03-04-2009, 11:03 AM | #61 |
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I wouldn't expect a dedicated device from them, but a larger format touch could be a good dual purpose device for them. The reality is that a content ecosystem is building up around the platform with Stanza, ereader and now the Kindle.
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03-04-2009, 11:03 AM | #62 |
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So that people who buy Sony books have the option of reading them on their iPhone. If Amazon does start allowing Kindle books to be read on many platforms and Sony restricts their books to the PRS and PC then Sony will be at a major disadvantage. However I suspect they'll abandon their format and push Digital Editions ePubs and PDFs at some stage, and these will be transferable to different devices.
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03-04-2009, 11:04 AM | #63 |
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So, is there a way to use mobidedrm on these files if only the iphone/touch is registered to the account and not a Kindle?
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03-04-2009, 11:15 AM | #65 |
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Has anyone figured out how to get the PID? Can we get books off the iPhone or iPod Touch using iTunes? if not, is there another method?
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03-04-2009, 11:19 AM | #66 |
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JSWolf: It's possible to get the ebooks from a jailbroken iPhone/iPod for example via iPhoneBrowser.
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03-04-2009, 11:20 AM | #67 |
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Maybe not... IF Apple is convinced that they can create a superior app to the Kindle app, thereby outdoing Amazon.
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The problem here and it's a HUGE problem is that unless you jailbreak your device, you are stuck relying on Amazon. I'd rather be able to back them up myself how I want. I don't want Amazon in the loop as far as backups go. So if I was to purchase an eBook from Amazon, I'd want it available on my computer to backup how I want. Also, I want access to the PID. If I don't have access to the PID, I'm not purchasing any eBooks from Amazon. So too issues, backups and PID. These need to be solved without jailbreaking anything.
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The neat thing about having a phone AND Kindle is that you can synch back and forth so read a bit on one and then on the other. This is great if you are going somewhere where you MIGHT want to read just a bit (maybe 30 minutes or less) but do not want to bring the bulkier Kindle. Last edited by CCDMan; 03-04-2009 at 11:36 AM. |
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The only way to "extract" them would probably be to hack the phone and app and even then you would very likely have to break the DRM as well. I cannot imagine Amazon (or the publishers) going along with anything that allowed the content to leave their control easily. Last edited by CCDMan; 03-04-2009 at 12:02 PM. |
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A VERY useful thing with this app, at least for me, is that it allows current Kindle users to share their already purchased Kindle content with anyone (anyone that you trust with your Amazon password) that has an iPod touch or iPhone (up to 6 total devices for each Amazon account)). I just did this with my son, who has a touch but not a Kindle. He actually likes reading on his touch - I can't imagine why. It worked just fine and he just got access to my 56 purchased books at no extra cost
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