switch to kindle

katiarma · 08-26-2011, 02:01 PM

Hello every one,
I am new here, so my question might be an old one, sorry about that.
I have the kobo last generation before the kobo touch. I like it but i would like more if i was able to sync with my mac and my iphone. And i think is annoying to tapping on it. So, i am thinking to switch to kindle.
My question is: will i be able to transfer my books from kobo to kindle? And how do i do that?

Thanks

Katia

Atilla · 08-26-2011, 03:00 PM

If the next generation of kindles supports epub format, you may be able to transfer your Kobo books. Currently you can not, unless you hack your Kindle with third party OS.

marcardis · 08-26-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Atilla

If the next generation of kindles supports epub format, you may be able to transfer your Kobo books. Currently you can not, unless you hack your Kindle with third party OS.

Not quite true.

You can download the books that you have purchased from Kobo, use Calibre to remove the DRM and convert them to Kindle format.

If you have a lot of Kobo books you can do this as a bulk conversion so pretty straightforward.

If you need any help, please let me know.

Marcardis

ltr · 08-26-2011, 04:00 PM

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use Calibre to remove the DRM

Calibre does not remove DRM.

ltr

PeterT · 08-26-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltr

Calibre does not remove DRM.

ltr

Calibre can be extended with plugins that allow this.....

SameerH · 08-26-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katiarma

Hello every one,
I am new here, so my question might be an old one, sorry about that.
I have the kobo last generation before the kobo touch. I like it but i would like more if i was able to sync with my mac and my iphone. And i think is annoying to tapping on it. So, i am thinking to switch to kindle.
My question is: will i be able to transfer my books from kobo to kindle? And how do i do that?

Thanks

Katia

Hi Katia, we have an app for Mac and a top-rated app for iPhone, and your Kobo bought books are automatically synced when you sign in to either of those.

For the mac app, simply go to http://www.kobo.com/desktop and download it, it is not yet available from the Mac App store.

marcardis · 08-26-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltr

Calibre does not remove DRM.

ltr

As PeterT has said, it can.

Do some research!

Here would be a good place to start:

[EDIT: Link removed by Moderator]

Marcardis

molman · 08-26-2011, 08:09 PM

Curious. Does the Kindle sync (position/bookmark etc..) for side loaded books (those not purchased at Amazon)? Otherwise as Sameer pointed out the Kobo does the same thing across its apps which has worked pretty well for me (though I am personally on a Windows PC rather than a Mac, but do also use an iPhone).

Also Katia if you don't yet have a Kindle (hardware) and are looking at buying one, I would consider holding off a little as a next generation model is rumoured to be out very soon (Sept. seems to be the month being mentioned a lot). Anyway if you are interested you will probably find more info in the Kindle or News sub-forums.

montsnmags · 08-27-2011, 12:14 AM

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katiarma · 08-27-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks everyone!
i will wait till next generation.
Cheers

susan_cassidy · 08-27-2011, 08:14 PM

Sync'ing on Kindle is only for Amazon-purchased books, although I think I remember reading about a kludge using Calibre plugins to fake up ASINs so that some books will sync, but it sounded like a lot of trouble to me.

Added: original wording was wrong, edited to fix.

molman · 08-27-2011, 08:27 PM

@susan_cassidy: In that case I don't see Katia gaining much in terms of sync functionality moving to a Kindle over her existing Kobo (which not owning the last generation Kobo myself) I believe has all the same book/bookmark syncing functionality. Obviously there are other reasons you might want to change, but this particular reason doesn't seem to be one of them.

bibahbuzemann · 08-27-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by katiarma

Thanks everyone!
i will wait till next generation.
Cheers

Good for you!

I'm too gullible, those Kobo devs have been stringing me along like the stupid kid after the proverbial Dollar on a fishing line for months now.

