AU: Dymocks and Google books

jehane · 11-27-2011, 05:56 AM

http://www.dymocks.com.au/Google-eBo...le-eBooks.aspx

Dymocks is partnering with Google for ebooks. I haven't had a chance to have a look through yet, but it's good to have another option.

RCR · 11-27-2011, 06:41 AM

I thought Google ebooks were only available in the USA???

I checked the Google app in iTunes - it has mixed reviews.

I don't understand how to use it with an Australian registered iPad.

And the prices Dymocks is charging - good grief. I wouldn't mind getting Marieke Hardy's "You'll be Sorry When I'm Dead" but the price is $29.99, the same as the hardcopy. Whereas the Amazon Kindle version is only $7.99. (Aust dollar is just about the same as the USD at the moment).

I'll be interested in reading reviews from Australians who have actually used the Dymocks/Google service.

carpetmojo · 11-27-2011, 08:44 AM

I 'spect jehane is glad of any place to get books while in the Antarctic !!

Not many bookstores there, I'm sure .......

Apache · 11-27-2011, 10:09 AM

A friend, who is an Environmental Biologist, is in Antarctica right now. He said that there would not be any cell service or WIFI.
Apache

Dulin's Books · 11-27-2011, 10:38 AM

there is internet access at US Antarctic stations. now at least There wasnt any when my Dad was there in 1963

RCR · 11-27-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

I 'spect jehane is glad of any place to get books while in the Antarctic !!

Not many bookstores there, I'm sure .......

But there would be lots of Penguins.

(Sorry - but someone had to say it).

iandix · 11-27-2011, 05:51 PM

I just saw something funny

The Australian google book store has been working now for a few weeks and google has partnered up with a number of local book stores.

see here
http://books.google.com.au/ebooks

Dymocks say they are partners with google books (Australia). Just having a look at both sites and the price for the books
"The Slap" Dymocks $24.99.... Google $9.18
"the Distant Hours" $23.99 .... Google $9.18

so how does this so callled partnership work?..

RCR · 11-27-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iandix

I just saw something funny

The Australian google book store has been working now for a few weeks and google has partnered up with a number of local book stores.

see here
http://books.google.com.au/ebooks

Dymocks say they are partners with google books (Australia). Just having a look at both sites and the price for the books
"The Slap" Dymocks $24.99.... Google $9.18
"the Distant Hours" $23.99 .... Google $9.18

so how does this so callled partnership work?..

It's odd. Using the original post's link to Dymocks then clicking on their google books button I get the Marieke Hardy ebook at $29.99.

But using the direct link to Google Australia that you provided, I find the same ebook for only $7.29.

RCR · 11-28-2011, 12:54 AM

Well, I got brave and tried out Google Australia Books. It turns out to work well.

On my Windows PC I used the link provided by iandix (http://books.google.com.au) to buy the book.

With the wi-fi running on my iPad, I launched the Google Books app. The book cover was sitting there with a "Download" button underneath. I clicked on the Download button and the book downloaded to my iPad.

The Google Books app has some sour reviews on iTunes. I've only downloaded two free books and a paid-for book so far. I haven't experienced any problems. The Google reader is basic but good enough.

So...any Aussies wanting to use Google Australia Books - avoid the Dymocks website with its higher prices and go directly to the google website.

carpetmojo · 11-28-2011, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCR

But there would be lots of Penguins.

(Sorry - but someone had to say it).

( I love the subtle stuff !! )

jehane · 11-29-2011, 10:31 PM

I had a look through and compared - dymocks doesn't have the full range of books in the google store, but with a few exceptions the prices were the same. Neither had some books I've got wishlisted at Kobo. So I'll probably stick with Kobo for now.

OT: There are lots of penguins. And even Penguins, in the library. There is no mobile/cell coverage and it's not set up for wi-fi although we have internet access, though a restricted pipe. Luckily books are small files.

11-27-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
jehane Book addict Posts: 441 Karma: 2650464 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Antarctica/Australia/Ohio Device: Sony PRS-300/T1/Asus TF101	AU: Dymocks and Google books http://www.dymocks.com.au/Google-eBo...le-eBooks.aspx Dymocks is partnering with Google for ebooks. I haven't had a chance to have a look through yet, but it's good to have another option.

11-27-2011, 08:44 AM	#3
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Brrrr..... I 'spect jehane is glad of any place to get books while in the Antarctic !! Not many bookstores there, I'm sure .......

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RCR Addict Posts: 334 Karma: 992487 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: 2 x Sony 505, iPad, Samsung 7 Tablet, ASUS Transformer, Nexus 7	I thought Google ebooks were only available in the USA??? I checked the Google app in iTunes - it has mixed reviews. I don't understand how to use it with an Australian registered iPad. And the prices Dymocks is charging - good grief. I wouldn't mind getting Marieke Hardy's "You'll be Sorry When I'm Dead" but the price is $29.99, the same as the hardcopy. Whereas the Amazon Kindle version is only $7.99. (Aust dollar is just about the same as the USD at the moment). I'll be interested in reading reviews from Australians who have actually used the Dymocks/Google service.

11-27-2011, 10:09 AM	#4
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,262 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	A friend, who is an Environmental Biologist, is in Antarctica right now. He said that there would not be any cell service or WIFI. Apache

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Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	there is internet access at US Antarctic stations. now at least There wasnt any when my Dad was there in 1963

11-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#7
iandix Addict Posts: 295 Karma: 109308 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NSW Australia Device: nook touch a Nook 3g (rooted) and a nookcolor (rooted)	I just saw something funny The Australian google book store has been working now for a few weeks and google has partnered up with a number of local book stores. see here http://books.google.com.au/ebooks Dymocks say they are partners with google books (Australia). Just having a look at both sites and the price for the books "The Slap" Dymocks $24.99.... Google $9.18 "the Distant Hours" $23.99 .... Google $9.18 so how does this so callled partnership work?..

11-28-2011, 12:54 AM	#9
RCR Addict Posts: 334 Karma: 992487 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: 2 x Sony 505, iPad, Samsung 7 Tablet, ASUS Transformer, Nexus 7	Well, I got brave and tried out Google Australia Books. It turns out to work well. On my Windows PC I used the link provided by iandix (http://books.google.com.au) to buy the book. With the wi-fi running on my iPad, I launched the Google Books app. The book cover was sitting there with a "Download" button underneath. I clicked on the Download button and the book downloaded to my iPad. The Google Books app has some sour reviews on iTunes. I've only downloaded two free books and a paid-for book so far. I haven't experienced any problems. The Google reader is basic but good enough. So...any Aussies wanting to use Google Australia Books - avoid the Dymocks website with its higher prices and go directly to the google website.

11-29-2011, 10:31 PM	#11
jehane Book addict Posts: 441 Karma: 2650464 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Antarctica/Australia/Ohio Device: Sony PRS-300/T1/Asus TF101	I had a look through and compared - dymocks doesn't have the full range of books in the google store, but with a few exceptions the prices were the same. Neither had some books I've got wishlisted at Kobo. So I'll probably stick with Kobo for now. OT: There are lots of penguins. And even Penguins, in the library. There is no mobile/cell coverage and it's not set up for wi-fi although we have internet access, though a restricted pipe. Luckily books are small files.

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