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Old 11-13-2017, 11:16 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by stumped View Post
i am used to having togo library -> PC -> ADE software as a 1st step for any ebook or audio book since my existing tablets do not support any form of direct borrowing
I am attracted to the KA1 because it short circuits much of that, but I don't want to lose the option to browse the library on a big PC screen and make selections that way, for later checkout.
and I like to know how stuff works, before i use it. I just about understand the adobe ID & licence file system, but the new-ish overdrive app is a back box at present
The process I described above does not change the PC browsing experience for content. You can still wish list and checkout content from your library's Web page.

The process does eliminate the need for ADE as you simply sync your KA1 and the book arrives. This was a big selling point for me as I liked the bigger reading screen of the KA1 compared to Kindle offerings and the ease of checking out books via Overdrive.

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I cant remember if the KA1 does mp3 audio books - if it does, can you check those out directly ?. The main audio books user is my wife though, not me, and listed to in car on long journeys. so I transfer the audio book loans to a USB stick for the car's media centre. We'd probably stick with that system - it goes library -> my PC [ overdrive for Windows] -> USB stick ->her car- listen & delete when done.
The KA1 doesn't have Overdrive support for playing audio content.

I just use the overdrive app on my smartphone to play the audio book that I checked out via the library's Web page. I can use headphones for personal listening or an auxiliary cable to playback for everyone through the vehicle's sound system.
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