Hi
Sorry if this has already been answered, but I skipped pages after I had read through the first 20 pages of commentary.
So to the question (which is really a make or break point for me):
Apparently iBooks is only available in the US, but since Ipad supports epub it should be possible for us Europeans to purchase books through existing stores such as Waterstones (which I use for my Sony Reader). It is also possible to download huge amounts of books in the epub format, or transfer other formats to epub using Calibre etc.
So my basic question:
Will it be possible to transfer epub files to the iPad (either via wifi, bluetooth or usb-cable etc. or only via their 'iBooks'?
Right now I do have the possibility to transfer my DRM-free MP3 collection to my ipod without having to use itunes-purchased songs, but I am wondering if there will be similar liberties with the iLibrary. If not you would have to purchase all ebooks from ibooks, which in turn would mean: No ebook-functionality for Europeans, or if at some point the app becomes available we only get a crappy selection due to limited deals with European publishers (a selection which might be better at Waterstones and similar stores).
Anyone know about this or are we all just speculating?
in advance.