I’d like to be able to answer him. He got the file down onto his computer (mac, perhaps)—and we’re thinking it’s because it’s a huge zipped file. Don’t know if he’s unzipped it. The IPad couldn’t download it. He’s using Safari.
Anybody know what format is best for the IPad? Hints, clues, worldly wisdom?
That’s me.
Very impressed with your communication CJ
I have various macs which download the file so I have it on them but I would like to get it onto my iPad which would probably involve getting it into iTunes or iPhoto somehow as there is no place for files on the iPad yet. Hopefully with the new 4.0 operating system that will come.
If anyone knows how I can get it onto my iPad that would be great. I have iBooks and Kindle on there.
Cheers,
Makka
Ok, makka, you are now fully integrated into the communications flow on the blog. I think some people here have some good hints. If you are really stuck, we can work with it further, but I am sure with IPad’s popularity this is not going to be an isolated instance, and here’s hoping we already have most of the answer!
I’m assuming your fan is using epub format. From what I gather that’s native for the ipad.
Taking a quick look around for how-to’s it seems that the epub format on the iPad has DRM and a couple of columnists didn’t know whether non-DRM will work on the iPad.
http://www.epubbooks.com/blog/20100220/the-apple-ipad-and-epub-books/
Well, there seems to be some discussion in the comments on that page.
Hi. Yes you can put non DRM epub on the iPad. Import the epub file into your iTunes Books folder, then attach the iPad to your Mac (or pc) and synch through iTunes. I have done this. 🙂
Oops, forgot to add, you will need to install iBooks which is free from Apple.
Sorry, do not know how to edit my response, should have thought for a bit more first. iBooks goes on the iPad and can be downloaded from the appstore to your iPad, you download the epub on your Mac or pc.
Here’s a link with instructions: http://www.anypdftools.com/ebook-reading/how-to-transfer-local-ebooks-to-ipad.html
ePub books bought from Apple will have DRM, but iBook is supposed to read DRM-free ePub files,too.
Thank you all! You’re wonderful, as always. Makka, I hope your answer is somewhere in this situation, and it looks as if it might be. Keep me posted.
All done, thanks very much guy’ngals
To get epub files on your iPad, launch iTunes on your Mac/PC, and drag the epub file from the desktop to the iTunes Book folder. The next time you connect and synch your iPad, the new book will be moved over; if you have bought and downloaded direct to the iPad, those files will be backed up to the iTunes machine. One thing to watch out for, each data type in iTunes can be synched individually — while connected, click on your iPad icon (in iTunes). Each data type has a Tab, click on those. The Synch option is at the very top.
iPad seems fine with both Apple ebooks and non-protected ePub ones (just downloaded Kij Johnson’s excellent “The Cat Who Walked a Thousand Miles”.
You have another alternative for some filetypes. Download Goodreader (it’s $1.99 I think). It’s a very good general purpose PDF (and other) reader that allows you to move files directly back and forth between your iPad and computer (it allows you to mount the iPad as a server !). I have not tried ePub format, but it should allow you to read ePub books that way [edit – darn, just tried it, does not work for epub. If you convert to PDF or have that format, it should work].
One more thing you may want to keep in mind. When you move non-DRM files into the Books folder in iTunes, I’ve found that sometimes the cover art didn’t come with it. All you do then is find the cover art jpg in the folder with the book files and drag it to the “drag album artwork here” window in iTunes and voila!
Ah, you’ve come through like troopers! Thank you all so much. I’ve not so much as laid eyes on one of these IPads—interesting things, these.
They’re an extremely sexy device (lusting after one, maybe when my kindle dies).
Amazon has provided a free app to read kindle books on the iphone, ipad, etc .
Super bright screen, automatically changes format (portrait/landscape) based on orientation OMG I JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO GET A USB ACCELEROMETER FOR MY SCIENCE PROJECT, easy interface, but does only Wifi and does NOT have external connectors except for one so there’s no plugging an ethernet adapter into it.
Sorry for the outburst… A USB accelerometer costs about as much as an iPad but does a lot less…
iPads are nifty things; DH has an iTouch which he adores (the accelerometer feature allows the screen to do things like figure out which way is up when you reorient the iTouch. He also has a dice-rolling program where you roll the dice by shaking the iTouch; great for gamers.) We will be waiting until the third or so generation for more memory, the Web connection and removal of most first and second generation bugs, but we wants one, we doessss.
Off for the annual gamers’ camping trip, where we spend all Memorial weekend playing RPGs and eating very well. Have a great holiday, all!
Looks pretty complete, but I’d like to add that Calibre will translate most non-DRM files to ePub for you. Then continue as above. Enjoy!
The July issue of Consumer Reports has a short review on the e-readers. They did not include the iPad because they consider it to be a computer with e-book capabilities, not just a dedicated e-book reader. It’s heavy, 24 ounces, and type isn’t as crisp as on other e-book readers. The page-turning display is really neat, on a 10 inch screen. However, as with most Apple products, it’s ‘spenssssive! CR recommends that if you’re going to buy an iPad, you should be willing to make compromises for a multifunctional device.
This isn’t a criticism of anyone’s decision to buy or not to buy an iPad. That’s a personal decision, but sice I can’t afford one, I’m not going to be able to make an informed decision. I did like the Sony Daily Edition, but it’s also heavy and nearly $500. The Touch version is $280 but doesn’t have the 3G connection (like I’d really need it if I can connect to my PC here. But, you can’t get truly signed editions of e-books from your favorite authors (but then, if I found a signed copy of any of Edgar Allan Poe’s books, I’d be surprised… j/k).
Makka, I hope the suggestions the other fine folks here gave you were of help to you.