Does anyone know what file format(s) the kindle app and google books app uses?
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The kindle uses mobi files, not sure about google.
Most likely would use something like epub or pdf for Google I can't see Google locking down the ability to import book files.
But if it comes down to it Aldiko Book Reader has been a pretty good reader for me and offers option to import epub and pdf files and has access to free bookstores where you can get classic books like Alice in Wonderland and the likes.
Do a search on the market for "Aldiko Book Reader" as I can't post a link to it
Most pdf files i think
So I dropped some PDF and epub files on my internal storage but I can't get them to show up in google books. I am assuming I need to put them in a specific folder but I can't seem to find that folder. Anyone know what/where it is? Or what exactly I need to do to get them to show up in G-Books ?
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Hi to all i like when i see flipbook on my ereader ,there is lots off apps for make flipbook ebook ,but its work only on windows mobile,anybody knows some soft for android?
The Kindle uses .mobi files. I use mobipocket reader on my desktop pc to read mobi files. I believe it's the Nook that the .epub format.
Yup !
Kindle uses .mobi
and google books are in pdf
! for my ndroid i convert everything in epb !
I think Google uses epub drm'd.
Everyone has stated above already. I just want to let u know that you can get free ebook app.
You can use the free Calibre program, to manage and convert ebooks from one format to another.
John.
http://calibre-ebook.com/
Unless the books are drm free, Google, nor any other reader besides the one it's locked down to, will not be able to view them.
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.mobi and .pdf
I think this will help you. if it does please THANK me.
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you can get most e-books as pdf
Hi.
I own a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and use it primarily to read.
I use different apps to read different types of documents:
- ezPDF to read textbooks as it has a good search feature.
- repligo reader to read PDF magazines as I find its image rendering faster.
- moonreader to read other ebooks eg html, epub, chm
Is there a book reader or a book list app that allows the books to be read in its default apps? For example, clicking on a specific medical book pdf would open it in ezpdf, and clicking on a magazine would open it using repligo.
So instead of having to open 3 different apps to read different books, I could click on any book on a list and it would open with its default readers.
Thanks!
afaik there is no software which can be set as default for filenames.. the default app is set based on the filetype( extensions)
I have the Tab 2 7". I have tried putting books on my extsdcard but with apps, kindle, nook, kobo, I have been unable to open them. I have even tried dropping in the internal memory in the programs folder with no luck. They work on my galaxy s3. What am I doing wrong?
May be try to download book with the app and see where the book is downloaded and put books their
Or use Aldiko book reader or Moon reader to read the books
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I downloaded some ebooks, and in the folder it has epub, mobie, pdf Im curious can i just transfer the epub file to my Note 10.1 and it can read it?
They're DRM-locked so you may have to import them via the application rather than copying them to another folder. Aldiko can open epub books--just set up with yoyr Adobe ID and then import them..
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They're DRM-locked so you may have to import them via the application rather than copying them to another folder. Aldiko can open epub books--just set up with yoyr Adobe ID and then import them..
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you lost me on set up with your Adobe ID and then import them......Do, I need another application along with Aldiko?
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you lost me on set up with your Adobe ID and then import them......Do, I need another application along with Aldiko?
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Epubs are Adobe DRM products. You need to signup for a free Adobe ID to use epubs. You can get a free Adobe ID at the Adobe website. Aldiko and other software that can load epub formatted books, such as Overdrive, have a place in their settings menu where you input your Adobe ID. On the Aldiko homescreen you'll see three dots in the upper right hand corner, pressing them takes you to settings, where you can input your Adobe ID.
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They're DRM-locked so you may have to import them via the application rather than copying them to another folder. Aldiko can open epub books--just set up with yoyr Adobe ID and then import them..
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Epubs are Adobe DRM products. You need to signup for a free Adobe ID to use epubs. You can get a free Adobe ID at the Adobe website. Aldiko and other software that can load epub formatted books, such as Overdrive, have a place in their settings menu where you input your Adobe ID. On the Aldiko homescreen you'll see three dots in the upper right hand corner, pressing them takes you to settings, where you can input your Adobe ID.
