Getting a Kindle exclusive book on a Sony Reader

tensorproduct · 10-09-2011, 07:46 AM

Hi

I want to get the Neal Stephenson book Reamde on my Sony PRS-650, but as far as I can tell, the ebook is only available for Amazon Kindle.

This is probably a pretty common question, but I can't seem to find any sort of answer. Is there any way to install a Kindle book on a Sony device?

Thanks

Joy736 · 10-09-2011, 09:04 AM

Yes, there is a way. Remove DRM, and convert the mobi-file to epub using Calibre.
Make sure you are willing and able to do this before you spend money on your book.

polly · 10-09-2011, 10:22 AM

MobileRead would prefer that we not post instructions for how to remove DRM. A Google search for ApprenticeAlf should provide you with the tools you need. I'd recommend getting one of Amazon's free books to test with before investing in a book.

JSWolf · 10-09-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tensorproduct

Hi

I want to get the Neal Stephenson book Reamde on my Sony PRS-650, but as far as I can tell, the ebook is only available for Amazon Kindle.

This is probably a pretty common question, but I can't seem to find any sort of answer. Is there any way to install a Kindle book on a Sony device?

Thanks

Reamde is not exclusive to Amazon. It is available in ePub from other shops including Sony. So no need to buy from Amazon and jump through hoops to get it on your 650.

http://ebookstore.sony.com/search?keyword=reamde

pidgeon92 · 10-09-2011, 01:11 PM

Heck, it's even available as an ePub at the Chicago Public Library. I have a hold on it right now.

SkyDream · 10-09-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pidgeon92

Heck, it's even available as an ePub at the Chicago Public Library. I have a hold on it right now.

That's even better...

tensorproduct · 10-11-2011, 05:33 PM

Thanks for the replies!

I'd sooner not go <language edit by moderation> around with DRM either, so I'll stay away from that.

As to Reamde being available in the Sony store, I should have been more specific: in my territory (the UK) the ebook is only available through Amazon. As far as I can tell, outside of North America it is exclusive to the Kindle. I suspect that this due to licenses in other territories not yet being worked out, ratehr than a deliberate ploy on Amazon's part.

II may just have to wait and see.

carpetmojo · 10-11-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tensorproduct

Thanks for the replies!.............I'd sooner not go ....... around with DRM either, so I'll stay away from that.

"Allegedly" it is very easy to strip DRM , and I hear it is not a hassle once whatever it is that allegedly does the trick is installed ................

tensorproduct · 10-16-2011, 05:51 AM

Ah, I managed to find an online retailer selling the ePub edition of Reamde to UK customers. www.booksonboard.com
I'm a little embarrassed really, now that I've founnd the site I seem to see a lot of favourable reviews for them.

Indulis · 10-16-2011, 11:03 PM

So, to make sure you only download books which are licensed to your country, do not use a VPN like AlwaysVPN to connect to Amazon.

It would be interesting to also download a "free sample" chapter which is available for many books to see how DRM works when you try to use it.

Apparently there are ways in which you can easily remove DRM, but noone would try that- not when you can legally pay for a book and download it, then finds you are not allowed to read it on the device you want to read it on.

It is funny that various governments crow about "free trade" at the same time as allowing restrictions of trade in the electronic versions of the same "free trade" items. The Australian govt made a big deal about allowing parallel imports of books and CDs from multiple countries to break monopoly pricing and to "improve competition" just before MP3s and e-books got locked "to country".

colinsky · 10-16-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Indulis

It would be interesting to also download a "free sample" chapter which is available for many books to see how DRM works when you try to use it.

Amazon sample chapters are not DRM-protected.

vxf · 10-17-2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Indulis

Apparently there are ways in which you can easily remove DRM, but noone would try that- not when you can legally pay for a book and download it, then finds you are not allowed to read it on the device you want to read it on.

I am not sure I get this logic. It's exactly because of the fact that users have problems with legally purchased books (you buy them, then find out you can't use them on your device, or other devices, or what not) that some users decide to remove DRM.

Which is, as you suggest, extremely easy.

novou · 10-17-2011, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by vxf

I am not sure I get this logic. It's exactly because of the fact that users have problems with legally purchased books (you buy them, then find out you can't use them on your device, or other devices, or what not) that some users decide to remove DRM.

Woosh!

Indulis · 10-21-2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by colinsky

Amazon sample chapters are not DRM-protected.

But there are different book formats, with different capability to be accessed. The sample chapter tells you what type of book it is.

Indulis · 10-21-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by novou

Woosh!

I will do the hand gestures...

10-09-2011, 07:46 AM	#1
tensorproduct Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony PRS-650	Getting a Kindle exclusive book on a Sony Reader Hi I want to get the Neal Stephenson book Reamde on my Sony PRS-650, but as far as I can tell, the ebook is only available for Amazon Kindle. This is probably a pretty common question, but I can't seem to find any sort of answer. Is there any way to install a Kindle book on a Sony device? Thanks

10-11-2011, 05:33 PM	#7
tensorproduct Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony PRS-650	Thanks for the replies! I'd sooner not go <language edit by moderation> around with DRM either, so I'll stay away from that. As to Reamde being available in the Sony store, I should have been more specific: in my territory (the UK) the ebook is only available through Amazon. As far as I can tell, outside of North America it is exclusive to the Kindle. I suspect that this due to licenses in other territories not yet being worked out, ratehr than a deliberate ploy on Amazon's part. II may just have to wait and see. Last edited by dreams; 10-12-2011 at 12:27 AM. Reason: <language edit by moderation>

10-16-2011, 11:03 PM	#10
Indulis Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Sony	Amazon book download checks IP address So, to make sure you only download books which are licensed to your country, do not use a VPN like AlwaysVPN to connect to Amazon. It would be interesting to also download a "free sample" chapter which is available for many books to see how DRM works when you try to use it. Apparently there are ways in which you can easily remove DRM, but noone would try that- not when you can legally pay for a book and download it, then finds you are not allowed to read it on the device you want to read it on. It is funny that various governments crow about "free trade" at the same time as allowing restrictions of trade in the electronic versions of the same "free trade" items. The Australian govt made a big deal about allowing parallel imports of books and CDs from multiple countries to break monopoly pricing and to "improve competition" just before MP3s and e-books got locked "to country".

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10-09-2011, 09:04 AM	#2
Joy736 Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 1078442 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Yes, there is a way. Remove DRM, and convert the mobi-file to epub using Calibre. Make sure you are willing and able to do this before you spend money on your book.

10-09-2011, 10:22 AM	#3
polly Evangelist Posts: 454 Karma: 270240 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS 650, PocketBook 360, Astak PocketPro (RIP), Tungsten T3	MobileRead would prefer that we not post instructions for how to remove DRM. A Google search for ApprenticeAlf should provide you with the tools you need. I'd recommend getting one of Amazon's free books to test with before investing in a book.

10-09-2011, 01:11 PM	#5
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Heck, it's even available as an ePub at the Chicago Public Library. I have a hold on it right now.

10-16-2011, 05:51 AM	#9
tensorproduct Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Sony PRS-650	Ah, I managed to find an online retailer selling the ePub edition of Reamde to UK customers. www.booksonboard.com I'm a little embarrassed really, now that I've founnd the site I seem to see a lot of favourable reviews for them.