File Formats & Devices for MobiPocket

File Format

MobiPocket ebook files all have the file extension .prc. The format is based on, and compliant with, the ePub standard which is governed by the International Digital Publishing Forum.

Devices

The stand-out feature of MobiPocket is the huge number of devices it can be used on. For the latest list of supported platforms and devices, check MobiPocket's website. Here is a summary list:

PalmOS

PalmOS version 4.0 and above: all devices

N.B. : Mobipocket Reader for PalmOS requires 1MB of free internal memory

Windows Mobile Devices

• Pocket PC versions 2000/2002/WM 2003/WM 2005/WM 6
• All Windows Mobile-based Smartphones

Symbian OS

Series60, UIQ, Series80, Series 90

Blackberry

• Firmware 3.7 or higher (all recent).
• Handhelds 5800, 6500, 6700, 6200, 7100, 7200, 7500 series can be upgraded to firmware 3.7 if needed except 5810/5820, 6750, and 6710 (with only 8MB of flash) devices.

Iliad by iRex

The Mobipocket reader is preinstalled. If not, do the upgrade!

Cybook Gen3 by Bookeen

The Mobipocket reader is preinstalled.