E-book Reader Apps and Internet Data Usage Question

[StygianBlack]

So I'm planning to upgrade to an Android smartphone. When I get my phone, I will be getting the Nook and Kindle apps so I can read ebooks.

I was wondering how much internet data these apps usually use up. I know they use data for downloading ebooks, but how much data does downloading ebooks usually consume?

Also, I was wondering if those apps use up much internet data for other purposes as well. For example, do they get frequent upgrades or anything else that would require internet usage?

I'm concerned about this because of the 2.5GB data cap that will be imposed by the service provider that I will be using. Any information on this will be helpful.

Thanks

 

[personinneed]

Could u give me more info..like what applications will u install?

As far as i know 2.5 gb would be more than enough! E-books are tiny sized...they wont bother u alot
Also if u r concerned about ur data usage u can download e-books using ur pc's internet connection n put em in the SD card

 

[Harry2]

I use the Kindle app and just I had a look at data amount with the aid of TrafficStats:
- Start reading and saving page (=sync with the Kindle server) needs 180KB.
- Download a book from Kindle server archive needs 800KB.

Hope that helps

Harry

 

[StygianBlack]

Well I know Barnes and Noble has a Nook application for smartphones and tablet devices. So I will be getting that one for sure. And the Kindle application for Android devices as well. I'm sure both of them are available in the Android market.

Yes I will be filling my SD card ebooks and more ebooks. Haha! Good to know I can do it from my computer. I've never used an ebook reader or ebook reader app before so I'm not really sure how proprietary or protected these things are. But as long as it works I will be happy.

I actually have not yet gotten my smartphone yet. That's why I'm here asking questions. That way, when I get my phone I will actually know what to do with it.

 

[personinneed]

Yep..both of them are available.And these will be protected provided u download applications only from the android market...

Cheers!

 

[StygianBlack]

I use the Kindle app and just I had a look at data amount with the aid of TrafficStats:
- Start reading and saving page (=sync with the Kindle server) needs 180KB.
- Download a book from Kindle server archive needs 800KB.

Hope that helps

Harry

Yes, thats good to know. Thanks!

So I'm guessing I could just download a book on my computer and transfer it to my phone via USB port. Then I can just read it from the SD card without having to sync with the Kindle server on my phone. That way it wouldn't count towards my data cap at all.

Would it work that way or would the app still try to connect with the server for some unknown reason?

 

[personinneed]

Yes, thats good to know. Thanks!

So I'm guessing I could just download a book on my computer and transfer it to my phone via USB port. Then I can just read it from the SD card without having to sync with the Kindle server on my phone. That way it wouldn't count towards my data cap at all.

Would it work that way or would the app still try to connect with the server for some unknown reason?

Yeah..u can do that.I do the same with Aldiko

 

[Harry2]

Yes, thats good to know. Thanks!

So I'm guessing I could just download a book on my computer and transfer it to my phone via USB port. Then I can just read it from the SD card without having to sync with the Kindle server on my phone. That way it wouldn't count towards my data cap at all.

Would it work that way or would the app still try to connect with the server for some unknown reason?

Oh this sync is the best of the Kindle app
Because the Kindle eBooks (free or paid) are archived on the Kindle server and you can download and read it on other devices (like 2. phone, PC, Kindle Reader hardware).
And the pages are always synced too.

You also can load eBooks (but only .mobi format) from your PC to the Kindle app (on SD card), but this sync will be always with start (because for using the Kindle app, you need a Kindle account).

So it may be better (with respect to internet data usage ), you would install this (also very good) Aldiko Reader app.
I have it installed too

Harry

 

[jj2me]

So I'm guessing I could just download a book on my computer and transfer it to my phone via USB port.

So I'm guessing from this post about USB that you don't have, and don't want, a wireless router at your home.

Or perhaps being so new to this (not even having a device), and since you call it a "data cap" and not a "3G data cap," you didn't realize that wi-fi traffic (e.g., home or hotspot) does not count against your 2.5 GB 3G data limit?

 

[StygianBlack]

Hey everyone. Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate all the info.

I looked through the android market and I think there is at least four ebook reader apps I would like to get...including the Aldiko. Yes that one for sure. And maybe the Moon reader app as well. Do you guys think I could install multiple ebook reader apps without eating up too much of the internal memory? How much space do these apps usually take up?

As for the wireless router, I don't have one at the moment. However, I will probably get one in the not too distant future. Just not sure when.

 

[Usta]

Hey everyone. Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate all the info.

I looked through the android market and I think there is at least four ebook reader apps I would like to get...including the Aldiko. Yes that one for sure. And maybe the Moon reader app as well. Do you guys think I could install multiple ebook reader apps without eating up too much of the internal memory? How much space do these apps usually take up?

As for the wireless router, I don't have one at the moment. However, I will probably get one in the not too distant future. Just not sure when.

Just install them all and try them out. I like Aldiko myself, but I suggest you to read this topic fist: http://androidforums.com/android-applications/104776-best-e-book-reader.html?highlight=ebook