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Anyone know of a good ebook reader for android? Would like one I can load files off the sdcard.

http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.android.aldiko

FBReaderJ
http://www.fbreader.org/FBReaderJ/
http://www.cyrket.com/package/org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android
- Open source
- Many text rendering options
- Open source
- Will have feedbooks integration in next major version (already provides .epub handling intent for opening epubs straight from browser)
- Did I mention it's open source?

i use docs to go, and just convert any books i find into the doc format...sucks sometimes if files are to big but, free is free
(assuming download torrents for everything)

All of my ebooks are in PDF format - there was only one app I was able to find to read them with a decent interface and no internet support necessary.
RepliGo Reader - bookmark support, reading mode, fast, reads SDCard, etc. Good stuff. WELL worth the $8. I would never pay that much for an app - but I have gotten that $8 back over and over through use. Good investment.

I second FBReaderJ - it's being actively developed, is easy to use, free, and supports epub - which is what all the ebook readers are standardising on atm.
If you have an extensive .lit ebook collection like me *cough* then you can use lit2epub on ubuntu/debian to convert your entire ebook collection over to epub.
Highly recommended!

I'll third fbreaderj. I have been using it on my ADP1 for the last 6 months. Throughout its development it has been actively supported and the number of supported formats have grown. The developer frequents a google groups forum, as well as using other ways of reporting bugs/feature requests.
Currently supported formats:
.epub
.oeb
.fb2
.mobi
If your books are in a different format, I suggest using calibre to convert. Works great!(http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/download)

Thanks for all the suggestions, FBReaderJ def. seems like the best one out there right now. And thanks ex-Min for suggesting calibre, works great.

if you know were to look you can get repligo reader for free

speoples20 said:
Thanks for all the suggestions, FBReaderJ def. seems like the best one out there right now. And thanks ex-Min for suggesting calibre, works great.
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I find these settings work nicely:
In Settings:
Check all the options under Scrolling
In Settings (Old):
Under Format, change Alignment to Left
Under Styles, change Family to Serif and Size to 22.
I've read a considerable number of books with these settings on FBReaderJ.
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For getting books onto the G1, I generally use one of two methods. If i'm on the go, i'll search and grab it directly from feedbooks.mobi site. If i'm in front of my computers, i'll navigate to the specific book on my desktop and right click on the epub link. Using the Mobile Barcoder Firefox plugin, it will generate a QR code which I can easily scan in with the G1.
Of course as I mentioned, an upcoming version of FBReaderJ should have an integrated feedbooks library (no need to get the epub link from the browser). Until then, the above methods are workable.

Wow, I have to say, I used the FBreader, with the calibre to convert and its SOOOO easy and so nice to save bookmarks, and converting to epub is so easy. HUGE thumbs up!

Is there a way to get calibre to convert books from Barnes and Noble to convert with calibre. I tested it using their preview, and that converted but when i bought the full version of my book, it says it can't convert due to DRM. Or is that one of those things we can't talk about on here.

Just to chuck my hat in the ring
Alkido is much better IMHO, very slick GUI and download section, can import other epubs and is free if you want it to be. you can pay for it (which is recommend doing as it's ace) or use the free veersion - both are identical, both are on the market.

Ereader is now available
i agree with A.S. Alkido is very nice.
I used to use Ereader on various other platforms and am happy that you can now get it on Android here
its still a Beta but its fairly stable, and im sure its going to get better

Definately AuduaReader its my favourite app easily . FB and all those other ones are far too bothersome this looks nice and is simple and never breaks.

Aldiko and Office Suite. Both are great and at a lower prince than most! Aldiko for .epub and Office Suite for .pdf, .doc, .xls, .txt, and .ppt! Can't beat that...
One thing though... I REALLY miss PDFViewer from the Hayruko ROMS! I wish we could get it ported over to Cyan 4.2.5....

[Q] What is the default pdf reader in the nook

What is the default pdf reader in the nook?
What other pdf readers has others installed?
I heard the adobe pdf reader for android was actually a very nice app. The color nook is my first dive into the android tablet scene, so I wasn't sure how to check and see what app the nook was already using before I began my search for the perfect android pdf reader.
Thanks
BTW, Great job to all the developers who have opened up the nook color for the rest of us!

i've been using RepliGo, which i like.. but i am going to switch over to Aldiko when 2.0 comes out with PDF support.

