PDF vs. EPUB: which is the best format?

We've received many questions recently about the differences between pdf format and epub format, so we thought it might be helpful to provide some details on the differences between the two formats. PDF PDF format was specifically designed not to be fluid, to the contrary; it's meant to guarantee an identical display no matter what …

Adobe PDF and EPUB will be present in Bookeen products

Bookeen has signed an agreement with Adobe to license the Adobe Reader Mobile SDK for its products. The new software engine delivers support for reflowable PDF technology, Adobe’s content protection technology, as well as the EPUB file format, an XML-based eBook standard with broad support from the publishing industry. The Bookeen products will be compatible …

Software Upgrade for the Cybook Gen3: Ver. 1.2 Build 796

Dear Cybook User, This utility updates the Cybook Gen3 (CYBGEN310B) system software to version 1.2. Happy e-reading… Sincerely, Bookeen Support Team What's New in Version 1.2 (Build 796) New: user interface now available in 6 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Dutch). Improvement: reduced power consumption. Improvement: reduced memory usage. New: zoom menu for …

PDF on tracks, design slight modifications and release date

We have recently released the 0.98 version of the firmware. As announced previously, in this version we do support PDF format with some features as fit width, fit page, fit height and rotate 0°, 90°, 180°,270°. The software will be ready on time and as already said the supported formats will be for this first …

Cybook Gen3 release delayed until october, PDF support added

The launch of Bookeen's awaited Cybook Gen3 ebook reading device has been delayed until October 2007. We have already delivered several engineering samples and are making slight adjustments in the final steps of mass production. As a benefit, the PDF format will be supported on the Cybook Gen3 directly with the first product release. We …