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wellzy4eva · 2006-08-27, 07:54

I've got a palm TX PDA which I use for reading books and watching videos, but whenever I ty to put manga on it, the text is just not readable.

Does anyone know of any good palm comic readers or image viewers that can resample so the text is legible?

Dave

Vexx · 2006-08-27, 14:10

I've been kind of curious about the Creative product Zen:Vision systems and whether they pack enough resolution to display manga (or anime with subtitles for that matter). Any brave early adopters want to pop a review?

declan · 2006-08-28, 07:48

I'm not sure if its possible, because most scanlations cut down resolution for size. If you want something readable its going to have to be something you can scroll around and then you'll only see bits of it at a time...

Anyway, the Zen Visions are definitely capable of watching anime, though you might have to convert certain formats in order to make it playable....

Venti · 2006-10-07, 04:42

Bump. I updated the link in original post.

Advertizing is hard. I've been using this my self for a few months now, but havn't been coding any new features because nobody even wants to try it.

No spyware, no nothing. If you're paranoid read through the .py file, install PIL, wx-python, configobj and whatever other modules are needed and run that. Or have some trust and run the exe.

Please?

Nidas · 2006-10-07, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venti

I'd like your feedback on these things
-Does it work? I've tested this only on a couple different computers and have occasionally ran into problems. (.dll's could be missing, maybe something wrong with 7zip, old version, local deity hates my program)

Seems fine so far, haven't tried running from 7zip yet. Runs from .zip and .rar fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venti

-Is it any good? Needed?

First impressions are pretty good. I actually prefer it to CDisplay. BUT... is there any way to open unzipped folders into the program? Most of my manga is unzipped and I don't really want to have to zip everything back up again >_>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venti

-Is Lack of scrollbars really that big of a deal? I think setting magnifyin glass to full screen is pretty much to identical to scrollbars if thats your thing.

I prefer it without scrollbars. The midclick zoom seems to work very well

Venti · 2006-10-07, 07:34

Quote:

First impressions are pretty good. I actually prefer it to CDisplay. BUT... is there any way to open unzipped folders into the program? Most of my manga is unzipped and I don't really want to have to zip everything back up again >_>

Just drag and drop the folder or images into the program. If you drag a folder it will open all files and folders recursively beneath that folder.

Post a screenshot if you manage to drag a huge number of images in it, current record is 70812 images.

Samikaze · 2006-10-07, 08:23

Hi!

Tested this program and it seems to be working pretty nicely. Havent tested all features yet but at least it opens up rar files, and what was nice to notice was that it actually opens rar files inside other rar files O_o Makes reading so much easier now, thanks!

Nidas · 2006-10-15, 07:08

Couple of things to add:

Tried the drag thing, works perfectly ;P Successfully loaded over 8000 images with no problems at all.

The program wont seem to load .cbr format but it loads every other archive format I've tried

whodhellknew · 2006-10-15, 11:30

Nice work thanks. Simple and working. I'll probably use it for all my manga from here on

cheers

Bakflipinmonkey · 2006-10-15, 14:33

ok im new to manga at the moment and ive tried to download manga before but at the moment i dont know what to read it with it mostly comes in .rar format which i think i know how to open but want to see if thier is a more free way to do it. Is thier any (free) combined manga reader that like that for anime (the CCCP pack)????

Thanx in advance and if this has already been answered and i havnt searched the forums welle nough please delete

pinomustfly · 2006-10-15, 14:44

You can extract rar files with Winrar.
But, using Cdisplay to read the rars directly is much better. Cdisplay lets you zoom, jump to pages and so on. Much better than Windows XP Image View.
http://www.geocities.com/davidayton/CDisplay

Venti · 2006-10-15, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidas

The program wont seem to load .cbr format but it loads every other archive format I've tried

It opens rar files with 7-zip, so you need that installed to open .cbr

7-zip installed it should open
['.zip', '.rar', '.cbz', '.cbr', '.7z', '.tar', '.bz2', '.cab', '.arj', '.lzh', '.gzip', '.bzip2', '.z']
and without only
['.zip', '.cbz']

If you can open .rar but not .cbr please let me know

Alu^ · 2006-10-16, 13:16

Well, I'm using the good ol' CDisplay. Always been the best in my opinion, although I haven't tried out much, so I shouldn't judge the others considering the fact that I haven't used them.

Anyhow, go CDisplay. It's recommendable!

Nidas · 2006-10-16, 18:13

nope, 7-zip is installed :/ I've checked the configure menu just to be on the safe side, heres a screencap:

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6524/configwi9.jpg

I tried it with .rar and its the same problem. I thought I'd tried .rar before, but I guess not. I'm using 0.02 now btw

Sole · 2006-10-17, 20:09

I use acdsee, I've used most of the other programs but this is the simplest and most convenient for myself, features like browsing through rar/zips etc. Just a bit bulky... I'd really like to switch but haven't found another program.

