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Originally Posted by shalym
In what way? I can (and have) downloaded all of my books bought from Amazon with no problem at all. I know that there are some books on the Kobo store that can't be downloaded, but most of them can be.
Shari
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Originally Posted by Synamon
Not exactly, since B&N haven't been updating their computer apps. If you read the thread you'll find that Nook for Mac doesn't work with Mavericks for instance. Also anyone with a Kindle device can download a backup directly to their computer, no need for a program.
Since I cannot download a backup from Nook, I will not be buying anything else from them. Fortunately I have already downloaded everything, including two books I bought last week.
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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash
I'd say B&N is actually worse for doing this the way they did. Kobo is a close second for their kepub nonsense. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the desktop apps for both disappear soon - they're already hiding Nook for PC, you have to search for it. The "reading apps" page only has mobile devices + the windows store app. Kobo has done the same.
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Originally Posted by Purple Lady
I download kindle books, but I do own a kindle - I think that's required to do a straight download and always had been. But Amazon still maintains Kindle for PC and Nook for PC isn't maintained and is not available from B&N for download. Amazon isn't stupid enough to do something like this. Does B&N honestly wonder why the Nook business isn't doing well?
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Thanks for your comments. I don't own a Kindle, Nook, Kobo or tablet. My only option is to side load from a PC to my PRS 650. B&N was the last major retailer that had direct downloads without a 3rd program. I downloaded directly into Calibre unto my 650.
Now I have to use another program. Kindle for PC is problematic when they update or discontinue a particular version. Nook for PC's future is uncertain and Kobo has kepubs. ADE is OK although can be fussy with registrations.
Since you still can side load from the B&N Android app, removing the download link makes little sense.