any ebook site will do ?

lmcread · 01-13-2012, 08:35 AM

I am helping someone with a sony ereader .. can we buy download ebooks from kindle ... there is a site called picelsof ink... can we download from their to use on a sony ereader ?

pidgeon92 · 01-13-2012, 09:41 AM

When you buy from an unfamiliar ebook site, you have to check two things:

1) Are the books DRMd?

2) Are the books in a compatible format?

Kindle books are DRMd, and are in an incompatible format. You cannot use them on your Sony without stripping the DRM and converting them to a compatible format. Both are possible, but you will need to research these possibilities for yourself.

Hellmark · 01-13-2012, 10:09 AM

When buying books, make sure that if they have DRM, that it is Adobe ADEPT, or more commonly referred to as Adobe Digital Editions (which is technically the name of the software that makes use of ADEPT). Kindle's DRM can only be used on Kindles or through the kindle App. B&N uses a different DRM for the Nook, which is supported by some readers with ADE, but I do not believe Sony supports it.

However, most places that sell books uses ADEPT, so you're in luck.

That said, if you have bought books that have an incompatible DRM, your only options would be to use them with something that they are compatible with, or strip the DRM. Unfortunately, in many areas (such as the US) stripping the DRM is not legal, and it is against MobileRead's rules to discuss how to strip DRM.

HarryT · 01-13-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellmark

Unfortunately, in many areas (such as the US) stripping the DRM is not legal, and it is against MobileRead's rules to discuss how to strip DRM.

But if you Google for "Apprentice Alf" you can easily find out for yourself.

Apache · 01-13-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

But if you Google for "Apprentice Alf" you can easily find out for yourself.

Apache

01-13-2012, 08:35 AM	#1
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01-13-2012, 09:41 AM	#2
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	When you buy from an unfamiliar ebook site, you have to check two things: 1) Are the books DRMd? 2) Are the books in a compatible format? Kindle books are DRMd, and are in an incompatible format. You cannot use them on your Sony without stripping the DRM and converting them to a compatible format. Both are possible, but you will need to research these possibilities for yourself.

01-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	When buying books, make sure that if they have DRM, that it is Adobe ADEPT, or more commonly referred to as Adobe Digital Editions (which is technically the name of the software that makes use of ADEPT). Kindle's DRM can only be used on Kindles or through the kindle App. B&N uses a different DRM for the Nook, which is supported by some readers with ADE, but I do not believe Sony supports it. However, most places that sell books uses ADEPT, so you're in luck. That said, if you have bought books that have an incompatible DRM, your only options would be to use them with something that they are compatible with, or strip the DRM. Unfortunately, in many areas (such as the US) stripping the DRM is not legal, and it is against MobileRead's rules to discuss how to strip DRM.

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