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Old 08-25-2009, 01:46 PM   #196
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Will Amazon counter?
Maybe Amazon in light of Sony's annoucement will counter with something like folders for the Kindle. This is a feature that users have been asking for since the dawn of time, ok well not that long, but as long as the Kindle Classic has been out. Content management on the Kindle is long overdue, does anyone know if the new Sony Daily Reader will have folders? Gotta tell ya, (1) folders, (2) wireless downloads (which is why I bought the Kindle) and (3) touchscreen is VERY appealing to me. I'm just saying.

P.S. Forgot to mention expandable memory slot which the K1 had and it was removed from the K2
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:46 PM   #197
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Wait. My local library uses overdrive for audio books and some horrible html-based, must-be-connected-to-the-Internet ... thing for "ebooks". Does this mean I can't check out ebooks at all since my local library doesn't support overdrive for ebooks? I contacted them a while back about this, and got a response something along the lines of blah blah expense demand blah blah no plans thanks for asking. I'm honestly confused about this.
If there are any libraries left still doing out-of-town memberships you could buy one of those. We have a Wiki page here,
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:52 PM   #198
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Does this mean I can't check out ebooks at all since my local library doesn't support overdrive for ebooks?
As far as I understand it, that is exactly what it means. Just like with a PBook, they have to buy/rent a copy to lend, they must buy/rent an e-copy they can then lend.

I checked with my local library last week, who uses Overdrive for their audio book, and the basic response, was "we have no plans to offer "e-books".
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:52 PM   #199
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I don't know if it's legal. The whole question of stripping DRM for personal use is untried. It's against the rules of the library I would imagine.
The scripts that you must use to use Mobipocket library books on Kindle do not strip the DRM, and the books still expire (will no longer open) after the check-out term.
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Old 08-25-2009, 01:54 PM   #200
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I rarely use my 3G Kindle connection to do anything but get content.
Same here... but I get content at place OTHER than Amazon, mostly from FeedBooks and MobileReads free libraries. What I meant if you could get content ONLY from Sony ebook store it wasn't that useful... although, I assume that will include all the Google PD stuff.

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Come on, definitely not because a copy of a library book is being made in that scenario. So even after the book expire, she has a copy of the book in another format!
If you use kindlefix script it is NOT removing the DRM, only allowing the book to be read on the Kindle. Of course, using this method ties the book to a single Kindle.

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Old 08-25-2009, 02:00 PM   #201
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Whoever wrote that messed up. The press release never said that.
I believe it was this report from Teleread:

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10:30 am: Getting started. Dr. Paul Eclair, President of NYPL. They are announcing a partnership with Sony. Free content from the library will be available on Sony readers...
At least some people took that to mean that All Sony readers would have access to the NYPL.
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Old 08-25-2009, 02:04 PM   #202
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If there are any libraries left still doing out-of-town memberships you could buy one of those.
I wonder if out of town (paid) membership was against OverDrive's TOS for public libraries. They do have a Corporate Service, which is also available to "associations", and seems to provide the same titles.
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Old 08-25-2009, 02:06 PM   #203
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The scripts that you must use to use Mobipocket library books on Kindle do not strip the DRM, and the books still expire (will no longer open) after the check-out term.
There are also scripts that remove Mobipocket DRM and Adept DRM. Since most of the books are Adobe, I am most often removing Adept DRM and converting the book.
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Old 08-25-2009, 02:20 PM   #204
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There are also scripts that remove Mobipocket DRM and Adept DRM. Since most of the books are Adobe, I am most often removing Adept DRM and converting the book.
That would definitely violate the policy and intent of the library.
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I wonder if out of town (paid) membership was against OverDrive's TOS for public libraries. They do have a Corporate Service, which is also available to "associations", and seems to provide the same titles.
Interesting question. I would guess not since it's up to the library to buy enough copies to support their membership. Wider membership probably translates into more book purchases from Overdrive.
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Old 08-25-2009, 02:24 PM   #206
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That would definitely violate the policy and intent of the library.
Policy, yes. Intent, I disagree. I'm checking out the book and not keeping it beyond the specified time. I'm not redistributing it. How does that violate their intent?
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If you use kindlefix script it is NOT removing the DRM, only allowing the book to be read on the Kindle. Of course, using this method ties the book to a single Kindle.

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I may be wrong but I think you can have multiple PIDs registered at Overdrive.
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Old 08-25-2009, 02:26 PM   #208
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As far as I understand it, that is exactly what it means. Just like with a PBook, they have to buy/rent a copy to lend, they must buy/rent an e-copy they can then lend.

I checked with my local library last week, who uses Overdrive for their audio book, and the basic response, was "we have no plans to offer "e-books".
That is the same response I got. But doing a little research, I found my little library has a reciprocal arrangement with the Chicago Public Library. The main branch is only 3 blocks from my office, and I went in and signed up. I think you have to do it in person.
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Just measure the screen, the ratio is more of 16:9, so it can't be 1024x600 resolution. It'll be terrific if it's 1280x720.

EDIT: indeed, I just did it again, the 7" has a slightly wider screen than 6", if the photo didn't lie.

It'll make a perfect 2-column PDF reader -- just flip 1/2 page a time -- well if its software can actually support it.
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Wait. My local library uses overdrive for audio books and some horrible html-based, must-be-connected-to-the-Internet ... thing for "ebooks". Does this mean I can't check out ebooks at all since my local library doesn't support overdrive for ebooks? I contacted them a while back about this, and got a response something along the lines of blah blah expense demand blah blah no plans thanks for asking. I'm honestly confused about this.
Overdrive is a service that makes audiobooks, videos and ebooks *available* to local libraries. It's up to the libraries which service they subscribe to and which materials they choose to make available.

My local library uses Overdrive for audiobooks and video, but not ebooks at all, so you're marginally better off than I am, in that regard.

But then I look at my ocean view and stop complaining.
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