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I'm looking for a good ebook reader!

Without buttons, it makes most of them a bit useless.
I have mobipocket reader installed at the moment, and this will handle html and plain txt files, which are what most of the books I have are in, but I am wondering if there's anything better.
On the iPhone there's a really nice one that slides the pages up and down by tapping the top or bottom of the page, but I forget what it was called. I remember it cost about £5 though, but it was worth it.
Ideally something that displays full screen, will handle plain text and html, as well as other formats, and will turn the page by touching the screen.
The issue I have with mobipocket is the file and folder navigation seems really messed up, and you can't expand the column sizes when you want to look at the files in the open file window. With long book names you have no idea what they are
Any suggestions?
TIA

TRy these
I use mobibook too but have also tried these:
uBook: not bad but menu's a bit small.
Allreader+: pretty good but hard to figure out options
Tiny reader: poor

AlanJC said:
Without buttons, it makes most of them a bit useless.
I have mobipocket reader installed at the moment, and this will handle html and plain txt files, which are what most of the books I have are in, but I am wondering if there's anything better.
On the iPhone there's a really nice one that slides the pages up and down by tapping the top or bottom of the page, but I forget what it was called. I remember it cost about £5 though, but it was worth it.
Ideally something that displays full screen, will handle plain text and html, as well as other formats, and will turn the page by touching the screen.
The issue I have with mobipocket is the file and folder navigation seems really messed up, and you can't expand the column sizes when you want to look at the files in the open file window. With long book names you have no idea what they are
Any suggestions?
TIA
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It's probably a good idea to use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=449778&highlight=ebook
or maybe this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=466638&highlight=ebook

Mobipocket is great for the commercial books in PRC format. I can touch the screen on the bottom to turn a page.
I also have AEB+ to map the volume buttons to up/down and I use it to rotate the screen.

I have to say, I haven't kept up to date with the latest bells and whistles versions, but for years I've used, and am happy to entirely recommend iSilo.
It will read various text formats, but most conveniently comes with a converter for making your own custom ebooks - and helpfully, this can be fed a load of html files, so I often decompile ebooks distributed as chm files, and then convert them into isilo books that I can read on the road, which is excellent for massive reference works like Britanica etc. These are also highly compressed, and settings and last reading position is saved per book.
The version I'm using is probably old school, but as I said, it works perfectly and I've had no reason to upgrade. Helpfully on the Blackstone, it has user assignable buttons and screen regions, so eg clicking the top 25% of the screen will page up, or the middle 25% will auto scroll etc. This makes it ideal for the Blackstone with no usable buttons.
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I like mobipocket, I have used it for years, and even on my N95, but I find tapping the screen is very random, sometimes it works, sometimes it highlights some text, and sometimes I have to tap it several times to get it to change. If I use a styus, it's fine, if I use two hands, and ise my fingertip it's fine.
iSilo looks like it may do the trick though, although I didn't think it handled plain txt files?
Only problem I have with using the volume keys to change pages, is that they are not designed for repetitive use, I managed to break the switch on my N95 by using it for changing page.
I will have to investigate more I think, I just wish there was one as nice as the iPhone reader I had.
(I just wish to point I used it on an iPod touch, not an iPhone, because I hate them lol)

iSilo certainly supports plain text, a couple of other ebook styles, HTML I think, and it's own format.
I really like using it - it also has autoscroll if your hands are otherwise "occupied"!
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Well I won't be reading *those* kinds of books
OK I have had a more in depth play with isilo, and it does the job in a buggy kind of way.
Takes a bit of messing around, and looks as though once you go into full screen you cant get out without making it look a bit messed up, so you have to restart the app, but it's certainly better for page turning than mobipocket!
Doesn't have the bells and whistles of others, but it's a free reader, and it does the job effectively.
Cheers V

Regarding the bug coming from fullscreen, I noticed that but thought it was just my old version.
The way to get around this, is instead of pressing the "ok" (back arrow) button to get out of fullscreen, press hang up instead. This will revert it to a normal size window, without the bug.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=449778

I have a ton of .lit so although i like Mobipocket it isnt of use. So I use TinyReader it's ok i suppose it definitely beats MS Lit reader. I wish someone would make a good reader for .lit files.

Notification Concept for Windows Phone.. what do you guys think

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Notification center is one place for all new events and updates, like call, mails, messages, social networks updates such as Facebook and Twitter and others.
Full info Notification center concept for Windows Phone

Yeah I like it a lot.

Looks good to me too.

Looks awesome!!! Killer idea.

Looks great

thanks guys ..
You guys might also like some of the other concepts we have done in the past
Skype , Paypal
Our entire Concept series for Windows Phone

It looks nice, but is too busy for my taste.

Don't like the sense-esque weather or how busy it is as it'd muck up the UI but I like the concept, just too busy for metro.

