Microsoft Reader 2.0 downloadable for some iPAQ users

By Planet eBook Editor
June 19, 2002

As reported at the release of Pocket PC 2002, some lucky iPAQ Pocket PC H3600 and H3100 users would soon be able to upgrade their existing handheld device to the latest system released by Microsoft late last year -- meaning eBook enthusiasts would gain access to all Microsoft Reader eBooks, no matter what level of security they used.

According to the latest info from the Microsoft Reader Web site, to get the latest version of Reader you need to upgrade your iPAQ with the new operating system, and then download and install the 2.2Mb Microsoft Reader file.

The major changes between Microsoft Reader 1.0 and 2.0 include:

  • Support for Microsoft's highest level of security "Owner Exclusive" (Level 5 DRM) eBooks which could not be accessed using Microsoft Reader 1.0
  • Increase in the allowable clients from two to four when working with owner exclusive titles -- means you can access your secured eBooks on up to four computers
  • Improved ability to sort and access ebooks
  • New and improved Riffle control for get straight to the part of the eBook you want.