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Old 07-15-2014, 10:47 AM   #45
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The premise of the question seems to be that you've got occasional access to a computer at an Internet cafe and can install necessary apps and download the DRM-encumbered ebook on that computer. I assume you have a USB cable for computer-to-device transfer. (If not, this is really getting silly.) Assuming you used the same Adobe accounts on computer and reader, copying it over shouldn't be a big deal, though we can argue the wisdom of entering account information into an Internet cafe computer.

If the question is whether it's possible to be in a situation where you can't access that hot new title you absolutely must have, the answer is "YES". You might have access to wifi and an online bookstore, only to find that the title is only available in a format/DRM that your device doesn't support (e.g. you've got a Kobo and it's an Amazon-only title.)

If the question is how to be best prepared for any eventuality, my answer is to carry a device capable of supporting the widest range of online stores and formats possible. This likely means a general-purpose tablet of some sort, pre-loaded before your departure with a number of apps with in-app purchasing, all pre-authorized as needed with Adobe accounts (need to be online to authorize). If THAT doesn't cover all your bases, assuming you can get to wifi at some point, Aldiko is capable of reading .acsm files directly and downloading the title.

Alternately, shop carefully for your single-source device before purchasing to make sure it provides access to an online store covering your favorite publishers and authors.

I assume most of this would work on a T68 just fine.

All this assumes you remembered to pack a charger and that there's sufficient light to see your device.
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