Kobo reader and Mobipocket Files

Traveller848 · 05-22-2010, 06:55 AM

I am considering buying a Kobo Reader and would like to know if Mobipocket files can be sucessfully displayed on it. I currently have a Kindle2 and have experienced the frustration of the DRM and PID missmatch between K2 and Mobibooks.
So that brings me back to where I started, can I load mobipocket books, I am the origional purchaser of these and have any relevant passwords etc, onto a Kobo sucessfully without similar hassles?

Thanks

PeterT · 05-22-2010, 07:01 AM

The Kobo can NOT read Mobipocket files; your only option would be to use one of the tools that removes DRM, and to then use Calibre to convert to ePub format.

I'm not sure you will find an eBook reader that can read both Mobipocket and ePub format books due to licensing arangements.

Traveller848 · 05-22-2010, 07:08 AM

Thanks for the reply, that was my feeling but I was after conformation. I would really only be going down a path that I already have been on with the Kindle again.

ficbot · 05-22-2010, 09:20 AM

Mobipocket DRM is very easy to remove.

kiddish1234 · 09-27-2011, 01:31 PM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to find out if there will be a FIX for PDF documents with ZOOM size that exceeds what is limited to this ereader. I have a Paris Map that, when zoomed to see the streets, it does not go further. However, it does very well on my PC. Will there be any fix on that ? Check my attchment for test , thank you.

filmo · 09-27-2011, 03:53 PM

That would be nice but don't see it happening on KT . Android tablet would work. Take a picture or 4 of map and zoom in. Viewsonic G Tab I have seen for $249 or rooted Nook Color refurbished is cheaper and should work. My digital camera picture view or smart phone can magnify picture of map enough to see details of your map.

The Terminator · 09-28-2011, 10:06 PM

Mobi does not work on the Kobo Touch. Even thought it says it does, Half the words will be malformed and weird.

The Terminator · 09-29-2011, 11:54 PM

But conversion between Mobi and Epub seems to go smoothly.

05-22-2010, 06:55 AM	#1
Traveller848 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle2	Kobo reader and Mobipocket Files I am considering buying a Kobo Reader and would like to know if Mobipocket files can be sucessfully displayed on it. I currently have a Kindle2 and have experienced the frustration of the DRM and PID missmatch between K2 and Mobibooks. So that brings me back to where I started, can I load mobipocket books, I am the origional purchaser of these and have any relevant passwords etc, onto a Kobo sucessfully without similar hassles? Thanks

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05-22-2010, 07:01 AM	#2
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,154 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	The Kobo can NOT read Mobipocket files; your only option would be to use one of the tools that removes DRM, and to then use Calibre to convert to ePub format. I'm not sure you will find an eBook reader that can read both Mobipocket and ePub format books due to licensing arangements.

05-22-2010, 07:08 AM	#3
Traveller848 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle2	Thanks for the reply, that was my feeling but I was after conformation. I would really only be going down a path that I already have been on with the Kindle again.

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ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Mobipocket DRM is very easy to remove.

09-27-2011, 03:53 PM	#6
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	That would be nice but don't see it happening on KT . Android tablet would work. Take a picture or 4 of map and zoom in. Viewsonic G Tab I have seen for $249 or rooted Nook Color refurbished is cheaper and should work. My digital camera picture view or smart phone can magnify picture of map enough to see details of your map.

09-28-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Mobi does not work on the Kobo Touch. Even thought it says it does, Half the words will be malformed and weird.

09-29-2011, 11:54 PM	#8
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	But conversion between Mobi and Epub seems to go smoothly.

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