Thread: Non Amazon Books - Calibre vs. Send to Kindle
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Old 04-22-2014, 10:06 AM   #1
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Non Amazon Books - Calibre vs. Send to Kindle
I've been seeing a lot of posts from folks in regards to sideloading books either through Calibre/USB or by sending them to Amazon via the Send To Kindle tool. I am confused as to what would be the benefits over using one over the other. I have yet to use the StK tool for books themselves and I wonder why would that be a tool to use. Can you all explain your preferred method and what benefits you think it offers? I would appreciate your insight, I am wondering if I should be switching how I handle my sideloaded books. I've compiled a list that I would find beneficial:

Calibre/USB
Pro
covers
shows up as book
available via Dropbox
sync last read page

Con
not easily available from web on pw2



Send to Kindle
Pro
available via myk

Con
no book cover
seen as personal doc
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