WM5 Smartphone eBook Reader

[Guest goatpunch]

Has anyone found an eBook reader that works with Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone? I'm astonished that Microsoft Reader doesn't support Smartphones- what are they thinking?

I've tried Tiny eBook Reader but it didn't seem to work too well on WM5 (along with about 90% of all commercial software it seems). I think I might have to try a few java readers

Am I the only person who wants to read eBooks on my smartphone?

(I posted this in Tornado-specific, but I think it's more appropriate here; should I remove the other post? Cheers.)

Edited December 15, 2005 by goatpunch

[Guest Disco Stu]

(I posted this in Tornado-specific, but I think it's more appropriate here; should I remove the other post? Cheers.)

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I've closed it for you :)

[Guest iJITSU]

Has anyone found an eBook reader that works with Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone? I'm astonished that Microsoft Reader doesn't support Smartphones- what are they thinking?

I've tried Tiny eBook Reader but it didn't seem to work too well on WM5 (along with about 90% of all commercial software it seems). I think I might have to try a few java readers

Am I the only person who wants to read eBooks on my smartphone?

(I posted this in Tornado-specific, but I think it's more appropriate here; should I remove the other post? Cheers.)

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Try Mobipocket. I've used it on an 8310 and 2125. Works great. Not sure what formats it supports other than .prc ( I had a bunch from my Palm OS days, and to my suprise Mobipocket reads them on WM)

[Guest Arbait]

RepliGo from here --> http://www.cerience.com/viewers/pc.php

and this new player look good: "AllReader+ is a powerful reading application for Windows Mobile Smartphone users to read books, magazine, newspapers, and all other text documents.

AllReader+ supports TXT, HTML, RTF, FB2, PDB/PRC (PalmDOC, zTXT mode 1), and TCR formats.

The application allows you view the text in Regular or Full screen mode. Also you can rotate the screen to 90, 180, 270 degrees.

With AllReader+ you can read books, make bookmarks, save quotes, configure profiles and settings and take advantage of many more options. You can even read your favorite books in the night by choosing Day&Night profile!" -- > from here http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDet...roductId=178439

[Guest Arbait]

I worder WHY MICROSOFT DONT WANT TO PORT MS READER TO SMARTPHONES?

Anyone know the reason?

[Guest goatpunch]

I worder WHY MICROSOFT DONT WANT TO PORT MS READER TO SMARTPHONES?

Anyone know the reason?

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I don't know why- it's ridiculous, as it wouldn't even require 'porting' to the smartphone, simply ensuring that all functions are available without the stylus.

[Guest goatpunch]

I worder WHY MICROSOFT DONT WANT TO PORT MS READER TO SMARTPHONES?

Anyone know the reason?

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I got around to asking them this question on microsoft.public.pocketpc.ebooks; so far the response has been:

The primary reason is that the navigation model is different for Smartphones

than for Standard or Phone edition devices. On Smartphone edition devices

you only have the left and right keys to navigate/select with. It would

require significant changes to support this in the current MS Reader and we

want to assure that should we take this on, that we do so in the best way

possible

[Guest jasnewt]

I use AllReader+ mainly and Tiny ebook Reader for lit files.

I installed Mobipocket when I first got my C550 but it obviously didn't like the phone because it would drain the battery ridiculously fast. More recently I tried a later version and that seemed bugged to hell so I uninstalled it without checking to see if they had fixed the battery issue. It's a shame because it was a good piece of software back when I had an MPx200.

I am now trying out the latest build of Mobipocket. Hasn't locked up yet which is encouraging, but it is too soon to tell if the battery draining issue has been sorted.

Jason.