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So I'm an avid user of Google Reader. The simplicity and speed is second to none IMO. I have used reader mobile on Android and iOS, as well as WP7. All work well but for some reason, the scaling appears to be off when viewed in IE mobile on WP7.
For clarification URL is: http://google.com/reader/i
Using Android (800x480) to view show about 7-9 article headers with reasonable font size....however, on WP7, the scaling is off - the graphics look jagged and text is zoomed in about 2x more than on other devices, only 4-5 article headers can be seen. There is no pinch to zoom on this page and I can't seem to find anywhere to scale things back.
Anybody else found a usable method to zoom out in the google reader page using native browser in WP7?
bitemydonkey said:
So I'm an avid user of Google Reader. The simplicity and speed is second to none IMO. I have used reader mobile on Android and iOS, as well as WP7. All work well but for some reason, the scaling appears to be off when viewed in IE mobile on WP7.
For clarification URL is: http://google.com/reader/i
Using Android (800x480) to view show about 7-9 article headers with reasonable font size....however, on WP7, the scaling is off - the graphics look jagged and text is zoomed in about 2x more than on other devices, only 4-5 article headers can be seen. There is no pinch to zoom on this page and I can't seem to find anywhere to scale things back.
Anybody else found a usable method to zoom out in the google reader page using native browser in WP7?
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What settings are you using on IE? Desktop or mobile view? Try to change that settings and reload the page and see, if it's better. But I really recommend using a dedicated reader app like feed me, which can be found in my signature. You can import all the feeds from your google reader account there.
As an alternative, consider the excellent app "Wonder Reader". "Next Gen Reader" is also quite good but WR is just the best one around.
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What settings are you using on IE? Desktop or mobile view? Try to change that settings and reload the page and see, if it's better. But I really recommend using a dedicated reader app like feed me, which can be found in my signature. You can import all the feeds from your google reader account there.
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And Mobile view may help.
The Desktop View will make IE kick in it's automatic "make this or that readable" which really messes up the fonts.
Android has an Official Google Reader app with Push Updates so they don't have to worry about that.
The Google Reader Site is really optimized for HTML5 browsers (Desktop and Browser). I wonder if it's even possible to get the mobile version working correctly on IE Mobile...
Another thing... You can subscribe to RSS feads via Windows Live. However, I do not know how to get to the updates that show up in my feed. All my friends see them and as me what it is, but I can't see it
NOPE
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What settings are you using on IE? Desktop or mobile view? Try to change that settings and reload the page and see, if it's better. But I really recommend using a dedicated reader app like feed me, which can be found in my signature. You can import all the feeds from your google reader account there.
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View looks exactly the same in both modes.
I know there are a ton of RSS readers out there but I've tried them all and none of them seem to work well enough to justify the cost.
The reason I prefer the google mobile (i) reader is:
1. I don't have to update my feed list or anything like that
2. It's faster than any RSS client as IE is native an loads instantly
3. Feeds stay totally in sync across all platforms so I can pick up reading on my desktop / ipad / wp7 phone
4. It's free
5. I like the simple view of all my feeds in a single easy to scroll view.
If I could just find a way to adjust the page scaling, it would be perfect!
Did you also try the two I mentioned? They are Google Readers so work just ad you expect GR to work.
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Try Yomomedia7, tile based google reader client, it's very wp7-ish
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Hey guys,
I posted this question in the Nexus 7 forums too in hopes of finding an answer.
I'm a long time Android user, and a very proud one at that. I recently got my Nexus 7, and I'm extremely happy with it.
I was shocked to see that some "flash video" works in the default Chrome Browser? I have not installed Flash or any other add on that I can think of. But I'm pleasantly surprised to see that I can view and play some videos on website which I believe is using Flash.
For example:
http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/08/03/new-super-mario-bros-2-review
http://www.comingsoon.net/
These sites work perfectly fine with my Nexus 7 Chrome Browser.
However, how come these don't work on my Chrome Browser for my Galaxy Nexus?
The Chrome Browser is the same version 18.0.102523 on all 3 devices.
Can someone explain why is this the case?
Thank you all for your on going support in these forums.
Bill
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Can anyone else confirm if the videos in the links above work for you? I'm told its working on the Nexus 7 because its HTML5. However, this should be enabled anyhow for the Galaxy Nexus Chrome Browser too. I tested some sites that specifically says HTML5 video, and I have confirmed that they play in my Galaxy Nexus Chrome Browser.
So I'm still mind boggled as to what is the reason they still play in my Nexus 7 but not on my Galaxy Nexus.
Any ideas?
Bill
IGN article worked. Second link, no videos showed up.
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Thanks for your feedback DirgeExtinction,
Oh sorry,
in the 2nd link, the video needs to be clicked on the right side of the page, right under TRAILERS and VIDEOs. When I click it, the "No Plug In" page pops up, which isn't the case with my Nexus 7.
