e-book applications

travelingsandy · 05-01-2011, 12:59 PM

I purchased a Sony 650 & it will be delivered Tues. I have not owned a reader prior to this; so, question.

Do I need to load specific site (Border's, local library, Barnes & Noble, etc) applications to my computer to then load books onto the reader? It appears that ePub may be the best format. Thanks.

Miss Understood · 05-01-2011, 09:46 PM

You can use most sites that sell epubs for your Sony reader, however Barnes & Nobles uses their own DRM that is not compatible with the Sony readers. If you want to be able to read ebooks from B&N you will have to remove the DRM from your purchases.

Regarding the applications, Sony has it's own library application and to use library books you will need Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. That being said, I don't use the Sony software at all, I use Calibre to manage my library and put books on my reader.

SeaBookGuy · 05-01-2011, 10:02 PM

I believe that if you are running Windows OS, you need to have the Sony software installed for ADE books, but need not use it.

EPUB is preferred, although you should be able to read PDF books as well - those lose their nice formatting at larger sizes is all.

Poppaea · 05-03-2011, 03:58 AM

You can download library books with the Sony Reader Library, no need for Adobe Digital Editions.

Kiwiscott · 05-03-2011, 04:26 AM

I will second the vote for Calibre useage, its been a year and I still havent installed the Sony software.
Calibre is perfect for transfering files to the reader.

travelingsandy · 05-03-2011, 12:03 PM

Do I understand correctly that I do not need to download ADE onto my computer to obtain library books? They will load into the Sony software?

Also, will library books download directly into Calibre & not need ADE?

Sorry for all of the questions; but, soooo new & green to this. I will be purchasing books from Sony & Border's, etc now that I have the reader. But, I have used the local public library also.

Bookworm_Girl · 05-03-2011, 12:30 PM

Yes, I use the Sony software to transfer books to my ereader. When you download and install the Sony software it will create an Adobe ID for you too. You can use it to transfer library books or even other DRM'ed books from sites like Borders or Kobo. You can go ahead and install the software now and test it out to get things set-up before your new ereader arrives.

travelingsandy · 05-03-2011, 01:21 PM

Thank you everyone for your assistance. Bookworm girl thank you for your tips, I will install the Sony software as suggested & get it set up. I changed my mind on the ereader & had Sony send a 950; whats a little more money spent when you enjoy reading.

05-01-2011, 12:59 PM	#1
travelingsandy Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 5302 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL Device: Kindle Fire HD 7", Kobo Aura	e-book applications I purchased a Sony 650 & it will be delivered Tues. I have not owned a reader prior to this; so, question. Do I need to load specific site (Border's, local library, Barnes & Noble, etc) applications to my computer to then load books onto the reader? It appears that ePub may be the best format. Thanks.

05-01-2011, 09:46 PM	#2
Miss Understood Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 1308 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Iowa Device: Sony PRS-505, Nook, Sony PRS-350 (pink!); IPad2	You can use most sites that sell epubs for your Sony reader, however Barnes & Nobles uses their own DRM that is not compatible with the Sony readers. If you want to be able to read ebooks from B&N you will have to remove the DRM from your purchases. Regarding the applications, Sony has it's own library application and to use library books you will need Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. That being said, I don't use the Sony software at all, I use Calibre to manage my library and put books on my reader. Last edited by Miss Understood; 05-01-2011 at 09:48 PM.

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05-01-2011, 10:02 PM	#3
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	I believe that if you are running Windows OS, you need to have the Sony software installed for ADE books, but need not use it. EPUB is preferred, although you should be able to read PDF books as well - those lose their nice formatting at larger sizes is all.

05-03-2011, 03:58 AM	#4
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	You can download library books with the Sony Reader Library, no need for Adobe Digital Editions.

05-03-2011, 04:26 AM	#5
Kiwiscott eReader Noob Posts: 30 Karma: 15298 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Auckland NZ Device: Sony PRS 300, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Kobo Mini	I will second the vote for Calibre useage, its been a year and I still havent installed the Sony software. Calibre is perfect for transfering files to the reader.

05-03-2011, 12:03 PM	#6
travelingsandy Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 5302 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL Device: Kindle Fire HD 7", Kobo Aura	Do I understand correctly that I do not need to download ADE onto my computer to obtain library books? They will load into the Sony software? Also, will library books download directly into Calibre & not need ADE? Sorry for all of the questions; but, soooo new & green to this. I will be purchasing books from Sony & Border's, etc now that I have the reader. But, I have used the local public library also.

05-03-2011, 12:30 PM	#7
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Yes, I use the Sony software to transfer books to my ereader. When you download and install the Sony software it will create an Adobe ID for you too. You can use it to transfer library books or even other DRM'ed books from sites like Borders or Kobo. You can go ahead and install the software now and test it out to get things set-up before your new ereader arrives.

05-03-2011, 01:21 PM	#8
travelingsandy Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 5302 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL Device: Kindle Fire HD 7", Kobo Aura	Thank you everyone for your assistance. Bookworm girl thank you for your tips, I will install the Sony software as suggested & get it set up. I changed my mind on the ereader & had Sony send a 950; whats a little more money spent when you enjoy reading.

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