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Originally Posted by vermontcathy
Can you explain how sideloading with Calibre is more environmentally friendly than SendToKindle?
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How much electricity do you think these use?
Amazon Server farm for conversion
Amazon Server farm for library
Internet connection with Amazon twice using fibre
or twice using a router or phone as a WiFi with PC then Kindle hotspot on Mobile/Cell.
or Upload from PC via whatever and download to Kindle via Mobile / Cell.
Note that per Mbyte the Cell/Mobile system uses 1000s of times more electricity at your end than Fibre or even DSL or Cable. You can of course argue that all of these are running 24/7 even if you don't use them. The Amazon STK is a service that suits Amazon (they get copies of everything) and is essentially for files made for their competitors, so helps lock you in. It's for the majority of Kindle users that have no idea Calibre exists or are too lazy to learn how to use it. STK isn't altruistic.
Your PC/Mac/Linux is running anyway as is the Kindle and the Kindle might even charge while transferring from Calibre.