Don't think i'll start messing about with changing files names seeing as it works fine. I think it as enough codecs and plays enough formats for what i want, but if the codec was needed, yes it would be a good idea just rename the file and trick the player to using the codec.
I've had a little play with different linux systems in the past, but could not get on with them, or just not enough time to learn the them, so i decided to stick with windows 3.1 lol.
If doing a spot of reading, its either in epub, txt or mobi format. I have 1 pdf file which is a manual for my offroad bike and is 104meg which takes a min or 2 to load, but fairly pointless on the ereader as the writing is too small unless using the zoom function, plus the buttons are fiddley when trying to move the page about on the zoom function. I tried converting pdf to epub with calibre, but just ended up with seperate pages of the pdf file which was not really any better.
Most of the 20,000 ebooks i have (only read 4 of them so far, lol) are mostly in epub, as thats my prefered format. Loads a little quicker than mobi. If i can't find the ebook i want in epub, then i'll go look for mobi instead. Txt is ok, except for the odd symbol being in chinese and the broken paragraphs here and there, other than that txt files are ok. Why not just download epub or mobi instead of mucking about with pdf files?
For video files, i prefer xvid and divx avi. I have a dvd player that plays avi files too, which i watch films on, so no need to convert them to vob via convertxtodvd. The ereader also comes in handy for my headcam vids. With my archos 405, i can record the full days ride, then later chop out and save the funny bits and crashes using virtual dub to smaller files, then put them on the ereader for the lads to have a laugh at.
Last edited by Trinity; 17th Feb 2011 at 4:26 am.
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