1src Forums - new palmreader pro

SoS

01-17-2004, 05:16 PM

has anyone figured out how to get the upgrade if you are an exisitng registered pr-pro user?? It beats me!!! Also, if you have already registered, you dont get the free ebooks that are available to 'new' pro users...go figure!

This is very irritating.:mad:

Elfyn

01-17-2004, 11:45 PM

When I ordered an ebook from them the upgrade was automatically included in a zip file with the book. Simple.

krispy

01-18-2004, 12:00 AM

Actually it is simple, just go to http://www.palmdigitalmedia.com/products/palmreader/trial and download the palm zip file. In it are all the books. If you load the new palmreader file, it does the upgrade.

PatrickS

01-18-2004, 12:08 AM

First login then click on "My Account". Near the bottom of the page is a list of all of the items you've purchased from palmdigitalmedia, complete with links to download the latest versions.

SoS

01-18-2004, 06:16 AM

All fixed, my bookshelf hadnt been updated by PDM so I had no unlock code available....

greyf1

01-19-2004, 12:35 AM

there should be an "unlock info" beside the download link.

SoS

01-19-2004, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by greyf1
there should be an "unlock info" beside the download link.

that was the problem, there wasnt one. I informed pdm and they fixed up my account history. All is well now. Thanx to all for the helpful suggestions!

dsilver

01-19-2004, 09:36 AM

Would someone be kind enough to share what the differences are between free and paid that make buying PalmReader worthwhile? I've been using the trial, but haven't stumbled on anything that would make me pay yet. If it's there, I'd like to find and use it. Thanks...

bryus

01-19-2004, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by dsilver
Would someone be kind enough to share what the differences are between free and paid that make buying PalmReader worthwhile? I've been using the trial, but haven't stumbled on anything that would make me pay yet. If it's there, I'd like to find and use it. Thanks...

The Pro version offers expanded font support. There are two packs of three fonts that can be purchased from PDM. It also allows you to customize the color theme of the reader. Both of these features help to enhance the reading experience by allowing you better control over the apperance of the text.

Also, you have the option to use a dictionary that lets you highlight and lookup words within the text of your eBook. There are several dictionaries available from the free, and modrately sized, one that is included with the reader to the latest, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition that weights in at 10.8MB.

If you plan on doing a lot of reading it is not a bad idea to get the Pro version. I would recommend getting the Agfa Monotype Font Pack with it for a savings if you have a high resolution Palm OS device.

dsilver

01-19-2004, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by bryus
The Pro version offers expanded font support. There are two packs of three fonts that can be purchased from PDM. It also allows you to customize the color theme of the reader. Both of these features help to enhance the reading experience by allowing you better control over the apperance of the text.

Also, you have the option to use a dictionary that lets you highlight and lookup words within the text of your eBook. There are several dictionaries available from the free, and modrately sized, one that is included with the reader to the latest, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition that weights in at 10.8MB.

If you plan on doing a lot of reading it is not a bad idea to get the Pro version. I would recommend getting the Agfa Monotype Font Pack with it for a savings if you have a high resolution Palm OS device.

Thanks VERY much for the in-depth explanation. I'll fiddle with the pro version settings and see if it would be worthwhile for me to buy. I use Fonts4OS5, and that takes care of most of my font needs, so I'm not sure if I need more support than that.

greyf1

01-19-2004, 07:23 PM

yorrick

01-19-2004, 07:31 PM

The advantages of PalmReader Pro over the free version was not worth the money or time.

But it boils down to personal preferences and what you are looking for... :)

SoS

01-20-2004, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by yorrick
The advantages of PalmReader Pro over the free version was not worth the money or time.

But it boils down to personal preferences and what you are looking for... :)

I agree!!

dsilver

01-20-2004, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by greyf1
You could download the Pro and try it for free 30 days and see for yourself. Included in the zip file is a Changelog.txt file which enumerates all the enhancements.

HTH.

Thanks for the reply - already done that. So far, I don't see any reason at all to buy the pro version, though I'm happy enough with the free one to keep that as my ebook reader.

LanMan

01-27-2004, 11:41 AM

Well, there is no longer a separate download for the PalmReader (freeware) vs. the PalmReader Pro. You now download one .prc for both:

"The free and Pro versions of Palm Reader are now one application. You can try out the Pro features for up to 15 days. After the 15 day trial period, the Pro features will be disabled, but you can continue to use Palm Reader freely."

Normally, I would think that this would be okay. However, the Pro version uses another 100K+ on my already short of RAM T415. That really disappoints me. Plus, I can't even look at some of their books without v1.2.10, and I only have v1.2.8. I am not pleased with this new change. Also, the PDM homepage makes it difficult to tell that there even is a free version available.

ptc

01-27-2004, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by LanMan
Well, there is no longer a separate download for the PalmReader (freeware) vs. the PalmReader Pro. You now download one .prc for both:

"The free and Pro versions of Palm Reader are now one application. You can try out the Pro features for up to 15 days. After the 15 day trial period, the Pro features will be disabled, but you can continue to use Palm Reader freely."

Normally, I would think that this would be okay. However, the Pro version uses another 100K+ on my already short of RAM T415. That really disappoints me. Plus, I can't even look at some of their books without v1.2.10, and I only have v1.2.8. I am not pleased with this new change. Also, the PDM homepage makes it difficult to tell that there even is a free version available.

I expected some moves like this once PalmGear took control of PDM. PalmGear is all about the bottom line. Sometimes I feel like they don't care about users much, just maximizing their profit...

bryus

01-27-2004, 02:39 PM

Yes, it is probably an unfortunate consequence of the PalmGear priority on profit over all else.

aym

01-28-2004, 06:00 PM

Actually, one of the things I treasure about PalmReaderPro is its font capabilities, but the trick to know is that you don't have to buy their fonts.

You can download any font that worked with FontHack (even if you don't or can't use FontHack - obviously it's not for 5.x machines).

Hate to send you to a competitor's site but I just downloaded MobiPocket and noticed that they gave a nice list of links to sites to get fonts. Haven't checked if they're up to date, but try here:

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/support/KBase_article.asp?articleID=156

aym

-YR-

01-30-2004, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by LanMan
Normally, I would think that this would be okay. However, the Pro version uses another 100K+ on my already short of RAM T415. That really disappoints me. Plus, I can't even look at some of their books without v1.2.10, and I only have v1.2.8. I am not pleased with this new change. Also, the PDM homepage makes it difficult to tell that there even is a free version available. Is it possible for you to use the old version? I have a copy of the 'old' free version, if you'd like . . . I'm sure many here do, for the asking.