We posted earlier about the release of the Sony Reader app for Android and the fact that Sony had also announced that they had submitted versions for the iPhone and iPad to the Apple App Store. Well, apparently Apple has yet again changed their policies and rejected the apps because they compete with Apple. No idea why this doesn’t also apply to the Kindle app, the Nook app, as well as Google Books. Perhaps we are going to see those apps disappear too? The sad thing is that it’s not like Apple is losing money or anything. They talk about ‘user experience’ but it really boils down to Apple greed in my opinion.
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Every time I mention eBooks, I often hear comments about what a bad experience it is. I hear it usually from someone who has never given it a try. On the other hand, I also hear people express interest, but then they comment that they just can’t afford it. What I want to do is give you a quick guide on how you can start experiencing electronic books with no cost involved Well no cost assuming that you have a computer available. ( I assume that because you are reading this!) I should caution you however, that this is very addictive and you will probably find yourself budgeting for the next great electronic reader. Beware!
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Previously, I introduced you to the Calibre Ebook management software. I would like to give you a little bit more information on how you can use this software with your smartphones. As much as Rod and I agree on technology, this is one place where we differ. I love my Sony Reader and I have the 800+ books I am working on reading there, ready to go. It is always in my bag or by the side of my bed, ready for use. Nevertheless, I constantly find myself somewhere, with 10 minutes to burn and nothing constructive to do. This is when I pull out my Droid or my iPod Touch and open up whatever book I am working on and get some reading done. Now, mind you, I can’t do this for a very long time. My old tired eyes just won’t support it. But for a few minutes, it works just fine, especially since I can boost the text size, just like I do on the Sony Reader, or Rod does on the Kindle. Here are some instructions on how you can use the calibre software to sync the books you collect to your device.