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LCIII · 01-20-2012, 09:09 PM

I've finally decided to get an e-reader. I want a quality reader that isn't about being tethered to the maker's proprietary network. Like an mp3 player, I simply want open-format e-books that I store on my hard drive and load onto the reader. I get the impression that Sony and Kobo are like that, whereas Kindle and Nook are more network-oriented. Is that correct?

What's the best program for maintaining an open-format e-library on a hard-drive (preferably something that's available for both Windows and Linux)?

Speaking of mp3 players, I wouldn't mind one being integrated in the reader. It's not a necessity, but it would be nice.

01-20-2012, 09:09 PM	#1
LCIII Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: shopping for my first	Question before buying my first e-reader I've finally decided to get an e-reader. I want a quality reader that isn't about being tethered to the maker's proprietary network. Like an mp3 player, I simply want open-format e-books that I store on my hard drive and load onto the reader. I get the impression that Sony and Kobo are like that, whereas Kindle and Nook are more network-oriented. Is that correct? What's the best program for maintaining an open-format e-library on a hard-drive (preferably something that's available for both Windows and Linux)? Speaking of mp3 players, I wouldn't mind one being integrated in the reader. It's not a necessity, but it would be nice. Last edited by LCIII; 01-20-2012 at 09:12 PM.