Anyone have a Chromebook? How's it working for you? Ebook Reader apps? - Page 5

CraigO · 11-27-2014, 06:50 AM

I wonder if anyone can help me with this ...

my mother has a chromebook as her only computer. she would like to get an ereader that she can use at home and on holiday and ideally be able to download ebooks from her library (using ePub format).

Is it possible to download ebooks onto a chromebook (say, into google drive, or USB stick), then connect an ereader to the chromebook and upload the book?

Many thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
-Craig.
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PeterT · 11-27-2014, 09:32 AM

With the availability of Overdrive for Chromebook it *might* be possible.

eschwartz · 11-27-2014, 05:25 PM

If your library is in the US, then you could get a Kindle. Is there any reason it *must* be EPUB?

Kindle books can be checked out from OverDrive and redirected to a loan redemption page on amazon.com, where it gets added to your account and then you can sync from the Kindle.

Unfortunately, OverDrive only offers Kindle as a checkout option in the US.

Failing that, what PeterT said might work. Depends on how the OverDrive Chrome app works.

I have a nasty suspicion it would store the books in a heavily obfuscated Chrome cache. Also, you'd need to log into the same Adobe ID on the app and the ereader -- but I believe OverDrive recently took steps to make you use an OverDrive login which masks an Adobe ID???
I could be wrong -- I don't use it myself.

Dopedangel · 11-27-2014, 08:35 PM

Onyx Boox T68 has google play store so you can install overdrive app and download ebooks on it directly from your library. I dont think she will be able to download and transfer books from her chromebook to reader. But she can borrow a book in the overdrive app on her chromebook and then it should be available to her in the T68 reader.

CraigO · 11-28-2014, 04:26 AM

Many thanks for all the helpful information - this is great!

My mother is UK based and her local, public library uses the epub format (only).

I will def look further into the overdrive app and the t68 book.

Thanks again for pointing me in the direction.

All the best,
Craig.
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11-27-2014, 06:50 AM	#61
CraigO Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: none	Chromebook -> eReader? I wonder if anyone can help me with this ... my mother has a chromebook as her only computer. she would like to get an ereader that she can use at home and on holiday and ideally be able to download ebooks from her library (using ePub format). Is it possible to download ebooks onto a chromebook (say, into google drive, or USB stick), then connect an ereader to the chromebook and upload the book? Many thanks in advance for any thoughts on this. -Craig. ---

11-28-2014, 04:26 AM	#65
CraigO Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: none	Chromebook -> Ereader Many thanks for all the helpful information - this is great! My mother is UK based and her local, public library uses the epub format (only). I will def look further into the overdrive app and the t68 book. Thanks again for pointing me in the direction. All the best, Craig. ---

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11-27-2014, 09:32 AM	#62
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,167 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	With the availability of Overdrive for Chromebook it might be possible.

11-27-2014, 05:25 PM	#63
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	If your library is in the US, then you could get a Kindle. Is there any reason it must be EPUB? Kindle books can be checked out from OverDrive and redirected to a loan redemption page on amazon.com, where it gets added to your account and then you can sync from the Kindle. Unfortunately, OverDrive only offers Kindle as a checkout option in the US. Failing that, what PeterT said might work. Depends on how the OverDrive Chrome app works. I have a nasty suspicion it would store the books in a heavily obfuscated Chrome cache. Also, you'd need to log into the same Adobe ID on the app and the ereader -- but I believe OverDrive recently took steps to make you use an OverDrive login which masks an Adobe ID??? I could be wrong -- I don't use it myself.

11-27-2014, 08:35 PM	#64
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,759 Karma: 30063305 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	Onyx Boox T68 has google play store so you can install overdrive app and download ebooks on it directly from your library. I dont think she will be able to download and transfer books from her chromebook to reader. But she can borrow a book in the overdrive app on her chromebook and then it should be available to her in the T68 reader.

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