With the IPAD hype in full swing we turn around and take a look at the current ebook readers on the market, specifically the Sony PR-505. We talk hardware, software and lead you down the patch of cross-platform open source hacks and tricks where we talk about CALIBRE as a great Ebook-management software. Why does the PR-505 come without an internet connection ? And why is that a good thing. Put down your smelly paper book and come listen to KC0034 .. to find out.
Shownotes.
- Intro
- Why we got a Sony Ebook reader.
- Hardware specs of the Sony PR-505.
- Built in software on the Ebook Reader.
- Handling different formats.
- Converting and acquiring content.
- Using CALIBRE for cross – platform ebook management.
- Sources for getting content.
- Official Sony Site for the PR-505.
- Project Gutenberg.
- Get free ebooks via Google.
- Feedbooks.
- Manybooks.
- Calibre Ebook Management Software.
- Music by Zoe Chello.