kobobooks.com doesn't give format anymore?

Purple Lady · 08-05-2013, 12:18 AM

I wanted to buy a book from kobobooks.com today, but the format was not given anywhere on the page, so I didn't want to risk buying it. I looked up a book I bought just a few days ago and see the format there but I can't find a format on anything I search for. I searched for Hugh Howey because I know he's non drm epub, but didn't see the format there either.

Could someone look for this book and let me know if you see a format? I tried both Firefox and IE 10. Book is Mira Grant Feed.

I remember seeing a similar thread a few weeks ago and I searched but couldn't find it. I could see the format at the time, but whoever posted couldn't see it. I hope this isn't their new web page format.

sqdancer · 08-05-2013, 12:23 AM

I'm still getting the old store format. I checked Mia Grant's Feed and it's Adobe DRM EPUB

Purple Lady · 08-05-2013, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqdancer

I'm still getting the old store format. I checked Mia Grant's Feed and it's Adobe DRM EPUB

Thanks. What browser are you using?

AnemicOak · 08-05-2013, 12:29 AM

There is some discussion of the changes here...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218279
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=216630

Purple Lady · 08-05-2013, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

There is some discussion of the changes here...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218279
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=216630

Thanks. Since I don't have a Kobo, I would not have thought to even look there.

sqdancer · 08-05-2013, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Thanks. What browser are you using?

FWIW, the old store still comes up for me on IE8
I get the new store on FF22.0 and on mobile devices.

I know I'll be buying far fewer books when I'm stuck with the new store only.

Well, my wallet might be happy

Purple Lady · 08-05-2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqdancer

FWIW, the old store still comes up for me on IE8
I get the new store on FF22.0 and on mobile devices.

I know I'll be buying far fewer books when I'm stuck with the new store only.

Well, my wallet might be happy

I just upgraded from IE 8 a week or two ago. I was finally able to start buying some books from Kobo again since they have been matching some prices since the publisher price fixing ended - if the prices are the same I buy from Kobo, but now I won't be buying. I don't like buying from Amazon, so I have been borrowing a lot and working on my TBR list.

I sent a question to Kobo help email about the format, but I bet I won't hear anything useful.

AnemicOak · 08-05-2013, 01:03 AM

I posted this in the other thread, but it might be of interest here too...

In this blog post...
http://cafe.kobo.com/blog/kobo-ebook...autiful-design

They ask for folks to leave comments or to email feedback@kobo.com

Don't know if it'd do any good in getting them to make some changes or not, but might be worth a try.

Purple Lady · 08-05-2013, 01:05 AM

For an android device both Boat and Dolphin browsers still use the old site. Opera and Chrome have the new site. That top row of books scrolling is even more annoying on a mobile device to me.

Purple Lady · 08-05-2013, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I posted this in the other thread, but it might be of interest here too...

In this blog post...
http://cafe.kobo.com/blog/kobo-ebook...autiful-design

They ask for folks to leave comments or to email feedback@kobo.com

Don't know if it'd do any good in getting them to make some changes or not, but might be worth a try.

Beautiful design?!?!? I guess useful is not considered beautiful.

AnemicOak · 08-05-2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Beautiful design?!?!? I guess useful is not considered beautiful.

Terisa de morgan · 08-05-2013, 02:02 AM

My comment:

Quote:

Favourite? None. You've removed the info about type of ebook and DRM-status, and you haven't included the most demanded feature: a cart. You've remover the option for gift ecard. The search keeps on being "guess" more than search. The only real useful feature is showing if a title is eligible for promotional code.

I don't know if they'll approve it

AnemicOak · 08-05-2013, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

My comment:

Like your comment. I posted something similar, we'll see if it appears.

dandelioncottage · 08-05-2013, 10:15 AM

I'm using Safari on a Mac, and see the new design (which looks a lot like Pinterest to me).

When I click on the link you provided, I don't see a format for the book. But if I add the free preview to my library, then I see Download options: Adobe DRM EPUB right under the author's name. (I see this in list view for all books in my library.) Hope that helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

I wanted to buy a book from kobobooks.com today, but the format was not given anywhere on the page, so I didn't want to risk buying it.

taming · 08-05-2013, 12:33 PM

I've noticed that if I do a search, then along the left side of the book tiles, there is a choice that lets you see media types. I haven't seen anything that distinguishes between epub and pdf or if there are drm drm-fee options. My best guess is that this is a work in progress.

At the bottom of a book's page, there are icons for the kinds of devices one can use it on. Again--no distinction form PDF only or epub etc.

I just did a search on .pdf. The resulting tiles did indicate the format of the book. Some are shown as epub, others as pdf, still others as both.

08-05-2013, 12:18 AM	#1
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	kobobooks.com doesn't give format anymore? I wanted to buy a book from kobobooks.com today, but the format was not given anywhere on the page, so I didn't want to risk buying it. I looked up a book I bought just a few days ago and see the format there but I can't find a format on anything I search for. I searched for Hugh Howey because I know he's non drm epub, but didn't see the format there either. Could someone look for this book and let me know if you see a format? I tried both Firefox and IE 10. Book is Mira Grant Feed. I remember seeing a similar thread a few weeks ago and I searched but couldn't find it. I could see the format at the time, but whoever posted couldn't see it. I hope this isn't their new web page format.

08-05-2013, 12:33 PM	#15
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	I've noticed that if I do a search, then along the left side of the book tiles, there is a choice that lets you see media types. I haven't seen anything that distinguishes between epub and pdf or if there are drm drm-fee options. My best guess is that this is a work in progress. At the bottom of a book's page, there are icons for the kinds of devices one can use it on. Again--no distinction form PDF only or epub etc. I just did a search on .pdf. The resulting tiles did indicate the format of the book. Some are shown as epub, others as pdf, still others as both. Last edited by taming; 08-05-2013 at 12:38 PM. Reason: more info

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08-05-2013, 12:23 AM	#2
sqdancer Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 891247 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Device: Sony T2 T3, Kobo Glo, AuraHD, H2O, GloHD, Clara, Libra2, Kindle NT PW4	I'm still getting the old store format. I checked Mia Grant's Feed and it's Adobe DRM EPUB

08-05-2013, 12:29 AM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	There is some discussion of the changes here... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218279 https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=216630

08-05-2013, 01:03 AM	#8
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I posted this in the other thread, but it might be of interest here too... In this blog post... http://cafe.kobo.com/blog/kobo-ebook...autiful-design They ask for folks to leave comments or to email feedback@kobo.com Don't know if it'd do any good in getting them to make some changes or not, but might be worth a try.

08-05-2013, 01:05 AM	#9
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	For an android device both Boat and Dolphin browsers still use the old site. Opera and Chrome have the new site. That top row of books scrolling is even more annoying on a mobile device to me.

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