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Got it thanks.....
I just drop any .epub into a folder on my external card and use Cool Reader, I browse to the folder on my external card, select it and it picks them up, for .mobi they are Kindle book, you install Kindle app free, browse to the kindle app on internal card and drop the books into the Kindle folder, I use EZPDF for my .pdf files, same again I drop them into the Library folder and the program picks them up. Hope this helps, Jim.
If you want to have only one reader app on your device you can convert your e-books in a program called Calibre.
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looking for a good ebook reader for ebooks i buy thanks
I prefer Coolreader.
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I prefer Coolreader.
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thanks ill try that :good:
Moon reader pro works well for me. I haven't tried coolreader though.
i always use aldiko.. but with my tablets i use mantano..
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i always use aldiko.. but with my tablets i use mantano..
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i will check that one out too thanks
Nobody use ireader? It's the best
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I'm also looking for the best ebook reader.
I'm now using Moon+ Reader Pro. It's good and full of options, but I'd like to try some other (hopefully better) reader.
In my case it's important that the reader supports at least both the PDF and EPUB formats. A plus for the GNote 10.1 would be the possibility to make handwritten annotations with the SPen.
Considering the apps previously suggested here are my notes and comparisons. I've not included Cool Reader and iReader as I think they don't support PDFs.
Moon+ Reader Pro [GP Average rating: 4.7]
from the GP app page: "New designed book reader with powerful controls & full functions, supports epub, pdf, mobi, chm, cbr, cbz, umd, fb2, txt, html, rar, zip or OPDS formats".
it's possible to annotate (handwriting) in pdfs but not in epubs (epubs can take typed notes tough).
price for the full app is €3.80.
Mantano Ebook Reader Premium [GP Average rating: 4.1]
from the GP app page: "Read, annotate, listen to any EPUB 2 or PDF ebook with the most powerful Android ebook reader compatible with the Adobe DRM".
it seems it's possible to annotate (handwriting) both pdfs and epubs (from the GP app page: "Create text and freehand notes, attached to a page, to a highlight, or standalone")
price for the full app is €8.36 (!).
Aldiko Book Reader Premium [GP Average rating: 4.2]
from the GP app page:"Support EPUB, PDF formats as well as Adobe DRM encrypted eBooks".
it seems it's not possible to make handwritten annotation but jsut typed one in both pdfs and epubs (in the app's description is said that: "You can create your own bookmarks, notes and highlight anywhere in the book" but there's no explicit mention to handwritten notes).
price for the full app is €2.49.
My conclusion
I'm considering trying out Mantano Ebook Reader Premium, even if some of its user's reviews are not so much positive.
Any further comment or advice?
sphere314 said:
I'm also looking for the best ebook reader.
I'm now using Moon+ Reader Pro. It's good and full of options, but I'd like to try some other (hopefully better) reader.
In my case it's important that the reader supports at least both the PDF and EPUB formats. A plus for the GNote 10.1 would be the possibility to make handwritten annotations with the SPen.
Considering the apps previously suggested here are my notes and comparisons. I've not included Cool Reader and iReader as I think they don't support PDFs.
Moon+ Reader Pro [GP Average rating: 4.7]
from the GP app page: "New designed book reader with powerful controls & full functions, supports epub, pdf, mobi, chm, cbr, cbz, umd, fb2, txt, html, rar, zip or OPDS formats".
it's possible to annotate (handwriting) in pdfs but not in epubs (epubs can take typed notes tough).
price for the full app is €3.80.
Mantano Ebook Reader Premium [GP Average rating: 4.1]
from the GP app page: "Read, annotate, listen to any EPUB 2 or PDF ebook with the most powerful Android ebook reader compatible with the Adobe DRM".
it seems it's possible to annotate (handwriting) both pdfs and epubs (from the GP app page: "Create text and freehand notes, attached to a page, to a highlight, or standalone")
price for the full app is €8.36 (!).
