Thread: Getting back into reading...updating Calibre and new device questions
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Hi all! In recent years I didn't do much reading but I am getting back to it.
Good for you.

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What files will the Oasis have? Does it introduce a new format to my library?
Most books these days support Enhanced Typesetting. Amazon will deliver those books to your Oasis in KFX format.

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Is there anything I should specifically do/remember/look out for re: any of these formats in Calibre?
Amazon is aggressive about maintaining the security of KFX DRM. You may be used to connecting your Kindle to a computer and using calibre to transfer Amazon purchases from it. That won't work anymore with your new Oasis. You will still be able to see what books are present on the device and transfer books to the device from calibre if you desire.

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Also, are there any specific plugins I need in order to manage the Oasis or any new file formats in Calibre?
The KFX Input plugin can convert from KFX format, but will be unlikely to be of use to you because of DRM.

If you want to convert your own books from EPUB to KFX to enable the Enhanced Typesetting features of your Oasis you can do that using the KFX Output plugin. Be aware that using KFX has some downsides that you can read about in the plugin documentation.

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Basically, anyone have any guidance for someone who has been out of touch for several years? What are the current best practices for importing purchases in Calibre? Download to Oasis and then connect and import? Or download from Amazon choosing the transfer by USB option? If transfer by USB option, should I continue to use my K4NT as the target or can I choose the Oasis as the target?
Using the website option to Download & transfer via USB will work with your Oasis the same as it does with your older Kindle. Amazon does not deliver KFX format that way so you will get MOBI (azw) or KF8 (azw3) by doing that. It won't matter which device you choose when downloading as long as you have your DeDRM software configured properly. (DRM removal details cannot be discussed here on MobileRead.)
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