Photo eBook by mjBook
mjBook is a freeware software intended for java eBook conversion, another feature of this software is the digital photo eBook java conversion which I’ve tried now. The output digital album is also in jar or java format just like the ebook converted by mjBook. Again, java files are standalone files, meaning that you don’t need extra application to view it on your mobile device. Just transfer the file to your mobile phone and install it.
- Open mjBook software, click “Photo Book Gallery”
- Input your book name, the phone screen resolution ( I use 176*208 for my Nokia 6630)
- Add images, change the photo sequence by clicking up or down
- Add the png format image for your splash screen and icon (optional)
- Click start
So far, the problem I’ve encountered is the preview for phone screen resolution. The added image doesn’t show there. Also, I don’t think that a background color option is important because it doesn’t show on the converted file.
I’ve used different image resolution on my first try, I don’t like the result. Small resolution images resulted to white background color, that’s why I’ve mentioned above that the background color setting is not important. Different resolution images on your photo book will make other images too small or too big for your screen. Lets consider also the file size of the output photo album, it will end up too large.
Here’s the two-in-one solution for image resolution and large file size. I’ve used Alon Screencapture application to have the screenshots of the images on full screen. You can also use FExplorer or any mobile application that serves the same purpose. Screenshots will give you the exact resolution of your phone with a smaller file size. It is recommended especially if you want to add many images on your Photo eBook. After gathering the screenshots, transfer the files to your computer and you’re ready to convert your Photo eBook.
How to exit Photo eBook on 6630? Press 1 or 3 0r 7 or 9 — click option then exit.
Java eBook Conversion using Tequila Cat
I’ve noticed that when I’ve posted the article Java eBook Conversion, many got interested with the topic so I’m making this entry to give way to another FREE Java eBook Conversion software, Tequila Cat eBook Reader and Converter.
Tequila Cat software supports plain TXT, RTF, PDF, PDB/PRC (Palm e-books), HTML formats. I’ve tried to convert a repligo file, it didn’t work! I’ve tested the software by converting a 388kb PDF file, the output JAVA file is now 104kb. Here’s the output, The World As I See It. Basically, its almost the same as mjBook software.
How to use Tequila Cat:
- Download TequilaCat V2.3.4 and extract the .zip file to your computer. In my case, I’ve extracted it to C:\Program Files\Java\Tequila
- Open Shell.exe to convert ebooks
- Choose the correct phone type
- Add book and make necessary adjustments to your eBook
- Transfer your converted ebooks to ur phone… via bluetooth, cable, irda etc.
- Install the java ebook to your phone
- Open it to read the eBook
Reminders:
- Images from the source file will be ignored
- Don’t forget to set your margins, word wrap, font, colors settings
- Find more information at the help option
- Every book you converted will become standalone, that means that you can read them without having to install any additional reader application just like other java files.
- Press “0″ or zero key to go to the main menu of your java eBook on your phone.
Repligo Conversion, Anyone?
No doubt that Repligo is my favorite eBook format. Repligo allows you to have virtually any document from your PC right on your mobile device without compromising the original document’s appearance, formatting, fonts, graphics and integrity.
Conversion:
- I’m using Repligo PDF Mobilizer software for converting unlimited amounts of PDF files for PDA or Smartphones.
- I’m using Repligo for Nokia Series 60 2.0 software for converting other formats such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet Explorer. After installation, you’ll notice that the repligo icon is included in your toolbox of word, excel, powerpoint. If you want to convert the current page… just click this icon.
The Repligo conversion softwares are not free. The Repligo for Series 60 convertion software comes with Repligo Desktop, your guide for conversion. Repligo Windows and Repligo for Symbian 60 readers are absolutely FREEwares. By this time, if you check on their site, some are getting confused on which is to be download that’s why I’ve put download links here. Make sure that you have downloaded the correct application for your device.
The conversion softwares are intend to convert files to repligo format. If you have download such repligo files and want to convert it to another format, here’s how to do it:
- Install Repligo Windows viewer on your PC
- Open the file in it
- Do select all, then copy (as long as your eBook is text)
- Paste it to notepad
- Save it as txt format
- Then you can convert it afterwards or read it on your mobile using txt eBook mobile application
Look Mom, I’ve Made My Own Java eBook
Yesterday’s entry regarding java eBooks made me wonder if I could really made adjustments on java eBook. The answer is NO. You cannot made adjustments to a converted java eBook BUT if you have the original txt format file, you can make changes on how your eBook would be. My conclusion yesterday proved me right… that the quality of the original source file is a plus factor to obtain a great output. I’ve made my own eBook with few trials and errors. I guess, the java eBook file I’ve downloaded before didn’t used the file conversion software I’ve discovered yesterday or maybe he didn’t made enough configuration on converting the file.
I came across to this mjBook 4.7 software last night, it is a recently updated free software. At first, I thought it was a mobile application, I’ve transfered the zip file right away on my 6630 last night. Silly! Anyway, I’ve used it this morning and run a few trials. I happen to have a txt format file so I used it. I’ve mentioned from my earlier entry that this java format eBook doesn’t need a reader, it is an executable file meaning an eBook is equivalent to one mobile application. I’ve modified the font, font color, font style, background color, and icon. I feel great with this software. On mobile, you can still make some settings configurations.
This software can make java eBook compatible with all java enabled devices. So, mobile application compatibility is not a problem anymore with this software. When converting a file make sure that you choose the right mobile resolution. With this software, java eBook is indeed NOT a No-No to me.
