the sample of your book you already have..
Then go to your book folder, copy across your, EPUB file already converted from any other form in Calibre etc...then rename it with the exact same long 13 digit number as the one you downloaded...
then ok the image and title are wrong but the book is all correct inside...
Anyone get any further than this
THUDUK said:
Download a sample from B&N, anyone will do or the sample of your book you already have..
Then go to your book folder, copy across your, EPUB file already converted from any other form in Calibre etc...then rename it with the exact same long 13 digit number as the one you downloaded...
then ok the image and title are wrong but the book is all correct inside...
Anyone get any further than this
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Good tip, infact if you download a sample of the book you have already then everything looks and works fine , the thumbnail has a small sample sticker on it though but that ain't a problem
Rumball: I was able to move it to my storage card as you suggested - thanks.
Mobipocket works ok for me but I have the HD2 and it's hard to turn the pages. I'm still shopping around, I'm taking a closer look at the calibre conversion program.
All,
This app was developed to sync with your B&N ebook library only, ie not to read epub's that you might have already downloaded to your phone or from other sources. If you have a book from B&N then it should be in your ebook library in which case it can be synced and downloaded. That's not to say you can't trick it into reading other downloaded books per other comments.
Also note it's been developed specifically and only for the HD2... mileage will vary if tried on another phones.
Richard
If you buy e-books from B&N this is definitely a must-have app. Otherwise there are more flexible options out there.
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what would those options be? i have many .pdf's .cbr's i've collected rom around the net. could you guide me in the right direction to one of the better ebook readers for many files types.
thanks
I just received my G Tab yesterday (non-woot) and so far I love it. I installed CWM then flashed Vegan. Something about it didn't feel right, so I switched over to TNT Lite 4.4. I also installed Launcher Pro and have figured out how to use it to customize my "desktop" a little. Basically I have a few random questions.
1) Is there a way to disable the "dock" screen?
2) Is there a way to disable the lock screen that comes up after the screen has turned off?
3) Any recommendations on a good replacement for MS Office that can open, edit, and create documents that are compatible with Office?
4) Any recommendations on a good remote desktop app I can use to access files and software on my laptop?
5) Any recommendations on a compact, portable, hopefully inexpensive Bluetooth mouse?
6) How do I copy files from my laptop to my external micro SD card? Do I have to put the micro SD card into my laptop, or can I leave it in the tablet and copy them somehow? When I plug the tablet into my laptop it only appears to give me access to the internal SD.
7) Any other random apps I should look into getting? I plan to use my G Tab to basically replace my laptop, which I only ever use for surfing the web, email, facebook, etc.
8) In particular, any particular apps I should get for playing video/audio files?
9) Is there a tutorial somewhere I can read about how to find movies and get them onto my tablet to watch?
Sorry to barrage you with so many questions. Feel free to answer none, any, or all of them! Thanks in advance for your help!!!
3) Any recommendations on a good replacement for MS Office that can open, edit, and create documents that are compatible with Office?
Documents to Go.
4) Any recommendations on a good remote desktop app I can use to access files and software on my laptop? Several search.
6) How do I copy files from my laptop to my external micro SD card? Do I have to put the micro SD card into my laptop, or can I leave it in the tablet and copy them somehow? When I plug the tablet into my laptop it only appears to give me access to the internal SD. Easiest way is to insert uSD into laptop and copy files.
Lots of answers/ choices here best answer is search.
Easiest way to move files (other than sneakernet) is to install Dropbox.
What's the best way to import epub book in my Reader? I am just wondering, if I could import my epub books. Look at explorer and hook it up through my computer and did not see anything in there, any suggestions?
I have a folder named 'ebooks' on my SD card and I just moved all my epub files there. Reader found them all on it's own when it scanned for media after I disconnected it from the computer.
Nice will try it out and let you know. Thanks I appreciate the feedback.
I have several books in .pdf, .lit, and .doc formats. I converted them using 2epub dot com (too new to post links yet) but some of them didn't work, only giving portions of the page. Most of the books I tried had slightly funny formating after the conversion, with irregular spacing between paragraphs, etc.
