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jb99 · 12-23-2008, 11:32 AM

Hi,

I understand (I think!) that Calibre will convert "mobi" files.... My problem is that if I go to buy one of these formats, it asks for my "PID", for DRM purposes I assume. Since I am using a prs505, it has no PID.

Does that mean these files are unusuable with the prs505 unless someone with a valid mobile reader converts them for me?

Thanks, I have searched around but can't figure this out, already having bought about $10 of books that haven't worked so far. (DRM pdf and .lit both apparently requiring windows to download which I do not have... and was not made aware of until after my purchase.)

12-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
jb99 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: prs505	Mobi files with Calibre and prs505 Hi, I understand (I think!) that Calibre will convert "mobi" files.... My problem is that if I go to buy one of these formats, it asks for my "PID", for DRM purposes I assume. Since I am using a prs505, it has no PID. Does that mean these files are unusuable with the prs505 unless someone with a valid mobile reader converts them for me? Thanks, I have searched around but can't figure this out, already having bought about $10 of books that haven't worked so far. (DRM pdf and .lit both apparently requiring windows to download which I do not have... and was not made aware of until after my purchase.)