- Book Reader application allows you to manage and read eBooks on your BlackBerry� PlayBook™ tablet. Currently Book Reader supports DRM-free eBooks in both EPUB and MOBI (Amazon Kindle) format,
I can verify all epub works very well, kindle i dont have an account for but worth the cash for.the app anyways.04-15-12 08:29 AMLike 0 - It is indeed an excellent app there is a thread in the app forum on this very topic. The developer is very active in that forum and extremely responsive to requests from users.04-15-12 08:32 AMLike 0
- You can read kindle books but you probably will have to remove the DRM attached to most (if not all) of those books. Or you can sideload the Android kindle app which appears to work pretty well.
As mentioned with some plugins, Calibre can manage your book library and remove drm.
Overdrive can allow you to borrow books from your library (kindle and others) and read them on your pb - overdrive, while and Android app, is available from appworld.Cancross likes this.04-15-12 10:00 AMLike 1 - Calibre is excellent for managing your ebook library and you can use it to convert books from/to multiple formats. It does NOT remove the drm from a book. There are programs out there that can do it though.
The ebook app you refer to is great for reading on the PB. I also don't have any Kindle books, but I have successfully loaded and read books purchased through Kobo and Sony04-15-12 10:15 AMLike 0 -
I've used the plugins with Calibre on books purchased (on Kobo and Amazon) with DRM and it works pretty well. My reader of choice for mobile books is Book Reader.04-15-12 05:18 PMLike 0 - Calibre is excellent for managing your ebook library and you can use it to convert books from/to multiple formats. It does NOT remove the drm from a book. There are programs out there that can do it though.
The ebook app you refer to is great for reading on the PB. I also don't have any Kindle books, but I have successfully loaded and read books purchased through Kobo and Sony04-15-12 05:27 PMLike 0 - Calibre is excellent for managing your ebook library and you can use it to convert books from/to multiple formats. It does NOT remove the drm from a book. There are programs out there that can do it though.
The ebook app you refer to is great for reading on the PB. I also don't have any Kindle books, but I have successfully loaded and read books purchased through Kobo and Sony04-15-12 07:59 PMLike 0 -
- Ok, I'm reading through here and I would like to know step by step(like a cookbook)how to get Book Reader to read Kindle books. I already have Calibre and currently use Kindle to read book on my PB however if we get screwed by not being able to use sideloaded apps, I wish to have a backup plan in place so I can continue to read my books after being converted using Calibre.
Perhaps I need to move/copy the books I am reading on my PB via the sideloaded app to a different location? Can anyone shed some light on this?04-16-12 02:22 AMLike 0 - Ok, I'm reading through here and I would like to know step by step(like a cookbook)how to get Book Reader to read Kindle books. I already have Calibre and currently use Kindle to read book on my PB however if we get screwed by not being able to use sideloaded apps, I wish to have a backup plan in place so I can continue to read my books after being converted using Calibre.
Perhaps I need to move/copy the books I am reading on my PB via the sideloaded app to a different location? Can anyone shed some light on this?
You might find more info if you google Apprentice Alf and look around for the appropriate Tools.04-16-12 08:45 AMLike 0 - Does anybody still have the luxury of this application working for them after updating to PlayBook os 2.0.1.358 ? I've also read from one other person in the blog comments around this latest update that it seems to have broken this application...just seeing if there are others affected or find out whether we're just the unlucky ones
The books can still be imported and are selectable but don't appear to load the first page or cover page...they're just blank and cannot be turned04-18-12 12:30 PMLike 0 - And Seems that thei fix is on his way :
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Hi All,
Fix is almost completed and, hopefully, I'll be able to submit the new release tonight.
There should be no need to re-install the application or re-import your books. The upgrade
should be able to preserve all current settings on your devices.
Regards,
Igor
Untangled Developmentjamdmyers likes this.04-18-12 01:19 PMLike 1 - Thank you for your prompt resolution to this issue, I too was disappointed when I tried it and, well you know. I'd uninstalled and reinstalled (no big del on losing lib)...and it will be nice the upgrade is transparent.
Hi All,
Fix is almost completed and, hopefully, I'll be able to submit the new release tonight.
There should be no need to re-install the application or re-import your books. The upgrade
should be able to preserve all current settings on your devices.04-18-12 07:10 PMLike 0 -
Here is response from F2 in another post that might help you out. It's not quite what you are looking for but could do the trick.
EVERYONE - you can use wifi-sharing for FREE - it is built-in to the pb. One way, generally, run from computer either pc or mac.
On the pb, go to Options (gear) symbol upper right.
Then Storage&Sharing. FileSharing-ON, Wifi-Sharing-ON, Password or not (I do).
Next, still in Options, ABOUT, use drop-down to get to NETWORK. Look at and copy the IPv4 address 192.168.1.xxx (skip the /24 value). Your IP numbers may be different.
Now on a pc (mac will have to follow in their fashion as I don't know mac), in the Run command (little windows icon at bottom left, type RUN, then enter
\\192.168.1.164\media
If all goes well, it should open an explorer window to your pb (wifi). No usb needed. Now, you can drag/drop, delete, to/from pc to pb and copy, move, etc.
You can also create a shortcut. Be aware the the ip address can change so sometimes you have to check on the pb that Network is still whatever. I know macs have something similar based on discussions.
You can also create a static ip address on the pb so that the ip address does not change. A bit more setup but it works. I've now even created a static for my 9930 for FileScouts wifi browsing!04-24-12 11:35 AMLike 0
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