Palm reader/Ereader Pro

[Wizardb]

I use the free version of palm reader (I guess its now called ereader) and I've used this reader ever since the original peanut press. I just recently downloaded the newest version for my TG50. What I got was a trial version of the Pro software which reverts to the free version in 10 days. Is the pro worth the $19.95 price? I don't do anything fancy with it -- just read ebooks.

[Dags]

If you want font control then I'd say yes - a big one for me was being able to get rid of the horrible default sony thin fonts and replace them with a nice readable alternative.

Can't think of any other major differences off the top of my head ....

[NJL!2016]

If you order a book from PDM for your first time, don't you get eReader pro for free?

[Lance]

Here is some more information on eReader Pro. I think the dictionary and font smoothing are the only major features on the Pro version.

http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/15003

In addition, if fonts is your concern, you can spend the money on Fonts4OS5 that will improve the fonts in all your applications. Check it out...

http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodID=52925

Take care,
Lance

[javabird]

I can't remember, but I think you can only change the text/background colors in the Pro version.

[broth]

Here is some more information on eReader Pro. I think the dictionary and font smoothing are the only major features on the Pro version.

http://www.ereader.com/product/detail/15003

In addition, if fonts is your concern, you can spend the money on Fonts4OS5 that will improve the fonts in all your applications. Check it out...

http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodID=52925

Take care,
Lance

One of the other features that is in the Pro version is the ability to at least copy a screen of text as a quote to the clipboard.

[NJL!2016]

Here's a tip: If you buy or plan on buying alot of books, subscribe to a newsletter. They come with promo codes for discounts
http://www.ereader.com/subscribe/newsletter

[plaid]

ereader is on sale for 50% off right now. Well worth it at $10

[*YellowRose*]

I use the free version of palm reader (I guess its now called ereader) and I've used this reader ever since the original peanut press. I just recently downloaded the newest version for my TG50. What I got was a trial version of the Pro software which reverts to the free version in 10 days. Is the pro worth the $19.95 price? I don't do anything fancy with it -- just read ebooks.I paid full price for it, and I don't regret it. They NEVER ask for additional $$ for upgrades, either . . . that's REALLY nice. :)

I agree, 50% off makes this an even BETTER deal! GET IT!
:eek:

[spvwolfy]

I have always used the Pro version, and I love it. I too have been using it since it was peanut press.

[bryus]

I bought Palm Reader Pro when it first came out and it was $10. I think it was over two years ago.

The font support is worth it on higher resolution devices since Palm refuses to include a system font beyond the original smal, small bold, large, large bold. Sony did a good job with their fonts, however, Handera did even better. Their eight choices were the best and have been emulated by some major applications. I did a review last year of the differences between fonts on different resolutions. I will see if I can dig that up.

Oh, and font smoothing sucks. I have never liked font smoothing on any application that supported it. It is more like font blurring to me.

The dictionary is pretty good on eReader Pro also. I got the Webster's 11th w/thesaurus on deal a few weeks back. My only complaint is that the reference part doesn't support full screen on my T3. I got rid of Proporta's dictionary program after getting it.

I think the eReader Pro is worth the price and it is an even better deal now. I would get it with the Agfa MonoType fontpack and whatever dictionary deal they are offering if you can afford it.

[winexprt]

I can't STAND the font smoothing with eReader...gives me a headache it's so blurry! lol ;)

[NJL!2016]

Me too, even with extra large fonts. Why did they even include that option anyway?

[archangel]

I've had Pro since it came out. Changing fonts and colors is well worth $10. I've gotten use to the font smoothing, but agree I could live with out it.

[fssia]

I was told that eReader and Mobipocket allows font customisation without FontHack123. I found that the freeware version of Mobipocket reader allows that but I wasn't so sure abt eReader freeware version because I couldn't change the font settings. Now you guys just confirm the case. Thanx. I think I will just stick to Mobipocket and WordSmith. But the 50% off was really tempting. ;)

[Alitheia]

Right now with the $9.95 deal, you can't beat it.

The Free version works just fine too, the Pro just has some more bells and whistles. I know several people that use the Free version and are happy with it.

http://ereader.com/products/ereader/trial

At the above link you can get eReader Pro for $9.95, plus several free books, and a dictionary. Well worth the price.

[Wizardb]

Thanks to all your good comments and the special $9.95 price I've decided to purchase the Pro version. What with the free books and dictionary it seems a pretty good deal.

[aym]

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

Ironic, but this has the best list of links to fonts I've seen anywhere. Anything that worked with FontHack will be visible in eReaderPro's font list.

Between that and the ability to look things up in the dictionary I think eReaderPro is well worth the whole price. Definitely a must have on sale if you're into eBooks.

Aym

[javabird]

I've had Pro since it came out. Changing fonts and colors is well worth $10. I've gotten use to the font smoothing, but agree I could live with out it.

You can turn the font smoothing off. Some fonts seem to look better with it, some without.

[archangel]

You can turn the font smoothing off. Some fonts seem to look better with it, some without.

It speeds up the page turning to turn it off, but I have gotten use to having it on. I agree, how well it looks depends on the font.

[cactus]

I just bought the discounted Pro version - do I need to uninstall the free version of PalmReader before installing eReader? My assumption is yes, but their FAQ's don't say.

[Alitheia]

Nope. Just install the latest version. The Pro and FREE versions are one in the same. Just feed it your key in the registration screen and you are good to go.

[seren]

What are the free books that are currently included with a Pro purchase? I saw the list before, but now I can't find it on their site...

[broadus]

What are the free books that are currently included with a Pro purchase? I saw the list before, but now I can't find it on their site...

I downloaded the special last night. What follows is from the email confirmation:
eReader Pro for Palm OS + Free Books Bundle 9.95 9.95 1 9.95
eReader Pro for Palm OS 9.95 0.00 1 0.00
eReader Pro Book Bundle #3 0.00 0.00 1 0.00
The Black Ice 5.65 0.00 1 0.00
Devil's Bride 6.64 0.00 1 0.00
Checklists for Life 9.45 0.00 1 0.00
Shoeless Joe 5.69 0.00 1 0.00
Vest Pocket Dictionary 0.00 0.00 1 0.00
The Land That Time Forgot 2.95 0.00 1 0.00
Summer Savings Catalog 0.00 0.00 1 0.00
Little Women 0.00 0.00 1 0.00
eReader for Palm OS 0.00 0.00 1 0.00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUBTOTAL 9.95
TAX 0.00
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TOTAL 9.95

Little Women was the free book of the day.

Enjoy,
Bill

[seren]

I downloaded the special last night.

...

Enjoy,
Bill

Thanks! Based on this list, I was able to find the page that lists them again as well: http://www.ereader.com/products/ereader/trial