Yup, a lot of these concepts don't take into account the amount of work the WP7 design team has put in to making the Metro UI uncluttered, simple and yet so stylish..
too busy and would look very out of place with the clean styling of the Metro UI

Looks like Android to me...

I love it - looks great and functional too.
Yes Metro UI is uncluttered, but unfortunately that means lists of white text on a black background...again and again. It's easy to use but boring to look at - reminds me of an old DOS terminal!

the0ne said:
Notification center is one place for all new events and updates, like call, mails, messages, social networks updates such as Facebook and Twitter and others.
Full info Notification center concept for Windows Phone
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Did you seriously just copy "Notification Center" from iOS 5 right down to the name?
In any case, it looks good. But I'm not sure Microsoft wants to go the down-swipe route. Maybe swipe right to a pane to the left of the start screen?
Or even an extra button on the start screen to go to a Notification Hub. The App list has Search, the Home Screen can have the notification button with a number inside the bubble. I think taht would be elegant and the most unintrusive way to add it in.
In the Hub you can have Notifications and Reminders, however if you have to go to the Notification Hub to get reminders you're already somewhat failed there The OS supports Tasks and To-Dos with half-screen notifications/reminders. There's no need for that pane, IMO.
I am sort of pissed that Microsoft didn't make toasts a rolling 3D box like Apple did in iOS, though... They really need to add a bit more 3D to the OS. It's way way too flat IMO. Almost painstakingly so.
Your Skype thing bought an issue to mind. Why doesn't the message hub in Mango have a graphic or text to tell you your online status? After all, the phone does not log you on automatically when you [re]boot it up.
The music playback controls there are thoroughly unnecessary since they're easily accessible by just pressing a volume key. Waste of space.
I actually think the bubble (Notifications for Start, Search for App list in same spot) would be a better solution than a gesture. Some apps take over that top area and I'm not sure how the phone will handle it when you have UI elements up there that need to be tapped or dragged.

Looks like Android not Windows Phone!

Way to busy, Metro is an elegant yet minimalist UI. This concept looks like a breed between Android and Windows Mobile. With Nokia now contributing to the actual OS I believe the 3rd page concept found on Meego will/should make the jump (minus twitter and facebook since they're already in the People hub).
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the0ne said:
thanks guys ..
You guys might also like some of the other concepts we have done in the past
Skype , Paypal
Our entire Concept series for Windows Phone
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I much prefer your other concepts

I like the idea of a swipe down for a metro list of recent notifications though...that's a priceless idea and seems to flow properly within the windows 8 ecosystem

I think you are missing the point.
Ignore the background and additional applications etc. The notifications themselves look great and an idea I was thinking about.
If you don't code this up, I will

domineus said:
I like the idea of a swipe down for a metro list of recent notifications though...that's a priceless idea and seems to flow properly within the windows 8 ecosystem
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very wrong imo. A swipe down where? Lock screen? That's not very convenient, home screen? We swipe up and down to navigate the menu. The most viable option is a third table.

z33dev33l said:
very wrong imo. A swipe down where? Lock screen? That's not very convenient, home screen? We swipe up and down to navigate the menu. The most viable option is a third table.
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it's already in the os
swipe down you get your battery indicator and time...
same method of swiping but instead getting notifications...

Purple11 said:
Looks like Android to me...
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It does....
Nice concept, it's just not Windows Phone though...

go for it
@Peew971 : I didn't create it , one of our designers ( Yanko ) worked on the design

[Q] Google earth control

Ok, this may be a totally dumb question, but how the hell do I control/interact with Google Earth on my Nexus (4.0.2). I cannot seem to get it to tilt and pan etc using touch. I see no other icons or menus with control options? Am I missing something simple?

Uninstall and redownload.
Terminators run on Android

Ok. I'll try that. but this was the pre-installed Earth that came on my phone. Not sure I can uninstall. will try though. It's updated itself since I got the phone so should have the latest version, but will try. thanks

Ok I uninstalled the updates to the app, but I cannot uninstall this "system app". So I disabled it, forced stop. Enabled it again and will now download updates to make it 6.1 again.
I'm not sure what I should be seeing when using this app. There are no controls.

Just go to market and search for your application on the menus, then press your app Earth and there will be an option to update.. That's what i've done.
Cheers!

I have the very latest google earth from the market. 6.1 something.
Here is a screenshot. Does this look right? how do I tilt the screen to get the 3d angle? all I can do is drag around, and rotate. I cannot tilt so I can see topography?
ARGH. Im sure its just me not knowing how to use it.
Screen shot - where are the tilt controls?
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I too would like to learn how to tilt the view in Google Earth.
But I am bemused by the responses so far. Why is it necessary to uninstall and reinstall? Are you suggesting that the factory installation (with updates) is somehow broken?

Use two fingers to rotate/tilt.
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Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.