Damn, so you got the 1st link working huh... I'm wondering why I'm not able to see this.
Can anyone else confirm this?
Bill
Works here tooooo
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for your confirmations... I finally figured out what was causing the problem... although I feel this is a bug:
When you view a website with the "request desktop site" option checked (which I prefer),
the HTML5 video links are broken.
However, if you view the desktop website using the website's "View Full Site" link instead of using the Chrome Browsers "request desktop site" option, the HTML5 video links work!
Thanks Everyone.
For the first link, the video is played under HTML5, not flash. If you force the browser to load the page in desktop format, you will see the flash addon is not available.
Ya, I realized it isn't flash now, thanks to all those that replied., but it's an HTML5 video issue when you use Chrome's Request Desktop Site option.
Bill
Hello everyone,
I already know the answer to this but do you think there is a way to hack the google books apk to force it to read ePub files? I am currently using adilko as my ereader and its okay but I just love the page turning animation and smoothness of google books. Adilkos animations don't come close to google books.
Anyone know if this can be done?
Does anyone know of any other readers that have a great page turning animation?
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I've looked into it and I'm pretty sure there's no way of importing an epub into the Books app. I'm no expert so I don't know how much XDA hacking sweetness would have to go into making it happen if it's even possible in the first place.
I agree though. The animations and stability of Google Books is sweet. Importing and using books from the cloud would be awesome.
the Nook app is the best ive found. not as smooth as google books is, but the the customization, look, and sideloading make it the one i use the most.
I agree with ianflo. Nook seems to be (one of) the best for sideloaded epub viewing.
Personally I have been using Aldiko for my book reading needs. Works quite well if I do say so myself.
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Been using Mantano reader myself, page turning, while not as good as google books, as pretty close to it. Side loading is easy, just browse to whereever you stored the epubs on your device and import.
Its an almost perfect reader, just needs a TOC button.
Two things. First, I need to make sure my favorite epub reader is mentioned, fbreader.
Second, does google books support side-loading any format? If so, calibre may be able to transform epubs to that format. It's a Windows tool for managing ebook libraries.
Calibre is a multiplatform program, runs quite well on Linux btw. http://calibre-ebook.com/download
As for sideloading on google books, nope, the files are stored somewhere, where haven't a clue, in what format, ditto.
So I tried nook' its OK its not all that great. I downloaded one of their free books how do you side load epub files for the nook?
Mantanos free version does not include the page turn effect and the pay is like 6 bucks. A bit pricey if you ask me. I currently use aldiko and fbreader. They are both great but the page turn animation is lacking big time.
There has to be a way to side load these files through Google books no? Even if you convert the file using caliber?
Edit: figured out how to sideload to the nook app.
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bustinstugots24 said:
Hello everyone,
I already know the answer to this but do you think there is a way to hack the google books apk to force it to read ePub files? I am currently using adilko as my ereader and its okay but I just love the page turning animation and smoothness of google books. Adilkos animations don't come close to google books.
Anyone know if this can be done?
Does anyone know of any other readers that have a great page turning animation?
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Try GO Books https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gobook&feature=nav_result
pellik333 said:
Personally I have been using Aldiko for my book reading needs. Works quite well if I do say so myself.
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Same. Aldiko has worked wonderfully for me.
joedoe said:
Try GO Books https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gobook&feature=nav_result
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I just tried it
I won't lie its not perfect. Its a little glitchy and not the smoothest but this app definitely has potential. Not bad at all
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I just recently switched from aldiko to moon+ reader. I don't use the page turn animation so I'm not sure how smooth it is, but the app as a whole is just fantastic. So much control over every part of the app it's just great.
It also has a nice sync feature using dropbox. I can put my N7 down and when I go out and open the same book on my phone it syncs the page to where I last left off.
I bought the pro version after about 10 minutes of use on the free one.
I have been preaching for a way to load epubs into google books for a long time now. All the other book reader apps have some kind of compromise or niggle that annoys me. I don't understand why google doesn't just open it up to sideloading.
hmmmm
satur9ine said:
I have been preaching for a way to load epubs into google books for a long time now. All the other book reader apps have some kind of compromise or niggle that annoys me. I don't understand why google doesn't just open it up to sideloading.
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Got my Nexus7 last week and while researching Kindle and Nook book rental options...I found out Google / Google Books is making an effort... See below
“In 2004, The New York Public Library was one of several libraries taking part in this ground-breaking digital venture with Google; others included the libraries at Michigan, Stanford, Harvard, and Oxford Universities. Since 2004, other libraries and institutions have signed partnership agreements including Princeton University, Cornell University, the University of California system, and the Committee for Institutional Cooperation (CIC). They even have a nice list of Google's Library Partners, from around the world too.
