08-11-2008, 11:58 PM | #1 |
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Free samples not available via USB
I am traveling outside the country and wanted to try a few free samples before deciding if I should buy them. I realized, however, that samples are sent directly to your Kindle but are not accessible using your computer, Only the purchased books show up in your media library for transferring using a USB cable.
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08-12-2008, 11:39 AM | #2 | |
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08-13-2008, 07:32 AM | #3 |
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Yeah i know how that is. I have been living in germany for the past 3 years. I just bought my Kindle a month or so ago. No samples which sucks. However i think there is a way around that. If you go to Mobipocket.com you can get samples downloaded in .mobi format, and you should be able to get them onto your kindle.
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I just clicked on the "download" button, and opened the file in Stanza on my Mac. I don't think you need Mobipocket Reader (unless you want to actually read the sample on your desktop). The samples aren't DRM'd at all. You also don't need to move the book using MPR, just a Finder/WinExplorer drag and drop to the Kindle (or SD card) will work just fine. BTW, if you want to use MPR with your Kindle, the best version to use is version 6.0 (it will recognize the Kindle, and use the documents folder correctly.) It can still be found online (or send me a PM if you need a pointer.) |
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Ahhh, you use Vista - my sympathies
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I like Vista too! After hearing so many horror tales, from both friends who got Vista, and couldn't figure out the new email program, (what do you mean theres no more Outloook Express??!!) and reading onine reviews, I figured I was in for a frustrating learning experience. However, when my new laptop arrived, it walked to the outlet, plugged itself in, set up all my addresses, transferred files from old laptop, and connected itself to the internet by itself! Well, okay, maybe it didn't walk itself to the outlet, but really, I like Vista better than XP. Knock on wood, it hasn't given me problems so far.......and I've been able to find help for the new stuff loaded right on the start menu. So I"m curious. Exactly what about Vista is it that people don't like? |
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I had and have issues with User Account Control (UAC), "do you want to do this... are you sure... it's not too late to change your mind". Once I turned that off, I was a peace. Also, some of my hardware doesn't have Vista drivers, which is why I still need XP for work. On the whole, I like it a lot.
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