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bosun120 · 10-02-2011, 04:22 AM

Hi,

Dunno if this has been asked yet, I was wondering if the Kindle had the ability to, from the device itself w/o having to connect to a computer:

1. Download library ebooks (say using Overdrive system)
2. Download books from public domain websites (Gutenberg, etc.)

I know that some Android ereader apps (Aldiko) have built in access to online catalogs like Goodreads or Gutenberg, and I was wondering if there was something similar or just as easy to use on the Kindle (or any other ereader).

I checked out a Nook Touch in the store and talking with the representative, I got the impression that you needed a separate computer in order to transfer books from Overdrive/Gutenberg catalogs, which does not appeal to me. Also the annotation/note support (especially the search) for the Kindle seems to be better than any other ereader on the market.

Thanks.

10-02-2011, 04:22 AM	#1
bosun120 Member Retired Posts: 23 Karma: 40 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Android	Overdrive/library & public domain questions Hi, Dunno if this has been asked yet, I was wondering if the Kindle had the ability to, from the device itself w/o having to connect to a computer: 1. Download library ebooks (say using Overdrive system) 2. Download books from public domain websites (Gutenberg, etc.) I know that some Android ereader apps (Aldiko) have built in access to online catalogs like Goodreads or Gutenberg, and I was wondering if there was something similar or just as easy to use on the Kindle (or any other ereader). I checked out a Nook Touch in the store and talking with the representative, I got the impression that you needed a separate computer in order to transfer books from Overdrive/Gutenberg catalogs, which does not appeal to me. Also the annotation/note support (especially the search) for the Kindle seems to be better than any other ereader on the market. Thanks.