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Sony Reader Supports EPUB Format

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2008-07-24 09:22:35 by Editor in Ubergizmo
...EPUB format. This standard is one of the first few that has been accepted by multiple major publishers and enables both locked-down and unprotected books to automatically reflow to fit the screen or particular fonts. In addition, a software update throws in compatibility with protected Adobe e-books and is now capable of reflowing basic PDFs...
 
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Sonys Reader Gets Firmware Update Today - Adds EPUB Support And The Ability To Reflow PDFs

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2008-07-24 13:54:53 by Andrew Liszewski in OhGizmo!
...EPUB format, but will also support Adobe eBooks with DRM and finally have the ability to reflow standard text-based PDF files. Since the majority of my own collection of ebooks is in the PDF format, Im hoping this update will finally make Sonys Reader a viable option for me. But I think Im still going to hold off for a while and monitor the...
 
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Sony opens up e-book Reader to other booksellers

2008-07-24 15:07:08 by admin in GadgetBB News Blog
 
...epub e-book standard received a big vote of support this morning when Sony announced that effective immediately its Sony Reader will now support the standard. Beginning in August, all new devices shipped will use epub, and right now owners of existing devices can go to http://esupport.sony.com to update their devices software for epub...
 
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Sony opens up e-book Reader to other booksellers

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2008-07-24 15:22:01 by Bill Landon in PDAToday your mobile PDA and gadget blog
...epub e-book standard received a big vote of support this morning when Sony announced that effective immediately its Sony Reader will now support the standard. Beginning in August, all new devices shipped will use epub, and right now owners of existing devices can go to http://esupport.sony.com to update their devices software for epub...
 
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Is Now the Time for e-Book Readers?

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2008-07-24 13:30:11 by Editor in VoIP & Gadgets Blog
...epub format -- the same that many of the largest book publishers are using -- ring in a new age for e-books Until now, Sony's e-book reader could only read books available from the Sony e-book store, PDF documents anddigital rights management (DRM)-free text Starting next month, the new PRS-505 Sony Reader will be able to access secure DRM-...
 
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Sony Reader eBook PRS-505

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2008-09-07 08:17:01 by Matt in Tracy and Matt's Blog
...EPUB standard - the most widely used eBook type Use with headphones to listen to music while you read (MP3 or AAC files All necessary software (eBook Library) plus quick start instructions supplied. Full user guide is included on PDF Complete with soft tan case Whats in the box of Sony Reader eBook PRS-505 Sony Reader eBook PRS-505 Soft...
 
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New formats and a measure of freedom for Sony Reader

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2008-07-24 18:26:23 by Rob Beschizza in Boing Boing Gadgets
...EPUB format in a coming firmware update. This will mean, ostensibly, that Reader users will be able to get ebooks from more places EPUB is a nonproprietary XML-based format created by the International Digital Publishing Forum, whatever the dickens that is. Also announced was superior PDF support Sony Reader adds universal format, gets red...
 
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Hands On: Sony's New PRS-700 Touchscreen Reader [New Sony Reader]

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2008-10-02 19:18:41 by John Mahoney in Gizmodo
...epub support Response on selecting text and zooming around is a little slow, as is the auto text completion when you're typing a notetyping with fingers is very tough, but with the stylus not so bad. Flipping through the pages with your finger is the most natural thing for the touchscreen and for that it's great Bottom lineat $100 more over...
 
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Sony Reader goes open, will be able to work with other booksellers

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2008-07-24 08:54:00 by Paul Miller in Engadget
...EPUB format from whoever is peddling them, instead of being tied to the Sony's e-book store, or just DRM-free text and PDF documents. That openness should help Sony beef up its selection -- which is lagging behind Amazon's -- and will hopefully mark a bit of a turning point in the e-book market to more standards and, more importantly, more...
 
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