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LurkaLOT
05-09-2004, 08:59 PM
Hi

Could anyone recommend a handheld device for reading all these lovely books?

I would rather not sit in front of my computer while reading the latest Pratchett :)

Thanks in advance.
Tikibonbon
05-09-2004, 10:10 PM
as far as i know, there is only the pda to use, i myself use a palm zire and have been happy with it.
Snee
05-09-2004, 11:17 PM
Originally posted by LurkaLOT@9 May 2004 - 22:07
Hi

Could anyone recommend a handheld device for reading all these lovely books?

I would rather not sit in front of my computer while reading the latest Pratchett :)

Thanks in advance.
There's a couple of apps for series 60 phones that lets you read .txt:s, .doc:s or .rgo:s.

Then you get a phone too.
Tikibonbon
05-09-2004, 11:22 PM
is that the samsung 60's? like the 660's?
Guillaume
05-10-2004, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by Tikibonbon@9 May 2004 - 22:18
as far as i know, there is only the pda to use, i myself use a palm zire and have been happy with it.
Same here. Palm OS + Tealdoc = hours of intense and enjoyable reading!

Add pratchett to that and it's heaven on earth
Snee
05-10-2004, 12:06 PM
Originally posted by Tikibonbon@10 May 2004 - 00:30
is that the samsung 60's? like the 660's?
I don't know, might be tied to certain brands.

I've seen apps for siemens and nokia. :unsure:

I only get symbian OS stuff myself, and that's nokia only as far as I know, so I can't tell you about what is available for Samsung.

@Gurahl n' Lurka: I know where to find good omens on .rgo.

But you need repligo for that, the viewer is free though.

cerience (http://www.cerience.com/)
NotoriousBIC
05-10-2004, 01:05 PM
IpaQ 3970 with M$Reader. Works perfectly for me. Especially since it has ClearType, very pleasing for the eyes.
Guillaume
05-10-2004, 05:21 PM
Originally posted by SnnY@10 May 2004 - 12:14
@Gurahl n' Lurka: I know where to find good omens on .rgo.
Thanks but I already got it... :)

Now, reading e-books on palm OS is fine, but I got most of my files on the late fasttrack network, and as you probably know it, some files get ( slightly ) corrupted... And I'm still looking for an application which would let me read and edit .txt or .doc files...
Snee
05-10-2004, 06:03 PM
Originally posted by Gurahl+10 May 2004 - 18:29--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Gurahl @ 10 May 2004 - 18:29)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SnnY@10 May 2004 - 12:14
@Gurahl n&#39; Lurka: I know where to find good omens on .rgo.
Thanks but I already got it... :)

Now, reading e-books on palm OS is fine, but I got most of my files on the late fasttrack network, and as you probably know it, some files get ( slightly ) corrupted... And I&#39;m still looking for an application which would let me read and edit .txt or .doc files... [/b][/quote]
I assume you have a computer.

Ever heard of word, or notepad? :P
Guillaume
05-10-2004, 06:20 PM
Originally posted by SnnY@10 May 2004 - 18:11
I assume you have a computer.

Ever heard of word, or notepad? :P
No, what are those? :blink:
I meant on the palm, of course, you wise arse&#33; http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/tongue.gif

BTW, speaking of Pratchett books, I have a few of them too, so if you have difficulties finding some, pm me...
Snee
05-10-2004, 07:17 PM
I for one am pretty much set.

I got about half, the later half in actual .paper, an&#39; that includes the "Mapp" and Nanny Ogg&#39;s cookbook.

And most of the others in .txt, .doc , .pdf or .rgo. So I should be set for now, I don&#39;t have time to read ATM anyway.

But if I find that something is missing then I most certainly will pm you. :)