Chris Perkins Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 The eBook version of "Collectors' Coins: Decimal Issues of the United Kingdom" is now available.For Kindle devices, from here (currently for £4.32):https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IXXJRBE?tag=predecimalcoi-21&camp=1406&creative=6394&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B00IXXJRBE&adid=03Y8QFWCY5NY96K7PT6K&And as an ePub (for almost all other ereader software inc iPhone, Android etc etc) here, for £3.50:http://mydgs.co/M8uYpbThe printed paperback version is coming next month! Quote
Coinery Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Just bought the ePub version, but just HOW on earth do I get to read it? I've downloaded the file into something called DGS Dowloader, but can't seem to get any further than that??? Quote
Chris Perkins Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 It all depends on how your ereader software works! I'm not familiar with whatever DGS is. Does your ereader read epubs (most do) and can you manually search and find the file with it? Quote
azda Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Download the kindle app Stuart, its free, also while you've there try downloading whatsapp Quote
azda Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 The eBook version of "Collectors' Coins: Decimal Issues of the United Kingdom" is now available.For Kindle devices, from here (currently for £4.32):https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IXXJRBE?tag=predecimalcoi-21&camp=1406&creative=6394&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B00IXXJRBE&adid=03Y8QFWCY5NY96K7PT6K&And as an ePub (for almost all other ereader software inc iPhone, Android etc etc) here, for £3.50:http://mydgs.co/M8uYpbThe printed paperback version is coming next month!Any samples of the book Chris, a couple of Pages to try before buying? Quote
Coinery Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Download the kindle app Stuart, its free, also while you've there try downloading whatsapp Does kindle read e-pub? I don't want to now buy the kindle version as well? I've downloaded a couple of free e-pub readers, but none appear to be able to file search my phone for the download? Quote
Nordle11 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Download the kindle app Stuart, its free, also while you've there try downloading whatsapp Does kindle read e-pub? I don't want to now buy the kindle version as well?I've downloaded a couple of free e-pub readers, but none appear to be able to file search my phone for the download?It isn't supposed to but you could try this somewhat lengthy process - http://www.wikihow.com/Read-ePubs-on-Kindle-Fire. Quote
Chris Perkins Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 If you get the Kindle version and that works better for you, I will of course refund the epub!The kindle version on Amazon shows a few of the first pages.And the Rotographic website links to this pair of pages:http://www.rotographic.com/images/CCDIp72-73.jpg Quote
Peckris Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I've got CCGB 2014 on the free Kindle for Mac app. It works fine, and it automatically picked up all my other Kindle books on the computer, including where I'd left off reading them. Worth the slight extra I'd say. Quote
azda Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I've got CCGB 2014 on the free Kindle for Mac app. It works fine, and it automatically picked up all my other Kindle books on the computer, including where I'd left off reading them. Worth the slight extra I'd say.I also have this on my ipad and works a treat. Better with the kindle app Stewie Quote
Coinery Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) I've got CCGB 2014 on the free Kindle for Mac app. It works fine, and it automatically picked up all my other Kindle books on the computer, including where I'd left off reading them. Worth the slight extra I'd say.I also have this on my ipad and works a treat. Better with the kindle app StewieThink you could all be right! Edited March 13, 2014 by Coinery Quote
Coinery Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 OK I'm all kindled up, and works well! Not sure about the images, though, they only show as very low res, pixelated pics on my iPhone?? Great info., however, really like it! Call the e-pub a donation to the pre-dec fund, Chris! All the best! 1 Quote
Chris Perkins Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 What's up with the images? Can you post a screen shot? They should be pretty good. Quote
Coinery Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 What's up with the images? Can you post a screen shot? They should be pretty good.Not sure I can perform a screen shot on the iPhone? The images are very grainy, with the sort of edges you'd expect from low res...if I double-tap the image, it enlarges (also in low res)!Could be my phone, Chris, or my wireless download maybe?I'll see if there's a way to capture the resolution view? Quote
Chris Perkins Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 I don't know about iphones, but I'm pretty sure there's a screenshot function.I just want to make sure that it's a prob with your setup and that the images are ok.... The initial file that was produced by my ebook conversion people was massive (due to the images) and I got them to re-do a smaller file with slightly less image quality. They look ok on my PC, but I need to keep an eye on it. Quote
Coinery Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I don't know about iphones, but I'm pretty sure there's a screenshot function.I just want to make sure that it's a prob with your setup and that the images are ok.... The initial file that was produced by my ebook conversion people was massive (due to the images) and I got them to re-do a smaller file with slightly less image quality. They look ok on my PC, but I need to keep an eye on it.I can count the pixels across a 2p as 21pixels if that helps? Will google screenshot and find a way! Quote
Chris Perkins Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 Ok. It should be a lot more than 21! That's like an 8bit Sinclair Spectrum. Quote
Chris Perkins Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for the email. I think it all depends on the screen size and specs of the device being used to view it. I have a feeling Amazon may have reduced the image quality to reduce file size.The ebooks work fine and are useable on phones, but due to their nature they are better viewed on devices with larger screens. Quote
Peckris Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 This is one of the illustrations from my Kindle version :As you can see from what is a screenshot converted to a JPEG, it's absolutely fine. It must be either your computer Stuart, or something went wrong with the download? Quote
Coinery Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 This is one of the illustrations from my Kindle version :Screen shot 2014-03-14 at 15.37.14.jpgAs you can see from what is a screenshot converted to a JPEG, it's absolutely fine. It must be either your computer Stuart, or something went wrong with the download?Yes, much better than my images! I've sent Chris my own screen-shots/photos of the pages, which I'm accessing only via an iPhone...it's an odd one, though doesn't really interfere with my using the book! I'm in trouble with this decimal coinage thing...I've around 10 pieces already! Quote
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