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Lynx-lynx · 02-08-2014, 10:00 PM

I think that people need to remember that Sony Reader for PC is an excellent way to download all epub books, irrespective of where they're purchased, DRM and DRM free.

All my epub purchases go into Reader for PC and then immediately into Calibre.

So by accepting the Sony books going over to Kobo then make sure that you only download the epub version of the book into Reader for PC.

I'm going to assume (?) that Kobo will provide the kepub version of the Sony purchased (and transferred) ebook, so you'll end up with 2 versions of the same book (as those of us who buy at Kobo do now).

The Kobo kepubs automatically download into Kobo Desktop for PC.

Another pointer re Reader for PC - I don't have my 650 synced with Reader. I sideload via Calibre any books that I want to read on the 650.

This may be the way ahead for the US and Canadian people - that is - once you've bought your last Sony book, unsync the reader from Reader Store.

I hope this isn't sounding too confusing?

Also I suggest that if you change your country to the UK, Aus or NZ (Edit/Preferences) then it will still be business as usual with your Sony Store account.

02-08-2014, 10:00 PM	#10
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	I think that people need to remember that Sony Reader for PC is an excellent way to download all epub books, irrespective of where they're purchased, DRM and DRM free. All my epub purchases go into Reader for PC and then immediately into Calibre. So by accepting the Sony books going over to Kobo then make sure that you only download the epub version of the book into Reader for PC. I'm going to assume (?) that Kobo will provide the kepub version of the Sony purchased (and transferred) ebook, so you'll end up with 2 versions of the same book (as those of us who buy at Kobo do now). The Kobo kepubs automatically download into Kobo Desktop for PC. Another pointer re Reader for PC - I don't have my 650 synced with Reader. I sideload via Calibre any books that I want to read on the 650. This may be the way ahead for the US and Canadian people - that is - once you've bought your last Sony book, unsync the reader from Reader Store. I hope this isn't sounding too confusing? Also I suggest that if you change your country to the UK, Aus or NZ (Edit/Preferences) then it will still be business as usual with your Sony Store account.