Format question

[amalthia]

What format do you guys prefer???

So far I've been posting RTF, LRF, Epub, and Mobi...

Or does the answer to this question depend on the device you use to read fan fiction hosted at the Ebook Library?

I would have created a poll but don't have that capability on LJ.

Comments

[amalthia]

I think we have the same reader. :) my order is LRF, RTF, epub. RTF would probably go first but it doesn't support images or Table of Contents...

I'm curious as to why epub as your first choice? I think for me I had the hardest time with the numbers on the side margins. but what I do like about it is that it's supported by the newer ebook devices coming out..

[derryderrydown.livejournal.com]

PRS 505, yes?

It just seems to process epub faster than other formats. Also, as you say, it's looking like a strong contender for the format wars so, when I upgrade my reader, it'll probably still be supported.

I think my bias against rtf is just because it doesn't feel like an ebook. Although it does have the advantage that it's easier to change the font size.

[amalthia]

I have the PRS-505. :)

Epub does seem to render faster than LRF and RTF but I can't seem to get over the page numbers on the side margins. It's not so bad for short stories but I have a few that go into the 2000s..and that's a lot of digits for the side margin!

Plus I like to know how many more pages I have left in a story as I'm reading plus the lack of left-justification. If they can get those few wrinkles ironed out I'd be sold on epub too but mostly because it should be compatible with all new e-ink devices coming out.

I like RTF because it's the quickest way to get fan fic on my device. Other than that..I'm not exactly married to it. :)