Use e-ink reader without computer, just ipad

[denysm]

Not sure which forum this question should go in - this seemed like a possiblity.

Is it possible to use a common e-ink reader (Kindle paperwhite or Kobo Touch) without a computer, just an iPad? I can't seem to locate any information about transferring books from an iPad to the reader. I have no problem getting books to the iPad (via Dropbox, email, Gutenberg download, etc), but don't know the next step.

And why would I want to read on an e-ink reader instead of the iPad? Bright sunshine, sandy beaches are reason enough for me.

Thanks for any input.

[HarryT]

You can certainly use a Kindle without a computer of any sort. Buy your books from the Kindle bookstore, or send files to Amazon's Cloud storage via email from your iPad, and you can download them over Wifi or 3G on the Kindle.

[eschwartz]

You can download directly via the Kindle or Kobo browser as well, from Dropbox/Gutenberg or even email depending on whether your email service does attachments in their mobile interface.
So you don't need your iPad -- which is good because there is nothing you can actually do with it, they can't connect to each other. (Except maybe through USB OTG.)

Or as HarryT said, you can buy exclusively from the builtin ebookstore.
Or the Kindle can have ebooks emailed to it.


As for why you would want an e-ink ereader -- there are a variety of reasons. Reading in bright sunlight, increased battery life, less distracting than a multimedia all-purpose device, because LCD displays hurt some peoples' eyes, etc. etc.

[twowheels]

I have never used this, so I can't vouch for its quality, but after a failed attempt to log into dropbox from the internal browser (Dropbox does all kinds of crazy 'fancy' stuff that the Kindle browser can't handle) I did a quick Google search and found this:

http://thenextweb.com/apps/2015/02/2...indle-dropbox/

[eschwartz]

There was actually a thread here discussing that. It's fixed now (last I checked).

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

There was actually a thread here discussing that. It's fixed now (last I checked).

What's fixed? Dropbox with the internal browser? Maybe on the newer firmwares... I have a PW1, so it hasn't been updated in a while, and even with the latest firmware it can't log in to Dropbox as of today.

[susan_cassidy]

How could you stand to use an iPad without a computer? No backup for anything.

Where are you getting the books on the iPad from? If from mobileread, you can use the experimental browser to get them. I use the doownload file (Kindle Download Guide), which I also downloaded via the Kindle browser. Baen might be harder - i haven't tried them via the browser. They have had to discontinue their email service, due to Amazon restrictions.

Of course, you can buy Amazon books via the Kindle store on the Kindle.

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

Baen might be harder - i haven't tried them via the browser. They have had to discontinue their email service, due to Amazon restrictions.

They will email the book directly to you and you can forward it to your Kindle email address.

[susan_cassidy]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

They will email the book directly to you and you can forward it to your Kindle email address.

Are you talking about a download link in the purchase email? I haven't looked at that in ages. I always just download from my account page, via USB. I used to have them email direct to my Kindle, but I understand that Amazon is having them discontinue that.

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

Are you talking about a download link in the purchase email? I haven't looked at that in ages. I always just download from my account page, via USB. I used to have them email direct to my Kindle, but I understand that Amazon is having them discontinue that.

Amazon is asking them to discontinue emailing directly from their website to your Kindle email address. The workaround is to have Baen email the file to your email instead of the Kindles and then you yourself forwarding it to the Kindle address for delivery to the device.

[susan_cassidy]

I didn't see anything on their web site about that option (yet), but the web site still shows the option to email to your Kindle address.

[AnemicOak]

From the email they sent to all of their customers...

Baen Ebooks will still offer the "Mobi/Palm/Kindle" format with every Ebook we sell. If you want to read that format on a Kindle, there is only one change: You can no longer send the Ebook directly to your Kindle from our site. You can, however, still email your .mobi Ebook to your Kindle by following these directions:

Log in to your Amazon Kindle account and Amazon Kindle Manager.

In Amazon Kindle Manager, add your personal email address to your list of approved senders under Manage Your Content and Devices Settings.

Log in to your account on Baen Ebooks and navigate to your purchased Ebook's product page.

Click "Email book to my Kindle."

Enter your personal email address into the email address box.

Press send.

Check your email. You should receive an email from Ebooks@baenebooks.com with a .mobi file attached.

Forward this email to your Kindle, making sure the .mobi file remains attached. Within 15 minutes, your Ebook should be on your Kindle.

For the OP. Here is Amazon's page on emailing things to your Kindle...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/sendtokindle/email

[eschwartz]

Originally Posted by twowheels

What's fixed? Dropbox with the internal browser? Maybe on the newer firmwares... I have a PW1, so it hasn't been updated in a while, and even with the latest firmware it can't log in to Dropbox as of today.

Maybe it was broken again. I checked on my KT, anyway.

EDIT: Just tried Dropbox. They must have broken something because it crashes the browser again.
The good news is it no longer takes the whole OS with it, triggering a reboot.

[markom]

Originally Posted by denysm

Not sure which forum this question should go in - this seemed like a possiblity.

Is it possible to use a common e-ink reader (Kindle paperwhite or Kobo Touch) without a computer, just an iPad? I can't seem to locate any information about transferring books from an iPad to the reader. I have no problem getting books to the iPad (via Dropbox, email, Gutenberg download, etc), but don't know the next step.

And why would I want to read on an e-ink reader instead of the iPad? Bright sunshine, sandy beaches are reason enough for me.

Thanks for any input.

I' ve been using 40$ Wi-Fi HD enclosure for book/video storage and playing.

I can e.g. connect my Kindle DX to enclosure(i.e. HD) using Kindle' cable and then wirelessly transfer books from HD/iPad to and fro Kindle, using enclosure's app for iPad or Android.

No need for iPad jailbreaking.