Transferring books to a new reader

rogero · 11-09-2010, 06:18 AM

Hello, all. This is my first post so forgive me if it might be in the wrong place! If it is, I'm sure a mod will re-position it.

Intro: Kindle have issues with their keyboard (Kindle 3G) as some of you may know (characters wearing off the key pads). Amazon are very willing to swap out a faulty machine and will give you thirty days to transfer your books before you return the old reader to them post paid. I've elected to hold on for a while to make sure that any replacement doesn't behave the same.

Question: When I eventually get my new reader, as inevitably I will, is it just a simple case of connecting my new reader to calibre and reloading the books on within this program? That would save an awful lot of hassle given the number I have. Mostly they are downloads in a miscellany of formats from all sorts of sources; only a few are from Amazon and therefore archiveable.

Thanks for the advice/confirmation.

Roger

itimpi · 11-09-2010, 06:36 AM

There should be no issues with books that do not have DRM applied to them.

Any that are DRM protected may be more of an issue as they are probably tied to the hardware Id of your current Kindle.

chaley · 11-09-2010, 06:42 AM

If the new kindle is attached to the same amazon account as the old one, then DRM-infested books should also be readable.

Out of curiosity, when you send the old kindle back, does amazon remove it from the account, thus freeing the slot for another device?

kovidgoyal · 11-09-2010, 10:45 AM

DRMed books will most likely have to be re-downloaded from Amazon, non DRM books will transfer just fine.

desertgrandma · 11-09-2010, 10:50 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, rogero

rogero · 11-10-2010, 03:49 AM

Thanks for your help, all. I'll let you know how easy (or not) it goes when I make the exchange.

Roger

11-09-2010, 06:18 AM	#1
rogero Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 3G	Transferring books to a new reader Hello, all. This is my first post so forgive me if it might be in the wrong place! If it is, I'm sure a mod will re-position it. Intro: Kindle have issues with their keyboard (Kindle 3G) as some of you may know (characters wearing off the key pads). Amazon are very willing to swap out a faulty machine and will give you thirty days to transfer your books before you return the old reader to them post paid. I've elected to hold on for a while to make sure that any replacement doesn't behave the same. Question: When I eventually get my new reader, as inevitably I will, is it just a simple case of connecting my new reader to calibre and reloading the books on within this program? That would save an awful lot of hassle given the number I have. Mostly they are downloads in a miscellany of formats from all sorts of sources; only a few are from Amazon and therefore archiveable. Thanks for the advice/confirmation. Roger

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11-09-2010, 06:36 AM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	There should be no issues with books that do not have DRM applied to them. Any that are DRM protected may be more of an issue as they are probably tied to the hardware Id of your current Kindle.

11-09-2010, 06:42 AM	#3
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,336 Karma: 8012652 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	If the new kindle is attached to the same amazon account as the old one, then DRM-infested books should also be readable. Out of curiosity, when you send the old kindle back, does amazon remove it from the account, thus freeing the slot for another device?

11-09-2010, 10:45 AM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,198 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	DRMed books will most likely have to be re-downloaded from Amazon, non DRM books will transfer just fine.

11-09-2010, 10:50 AM	#5
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, rogero

11-10-2010, 03:49 AM	#6
rogero Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 3G	Thanks for your help, all. I'll let you know how easy (or not) it goes when I make the exchange. Roger

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