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I have read numerous threads on Calibre, most of which, generally but not specifically, extol the virtues of having it. Nowhere could I see something that simply explains, why you need it, Where is it different to the Sony Library manager built in to the hardware, whether loading it would nullify your warranty and whether it can be easily uninstalled.
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Billbirchall seems to have a misconception that the Sony Library and Calibre run in the Sony Reader. Not true. These are programs that install in your PC and which can be used to control the transfer of books to your Reader from the PC. Calibre also can be used to create books in Sony format from a variety of original file formats. (Having never used the Sony Library, I don't know whether it provides any format conversion functions or not.)
So -- if you are using a Windows PC and you're only going to buy Sony-format books or download books in the Sony BBeb format from places like MobileRead, then you don't need Calibre at all.
But, if you want the flexibility of creating your own books or buying books in another format and shifting for use on the Sony Reader, then Calibre is an invaluable tool. And, the author of Calibre is an active participant here at MobileRead and will chime in if you have questions of any kind.