I've tried the default one, the official adobe app, and Repligo.. none of them work very well on my nc. All seem very sluggish and navigate poorly. I've taken to converting pdfs to epubs and using fbreader instead.
posted from my nook color using the official xda app

EzPDFReader is very good. I use Aldiko for epub files.
Cheers,
Rich
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To answer the original question, the default reader is a stripped-down version of QuickPDF. I've installed Documents to Go and use that reader.

Is Adobe Reader too obvious to mention here? I think it is the fastest and smoothest PDF reader out there, I find it excellent on the Nook, much better than any other option I've tried.
In landscape mode, if you set it to view full-screen, you can easily drag scroll up and down on the page, and then just tap left or right to turn pages -- fast, simple, literally works perfect for reading. The only drawback is to change reading modes you need SoftKeys or something to press the MENU button since the taskbar is hidden.

But... adobe doesn't save progress and there is no bookmark option

downloaded and installed the adobe reader from the app store today (first install - Yay!).
and found the application so much snappier than the built in NC pdf reader.
I will look into the other suggestions, but given simple birthing pains so far (just have to get use to the interface), I am very impressed so far.

ezpdfreader is the best I've tried. The "Reader" app that's built into the NC works very well (has bookmarking, reflow, etc...) but doesn't do landscape mode, and you can only get to it by using a file manager (otherwise, the file opens in QuickOffice lite).
The only thing I don't like about ezpdf is that it won't do continuous paging. I want to be able to drag my way through the book.

I'm using ezpdf now. When I open a PDF it shows the page flow at the bottom which I can flick to fly through pages.
I like this one better than repligo now, btw
// from the nook

jewnersey said:
But... adobe doesn't save progress and there is no bookmark option
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What can I use that does save my place? Or do I just need to convert my pdf's?

Ezpdf and repligo save progress, or at least that's been my experience
//from the nook

Wow what can i say now: i have installed both adobe and ezpdf on the bc now. Loving them both. Just have to get use to them.. so much better than the stock bn pdf reader. Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and the one for tapatalk to access the forums here. It truly makes the bc what i got it for: to read my tech books and manuals a pleasurable experience.
I really feel this was money well spent.

[Q] Best large pdf reader?

Does anyone have any good recommendations for viewing large pdfs? I had been using RepliGo but it crashes when I try to read magazine pdfs that are 40mb+. Adobe Reader and ezPDF both "work" but they're much slower in terms of page turning and zooming than RepliGo. Thanks.

Nobody has any recommendations?

I would've suggested ezPDF but I see that you've already tried it.
ezPDF seems very quick in page turning for me, but I'm usually using it for books, and not magazines.
There's an option to change the page flipping speed in case you haven't tried that. Otherwise, sorry, you've already tried all the best options I have experience with.

Thanks, I had suspected (and was afraid) that I had exhausted all of my options. The magazine pdfs are very image-heavy as you might imagine, so that probably accounts for the slowness. I didn't know that ezPDF had a page flipping speed option though. I'll take a look at it tonight. If anyone else has other recommendations, then I'd love to hear them.

try the adobe reader...?

Would it help to convert it to another format first with something like Calibre?

Have you tried Aldiko? I don't know how it compares to the other options listed, but it's tolerable for pdf textbooks.

I've sold my Nook.
But I tried out some different readers.
I can still remember
vudroid - little slow in rendering pages, but when it has them rendered it works great
beamreader - I remember using that one once in a while
repligo..
ezpdfreader..
quickoffice..
documentstogo pro..
aldiko..
adobe pdf..
I actually had a pdf-reader for every different type of pdf - large, more text, more pictures....
I would just try them all out....

xdabr said:
Would it help to convert it to another format first with something like Calibre?
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I had considered that but I wanted to see if I could get it working natively first. I also wasn't sure what format I could possibly convert it to since the magazine pdfs are very image-intensive and it seems that Calibre is mostly for text conversion? Someone correct me if I'm wrong since I haven't actually used Calibre yet.
ingrown said:
Have you tried Aldiko? I don't know how it compares to the other options listed, but it's tolerable for pdf textbooks.
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I did. Unfortunately it was probably the slowest of all.
comdei said:
try the adobe reader...?
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AZImmortal said:
Does anyone have any good recommendations for viewing large pdfs? I had been using RepliGo but it crashes when I try to read magazine pdfs that are 40mb+. Adobe Reader and ezPDF both "work" but they're much slower in terms of page turning and zooming than RepliGo. Thanks.
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Bumping because I want to install RepliGo but it says it is not compatible on my device (the market on the Nook itself has no download button, and the web-based version says it is not compatible). I'm on a recently CM7 nightly. Any way to get around this?

