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Old 08-25-2009, 06:51 PM   #226
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You prefere to read novels on something bigger than a standard pbook?

Even the K2 is bigger than the majority of pocket pbooks..
Nope, I like reading hard-cover books.

The DX is just a tad smaller than one. I don't particularly enjoy reading on my Kindle v.2, it's too small and I page-flip too often.

I would also rather have one device, which can comfortably handle novels, as well as magazines.
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Old 08-25-2009, 07:22 PM   #227
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Old 08-25-2009, 07:43 PM   #228
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wow, this is huge. i can't wait to see amazon's response. clearly, sony is a better overall value now. it has more books, library support, google books (which are worthless as far as i'm concerned), wireless with gsm which is better, and a more advanced reader as well.
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Old 08-25-2009, 07:52 PM   #229
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So do any libraries offer non-resident cards anymore? I know NYPL killed their non-resident offer in June & my library system (Hennepin County Libraries) only offers audiobooks, not ebooks.
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Old 08-25-2009, 07:57 PM   #230
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The DX is not for text books. Amazon blew that big time when they botched PDF support.
I'm hoping they're planning on fixing that in firmware.
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Old 08-25-2009, 08:08 PM   #231
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So do any libraries offer non-resident cards anymore? I know NYPL killed their non-resident offer in June & my library system (Hennepin County Libraries) only offers audiobooks, not ebooks.
Not too many and those that still do want you to apply for a card in person.
Too bad Overdrive couldn't operate as an international library, where anyone could apply for card for differing amounts depending on the amount/type of downloads.
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Old 08-25-2009, 08:24 PM   #232
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Another thing I see on the web site that I heard no mention of is a way for authors to self-publish their ebooks into the Sony store...

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Old 08-25-2009, 08:50 PM   #233
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Another thing I see on the web site that I heard no mention of is a way for authors to self-publish their ebooks into the Sony store...
Someone mentioned that a few days ago in another thread. As I said over there, it looks to me like it's more for small publishing houses who promote multiple authors, and not so much for authors who want to promote their own works.
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:04 PM   #234
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I'm hoping they're planning on fixing that in firmware.
I doubt it. This is Amazon and Amazon wants control. They don't sell PDF so they have no control. If Amazon wasn't about control, they'd have Mobipocket instead of AZW.
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:11 PM   #235
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Someone mentioned that a few days ago in another thread. As I said over there, it looks to me like it's more for small publishing houses who promote multiple authors, and not so much for authors who want to promote their own works.
That's actually how ALL publishers upload books to the Sony store. We upload files via FTP and Sony converts them to LRX. They still don't have the publishing tools they've been promising for two years, so publishers have to pay Sony to do the conversions.
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:48 PM   #236
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I doubt it. This is Amazon and Amazon wants control. They don't sell PDF so they have no control. If Amazon wasn't about control, they'd have Mobipocket instead of AZW.
I think that's more about the old Mobipocket agreements with resellers. They knew they had to lower prices to get a big market and they couldn't do that if they sold Mobipocket. If they want the textbook/student market, they need to improve PDF support. They'd be fools not to. They, like most big corporations, may be plenty of things but I don't think they're foolish.
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Old 08-25-2009, 10:13 PM   #237
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I gotta say, after seeing the clearer screen of the 600, I am really hot for the Daily Edition. Unless Apple pulls some stunning trick, I really want to have this device,

I just think it looks great, smart and versatile.

One other question, what kind of book light would work with it? Would the long screen cause some problems for it?
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Old 08-25-2009, 10:27 PM   #238
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"seven inches wide"? Interesting.
That's what she said!

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Old 08-25-2009, 10:33 PM   #239
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So do any libraries offer non-resident cards anymore? I know NYPL killed their non-resident offer in June & my library system (Hennepin County Libraries) only offers audiobooks, not ebooks.
The DC Public library (http://www.dclibrary.org/)! I applied online for a temporary card and had it emailed to me. It works immediately. I don't know how long these temp cards work but you can always go back and get a new one if you want. There doesn't seem to be any kind of verification process with their temp cards.
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The DC Public library site says " Your temporary library card number is good for 30 days from the date of issuance
You must come in to your nearest branch to get your permanent card before your temporary library card number expires"

The full list of epubs available on overdrive can be viewed at http://search.overdrive.com/default.asp

A search for epubs only shows 500 matches... but thats only the first 500 from "1" to "ALL". Heh.
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