Flanimal said:
I too would like to learn how to tilt the view in Google Earth.
But I am bemused by the responses so far. Why is it necessary to uninstall and reinstall? Are you suggesting that the factory installation (with updates) is somehow broken?
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I thought so, because the OP said other icons and controls were also missing. I also did not realize it was a system app (it was a Market app on my Fascinate and treated by my ROM as a user app)
Terminators run on Android

drewstiff said:
Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.
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What he said ^^^
Terminators run on Android

drewstiff said:
Hold two fingers to the screen and instead of pinching, just slide both up or down to change viewing angle or rotate them in a circular motion around a centred point in order to spin.
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How the hell did I not figure that out!! Never used multi-touch in that way before.
Thats great. Exactly the solution I needed. thank you.
I've been using touchscreen for 2 years, so I cannot be the first person not to figure that out. No hint on the app itself or help about how to do that.
anyway, cheers

Thanks to all from me too.
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Google maps works the exact same way. If you go to maps and drag 2 fingers down you will get that "3d" view. It's cool. They must be trying to get some continuity from app to app.
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Although I'd agree it's not massively obvious in the app, there's always Menu > Help. Which has this to say:
To tilt your screen, touch the Look-Around icon and ensure it's enabled. To tilt up, touch the screen and move down. To tilt down, touch the screen and move up.
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Spotted the problem? The "Look Around" button doesn't seem to exist any more, so the help is out of date! Wonderful.
I can confirm the "two finger draggy-spin" method works fine though

I know the solution. This was happening to me too but i figured out. This is how to do it. Enable auto rotation open Google earth and tilt your device then hold two fingers and swipe downward or upward. I hope i helped so thank me. Ok!!!!!!
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What apps have made you like this phone?

been reading all over the General/Accessories threads.. great stuff... im not readay to root or install roms yet... sooo
I am coming from the Sprint Mogul (Titan) and loved it.. then with custom roms it was a better phone.. powered windshield mount, gps software and all.. it was great..
now this my first android... and I have already started seeing the night and day difference (side from hardware.. bigger screen, faster, etc...)..
just ordered a infuse windshield mount and going to order a samsung e4gt desk cradle in a bit (waiting on an ebay offer if accepted)
what apps do you run that is making the phone enjoyable???
my list and couldnt do on the Titan...
1. Office Talk Free (Office communicator) - really nice so now i can go to the labratories and can get messages still!!!!
2. VIP Access - no more keyfob on my keychain.. just put it in my drawer...
3. Beat the Traffic
4. KeypassDroid
5. Craigslist
6. a reliable flashlight app
7. Wifi Analizer - had one on ppc but this one was way better.. even told me to change channels for performance
what do you use???
Only thing I am not thrilled with is the GPS software.. I had TomTom7, iGuidance and GarminXT... TeleNav isnt working right (triangle not on the street) and Navigation looses connection....

Fruit Ninja

I liked it before I even bought it. I just knew it was the next phone I needed.
My gut was right, and I love it completely. Even stock it's an awesome piece of hardware. Not that mine is stock at all lol.
I work in the hosting biz, so the stardevelop live help messenger app is very helpful for me, as well as whmcs, the high quality browsers, Go SMS Pro, and many others.

dev_man77 said:
Fruit Ninja
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LMFAO
But seriously? All the games that never played on my Hero, and all the games that kinda lagged on my Evo4G. All run like melted butter on this.
That being said, I actually only game on my way home on the subway. GoogNav works great for me (if you root, you can try diff modems/kernel combos, fix that, btw), NetFlix is awesome, all the basics (gmail, calendar, talk) are also smoove as hell and easy to read, wifi-analyzer/network utility apps and things like wifikill and "Anti" are awesome, all the camera apps like vignette and camera360,...
On and on and on...
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I run the same main apps I have had on my previous phons.

1> Llama (Used to be locale, but I think I like Llama better)
2> Tapatalk
3> Aldiko and iReader
4> Runkeeper
5> Flashlight (Amazing idea and REALLY useful at times)
6> Navigate (I haven't pulled my GPS out of my glove box in a few years now)
7> Pandora
8> Sound Hound
10> Goggles

tough question to answer, but, let me put it this way; I have yet to see ANY app that didn't run perfectly, smoothly, and faster than any other phone I have owned..
Nothing is even close to this phone right now, as far as being perfect in almost every way...
I've owned at least 50 phones in my life, so I know of what I speak..

Agree with above
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Loved the phone straight out of the box but the wealth of apps definitely makes me love it more.
Mobile Checkbook
Beat the Traffic Plus
Key Ring
Out of Milk
Dropbox
Springpad
There's quite a few more but that's the gist of it.

