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Originally Posted by SolKitty
I'm primarily a user of my local library, which uses Overdrive/epub primarily. This has led me to consider the KA1 for some time - yet, I'm reluctant; I've read a great deal about quality control issues and I am concerned about having issues after purchase. Is this really as prevalent as it seems?
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It might be luck of the draw. The KA1 I had was good in most ways, but the touch digitizer was off by a little, especially in the lower right corner, and the comfort light (ie: the "yellow" light for nighttime reading) would separate into it's component red and green colours at very low light levels.
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Additionally, being a small person with small hands, I wonder if it would feel too large to handle. To give you some perspective, my previous device is a Nook Simple Touch, 6". I may be using this on my commutes on the subway, too.
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I found the size good for reading at home. But I couldn't manage it one handed on the bus. If you sit instead of stand on the subway you should be OK. For reference, the KA1 is very roughly the size of an iPad Mini.
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Next, I've been hearing about Calibre/side-loading books, but how involved is this? Does this cross legal/moral grounds by removing the DRM?
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In the US, I believe the DMCA has a DRM removal exemption for literary works distributed electronically (which I think comes up for renewal some time in 2018). But actual *copying* of electronic books would still be copyright infringement of course.
Personally, I have no moral problem with making backup copies and with format shifting.
I think most people would frown on removing DRM from library books however.