I do buy mangas regularly in books, but for the unlicensed/censored/crappytranslated, I usually download the scanlations as well, even though I like reading books better

Shiroth · 2006-10-17, 20:15

The only time i'd read a series in scans is if i know its not going to be licensed.. or that i just can't wait. Anyway.. i just do the good old 'click to next page' routine. It could be that i'm to lazy to go try a program out.. or i just like the old fashioned way.

phantasie · 2006-10-23, 21:04

i never read manga with a program befor, so how do i use this program? cuz it is a zipped folder and i dont kno wat to do now. can someone plz help?ty.

phantasie · 2006-10-23, 21:06

my bad. i extracted it all. lol. dont need help anymore

Jordus · 2006-10-24, 00:33

ummmm....i just use windows xp pic preview...is that bad? lol. i seriously havnt tried a "reader". whats the difference?

haunterex · 2006-10-24, 05:36

hmm.. i used earlier version of this, but i decided to stick with ACDsee since i have been using ACDsee from version 2 to version 6.

2006-08-27, 07:54	Link #41
wellzy4eva Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	PDA manga reader I've got a palm TX PDA which I use for reading books and watching videos, but whenever I ty to put manga on it, the text is just not readable. Does anyone know of any good palm comic readers or image viewers that can resample so the text is legible? Dave

2006-08-27, 14:10	Link #42
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I've been kind of curious about the Creative product Zen:Vision systems and whether they pack enough resolution to display manga (or anime with subtitles for that matter). Any brave early adopters want to pop a review? __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-10-15, 14:33	Link #50
Bakflipinmonkey Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	How to read manga on the pc ok im new to manga at the moment and ive tried to download manga before but at the moment i dont know what to read it with it mostly comes in .rar format which i think i know how to open but want to see if thier is a more free way to do it. Is thier any (free) combined manga reader that like that for anime (the CCCP pack)???? Thanx in advance and if this has already been answered and i havnt searched the forums welle nough please delete

2006-10-15, 14:44	Link #51
pinomustfly Member Join Date: Jan 2006	You can extract rar files with Winrar. But, using Cdisplay to read the rars directly is much better. Cdisplay lets you zoom, jump to pages and so on. Much better than Windows XP Image View. http://www.geocities.com/davidayton/CDisplay Last edited by pinomustfly; 2006-10-15 at 15:07.

2006-10-17, 20:15	Link #56
Shiroth Beautiful fighter. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England, UK Age: 37	The only time i'd read a series in scans is if i know its not going to be licensed.. or that i just can't wait. Anyway.. i just do the good old 'click to next page' routine. It could be that i'm to lazy to go try a program out.. or i just like the old fashioned way. __________________ MyAnimeList Twitter

2006-08-28, 07:48	Link #43
declan Paranoid Android Join Date: Aug 2006	I'm not sure if its possible, because most scanlations cut down resolution for size. If you want something readable its going to have to be something you can scroll around and then you'll only see bits of it at a time... Anyway, the Zen Visions are definitely capable of watching anime, though you might have to convert certain formats in order to make it playable....

2006-10-07, 04:42	Link #44
Venti Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Bump. I updated the link in original post. Advertizing is hard. I've been using this my self for a few months now, but havn't been coding any new features because nobody even wants to try it. No spyware, no nothing. If you're paranoid read through the .py file, install PIL, wx-python, configobj and whatever other modules are needed and run that. Or have some trust and run the exe. Please?

2006-10-07, 08:23	Link #47
Samikaze Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Hi! Tested this program and it seems to be working pretty nicely. Havent tested all features yet but at least it opens up rar files, and what was nice to notice was that it actually opens rar files inside other rar files O_o Makes reading so much easier now, thanks!

2006-10-15, 07:08	Link #48
Nidas Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Age: 37	Couple of things to add: Tried the drag thing, works perfectly ;P Successfully loaded over 8000 images with no problems at all. The program wont seem to load .cbr format but it loads every other archive format I've tried

2006-10-15, 11:30	Link #49
whodhellknew Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Nice work thanks. Simple and working. I'll probably use it for all my manga from here on cheers

2006-10-16, 13:16	Link #53
Alu^ An Eye for an Eye Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nearby	Well, I'm using the good ol' CDisplay. Always been the best in my opinion, although I haven't tried out much, so I shouldn't judge the others considering the fact that I haven't used them. Anyhow, go CDisplay. It's recommendable!

2006-10-16, 18:13	Link #54
Nidas Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Age: 37	nope, 7-zip is installed :/ I've checked the configure menu just to be on the safe side, heres a screencap: http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6524/configwi9.jpg I tried it with .rar and its the same problem. I thought I'd tried .rar before, but I guess not. I'm using 0.02 now btw

2006-10-17, 20:09	Link #55
Sole Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	I use acdsee, I've used most of the other programs but this is the simplest and most convenient for myself, features like browsing through rar/zips etc. Just a bit bulky... I'd really like to switch but haven't found another program. I do buy mangas regularly in books, but for the unlicensed/censored/crappytranslated, I usually download the scanlations as well, even though I like reading books better

2006-10-23, 21:04	Link #57
phantasie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	i never read manga with a program befor, so how do i use this program? cuz it is a zipped folder and i dont kno wat to do now. can someone plz help?ty.

2006-10-23, 21:06	Link #58
phantasie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	my bad. i extracted it all. lol. dont need help anymore

2006-10-24, 00:33	Link #59
Jordus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hell's Gates Age: 38	ummmm....i just use windows xp pic preview...is that bad? lol. i seriously havnt tried a "reader". whats the difference? __________________

2006-10-24, 05:36	Link #60
haunterex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vancouver. BC. Canada	hmm.. i used earlier version of this, but i decided to stick with ACDsee since i have been using ACDsee from version 2 to version 6.