12-09-2009, 12:59 AM | #1 |
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Google epubs direct to Kindle service online - beta
Hi good people,
Would like to invite all and sundry to see if they are interested in www.retroread.com, which I am launching in beta and which allows you to upload a (downloaded!) Google epub, and forward and convert it directly to your Kindle. Just making available now in beta, uncertain of scalability and stability at scale. So (apologies) to keep a lid on it, requires a beta key at registration - but until I hit a wall, all requests at beta@retroread.com will be quickly supplied with a key. (Each key is good for 5 registrations btw, so you can pass along.) Hosted on AWS so have a scalability model, but not fully there yet! You'll need to pay the Amazon MB tax, but service is free. Enjoy! David Eyes Publisher BLTC Press/Founder RetroRead |
12-09-2009, 01:03 AM | #2 |
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Oh, and yes, the engine is Calibre!
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12-09-2009, 07:49 AM | #3 | |
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Oh, wait, I get it. Sorry. Seriously though, David, this looks a very useful service. I'll look forward to taking it for a spin. |
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12-09-2009, 08:19 AM | #4 |
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Will it work with the @free.kindle.com address?
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12-09-2009, 09:47 AM | #5 |
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will it work with @free.kindle.com
... good question: currently not, somewhat on the fence about support for non device addresses (actually, the free.kindle.com address would not be needed, as it is already converted, and could be forwarded anywhere.)
rationale: it's a free service, and out the chute, I have no idea what the loading will be, and the fact that it will cost you $0.15 or $0.30 is *some* barrier to unrestricted use. Plus the whole idea is to great the "zap my kindle baby" experience. Meanwhile: let's not be paranoid, right now, I want to find out what is what and with the beta restriction, I can control this. However, from a *general* user experience point of view, I do want to really register "devices" distinct from the notification email (presumably, your personal email). ... soooo for now, happy to deal with as one off request. If you request a key, and include a note, register as normal, and I'll tweak your device name to your notification email for you. Feature wise, I've been thinking of allowing a profile option for sending files > 2MB to the notification email. Am I right assuming you just don't wan to pay Amazon? Cheers. dme |
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12-09-2009, 10:30 AM | #6 |
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12-09-2009, 10:39 AM | #7 |
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Though I love experimenting (within reason) with my Kindle, I'm not sure I'm the right person for your beta testing. I'm not into public domain books which is pretty much what Googlebooks is about. There are those who would get better beneif from your service than I. If you feel you need more people at any time let me know and I'll be happy to help (I have no problems paying the Amazon fee). |
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