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Old 09-22-2011, 01:29 PM   #61
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I said yesterday that my library didn't have Kindle yet. Well, they finally got it this morning.
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Old 09-22-2011, 01:52 PM   #62
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I very much doubt it. The Sony T1 does not seem to have a web browser, and Sony is not going to build a custom interface to Overdrive, which would involve too much 'coupling'.

I think it is going to work very much like Kindle does now, that is, you'll get an option on the Overdrive web site to send to your Sony, you'll get redirected to a Sony page to authenticate and choose the device to send to, and Sony's servers would fulfill the ebook.
The T1 does have a browser. And yes, it can download library eBooks without the need for a computer. Actually, it can work very much like ADE on your computer does. The T1 downloads the .acsm file and then that gets filled by the Adobe server and sent to the T1. That's how I think it will work.
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Old 09-22-2011, 01:58 PM   #63
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Has anyone else noticed that with the Kindle transition, the older books that used to be PDF-only now have Kindle AND epub versions? I'm wondering if the conversion didn't yield something for other users too.
The way the new setup works is that the libraries no longer have to buy separate copies in different formats. They just buy X number of copies and they come in PDF, ePub, Mobipocket, & Kindle. Mobipocket only if the library supports it and the eBook has a Mobipocket version. So whatever of the four formats the eBook is available in and depending on Mobipocket support, the library gets what's available. So this makes it easier for the library and the users. So those entries that used to have say 1 PDF and 1 ePub could not possibly have 2 copies available in PDF, ePub, Mobipocket, or Kindle. The choice is up to the user.
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Old 09-22-2011, 02:12 PM   #64
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I said yesterday that my library didn't have Kindle yet. Well, they finally got it this morning.
Apparently, the same here!
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Old 09-22-2011, 02:23 PM   #65
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The way the new setup works is that the libraries no longer have to buy separate copies in different formats. They just buy X number of copies and they come in PDF, ePub, Mobipocket, & Kindle. Mobipocket only if the library supports it and the eBook has a Mobipocket version. So whatever of the four formats the eBook is available in and depending on Mobipocket support, the library gets what's available. So this makes it easier for the library and the users. So those entries that used to have say 1 PDF and 1 ePub could not possibly have 2 copies available in PDF, ePub, Mobipocket, or Kindle. The choice is up to the user.
Prior to Kindle lending, the Seattle Public Library had mobi books; now it doesn't. Additionally, the mobi software link disappeared. I've also noticed the same thing at other libraries I use.
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Old 09-22-2011, 02:36 PM   #66
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Prior to Kindle lending, the Seattle Public Library had mobi books; now it doesn't. Additionally, the mobi software link disappeared. I've also noticed the same thing at other libraries I use.
Right and it's not standard mobi format but whatever amazon is supplying - tpz or amz with DRM.
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Old 09-22-2011, 03:27 PM   #67
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Prior to Kindle lending, the Seattle Public Library had mobi books; now it doesn't. Additionally, the mobi software link disappeared. I've also noticed the same thing at other libraries I use.
Yeah, the generic mobi format disappeared from the system at the library I use. I had several in my wish list that I hadn't gotten around to grabbing, and these all converted to the kindle link.

So in the event that anyone wanted a non-kindle mobi version, that option seems gone now. (Not sure that anyone really would?)
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Old 09-22-2011, 04:58 PM   #68
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Yeah, the generic mobi format disappeared from the system at the library I use. I had several in my wish list that I hadn't gotten around to grabbing, and these all converted to the kindle link.

So in the event that anyone wanted a non-kindle mobi version, that option seems gone now. (Not sure that anyone really would?)
I think the number of e-readers left that support .mobi is very few, if any.

Amazon owns the .mobi format and will not let an ereader manufacturer support both DRM .mobi and DRM .epub, so the makers were forced to choose one or the other (I remember many Bookeen owners here being upset when Bookeen switched to .epub).

Some still support the non-DRM .mobi (Jetbook does, I believe), but that's not library compatible.
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:09 PM   #69
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What happens when a borrowed Kindle ebook expires? How does the Kindle tell you?
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:12 PM   #70
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What happens when a borrowed Kindle ebook expires? How does the Kindle tell you?
What I saw on my Xoom yesterday (before I deleted it from my device) was a notice on the title/catalog listing - saying it was Returned. and it would not open -- it suggest that I Buy the book from Amazon.
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:48 PM   #71
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Phoenix's Overdrive system shows 20,453 titles (the number has been climbing since yesterday). I've been able to check out several with no difficulty. The maximum time out is 14 days.
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What happens when a borrowed Kindle ebook expires? How does the Kindle tell you?

I assume it is the same as when you return one. I returned one early today and I got a message sent to my kindle saying the library book had expired. Also, it was removed from my Kindle.
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I returned one early today and I got a message sent to my kindle saying the library book had expired. Also, it was removed from my Kindle.
Wha huh?!
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Not sure what issue people were having with checking out with their devices, but I just used my Xoom to check out a book and deliver to the Xoom...worked great.
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