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nwinter · 09-11-2010, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the information. I have emailed off my form and am very excited. What a fantastic idea.

so - question. Can you read these books on your Kindle? I have a Sony as well but the kindle is the reader of choice as its a DX and easier for me.

Thanks

Natalie

DiamondDave · 09-11-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nwinter

so - question. Can you read these books on your Kindle? I have a Sony as well but the kindle is the reader of choice as its a DX and easier for me.

Thanks

Natalie

Only if the books are .pdf and not epub. It seems like most of the newer Philly books are epub and the older ones are .pdf.

Almas · 09-11-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwipippa

Now that I'm sorted, I'm getting fussy. Has anyone else noticed that Philadelphia's Overdrive is often very slow, and sometimes freezes? I am starting to assume that it is overloaded....or perhaps it is just me?

No, I haven't had any issues with their Overdrive. It's been smooth sailing so far.

Almas · 09-11-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

so - question. Can you read these books on your Kindle? I have a Sony as well but the kindle is the reader of choice as its a DX and easier for me.

I didn't think that the Kindle could read library books. Most of the books are in epub format, and the rest are pdf. And the Kindle can't read books protected with ADOBE DRM.. that's my understanding. But then again, I might be wrong. I don't own a Kindle so can't say much about it.

nwinter · 09-14-2010, 03:27 AM

I got an email from the library asking me to email my details as they could not read it. No wonder as I had to reduce it pretty small to get it under the 100MB.

Thanks for the Kindle input. Now for the "dummy" question of the day. How do you transfer books from ADE onto the Sony? I already have ADE registered but cant for the life of me remember how to get them over.

Thanks

Natalie

kiwipippa · 09-14-2010, 04:50 AM

I have a kobo not a sony, but when I connect my kobo, it appears as a device in ADE. I simply drag the book I want onto the kobo icon and it copies it over. I assume something similar happens with the sony but I could be wrong

columbus · 09-14-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwinter

I got an email from the library asking me to email my details as they could not read it. No wonder as I had to reduce it pretty small to get it under the 100MB.

Thanks for the Kindle input. Now for the "dummy" question of the day. How do you transfer books from ADE onto the Sony? I already have ADE registered but cant for the life of me remember how to get them over.

Thanks

Natalie

Load ADE (without Sony library or Calibre running).

ADE should recognise the reader in the left hand pane, (if you have not authorised the reader with ADE you should get a prompt to do so).

Just drag the book(s) from the library view to the reader icon.

SeaBookGuy · 09-25-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwinter

I got an email from the library asking me to email my details as they could not read it. No wonder as I had to reduce it pretty small to get it under the 100MB.

Thanks for the Kindle input. Now for the "dummy" question of the day. How do you transfer books from ADE onto the Sony? I already have ADE registered but cant for the life of me remember how to get them over.

Thanks

Natalie

You don't need to actually use ADE at all - I "download" all my books via Sony Library instead, dragging and dropping them to the reader once they show in my library.

NOTE: Sony 505 cannot handle Epub and PDF books at the same time! Similar to kosher meat vs. dairy -- as much as you like of one or the other format on your player.

John F · 10-15-2010, 10:46 AM

I joined the library recently. So far it's been a good experience. I emailed them earlier this morning requesting an EPub, and already received a reply saying they will order the title and it should be available next week.

I'm from the U.S.

ficbot · 10-15-2010, 02:30 PM

I never got mine. I submitted it and heard nothing back, so I did the "ask the librarian" thing and they send to resend it and they would keep a special eye. I did so and ccd it to the ask a librarian address with their reply quoted. This was several weeks ago. No response at all.

viviena · 10-15-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

I never got mine. I submitted it and heard nothing back, so I did the "ask the librarian" thing and they send to resend it and they would keep a special eye. I did so and ccd it to the ask a librarian address with their reply quoted. This was several weeks ago. No response at all.

Now I don't feel so sheepish.