Been using Moon+ Reader for a couple months now, tons of features, page turn is like pulling the corner of a page and flipping it as opposed to Googles dragging the middle of the page, page turn works nice, though not quite as pretty as googles, although it is more dynamic in that it is not the same every time you turn a page. If you hold as you slide finger and move finger down as pulling you will see page react accordingly, or just tap side and flip animation. You can import and sort books according to directories which is awesome, I have a different directory for every author and sort works very well. Like the above reader said I used it for a few minutes and purchased the Pro immediately, it just works well.
Also like the person above mentioned the cloud sync is amazing. I have an S3, Galaxy Nexus, and N7, use each of them at different times, and whatever I'm reading is left off in the same spot on the next device I use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader&feature=related_apps
Another app worth mentioning for ePub & PDF books is the Kobo app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kobobooks.android&hl=en
I have tried nearly every reader out there and the best by far for me was cool reader. The front end is not as nice as some others but the ability to configure is great.
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omar411269 said:
I'm a bit of a noob here but how do you sideload books from Nook on Googe Books
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You can't but you should be able to read them if you download the Nook app for Android.
Gotta mention Mantano Premium reader here. The Page turn animation is pretty much the same as the iOS animation, and just as smooth. Feels as smooth as it can possibly be. I've tried dozens of book reader apps and all have been disappointing except for Mantano. It's a little pricey but I consider it a core must have for a tablet so it's definitely worth it. Packed full of other features too.
On the Nexus 7 (2013) with JellyBean 4.3 I've found that I can't open PDF web links automatically.
Ipad Air does this automatically, but, on the Nexus 7 (2013) I can't access them.
Do you have any recommendations?
P.S. There doesn't seem to be a way to download the link.
It just opens in a new Chrome tab and there is no content.
Use another and better browser. There are several of them.
hasenbein1966 said:
Use another and better browser. There are several of them.
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What would you recommend?
Hello, I am considering to buy Google ebook. I clicked on a sample button and the ebook was launched by some kind of browser. I tried to select a word or a series of word using the S pen but this function did not work.
1. How come the S pen features do not work on Google ebook? Any way to make them work?
2. If I want to underline, highlight, annotate text and pictures using different colors, what can I do?
3. Can I convert ebook into pdf format so that I can view and annotate using ezpdf viewer?
4. Do I need to have internet connection in order to view ebook? I wonder if it will be downloaded and saved to the Note PRO locally.
Thanks.
petercohen said:
Hello, I am considering to buy Google ebook. I clicked on a sample button and the ebook was launched by some kind of browser. I tried to select a word or a series of word using the S pen but this function did not work.
1. How come the S pen features do not work on Google ebook? Any way to make them work?
2. If I want to underline, highlight, annotate text and pictures using different colors, what can I do?
3. Can I convert ebook into pdf format so that I can view and annotate using ezpdf viewer?
4. Do I need to have internet connection in order to view ebook? I wonder if it will be downloaded and saved to the Note PRO locally.
Thanks.
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I have no idea about other issues but if you have ebook or mobi file you can covert it to a pdf.
Thanks. What is the best way/app to do it?
petercohen said:
Thanks. What is the best way/app to do it?
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I did it once through a website. Just Google search ebook to pdf.
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Have you tried opening the epub in Moon+ reader, Aldiko or Mantano reader?
Converting to pdf can be done on pc with Calibre.
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Thanks.
I cannot find the ebook on my GNote PRO nor on my Mac. Where is it stored?
petercohen said:
Thanks.
I cannot find the ebook on my GNote PRO nor on my Mac. Where is it stored?
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If you launched it via the website on the device, it's a temporary file that you can't access. On a Mac it might be located in Temporary files, provided Apple has such a folder.
But if you install one of the apps you should (mind you, I've never used Google Books) be able to select it to open in one of those.
I clicked on Play Book and I could view the ebook from there. However, I cannot find the location where the source file is saved. I want to transfer the source file to my Mac to conversion to pdf.
I can also find the ebook after logging into my google account from Mac. When I clicked on it, it opens. I also cannot find the source file.
On Google Play Store in a web browser on a computer you can go into books and then my books... Each of your books will have a 3 dot menu that has download options for epub and pdf.... Keep in mind that you are dealing with DRM/copyrighted material so don't expect to be getting unprotected files out of the application...
What you end up with are not straight epub or PDF files though. No idea what they are but that's as far as I got with just a minute of searching via google.
Good luck.
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On Google Play Store in a web browser on a computer you can go into books and then my books... Each of your books will have a 3 dot menu that has download options for epub and pdf.... Keep in mind that you are dealing with DRM/copyrighted material so don't expect to be getting unprotected files out of the application...
What you end up with are not straight epub or PDF files though. No idea what they are but that's as far as I got with just a minute of searching via google.
Good luck.
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I have tried that already. For the book I got, clicking the 3 dot menu gave me two options: remove from my library, about this book.
petercohen said:
I have tried that already. For the book I got, clicking the 3 dot menu gave me two options: remove from my library, about this book.
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Odd. I wonder is it's a regional thing.
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