International Access to U.S. Public Libraries

jackiem · 10-23-2011, 11:15 AM

I have been reading about e-readers and am very confused about the various models, features and capabilities.

Basically, I need an e-reader that I can use on an extended trip to South America to download e-books from the public library system in my U.S. home area. Likely I will also want to pay to download a few best sellers. I will have WiFi access during most of my travels. Since I will also have a laptop computer, I really only need an e-reader for convenience and portability when I want to read books--which is OFTEN!!

I would very much appreciate any information and recommendations from readers on this forum. Thank you.

Asawi · 10-23-2011, 01:00 PM

If you'll be bringing a laptop you can download the book to the computer and then transfer to the reader with a USB cable, making almost any device work for you.
The new Sony is supposed to work with US libraries, but I don't know if there is a problem using them internationally. Someone who owns one will hopefully come along and let us know soon (I am cusious as well!).

CRussel · 10-24-2011, 09:42 AM

For travel, it's hard to beat the 3G Kindle models. They work with WiFi or 3G, making it possible to get connected just about anywhere. Kindles now do Library downloads without issue for US libraries (sadly doesn't work with Canadian libraries yet, but we have workarounds.) I don't know of any geo-restriction on the IP address of the download so long as you're a US Library member.

10-23-2011, 11:15 AM	#1
jackiem Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: none	International Access to U.S. Public Libraries I have been reading about e-readers and am very confused about the various models, features and capabilities. Basically, I need an e-reader that I can use on an extended trip to South America to download e-books from the public library system in my U.S. home area. Likely I will also want to pay to download a few best sellers. I will have WiFi access during most of my travels. Since I will also have a laptop computer, I really only need an e-reader for convenience and portability when I want to read books--which is OFTEN!! I would very much appreciate any information and recommendations from readers on this forum. Thank you.

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10-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#2
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,462 Karma: 2731820 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	If you'll be bringing a laptop you can download the book to the computer and then transfer to the reader with a USB cable, making almost any device work for you. The new Sony is supposed to work with US libraries, but I don't know if there is a problem using them internationally. Someone who owns one will hopefully come along and let us know soon (I am cusious as well!).

10-24-2011, 09:42 AM	#3
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,159 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	For travel, it's hard to beat the 3G Kindle models. They work with WiFi or 3G, making it possible to get connected just about anywhere. Kindles now do Library downloads without issue for US libraries (sadly doesn't work with Canadian libraries yet, but we have workarounds.) I don't know of any geo-restriction on the IP address of the download so long as you're a US Library member.

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