Does anyone know of a better way to convert? Once I had them on my SD card reader found them and added them to the library quite nicely!
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I have several books in .pdf, .lit, and .doc formats. I converted them using 2epub dot com (too new to post links yet) but some of them didn't work, only giving portions of the page. Most of the books I tried had slightly funny formating after the conversion, with irregular spacing between paragraphs, etc.
Does anyone know of a better way to convert? Once I had them on my SD card reader found them and added them to the library quite nicely!
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Calibre works well for me (it's really more like an ebook library sorter kind of app but provides ample conversion options including batch convert and it's free).
+1 on calibre i've converted 100's of books to epub. and the drag and drop method works for me also. reader app did a self search and loaded them in the app
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In the internal memory, i created a eBook folder and put all my epub's in there. When you disconnect from the PC it will auto import to the native ereader. I do recommend Aldiko though, it's very good!
Convert PDFs or whatever with Calibri and them place them to the folder Digital Editions that should be on your sdcard. The ePubs will be automatically imported to HTC Reader.
Coming from my Nexus S to the Galaxy Note, the PC to Phone file transfering experience is a lot different. I do not like what Samsung (or ATT) did to it.
It constantly asks me if I am sure if I want to transfer files to my phone. "Do you want to copy XYZ.xyz to your device? Your device might not be able to play or view this file." It's quite annoying when I'm trying to copy over files that are not all the same file type. Any way to get around this?
I'm on Windows 7 and I prefer to view all my files in the "Details" view type. However all the directories (that I haven't changed) on the phone are defaulted to something different and there is no way to change this but go into EVERY folder and modify them. There has to be an easier way. Is there?
On my Nexus S I had about 1100 music files. Prior to switching phones I copied all the information from my Nexus to my PC so I can transfer to my Note. When I copied the files from my PC to my Note I only had 750 songs and a good amount of my albums were missing 50% of the songs. Is this a limitation of file types supported with the Note?
Can these issues be resolved if I use a microSDHC card reader to put my files on the card?
These issues baffle me because they're both made by Samsung. Only thing I can think of is that the Nexus was Google's baby and they didn't want limitations put on it, but the Note wasn't.
Thanks for reading.
-Chris
Who knows what to use for an ONBOARD file manager on a Nokia 920?
I have been looking for the same...looks like its not possible..nothing exists..
cwbassist said:
Who knows what to use for an ONBOARD file manager on a Nokia 920?
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920
aidicula said:
I have been looking for the same...looks like its not possible..nothing exists..
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Hmmmm...hard to imagine. The 920 is being marketed as an ultimate business tool. They certainly have it locked up from every angle. MicroShaft did it on purpose. The ability to attach files is the most basic email tool there is. I did find a temporary solution however, I converted a PDF file to a JPEG file, then hooked up the phone to my laptop, COPY and PASTE the converted file into "SAVED PICTURES" and i can now send the converted PDF in an email attachment successfully via the hotmail or gmail app via the "PHOTOS" folder and you can view it just fine on a desktop or laptop, It will work until I figure something else out. Thanks for the input, keep us posted if you come up with anything! IF IT CAN BE CREATED BY MAN IT CAN BE HACKED BY MAN!!!
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Hmmmm...hard to imagine. The 920 is being marketed as an ultimate business tool. They certainly have it locked up from every angle. MicroShaft did it on purpose. The ability to attach files is the most basic email tool there is. I did find a temporary solution however, I converted a PDF file to a JPEG file, then hooked up the phone to my laptop, COPY and PASTE the converted file into "SAVED PICTURES" and i can now send the converted PDF in an email attachment successfully via the hotmail or gmail app via the "PHOTOS" folder and you can view it just fine on a desktop or laptop, It will work until I figure something else out. Thanks for the input, keep us posted if you come up with anything! IF IT CAN BE CREATED BY MAN IT CAN BE HACKED BY MAN!!!
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Not the best solution, but you can send .PDF files through the office app. Just long press on the document you want to send and then share by email or whatever you want. Unfortunately, you can only send one file at a time which is kind of lame.
As for the file manager...I'm dying for one too.:crying:
i really want to be able to browse files!