e-book applications

travelingsandy · 05-01-2011, 12:59 PM

I purchased a Sony 650 & it will be delivered Tues. I have not owned a reader prior to this; so, question.

Do I need to load specific site (Border's, local library, Barnes & Noble, etc) applications to my computer to then load books onto the reader? It appears that ePub may be the best format. Thanks.

Miss Understood · 05-01-2011, 09:46 PM

You can use most sites that sell epubs for your Sony reader, however Barnes & Nobles uses their own DRM that is not compatible with the Sony readers. If you want to be able to read ebooks from B&N you will have to remove the DRM from your purchases.

Regarding the applications, Sony has it's own library application and to use library books you will need Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. That being said, I don't use the Sony software at all, I use Calibre to manage my library and put books on my reader.

SeaBookGuy · 05-01-2011, 10:02 PM

I believe that if you are running Windows OS, you need to have the Sony software installed for ADE books, but need not use it.

EPUB is preferred, although you should be able to read PDF books as well - those lose their nice formatting at larger sizes is all.

Poppaea · 05-03-2011, 03:58 AM

You can download library books with the Sony Reader Library, no need for Adobe Digital Editions.

Kiwiscott · 05-03-2011, 04:26 AM

I will second the vote for Calibre useage, its been a year and I still havent installed the Sony software.
Calibre is perfect for transfering files to the reader.

travelingsandy · 05-03-2011, 12:03 PM

Do I understand correctly that I do not need to download ADE onto my computer to obtain library books? They will load into the Sony software?

Also, will library books download directly into Calibre & not need ADE?

Sorry for all of the questions; but, soooo new & green to this. I will be purchasing books from Sony & Border's, etc now that I have the reader. But, I have used the local public library also.

Bookworm_Girl · 05-03-2011, 12:30 PM

Yes, I use the Sony software to transfer books to my ereader. When you download and install the Sony software it will create an Adobe ID for you too. You can use it to transfer library books or even other DRM'ed books from sites like Borders or Kobo. You can go ahead and install the software now and test it out to get things set-up before your new ereader arrives.

travelingsandy · 05-03-2011, 01:21 PM

Thank you everyone for your assistance. Bookworm girl thank you for your tips, I will install the Sony software as suggested & get it set up. I changed my mind on the ereader & had Sony send a 950; whats a little more money spent when you enjoy reading.

05-01-2011, 12:59 PM	#1
travelingsandy Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 5302 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire	e-book applications I purchased a Sony 650 & it will be delivered Tues. I have not owned a reader prior to this; so, question. Do I need to load specific site (Border's, local library, Barnes & Noble, etc) applications to my computer to then load books onto the reader? It appears that ePub may be the best format. Thanks.

05-01-2011, 09:46 PM	#2
Miss Understood Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 1308 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Iowa Device: Sony PRS-505, Nook, Sony PRS-350 (pink!); IPad2	You can use most sites that sell epubs for your Sony reader, however Barnes & Nobles uses their own DRM that is not compatible with the Sony readers. If you want to be able to read ebooks from B&N you will have to remove the DRM from your purchases. Regarding the applications, Sony has it's own library application and to use library books you will need Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. That being said, I don't use the Sony software at all, I use Calibre to manage my library and put books on my reader. Last edited by Miss Understood; 05-01-2011 at 09:48 PM.

05-03-2011, 03:58 AM	#4
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 1,978 Karma: 15473941 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Sony PRS-350	You can download library books with the Sony Reader Library, no need for Adobe Digital Editions. __________________ "Die ist also anständig?" fragte Octave interessiert. "O ja, anständig, mein Lieber! Alle guten Eigenschaften: schön, ernst, wohlerzogen, gebildet, geschmackvoll, keusch und unausstehlich!" aus Emile Zola Ein feines Haus Information about my avatar

05-03-2011, 04:26 AM	#5
Kiwiscott eReader Noob Posts: 27 Karma: 9700 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Auckland NZ Device: Sony PRS 300, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1	I will second the vote for Calibre useage, its been a year and I still havent installed the Sony software. Calibre is perfect for transfering files to the reader. __________________ I really can't be bothered with a ticker this year, I can never remember to update the bloody thing.

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05-01-2011, 10:02 PM	#3
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 1,720 Karma: 1059655 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, USA Device: Sony 650	I believe that if you are running Windows OS, you need to have the Sony software installed for ADE books, but need not use it. EPUB is preferred, although you should be able to read PDF books as well - those lose their nice formatting at larger sizes is all.

05-03-2011, 12:03 PM	#6
travelingsandy Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 5302 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire	Do I understand correctly that I do not need to download ADE onto my computer to obtain library books? They will load into the Sony software? Also, will library books download directly into Calibre & not need ADE? Sorry for all of the questions; but, soooo new & green to this. I will be purchasing books from Sony & Border's, etc now that I have the reader. But, I have used the local public library also.

05-03-2011, 12:30 PM	#7
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 2,415 Karma: 4141890 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Sony 350, T2; KPW, Fire; iPad 4; Nooks	Yes, I use the Sony software to transfer books to my ereader. When you download and install the Sony software it will create an Adobe ID for you too. You can use it to transfer library books or even other DRM'ed books from sites like Borders or Kobo. You can go ahead and install the software now and test it out to get things set-up before your new ereader arrives.

05-03-2011, 01:21 PM	#8
travelingsandy Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 5302 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Fire	Thank you everyone for your assistance. Bookworm girl thank you for your tips, I will install the Sony software as suggested & get it set up. I changed my mind on the ereader & had Sony send a 950; whats a little more money spent when you enjoy reading.

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