You're absolutely right, this would be a pretty dumm time to order a Kobo, even if they did hold to the promise of making it available in Europe in the next two days.

molman · 08-27-2011, 11:08 PM

@bibahbuzemann: still pining for your search function bibahbuzemann? You should probably just buy something else if your in need/want an eReader with said feature now. Curious how you have been waiting on the devs for months though, only saw you pop up sometime this month?

Anyway don't know that it would be a dumb time to buy Kobo anymore than it would be to buy a SONY, Nook, Kindle or any device if you base your purchase on what you are getting today.

katiarma · 08-28-2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molman

@susan_cassidy: In that case I don't see Katia gaining much in terms of sync functionality moving to a Kindle over her existing Kobo (which not owning the last generation Kobo myself) I believe has all the same book/bookmark syncing functionality. Obviously there are other reasons you might want to change, but this particular reason doesn't seem to be one of them.

I can not sync anymore, after the last update of the kobo app.

08-26-2011, 02:01 PM	#1
katiarma Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: toronto Device: kobo	switch to kindle Hello every one, I am new here, so my question might be an old one, sorry about that. I have the kobo last generation before the kobo touch. I like it but i would like more if i was able to sync with my mac and my iphone. And i think is annoying to tapping on it. So, i am thinking to switch to kindle. My question is: will i be able to transfer my books from kobo to kindle? And how do i do that? Thanks Katia

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08-26-2011, 03:00 PM	#2
Atilla Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 619496 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3, Kindle 3 3G, Kobo Touch, Playbook,Kobo Clara HD,Kobo Libra 2	If the next generation of kindles supports epub format, you may be able to transfer your Kobo books. Currently you can not, unless you hack your Kindle with third party OS.

08-26-2011, 08:09 PM	#8
molman Evangelist Posts: 436 Karma: 538958 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Curious. Does the Kindle sync (position/bookmark etc..) for side loaded books (those not purchased at Amazon)? Otherwise as Sameer pointed out the Kobo does the same thing across its apps which has worked pretty well for me (though I am personally on a Windows PC rather than a Mac, but do also use an iPhone). Also Katia if you don't yet have a Kindle (hardware) and are looking at buying one, I would consider holding off a little as a next generation model is rumoured to be out very soon (Sept. seems to be the month being mentioned a lot). Anyway if you are interested you will probably find more info in the Kindle or News sub-forums.

08-27-2011, 12:14 AM	#9
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Moderator Notice Please do not post links to DRM removal tools. Our policy is that we permit the discussion of DRM removal in the abstract, but not the provision of detailed instructions for DRM removal, or direct linking to sites where such instructions or tools are hosted. - Moderator

08-27-2011, 06:13 PM	#10
katiarma Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: toronto Device: kobo	Thanks everyone! i will wait till next generation. Cheers

08-27-2011, 08:14 PM	#11
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Sync'ing on Kindle is only for Amazon-purchased books, although I think I remember reading about a kludge using Calibre plugins to fake up ASINs so that some books will sync, but it sounded like a lot of trouble to me. Added: original wording was wrong, edited to fix.

08-27-2011, 08:27 PM	#12
molman Evangelist Posts: 436 Karma: 538958 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	@susan_cassidy: In that case I don't see Katia gaining much in terms of sync functionality moving to a Kindle over her existing Kobo (which not owning the last generation Kobo myself) I believe has all the same book/bookmark syncing functionality. Obviously there are other reasons you might want to change, but this particular reason doesn't seem to be one of them.

08-27-2011, 11:08 PM	#14
molman Evangelist Posts: 436 Karma: 538958 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	@bibahbuzemann: still pining for your search function bibahbuzemann? You should probably just buy something else if your in need/want an eReader with said feature now. Curious how you have been waiting on the devs for months though, only saw you pop up sometime this month? Anyway don't know that it would be a dumb time to buy Kobo anymore than it would be to buy a SONY, Nook, Kindle or any device if you base your purchase on what you are getting today.