eBook Formats, Adobe PDF, Adobe eBooks, Gemstar eBooks, hiebooks, HTML, Instant eBooks, Microsoft Reader, Microsoft Word, MobiPocket, Palm, Plain Text

eBook Formats

Adobe PDF - Adobe eBooks - Gemstar eBooks - hiebooks - HTML - Instant eBooks - Microsoft Reader - Microsoft Word - MobiPocket - Palm - Plain Text 

Here is a listing of eBook formats including Adobe PDF, Adobe eBooks, Gemstar eBooks, hiebooks, HTML, Instant eBooks, Microsoft Reader, Microsoft Word, MobiPocket, Palm, Plain Text.

eBook Formats

Adobe PDF

Adobe eBooks

Gemstar eBooks

hiebooks

HTML

Instant eBooks

Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Word

MobiPocket

Palm

Plain Text

 

Here is a comparison of eBook formats including Adobe PDF, Adobe eBooks, Gemstar eBooks, hiebooks, HTML, Instant eBooks, Microsoft Reader, Microsoft Word, MobiPocket, Palm, Plain Text.

I want to read eBooks on my:

And I want my eBook to be:
Printable Easy to read on-screen Easy to navigate Simple
Windows PC Adobe eBook, 
Adobe PDF, HTML, 
Instant eBook, 
Microsoft Word, 
Plain Text		 Adobe eBook
Microsoft Reader		 Adobe eBook, 
Adobe PDF, 
Instant eBook, 
Microsoft Reader		 HTML, 
Microsoft Word, 
Plain Text
Windows Tablet Adobe eBook, 
Adobe PDF, HTML, Instant eBook, 
Microsoft Word, 
Plain Text		 Adobe eBook
Microsoft Reader		 Adobe eBook, 
Adobe PDF, 
Instant eBook, 
Microsoft Reader		 HTML, 
Microsoft Word, 
Plain Text
Macintosh PC Adobe eBook, 
Adobe PDF, HTML, Microsoft Word, 
Plain Text		 Adobe eBook
Adobe PDF		 Adobe eBook
Adobe PDF		 HTML, 
Microsoft Word, 
Plain Text
Linux/Unix computer Adobe PDF, 
HTML, 
Plain Text		 Adobe PDF Adobe PDF HTML
Plain Text
Pocket PC Not Printable Microsoft Reader
MobiPocket		 Microsoft Reader
MobiPocket		 Microsoft Reader
MobiPocket
Palm OS device Not Printable MobiPocket
Palm Doc		 MobiPocket Palm Doc
Handheld PC Not Printable MobiPocket
Palm Doc		 MobiPocket Palm Doc
Windows CE device Not Printable MobiPocket
Palm Doc		 MobiPocket Palm Doc
EPOC device Not Printable MobiPocket MobiPocket MobiPocket
Gemstar/ Rocket eBook Not Printable Gemstar eBook Gemstar eBook Gemstar eBook
hiebook Not Printable hiebook hiebook hiebook

 

Adobe eBook

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer *

* Mac OS software version 9.0 or 9.1 - For Macintosh Computers, QuickTime™ version 4 is recommended. 
Printing
Adobe eBooks are printable (unless otherwise specified by the eBook's publisher.)
Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc. Some Adobe PDF eBooks are even in form of magazines. (Use the Fit to Width view option for eBooks with larger pages such as textbooks or magazines.) Supports CoolType, similar to Microsoft's ClearType, making words on screen appear more like words on paper.
Navigation
Adobe eBooks allow you to jump to any point in the eBook and you can add your own bookmarks. There is a library included so you can jump to any eBook, and many eBooks include a table of contents.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Download a copy of the free Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader™ and see for yourself how pleasing it is to read a well written, well designed book on screen.
Internet Explorer version 4 or higher must be on your system. However, any browser can be used to download eBooks.


Visit our Adobe eBooks eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Adobe eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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Adobe PDF

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer
Linux Computer
Unix Computer

Adobe PDF files can also be read on your PalmOS PDA, but our eBooks are not designed for this purpose.
Printing
Adobe PDF titles are printable (unless otherwise specified by the eBook's publisher.)
Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc. Some Adobe PDF eBooks are even in the form of magazines.
Navigation
Adobe PDF titles can include a list of bookmarks for easy access to the beginnings of chapters, etc.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a requirement for viewing PDF files, and can be download from Adobe's website for your operating system.

 Visit our Adobe PDF eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Adobe PDF in our Knowledge Collection.

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Gemstar eBook

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Gemstar eBook RCA REB 1100
Rocket eBook


This format can also be read on your Windows PC.
Size and Weight
The REB 1100 gives new meaning to the term "light reading, " about the size of a paperback book, and weighing about 1 pound.
Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc.
Navigation
The Gemstar eBook™ is all about being simple and convenient. You can turn pages, change the text orientation, and enlarge the font size. Also use the word search, touch screen for notes, and highlighting and bookmarks.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Gemstar eBooks are designed for the Gemstar eBook RCA REB 1100 or the Rocket eBooks. These eBook reading devices come with their own eBook reading software.

