About .epub
Most dedicated e-book readers support the EPUB format, although the Amazon Kindle line of devices is a notable exception. EPUB reading software is also available for all modern smartphones. Devices that support EPUB include:
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Android devices (using Aldiko, CoolReader, FBReader, and so on)
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Barnes & Noble Nook
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BlackBerry PlayBook
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BeBook
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Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Cybook Opus
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Boox
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COOL-ER
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Cruz (Velocity Micro)
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eClicto
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ECTACO jetBook and ECTACO jetBook Lite
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eSlick
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GNU/Linux tablets and PDAs such as Sharp Zaurus and Nokia 770, n800, n810, and n900
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Hanlin eReader
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iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch (Lexcycle Stanza or iBooks on iOS 3.2+)
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iRex Digital Reader 800 and 1000
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iriver Story
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Kobo eReader
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Plastic Logic
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PocketBook Reader
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Sony Reader
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Windows Phone (using Freda or Stanzetta or other similar apps)
About .epub
MOBI is the name given to the format developed for the MobiPocket Reader. It is currently used by Amazon devices such as the Amazon Kindle.