Aldiko Book Reader Premium [GP Average rating: 4.2]
from the GP app page:"Support EPUB, PDF formats as well as Adobe DRM encrypted eBooks".
it seems it's not possible to make handwritten annotation but jsut typed one in both pdfs and epubs (in the app's description is said that: "You can create your own bookmarks, notes and highlight anywhere in the book" but there's no explicit mention to handwritten notes).
price for the full app is €2.49.
My conclusion
I'm considering trying out Mantano Ebook Reader Premium, even if some of its user's reviews are not so much positive.
Any further comment or advice?
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go with mantano.. as i've said i use it on my tabs.. for phones i recommend aldiko..
and i never had any crashes with mantano.. unlike what you see in GP feedbacks.. only negative is it's a little pricey..
your choice mate..
EDIT: you can always try the free versions before purchasing..
I would also recommend Aldiko, I use it for years now. It reads everything :good:
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go with mantano.. as i've said i use it on my tabs.. for phones i recommend aldiko..
and i never had any crashes with mantano.. unlike what you see in GP feedbacks.. only negative is it's a little pricey..
your choice mate..
EDIT: you can always try the free versions before purchasing..
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Mantano is the best for pdf. Really good for epub ebook.
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thanks guys!
I'm an avid book reader and have been using Kindles now for 3-4 years.
After getting my Samsung Note 10.1 three weeks I decided to test the three main ereader apps – Aldiko, FBReader & Moon + Reader. I ended up buying the 'pro' versions of Aldiko and Moon.
I read several books on all of them and have now gone back to my Kindle as none of the readers accurately rendered the books. Sometimes italics didn't show, other times suddenly a chapter would appear in bold. The thing is the books appeared to be rendered ok until I looked at them in the various ereaders and my Kindle and noticed the differences. If I had only looked at them in just one reader, I would never have picked up the problems.
In one book all the flashbacks to earlier years were in italics. None of the readers rendered this correctly which made the story hard to follow.
Big disappointment but the search will continue.
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In one book all the flashbacks to earlier years were in italics. None of the readers rendered this correctly which made the story hard to follow.
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That sounds like some great feedback that would be very useful to the developers of the products you tried! If you haven't already, please take the time to let them know which book(s) you tested and what the issues were so that they can improve their software.
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That sounds like some great feedback that would be very useful to the developers of the products you tried! If you haven't already, please take the time to let them know which book(s) you tested and what the issues were so that they can improve their software.
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I have done that (twice now to FBReader) including attachments showing the various problems but I haven't heard back from any of them.
Mantano Ebook Reader Premium is the best for me
Mantano reader's annotation tools
Finally I've decided to go for Mantano Reader Premium.
After some time spent learning its UI I must say that's a very good reader program for epub and pdf.
The Interface, the workflow and the bookshelf organization is rational and well designed (I'd say better than that of Moon+ Reader Pro). So, I don't regret having spent €8.36 for it.
Anyway, since I had great expectations about its annotation functions, I must say that I've been a little disappointed to see that the notes added to a pdf or a epub file are not directly visible upon reading/browsing/reviewing a book but can only be activated and accessed by clicking on a small icon placed on the top pf the page.
That makes, for me, the purpose of annotation (especially drawn notes and marks but also typed notes) almost useless.
Furthermore I noticed that there's no eraser and no undo/redo tool in the draw note editor.
I've asked for these features to be considered as a future improvement to the app in the Mantano's support web page.
(...I'll come back if I receive some feedback from the deveopers)
Honestly, I do not use any of the above mentioned anymore. I switched to EasyPDFReader and never looked back. It says it reads epub too but I have not tested that yet. Give it a try
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mannyvzla said:
Honestly, I do not use any of the above mentioned anymore. I switched to EasyPDFReader and never looked back. It says it reads epub too but I have not tested that yet. Give it a try
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I couldn't find it in Google Play (or is it "PDF Reader" by "Ivan Ivanenko"?)
I only found an easypdfreader for Windows (but here we are talking about Android apps...)
Can you share a link or give us the exact app name and/or the market where it is available?
I used moon reader pro since gb time for it text to speed for chinese user. But ics no more support for it. So I used vbook pro for listening my chinese ebooks.
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