I've also been in a similar situation, right down to one of the librarians asking me to email her personally after my other attempt failed. I think altogether I've emailed them with my application three times, slight variations in the attachment in case it was an image file size issue or something, but their mail server perhaps just really hates my address.

roger the rabbit · 10-16-2010, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

I never got mine. I submitted it and heard nothing back, so I did the "ask the librarian" thing and they send to resend it and they would keep a special eye. I did so and ccd it to the ask a librarian address with their reply quoted. This was several weeks ago. No response at all.

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Originally Posted by viviena

Now I don't feel so sheepish.

I've also been in a similar situation, right down to one of the librarians asking me to email her personally after my other attempt failed. I think altogether I've emailed them with my application three times, slight variations in the attachment in case it was an image file size issue or something, but their mail server perhaps just really hates my address.

I had the same problems and it took a while to resolve, once it was I have found it a great resource and everybody who responded extremely friendly an helpful.

This is most definitely an image size issue. I think once their server has rejected your email your address must go on their *Blocked* list. If you have the ability it is better to fax it to them.

Or maybe try providing the details asked for on the form via the ask the librarian page - just a thought.

viviena · 10-16-2010, 11:01 PM

Good idea. I might see if I can try another email address first, and other than including my details in the Ask form, maybe I could upload my image and see if they'll be fine with external links. Either way, thanks Roger.

columbus · 10-17-2010, 10:15 AM

Mine didn't get there until I reduced the attachment to 75Kb.

weateallthepies · 10-17-2010, 03:55 PM

I printed it to PDF using a PDF printer driver, then used Jarnal to complete and sign the form and saved it again as PDF. Kept the size nice and small rather than printing and scanning.

10-15-2010, 10:46 AM	#114
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,006 Karma: 71261339 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I joined the library recently. So far it's been a good experience. I emailed them earlier this morning requesting an EPub, and already received a reply saying they will order the title and it should be available next week. I'm from the U.S. Last edited by John F; 10-15-2010 at 04:58 PM. Reason: Added from the US

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09-11-2010, 08:32 PM	#106
nwinter Zealot Posts: 140 Karma: 419 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern NSW, Australia Device: sony PS-505, Iphone and about to add a Kindle DX	Thanks for the information. I have emailed off my form and am very excited. What a fantastic idea. so - question. Can you read these books on your Kindle? I have a Sony as well but the kindle is the reader of choice as its a DX and easier for me. Thanks Natalie

09-14-2010, 03:27 AM	#110
nwinter Zealot Posts: 140 Karma: 419 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern NSW, Australia Device: sony PS-505, Iphone and about to add a Kindle DX	I got an email from the library asking me to email my details as they could not read it. No wonder as I had to reduce it pretty small to get it under the 100MB. Thanks for the Kindle input. Now for the "dummy" question of the day. How do you transfer books from ADE onto the Sony? I already have ADE registered but cant for the life of me remember how to get them over. Thanks Natalie

09-14-2010, 04:50 AM	#111
kiwipippa Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 613022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: kobo glo, kobo touch (dead), kindle touch, android phone	I have a kobo not a sony, but when I connect my kobo, it appears as a device in ADE. I simply drag the book I want onto the kobo icon and it copies it over. I assume something similar happens with the sony but I could be wrong

10-15-2010, 02:30 PM	#115
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I never got mine. I submitted it and heard nothing back, so I did the "ask the librarian" thing and they send to resend it and they would keep a special eye. I did so and ccd it to the ask a librarian address with their reply quoted. This was several weeks ago. No response at all.

10-16-2010, 11:01 PM	#118
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	Good idea. I might see if I can try another email address first, and other than including my details in the Ask form, maybe I could upload my image and see if they'll be fine with external links. Either way, thanks Roger.

10-17-2010, 10:15 AM	#119
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	Mine didn't get there until I reduced the attachment to 75Kb.

10-17-2010, 03:55 PM	#120
weateallthepies Lord of the Pies Posts: 256 Karma: 103458 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Oasis 3, Kobo Sage, Onyx Boox Leaf 2, iPad Pro	I printed it to PDF using a PDF printer driver, then used Jarnal to complete and sign the form and saved it again as PDF. Kept the size nice and small rather than printing and scanning.