Terrier Hockey said:
Bumping because I want to install RepliGo but it says it is not compatible on my device (the market on the Nook itself has no download button, and the web-based version says it is not compatible). I'm on a recently CM7 nightly. Any way to get around this?
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Look around and do a search you will fine 10± threads with solutions.
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Repligo is the best I've ever used.

Maybe try APV? It's in the market. It's open source and in early development.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186949
The developer might be able to assist if you try a large pdf and it's not loading correctly.
I like it cause it's the only pdf reader I know that will keep custom zoom settings per book. Fit to width is usually not good enough for me as some pdf's have say large page #'s which are detected by fit to width.

I use ezPDF its as good as it gets...use it and be happy until something better comes along.

I recently discovered Mantano Reader. It is very new and might be buggy but has mostly good reviews in the market. My favorite feature is fixed zoom which other readers do not support.

Tried Repligo by prefer EZpdf. The zoom reflow is great for 2 column books and journal articles. Software loads a little slowly but no issues with page turn speed.

ezPDF for me

I use ezpdf, I paid for it and I use it with my 180M PDF text books all the time, bit slow loading sometimes, but the nooks hardware isnt all that great.

cityoke2 said:
I use ezpdf, I paid for it and I use it with my 180M PDF text books all the time, bit slow loading sometimes, but the nooks hardware isnt all that great.
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+1 for ezPDF. The ability to highlight text, along with several other features, make it a great PDF reader. I regularly use 70mb+ PDF's with it on the Nook and have no problems. I would suggest, however, using a fast (class 6 or higher) SD card if you are experiencing issues with slow loading. Not all class 6 SD cards are equal, so do your research before buying. I just ordered, and installed, a Transcend class 6 micro SD card from Amazon for ~$7.00 shipped and large PDF's now load in half the time.

Zrom said:
I recently discovered Mantano Reader. It is very new and might be buggy but has mostly good reviews in the market. My favorite feature is fixed zoom which other readers do not support.
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What's fixed zoom do?

Mobi and Epub reader

Has anyone found a universal e-reader that can read both Mobi and Epub formats? My collection of books for the nook color include both and I'd rather just go with 1 reader instead of 2 if I could. If there isn't such a thing what readers would you guys suggest for a CM7 rooted NC? Thanks for the help!

I think Cool Reader supports both, I never tried it so can't say for sure

According to https://market.android.com/details?id=org.coolreader&feature=search_result Cool Reader does indeed support both (though only non-DRM Mobi files).

Why not just download Calibre to your PC and let it manage your books. Does all the translations for you

Bonnie_Raitt said:
Why not just download Calibre to your PC and let it manage your books. Does all the translations for you
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Seconded. Converting Mobi to epub is a snap in calibre, and then you can choose your own e-reader. I recommend Aldiko, personally. It has a lot going for it over the nook app.

Bonnie_Raitt said:
Why not just download Calibre to your PC and let it manage your books. Does all the translations for you
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This may be hard to believe but not everyone has a PC in front of them 24/7.
Cool Reader is very good for mobi files.

Tess89 said:
This may be hard to believe but not everyone has a PC in front of them 24/7.
Cool Reader is very good for mobi files.
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You don't have to have a pc in front of you all the time....just long enough to convert your existing mobi files. Takes about 30 seconds each. Thus the use of the word CONVERT, rather than READ.

Tess89 said:
Cool Reader is very good for mobi files.
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It is? I have yet to get the Market version to open a single non-DRM one, regardless of whether the extension is .mobi or .prc - despite this ability being touted on the Market page (but strangely not the official home page).
Rodney

DaoCaoXie Reader claims to handle both epub and mobi formats although I use Calibre and have never needed to test the mobi functionality.
I have to say I've tried all the eReaders going on Android and like DaoCaoXie Reader the best. It has its limitations; searching is non-existent and it can import only 80 books. But for easy reading with nice page transitions; full brightness and font control I like this one a lot.
[edit] I've just looked up info on DaoCaoXie Reader and it seems that automatic import is limited to 80 books, not the whole library.[/edit]

I tried almost all the readers before settling for FBReader. It says it supports mobi but I always use ePub. For me it was the easiest to use and is most flexible. The default formatting wasn't great but I could quickly change the font, line spacing and margins to get it to look exactly how I liked. For what I like it beats every reader software in my book, including the Nook Color stock reader.
No affiliations, just a satisfied user.

