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gamegirl · 12-03-2008, 11:11 AM

I just got a Sony 505 about two weeks ago and I'm loving it.
I'm also lucky enough to live in an area that offers an ebook library, so I can
get ebooks for free. One thing that I noticed when searching the library for books is that many of them are only offered in audio wma format.

For example; John Grisham - 17 audio books wma, 0 other format
Sandra Brown - 15 audio books wma, 1 pdf book
Greg Iles - 12 audio books wma, 0 other format

I sent them an email asking why, hopefully they will respond.

Anyone have any idea why they wouldn't offer more formats?

Also, I noticed that fictionwise offers most books that are not in the format for the Sony reader. I researched using this site and read about converting mobi books using calibre, but not sure I really understand the process. Sounds like you have to first strip the DRM and then convert. So I may just stick to buying the books directly from Sony. Any advice about converting?
How hard is it?

12-03-2008, 11:11 AM	#1
gamegirl Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 106 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Device: Sony PRS-505, Palm Lifedrive	Library Ebooks and a question about format I just got a Sony 505 about two weeks ago and I'm loving it. I'm also lucky enough to live in an area that offers an ebook library, so I can get ebooks for free. One thing that I noticed when searching the library for books is that many of them are only offered in audio wma format. For example; John Grisham - 17 audio books wma, 0 other format Sandra Brown - 15 audio books wma, 1 pdf book Greg Iles - 12 audio books wma, 0 other format I sent them an email asking why, hopefully they will respond. Anyone have any idea why they wouldn't offer more formats? Also, I noticed that fictionwise offers most books that are not in the format for the Sony reader. I researched using this site and read about converting mobi books using calibre, but not sure I really understand the process. Sounds like you have to first strip the DRM and then convert. So I may just stick to buying the books directly from Sony. Any advice about converting? How hard is it?