For $49 and $99 bargain-hunters and other Sony Reader owners, the TeleBlog continues its search for the perfect conversion program.
BBeB Binder is a nice freeware solution if you want conversions from HTML or TXT to LRF/BBeB, but so far, at least I can’t get the program to convert text to images—it keeps crashing. Nor can I convince it to boldface the entire LRF file for better viewability on the Reader, perhaps because of a fault at my end. Anyone have any tips to share about this or other aspects of BBeB Binder?
As usual, I would encourage programmers to help the developers get the wrinkles out. See a MoblieRead thread about BBeB Binder.
Requirements: Windows and Microsoft .Net 2.0.
The screenshot: Notice the handy way of entering information for the Reader? I like the interface and look forward to a time when BBeB Binder is further along. Meanwhile, yes, I know, I’ve been evil. I should have entered “David Copperfield” in the title field.
Long-term: The best format solution for the Reader will be a firmware update to allow use of the IDPF format. Let’s hope that indeed happens, along with widespread use of the format, which is more flexible than BBeB.
A firmware update would sure be nice… I have my doubts but hey let’s try to push SONY!
David,
Have you tried Book Designer? It is really a program worth looking into. I now use it for all my different ebook readers. Someone on Mobile Read has uploaded a great tutorial, which I believe is worth reading whether you own a sony, Hiebook, Ebookman, or even an Ebookwise. Try it!
Ellen