Microsoft Reader Ebook reader updated

[Guest vinaymanro]

Microsoft have quietly updated their ebook reader app to version 2.4.2.

Now you can get more from your eBooks on your Windows Mobile device.

With Microsoft Reader for Windows Mobile you get:

Pan and zoom capabilities for embedded graphics
Screen rotation capability between portrait and landscape modes for more natural, comfortable reading
Remarkable content support and unmatched portability: Enjoy thousands of Owner Exclusive eBooks on Windows Mobile — and take your eReading library with you wherever you go. With Microsoft Reader for Windows Mobile you can easily copy books from your desktop/laptop/Tablet PC to your Windows Mobile and continue reading wherever you are!
Great on-screen readability: ClearType® display technology that makes text on screen crisper and easier to read than ever before. The adjustable font size setting makes it easy to customize your reading experience.
Dynamic reading: features include highlighting, bookmarking, note taking, and drawing. Plus, you can view your annotations and rename or erase any of them at any time.

Visit the Features page to learn about all the features in Microsoft Reader.

This version of Microsoft Reader is compatible with:

Windows Mobile 2003 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
Windows Mobile 2003, Second Edition based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
Windows Mobile 5.0 based Pocket PC and Phone Edition devices
Windows Mobile 6.0, Windows Mobile 6.1
It is not compatible with Windows Mobile-based Standard (non-touch screen) devices.

Existing users will need to uninstall the version they are running before installing this new version. I've not used Microsoft Reader for sometime, but I am going to install and give it a try!

Download Link

[Guest DarkWanderer]

I don't understand it, says its compatible with WM 2003 "Phone Edition" which is non-touchscreen, but it isn't compatible WM6 Standard devices? What gives?

[Guest Arbait]

ya, strange that Microsoft dont have in 2009 a good reader for own Microsoft proprietary format .lit :)

And yes, is not for non-touch screen devices

No page, font, background setup... go MS, go!

So, personaly i'm still with a buggy piece of software, tinyreader - the only other reader who can do .lit - because of the nighttime scheme, black background, white letters and work also on non-touch screen devices...

[Guest dr_nick]

does it come in .cab format? anywhere?

[Guest Loconinja]

So Microsoft, how do I turn the pages on a WM6.1 device with no D-Pad?

Does anyone know? I've tried swiping the screen, opening the context menu, but I cannot find how to turn the page.

Edit: Found it. You have to tap the tiny page numbers at the foot of the page.

Edited September 30, 2009 by Loconinja