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Originally Posted by theducks
My first (and second) device: Astak, was not tied to a single store. It cost US$200 in 2010. My main selection criteria was that it was Adobe compatible (what was used by the local Public Library)
Most of my first book purchases were from Baen and they emailed a download link. I chose Zipped, becausi I used my own computer and had WinZip to unzip. I could have just coppied the EPBS over to the Astak, but I already had Calibre  up and managing my Library.
Amazon's brilliant plan (and it was): No computer required. No WiFi or Internet needed. They used the Cell Network (Whispersync) to shop and deliver |
So the solution for an reader not tied to a single store is to sideload...
So long as Calibre and Alf's tools work, I don't see a problem with readers being tied to stores. If you want to sideload, go ahead. If not, buy the reader attached to your store of choice.