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Mobipocket
Overview
The Mobipocket Reader Format is
your Universal eBook Reader for all PDAs and brings you a wide range of eReading
technologies to choose from – Palm Series (PalmOS v2.0 and onwards), Windows CE,
Pocket PC, Psion (Epoch 32) and Franklin eBookMan. Backed by powerful eReading
features, it brings a completeness and versatility to your reading experience
that is quite unmatched.
Update: Mobipocket was purchased by Amazon in 2005. They
used the software in the creation of their Kindle eBook software, and
then later discontinued the original Mobipocket website and eBook
system. Mobipocket.com ceased sale of eBooks on January 2, 2012.
Reader Software
Download Mobipocket Reader for your device or computer (while it's still
available ...)
Security Requirements
If you're planning on buying a secure
Mobipocket eBook, this is what you'll need:
- Mobipocket Reader installed on your PDA
- Find your PID -
The PID is located in the "About"
Box under the "Help" menu of your MobiPocket reader software in your PDA
device (or PC computer). You'll need to input this PID number before you
download your eBook.
Be prepared for:
- Your eBook store should have a place for you
to type in your PID number before you download your eBook.
- Make sure this is the correct PID for the
device you're planning on reading the eBook on.
- If you're not asked for a PID, you may be asked for a username and
password instead. This should be the same username and password for your
main account at the store where you purchased your eBook.
Features
- Turn pages in your eBook with ease with a tap.
- Bookmark notable sections of your eBook to make a quick
return.
- Alter the font size, type or color to meet your convenience
and style.
- Create a personalized reading ambience by choosing your
favorite background color.
- Use the progression bar at the bottom of the screen to
check your current position in your eBook.
- Switch to a full-screen mode when you want to devote your
screen real estate to pure reading text.
- Full text search ability helps you locate any word/text in
your eBook instantly.
- When you close your eBook, you will be automatically
returned to the last page read.
Help
System Requirements
MobiPocket eBooks can be read
on:
PalmOS 3.x, 4.x, 5.x : Palm Inc, Sony
Clie, Handspring, Handera, Garmin, IBM Workpad, Kyocera, Symbol, Samsung,
Acer, GSL, etc.
Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003 : Compaq, HP, Casio, Acer, Toshiba, Dell,
Fujitsu Siemens Loox, NEC, MobilePro, O2, T-Mobile, Zayo,...
Windows CE 2.x, 3.x: Compaq, HP, Philips,....
MS Smartphone 2002: Orange SPV,...
Symbian OS : Ericsson MC218 , Nokia 9210(i)/9290 Communicator, Symbian
OS 6.1 & 7.0 Series 60 (Nokia 3650/7650/NGage, Siemens SX1,...), SymbianOS 7.0
UIQ (Sony-Ericsson P800/P802,...), Psion netBook, Revo, Revo Diamond Mako,
Revo Plus, Symbian Series 5, Symbian Series 5mx
Franklin : eBookMan Series 900, 901, 911 ; Bookman 1850
Casio BE-300
Size of MobiPocket Reader on
your PDA:
- Palm : 650 KB
- Windows CE / PocketPC : 800 KB
- Symbian : 600 KB
eBookMan System Requirements:
- Windows 98/NT/2000 installed on
your PC and Internet Explorer 4.0 or above
- Franklin eBookMan Desktop
Manager 1.14
- Franklin eBookMan OS 2.0.
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