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Originally Posted by jncrft
Hello,
This is my first post. I'm thinking/planning on getting a Pocketpro in a couple of weeks. After reading here and looking at the Barnes and Noble site, I have a question. It looks like B&N is using/switching to epub using ADE, but Robert has talked about trying to get ereader support so that Astak devices can buy books from B&N.  Can users buy books from B&N in epub format with ADE, or not? I have a lot of books in various formats, and use Baen a lot, so it's not critical, but B&N tries to match Amazon prices, and cheaper is always nice.
Jon |
For the moment, you have another problem:
Only (in my experience) about 5% to 10% of B&Ns eBooks are ePUB. The vast majority is PDB.
Of course, you can strip both from DRM and either use their native format or convert to another one. You can buy via the PC application, no need for any B&N eBook reader like nook or iRex 800. But if you strip from DRM, you can do so with Amazon as well.
BTW: I didn't follow the discussion. But I'd be surprised, if Astak would be able to support the B&N DRM. On one hand, B&N wants to keep this as an argument for nook. And on the other hand, iRex made a big deal out of it, having a collaboration with B&N.
And, quite frankly: I like my iRex 800 and my nook. But I'm a bit disappointed in B&N. Especially for somewhat recent bestsellers, they're often behind Amazon. And even BooksOnBoard often beats them in price or availability.