A Couple of (Kindle 2) Questions

Sonist · 02-09-2009, 09:30 PM

I just placed an order for a K2.

But, I'd love to confirm that:

1. When I purchase an ebook from the Kindle store, I will be able to strip its DRM so I can share it with my Iliad; and

2. The Search function works for PDFs.

Anyone able to do that?

JSWolf · 02-09-2009, 09:34 PM

#1. If you have mobiDeDRM.py 0.04 or 0.05 and the eBooks are in AZW format, then you should be able to strip the DRM. But you'll also need to search the forum to find the Python program to get the Kindle's PID so you can strip the DRM.

#2. The Kindle 1 & 2 do not support PDF.

daffy4u · 02-09-2009, 09:37 PM

Your pdf files will be converted to .azw (.mobi) and will be searchable in that form. If your pdf files are heavy on charts, graphs and tables the conversion won't be so hot. If they are mostly text, you'll be good to go. Use your iLiad for the complicated types of pdfs.

Sonist · 02-09-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

... #2. The Kindle 1 & 2 do not support PDF.

Thanks, JSWolf.

Argh, I just glanced at the Kindle 2 page and noticed PDF among the supported formats..., but the ones they'll convert for you for a small fee :-(

Bummer, does it at least support well HTML (into which I can convert my PDFs?)

wallcraft · 02-09-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonist

When I purchase an ebook from the Kindle store, I will be able to strip its DRM so I can share it with my Iliad

Yes, provided it is an .AZW file. A few ebooks are in the TOPAZ format, which can't be stripped of its DRM. If an ebook page at Amazon does not list the ebook filesize in bytes, then it is probably a TOPAZ file. Or you can download the sample to be certain. TOPAZ ebooks usually have the .azw1 filename extension.

daffy4u · 02-09-2009, 09:44 PM

There is no fee for conversion. There is a fee for of 10 cents transferring the converted file via whispernet. To date *no one* has been charged the fee. You also have the option of having the converted file sent back to you via email and you can transfer it to the Kindle yourself with the USB cable.

wallcraft · 02-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonist

I just glanced at the Kindle 2 page and noticed PDF among the supported formats..., but the ones they'll convert for you for a small fee :-(

Bummer, does it at least support well HTML (into which I can convert my PDFs?)

The Kindle essentially only supports MOBI (it also reads TXT and single-file HTML renamed .txt). You can get Amazon to convert other files to this format via e-mail. This is free, but if you use whispernet to download it to your Kindle it in theory costs $0.10.

There is generally no need to do this. Calibre converts many formats (including PDF) to MOBI and so does Windows MobiPocket Reader and Creator. HTML converts ok to MOBI, and any PDF to MOBI starts with PDF to HTML.

Sonist · 02-10-2009, 02:35 AM

Thanks, MOBI is actually perfect, since this is what I now load onto my Iliad BE, and I can just use the same files on the Kindle then. As well as go the other way for books purchased from Amazon.

I suppose I will have to avoid any Topaz books.

Thanks again!

JSWolf · 02-10-2009, 02:40 PM

And once you strip the DRM from the AZW eBooks, you can use Calibre to convert to LRF, LIT, and/or ePub.

Leep · 02-10-2009, 03:57 PM

It will be interesting to see if Igorsk's KindlePid will work on the Kindle2. Any thoughts on why it will or will not?

cheers

delphidb96 · 02-10-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

Yes, provided it is an .AZW file. A few ebooks are in the TOPAZ format, which can't be stripped of its DRM. If an ebook page at Amazon does not list the ebook filesize in bytes, then it is probably a TOPAZ file. Or you can download the sample to be certain. TOPAZ ebooks usually have the .azw1 filename extension.

Topaz files can also have the extension .tpz. And no one has 'cracked' the DRM on Topaz yet, to my knowledge. At least one person has cracked the basic file structure, but I don't think any DRM cracking will occur until enough .tpz/azw1 files hit the market.

Derek

rrrlakin · 02-13-2009, 11:50 PM

Don't know if this is the place to ask, but can I change the voice in which Kindle2 reads books--certainly some voices are easier and more pleasant for me to follow than others.

pilotbob · 02-13-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrrlakin

Don't know if this is the place to ask, but can I change the voice in which Kindle2 reads books--certainly some voices are easier and more pleasant for me to follow than others.

I think it has two choices, Male or Female.

BOb

MsAstoria · 02-16-2009, 10:06 PM

I think I read that you can vary the speech speed too. Check the Kindle 2 user manual on Amazon.com

desertgrandma · 02-16-2009, 10:18 PM

click on my linky to download the Kindle 2 manual.......you can read it before you get your device.

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02-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#1
Sonist Apeist Posts: 2,126 Karma: 381090 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sunny part of California Device: Generic virtual reality story-experiential device	A Couple of (Kindle 2) Questions I just placed an order for a K2. But, I'd love to confirm that: 1. When I purchase an ebook from the Kindle store, I will be able to strip its DRM so I can share it with my Iliad; and 2. The Search function works for PDFs. Anyone able to do that?

02-09-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,868 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	#1. If you have mobiDeDRM.py 0.04 or 0.05 and the eBooks are in AZW format, then you should be able to strip the DRM. But you'll also need to search the forum to find the Python program to get the Kindle's PID so you can strip the DRM. #2. The Kindle 1 & 2 do not support PDF.

02-09-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Your pdf files will be converted to .azw (.mobi) and will be searchable in that form. If your pdf files are heavy on charts, graphs and tables the conversion won't be so hot. If they are mostly text, you'll be good to go. Use your iLiad for the complicated types of pdfs.

02-09-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	There is no fee for conversion. There is a fee for of 10 cents transferring the converted file via whispernet. To date no one has been charged the fee. You also have the option of having the converted file sent back to you via email and you can transfer it to the Kindle yourself with the USB cable.

02-10-2009, 02:35 AM	#8
Sonist Apeist Posts: 2,126 Karma: 381090 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sunny part of California Device: Generic virtual reality story-experiential device	Thanks, MOBI is actually perfect, since this is what I now load onto my Iliad BE, and I can just use the same files on the Kindle then. As well as go the other way for books purchased from Amazon. I suppose I will have to avoid any Topaz books. Thanks again!

02-10-2009, 02:40 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,868 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	And once you strip the DRM from the AZW eBooks, you can use Calibre to convert to LRF, LIT, and/or ePub.

02-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#10
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	It will be interesting to see if Igorsk's KindlePid will work on the Kindle2. Any thoughts on why it will or will not? cheers

02-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#12
rrrlakin shu-shu Posts: 34 Karma: 23010 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan/Kansas/China/Michigan Device: two Astak PP/various kindles	Don't know if this is the place to ask, but can I change the voice in which Kindle2 reads books--certainly some voices are easier and more pleasant for me to follow than others.

02-16-2009, 10:06 PM	#14
MsAstoria Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 47344 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Astoria, Oregon, USA Device: Kindle Fire HDX, iPhone (yes, I read on my phone)	I think I read that you can vary the speech speed too. Check the Kindle 2 user manual on Amazon.com

02-16-2009, 10:18 PM	#15
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	click on my linky to download the Kindle 2 manual.......you can read it before you get your device.