MOBI ebooks to Sony 505 Reader

paulwoojr · 06-01-2009, 08:40 PM

I have a MacBook Pro and a Sony 505 Reader. If I purchase a mobi formatted ebook, can I download it to my MacBook Pro and use calibre to transfer it to my Sony Reader.

notsure · 06-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Do you know if the book has DRM?

If it does not you can convert it to epub or lrf in calibre then transfer to your sony.

If it does, you will need to get that removed first and then do the convert/transfer.

I don't know how much people are allowed to discuss the removal of DRM here so I'm going to err on the side of caution and not say more.

Cheers.

Charlotte · 06-01-2009, 10:09 PM

I am a firm believer in open source computing, so if you have more to say, say it.
Charlotte

itimpi · 06-02-2009, 02:38 AM

The forum policies (see the Notices at the top of this forum) prohibit any detailed discussion on how to remove DRM.

user_none · 06-02-2009, 07:15 AM

The main issue with discussing DRM is the DMCA. It has a very nasty clause that makes it illegal to show/tell someone how to circumvent DRM as well as doing it yourself. It looks like MobileRead is based in the US so it is subject to the DMCA. On a side note, that law is a major part of why Calibre doesn't support DRM.

netseeker · 06-02-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by user_none

It looks like MobileRead is based in the US so it is subject to the DMCA.

MobileRead is hosted in Canada and the owner comes from switzerland.
We don't give instructions on circumventing DRM anyway.

paulwoojr · 06-02-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsure

Do you know if the book has DRM?

If it does not you can convert it to epub or lrf in calibre then transfer to your sony.

If it does, you will need to get that removed first and then do the convert/transfer.

I don't know how much people are allowed to discuss the removal of DRM here so I'm going to err on the side of caution and not say more.

Cheers.

Yes, but shouldn't the DRM unlock if I am purchasing the book?

notsure · 06-02-2009, 07:46 PM

No sir, you can only read the Mobi book on the device that was registered at the time you downloaded it. And the Sony is not one of those devices.

wodin · 06-02-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulwoojr

Yes, but shouldn't the DRM unlock if I am purchasing the book?

Yes, it should! But it doesn't. Google The Darkreverser.

06-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#1
paulwoojr Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony Reader	MOBI ebooks to Sony 505 Reader I have a MacBook Pro and a Sony 505 Reader. If I purchase a mobi formatted ebook, can I download it to my MacBook Pro and use calibre to transfer it to my Sony Reader.

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06-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
notsure Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 76 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-350	Do you know if the book has DRM? If it does not you can convert it to epub or lrf in calibre then transfer to your sony. If it does, you will need to get that removed first and then do the convert/transfer. I don't know how much people are allowed to discuss the removal of DRM here so I'm going to err on the side of caution and not say more. Cheers.

06-01-2009, 10:09 PM	#3
Charlotte Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: sony 505	I am a firm believer in open source computing, so if you have more to say, say it. Charlotte

06-02-2009, 02:38 AM	#4
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	The forum policies (see the Notices at the top of this forum) prohibit any detailed discussion on how to remove DRM.

06-02-2009, 07:15 AM	#5
user_none Sigil & calibre developer Posts: 2,488 Karma: 1063785 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: Nook STR	The main issue with discussing DRM is the DMCA. It has a very nasty clause that makes it illegal to show/tell someone how to circumvent DRM as well as doing it yourself. It looks like MobileRead is based in the US so it is subject to the DMCA. On a side note, that law is a major part of why Calibre doesn't support DRM.

06-02-2009, 07:46 PM	#8
notsure Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 76 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-350	No sir, you can only read the Mobi book on the device that was registered at the time you downloaded it. And the Sony is not one of those devices.

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