I agree that besides compatibility like with games like GTA3, this phone mostly just brings speed and size to the table. That said my most used apps on it are:
1. Plume
2. Netflix
3. HBOGO
4. MIUI Music
5. LOUDER
6. SB Nation
7. ACS Mobile
8. Transparent XDA
9. Scorecenter
10. GTA3

Everyone has mentioned some very useful apps. Personally, I like checking Amazon's App Store to see what 'app of the day' they are giving away for free.

Lost Impulse said:
Everyone has mentioned some very useful apps. Personally, I like checking Amazon's App Store to see what 'app of the day' they are giving away for free.
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I agree (and why I started this thread... )
im gonna hitup the market later and search these out!!!!!
i agree on the Amazon App Store... guy at work told me about it...

SwiftKey x
Evernote
Stream furious
Netflix

I personally like the Netflix and youtube apps so much more on this phone.... considering the 4.5" screen real estate

cds0699 said:
I personally like the Netflix and youtube apps so much more on this phone.... considering the 4.5" screen real estate
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i agree on that...
im loving AMC channel app too!!! can watch Walking Dead!!!!!!!!

Google wallet of course
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mdeathike said:
Google wallet of course
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now see i have never messed with the wallets... maybe cuz im married and not allowed to have a real one.. never thought of using one on a device...

Well installed xda free
Torque free but once I get a bt obd plug will buy..
Few police scanners.... PRetty cool.. Well shame though... We heard cops dispatched as man beating on a woman.... In center city philly
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The camera. It's even better in ICS.
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im starting to like google music. I think with a few updates it could be a really great music player system. I just wish there was a desktop application to make playlists, etc offline and then upload them when internet is available, rather than solely relying on the online player

GPS Nav

What is the best GPS navigation software for the S3? Google ruined theirs when they removed street names and Maps appears to be part of the ROM because it can not be uninstalled or else I would use the previous version.

You can remove system apps. Just takes root and a capable file explorer.
But I use a combo between Waze and Scout from the makers of Telenav
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I use TeleNav. I don't live in US and Google maps isn't reliable here.
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...I still have street names... I'm stock rooted...
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I use Google Maps. I have tried a couple of different mapping apps, but I always return to Google Maps. I'm a service tech and I do a lot of driving. I have all of the street names and the local streets appear to get updated fairly quickly. What I would like to see is multi-stop routing, or shown where to go to use multi-stop routing in Google Maps.

I typically use Scout and Google Maps. (Navigation) Both work well. I'm rooted running The Peoples Rom. But as was stated, google updates fairly often.

Buddlespit said:
I use Google Maps. I have tried a couple of different mapping apps, but I always return to Google Maps. I'm a service tech and I do a lot of driving. I have all of the street names and the local streets appear to get updated fairly quickly. What I would like to see is multi-stop routing, or shown where to go to use multi-stop routing in Google Maps.
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Can you create the route on the PC using Google Maps in Chrome and then use Chrome 2 Phone to send the route to your device?

Aw come on, having street names is overrated anyway . Uninstall it with Titanium Backup and reinstall it from the market. That's weird. Mine has street names just fine.
I keep Google Maps on my phone because of the Google Now integrated and offline maps capabilities. But I do also have Waze and Scout installed for good measure.
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MikeWjF said:
Aw come on, having street names is overrated anyway . Uninstall it with Titanium Backup and reinstall it from the market. That's weird. Mine has street names just fine.
I keep Google Maps on my phone because of the Google Now integrated and offline maps capabilities. But I do also have Waze and Scout installed for good measure.
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I can't read anyway, so street names aren't of any use to me.

+1 for telenav

The Root said:
+1 for telenav
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Scout is by Telenav (i have both on my phone) both are awesome.

DurhamHusker said:
Can you create the route on the PC using Google Maps in Chrome and then use Chrome 2 Phone to send the route to your device?
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Probably. Unfortunately, I don't get my entire route until about 15 minutes into my first call. Then the route is kinda dynamic. Calls are added and removed throughout the day.

Buddlespit said:
Probably. Unfortunately, I don't get my entire route until about 15 minutes into my first call. Then the route is kinda dynamic. Calls are added and removed throughout the day.
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Yikes. That sounds awful. Maybe a sit down with management is in order... sounds like you have a business case for a laptop / notebook and a hot spot

+1 for telenav, most accurate I've tried.
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DurhamHusker said:
Yikes. That sounds awful. Maybe a sit down with management is in order... sounds like you have a business case for a laptop / notebook and a hot spot
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Hehehe.... it's not all that bad. We have routers in our trucks, panasonic toughbooks and intranet access. But no internet. The calls come and go due to "load balancing". 16 of us do refrigeration in a very large area (from Williamsburg, Va to the Outer Banks, NC) so evening out the load becomes a necessity, especially if a tech gets stuck on a job that takes longer than anticipated or a tech gets a run of really, really fast calls (ie- "not-at-home" or "It's now working").