New Reader Activation Strategy - Page 3

NatCh · 07-14-2007, 10:11 AM

Yeah, but we're working on making it more accessible.

And if folks around here know it's there somewhere, then when new folks come asking, we'll know where to point them.

It's slightly better than straight tribal knowledge, anyway.

ns66 · 07-14-2007, 11:08 PM

ok after i read through this thread, i am still not sure about what to do with my 2 readers coming (i don't have itunes so this is new to me). question: say each reader has 100 credits, can i somehow combine them so i can buy 200 credits worth of books, and all the books readable by both readers?

originally i thought one reader's book can't be read by the other, but reading this thread there's like 6 devices can read the same books?

confused

JSWolf · 07-15-2007, 12:19 AM

I'm going to try taking my Wife's reader and authorizing it on my computer and having her log into her account and redownload one of her books. Then if it works, we are all set.

HarryT · 07-15-2007, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ns66

ok after i read through this thread, i am still not sure about what to do with my 2 readers coming (i don't have itunes so this is new to me). question: say each reader has 100 credits, can i somehow combine them so i can buy 200 credits worth of books, and all the books readable by both readers?

Yes. Simply register both Readers on the same Connect account. You'll get the combined credit in the account, and any books you buy from the Connect Store will be readable on both Readers.

Dr. Drib · 07-15-2007, 11:36 AM

I now have two Readers and one computer. The second Reader has yet to be activated.

All I want is for both Readers to share the same computer and the same account, login, password, etc., you name it.

Then, once that second Reader is activated, I want my $50 + $100 for Classics to be available --- on BOTH Readers.

Is that your understanding of how it will work, Harrry?

Thanks,
Don

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes. Simply register both Readers on the same Connect account. You'll get the combined credit in the account, and any books you buy from the Connect Store will be readable on both Readers.

HarryT · 07-15-2007, 11:40 AM

Yes, exactly. Simply register the second Reader to the account which was created for the first. The 2nd Reader's credit will automatically be added to the account.

NatCh · 07-15-2007, 03:13 PM

It's been confirmed by several separate folks that it'll work the way HarryT's describing, after you get it going, you can add to the confirmation list, Dr. Drib.

JSWolf · 07-15-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

The credits are tied to the initial registration of a given Reader -- it does not matter if there are already other Readers on the account. We have a number of folks who have done exactly this, and gotten one credit per Reader on a single account.

If you're talking about getting your wife's books onto your account, it can be done. There were a couple of people back in the late fall, I believe, where they succeeded in getting the ConnStore help folks to combine two accounts, but it required the deletion of one of the two accounts. You can ask them, I think they'll probably do it for you, but you won't know for sure 'till you ask.

I called Connect today and what the person said she would do is find out if she can delete my wife's account and credit her back the money for her books so we can then activate her reader on my account. Then we should be able to log into my account from her computer as well as mine. Then if she wants, she can repurchase her books and then she can use up my remaining $40 credit. We should know sometime early this week.

mogui · 07-16-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

of deregistering a Reader from a Computer regarding the books that are still ON that computer where the unit has been deregistered.

For example, I have ALL my Books on my computer (and I realized they are also on my account on the Connect site.)

Here's my question: When a unit is deregistered from a computer with books on the computer, can those books be loaded onto the deregistered Reader?

My thinking is -- probably not. However, as mentioned above, the titles are still available to one on the Connect site.

Is that anyone else's thinking?

Thanks,
Don

I have never registered with Connect, but I use the Connect application on several XP PCs. I keep different content on different machines. IO have never had a problem putting any pf my content on my Reader.

Xsavior · 07-17-2007, 08:21 AM

I've successfully activated and received credit for both my reader and my girlfriend's reader on my single account. I love it when things work the way they are supposed to

Dr. Drib · 07-21-2007, 11:42 AM

CONFIRMED: Two Readers can indeed share the same account. The only thing I had to do was to confirm and update.

CONFIRMED: Book Specials relating to the purchase of a 2nd Reader work seamlessly - a vast improvement over the first Reader's credit back in Dec. 06.

CONFIRMED: Books "purchased" [the free + classics] for the 2nd Reader will indeed load onto the 1st Reader with no problem. You can now read the same book on the same reader. (BATHROOM freakaholics take note!)

CONFIRMED: The 1st Reader's screen IS somewhat darker than the newer, 2nd Reader. No conclusions at this stage.

CONFIRMED: You're getting irritated with the word 'CONFIRMED' in all caps and Boldface.

tu comprendes?

Don

JSWolf · 07-28-2007, 11:08 PM

My Wife's account was deleted and her computer unauthorized. Now we have two readers on my account and she can access my account from her computer. So anything we purchase with the remaining $40 credit can be read by both of us if we so want. Because she purchased a book bundle, they credited her CC with the purchase price of the books so she can repurchase them again under my account. Since she's already read them, it's like getting a free read.

07-21-2007, 11:42 AM	#41
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	CONFIRMED (Success is 100%) CONFIRMED: Two Readers can indeed share the same account. The only thing I had to do was to confirm and update. CONFIRMED: Book Specials relating to the purchase of a 2nd Reader work seamlessly - a vast improvement over the first Reader's credit back in Dec. 06. CONFIRMED: Books "purchased" [the free + classics] for the 2nd Reader will indeed load onto the 1st Reader with no problem. You can now read the same book on the same reader. (BATHROOM freakaholics take note!) CONFIRMED: The 1st Reader's screen IS somewhat darker than the newer, 2nd Reader. No conclusions at this stage. CONFIRMED: You're getting irritated with the word 'CONFIRMED' in all caps and Boldface. tu comprendes? Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 07-29-2007 at 06:23 AM.

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07-14-2007, 10:11 AM	#31
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Yeah, but we're working on making it more accessible. And if folks around here know it's there somewhere, then when new folks come asking, we'll know where to point them. It's slightly better than straight tribal knowledge, anyway.

07-14-2007, 11:08 PM	#32
ns66 Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 156 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: sony reader	ok after i read through this thread, i am still not sure about what to do with my 2 readers coming (i don't have itunes so this is new to me). question: say each reader has 100 credits, can i somehow combine them so i can buy 200 credits worth of books, and all the books readable by both readers? originally i thought one reader's book can't be read by the other, but reading this thread there's like 6 devices can read the same books? confused

07-15-2007, 12:19 AM	#33
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,033 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I'm going to try taking my Wife's reader and authorizing it on my computer and having her log into her account and redownload one of her books. Then if it works, we are all set.

07-15-2007, 11:40 AM	#36
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, exactly. Simply register the second Reader to the account which was created for the first. The 2nd Reader's credit will automatically be added to the account.

07-15-2007, 03:13 PM	#37
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It's been confirmed by several separate folks that it'll work the way HarryT's describing, after you get it going, you can add to the confirmation list, Dr. Drib.

07-17-2007, 08:21 AM	#40
Xsavior Coveter of eInk Posts: 36 Karma: 19 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vermont, US Device: Treo 700p, Sony Reader	I've successfully activated and received credit for both my reader and my girlfriend's reader on my single account. I love it when things work the way they are supposed to

07-28-2007, 11:08 PM	#42
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,033 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My Wife's account was deleted and her computer unauthorized. Now we have two readers on my account and she can access my account from her computer. So anything we purchase with the remaining $40 credit can be read by both of us if we so want. Because she purchased a book bundle, they credited her CC with the purchase price of the books so she can repurchase them again under my account. Since she's already read them, it's like getting a free read.

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