If you'd like to read Gemstar eBooks on your Windows PC, you will need the Rocket eBook reader (2.73 MB).
Visit our Gemstar eBooks eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Gemstar eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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hiebook

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

hiebook device

You must be using Windows in order to use a hiebook.
You can also read hiebooks on your Windows computer with the hiebook reader for PC.
Size and Weight
The hiebook's dimensions are 115.4(W) x 146(L) x 17(T) with a 480 X 320 pixel touch screen LCD display with 16 shades of gray, and is mm 250g (8.8 oz.) in weight - creating a lightweight device with plenty of reading room on the screen.
Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc.
Navigation
hiebooks include an eBook library, eBooks contain a table of contents, and you can add your own bookmarks.
Reader Software Browse eBooks

hiebook Reader for PC allows you to read hiebook formatted titles on your PC.
Supports Windows 9.x / NT / ME / 2000
Visit our hiebook eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about hiebooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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HTML

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer
Linux Computer
Unix Computer

HTML eBooks can also be read on your PDA with MobiPocket Reader installed:

Windows CE device
Franklin eBookMan
Pocket PC
Palm OS device
Printing
HTML eBooks are fully printable.
Ease of use
No special eBook readers or devices required. You can enjoy HTML eBooks with the browser already installed on your computer.
Navigation
Hypertext navigation - just like what you're already used to on web pages.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Internet Explorer for your Windows PC or Windows Tablet.
Netscape Navigator for your Macintosh, Linux, or Unix computer.
MobiPocket Reader for your PDA.


Visit our HTML eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about HTML eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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Instant eBook

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet

In both cases, you must have Internet Explorer installed on your computer in order to read Instant eBooks.
Printing
Instant eBooks are fully printable.
Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc.
Navigation
Hypertext navigation between chapters, table of contents.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Internet Explorer is a requirement for viewing Instant eBooks, and can be download from Microsoft's website for free.
Visit our Instant eBook eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Instant eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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Microsoft Reader

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Pocket PC
ClearType
ClearType technology makes reading on-screen just like reading on paper.
Take eBooks with you
Microsoft Reader eBooks can be read on your Pocket PC, so you can enjoy an eBook wherever you are.
Navigation
Search, Highlighting, Bookmarks, Personal Library, Drawing, Notes, Table of contents, Chapter links.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
The Microsoft Reader software must be installed on your computer or Pocket PC in order to read Microsoft Reader eBooks. Click on the button to the left to download this free software. 
Visit our Microsoft Reader eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Microsoft Reader in our Knowledge Collection.

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Microsoft Word

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer (with Microsoft Word)
Printing
Print your eBook just like you would any other Word document.
Graphics
These eBooks may include images, charts, etc.
Familiar Environment
For many people who are unfamiliar with eBooks, our Microsoft Word eBooks provide e-reading in a familiar setting - Microsoft Word. You can change the font size just like you would in any other Word document.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Microsoft Word is required to read Microsoft Word eBooks. For more information or to purchase Microsoft Word, visit Microsoft's website.

 Visit our Microsoft Word eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Microsoft Word eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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MobiPocket

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Any PDA
Palm OS
Windows CE
Pocket PC
Franklin eBookMan
EPOC

MobiPocket eBooks can also be read on your desktop computer.
PDA Cross-Platform compatible
MobiPocket eBooks can be read on any PDA that has MobiPocket Reader installed.
Graphics
These eBooks may include a cover image.
Navigation
Turn pages in your eBook with ease, just a stylus tap takes you wherever you want to go. Add your own bookmarks, use the progression bar at the bottom of the screen to check your current position in your eBook. When you close your eBook, you will be automatically returned to the last page read.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Download MobiPocket Reader for your PDA and enjoy MobiPocket eBooks today!




Install the new version of the eBookMan OS (which includes MobiPocket Reader) on your Franklin eBookMan to read MobiPocket eBooks.
Visit our MobiPocket eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about MobiPocket eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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Palm Doc

Platforms Advantages
We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Palm OS Device

If you'd like to read Palm Doc eBooks on your Windows PC, you will need the EasyDoc Reader.
Size and Weight
Most Palm OS devices (Palm, Handspring) are very small and portable - a great way to carry many books with you.
Simplicity
Palm Doc eBooks are simple and easy to use, with navigation to different areas of the eBook.
Text Size
The text size can be made larger or smaller to make up for the small size of the screen.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
We recommend this free download of CSpotRun for all your Palm Doc eBook reading needs. Install it on your Palm before attempting to read Palm eBooks.

 Visit our Palm Doc eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Palm Doc eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

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Plain Text

Platforms Advantages

We recommend this format if you want to read eBooks on your:

Windows Computer
Windows Tablet
Macintosh Computer
Linux Computer
Unix Computer

Plain Text eBooks can also be read on your PDA with MobiPocket Reader installed:

Windows CE device
Franklin eBookMan
Pocket PC
Palm OS device
Printing
Plain Text eBooks are completely printable.
Simplicity
These text eBooks are the height of simplicity. No special software required, nothing to learn. Just double click on your file and it will open in your default text editor.
Navigation
Scroll to any area of the eBook. Use your text editor's Find feature to find a chapter title, word, or phrase.
Reader Software Browse eBooks
Notepad or WordPad or Microsoft Word or anything similar that's capable of reading .txt files.
Visit our Plain Text eBookstore to browse and order eBooks today.

Learn more about Plain Text eBooks in our Knowledge Collection.

 

 

 


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