I also use FBReader, but haven't tried the .mobi because I already converted all my .mobi to .epub (and any new books I just buy in .epub).
I also like FBReader because of the FBSync app that lets me keep it synced with my Thunderbolt. That is the reason I switched from Aldiko.

jasoraso said:
I also use FBReader, but haven't tried the .mobi ...
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Well for a thread about reading .mobi eBooks ... good comment. Especially the more so because FbReader, by its own admission doesn't do .mobi.
FbReader is, IMHO, awkward, clunky and ugly ...but if thats what you want - go for it.

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Well for a thread about reading .mobi eBooks ... good comment. Especially the more so because FbReader, by its own admission doesn't do .mobi.
FbReader is, IMHO, awkward, clunky and ugly ...but if thats what you want - go for it.
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From the FBreader.org about page:
Main features:
Supported e-book formats are
ePub, an international e-publishing standard.
fb2, a Russian e-books standard de facto.
plucker, one of the most popular Palm e-book format.
Non-DRM'd version of Mobipocket, a popular commercial e-book format.
More formats.
As to FBReader being "clunky" - that is indeed your opinion. I find it it no more clunky than Aldiko or other readers, and the FBSync option makes it much less "clunky" in actual use for my purposes than other readers.

I use ireader for drm'd .prc / mobi books (some work, some don't) can't recall if it supports epub though.

I also had books in various formats. After trying many different options to read .mobi books. I finally decided the quickest and easiest thing to do was use Calibre to convert everything to .epub I'm also using a Calibre app to import my books from PC to the SD card on my NC and have found that to be much easier than mounting my Nook every time I wanted to upload a new book.
I purchased Laputa, Aldiko and tried several others but have decided that my favorite ereader for managing my large library is Moon+ Reader. I find the layout easy to navigate, the options are plentiful, developer is responsive and I really enjoy the page turning animation.

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... decided that my favorite ereader for managing my large library is Moon+ Reader. ...
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Yes, I agree Moon Reader is most excellent and certainly worthy of everyone's consideration. I used it for quite a while before landing on my current favourite;DaoCaoXie
Also agree that Calibre just sorts alomost everything out. It doesnt handle comics very well though. 'Perfect Viewer' is the best of the current bunch for cbz files.

Thanks everyone I ended up going with cool-reader and it is exactly what I was looking for.

I use iReader. It handles encryped .mobi, .prc, ereader, etc and stores your keys in a wallet so new titles downloaded with an existing key open automatically.
it's great if you've been stuck with a bunch of fictionwise or peanutpress files you can't read anymore!

Best ebook reader app for the sgt7 (gingerbread)

I know that there are many reviews for popular ebook reader apps for android (a couple of which are even preinstalled on the stock rom), but i wanted to see how the sgt7 community liked the speed and UI of them specifically on this hardware due to having strange size and resolution comparatively to android tablets (usually 10.1" at 1024x800) or phones which are typically <4.3" at much lower resolutions.
I have a pretty large ebook collection that is a combination of pdf and epub files so i don't really care about downloading books from a market so the services that come with nook, kindle, Kohorn, and Google books apps don't really do anything for me, although ive read that they are also capable readers that can still store and use epub files well so i won't discount them if they are well liked for this application.
Tl;Dr: what's the best ebook reader application for the sgt7 that can open and read epub and preferably PDF files with speed, style, and ease? Id also like text highlighting, bookmarking, and resuming the last open page when opening a book as well as a "collection of book covers and titles" view rather than having to use a filesystem browser if possible. - in the end, something like ibooks for android only faster preferably.
Thanks!
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You can try Aldiko Premium edition... it is very nice book reader with support from pdf as well epub with additional features like highlight, dictonary and bookmark.

I tried so many PDF readers and I think Repligo reader was the best one for my needs. works in landscape/portrait. Makes ebook easy to read, saves where you left off, it's very fast compared to most and there are some editing options if needed.
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I really like Kobo, but the "Night View" option doesn't work properly on my Tab. The screen goes black, the headline red but the text doesn't appear at all.
I also have fond memories of the Moon+ Reader on my phone but after I started using Kobo on that, I uninstalled Moon+.