| |
Adobe Reader |
Mobipocket Reader |
OverDrive Media Console |
| Price of software |
Free |
Free |
Free |
| Download time |
30-40 minutes
using a 56K modem |
10-15 minutes using a 56K modem |
1-5 minutes using a 56K modem |
| Reading/Listening device |
Laptop, desktop, Palm OS & Pocket PC Handhelds |
Laptop, desktop, Pocket PC, Palm OS 3.x handhelds, MS Smartphone, Symbian OS PDA, Franklin PDA, Casio BE-300 PDA |
Laptop, desktop, Windows OS Pocket PCs, Smartphone and many MP3 players. |
| Color |
Yes, depending on the hardware used |
Yes, depending on the hardware used |
Not applicable |
| Adjustable type size |
Yes |
Yes |
Not applicable |
| Two-page view |
Yes |
No |
Not applicable |
| Printable text |
Yes, with publisher permission |
No |
Not applicable |
| Mac-compatible |
Yes, Mac OS X version 10.2.8 or later |
No, but you can transfer files from Mac to a PDA |
No |
| Fully text searchable |
Yes |
Yes |
Not applicable |
| Ability to take notes and bookmark |
Yes |
Yes |
Bookmarks available |
| Ability to highlight |
Yes |
Yes, with Mobipocket Reader Pro |
Not applicable |
| Photos and art supported |
Yes |
Yes |
Not applicable |
| Ability to draw in eBook |
No |
Yes, with Mobipocket Reader Pro |
Not applicable |
