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JCSullivan · 05-05-2010, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bratzzo

Hi,

it ist not possible to oder outside canada:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/Intern...ome&ArtType=RS
"Everything on our site can be shipped to international destinations EXCEPT electronics iPODS, DVD Players, etc.). "

Bratzzo

Thanks for the info, Bratzzo

@Chapters/Indigo/Kobo (one of the same I suppose)
I can understand Apple wants to protect their franchisers and DVD players have regions but why ereaders!!!!

DannyElfman · 05-05-2010, 07:03 AM

Thanks JCSullivan for the epub test !

Now, I'm gonna contact Indigo folks to see if they can do something about it....

DannyElfman · 05-05-2010, 07:22 AM

Question submitted to Indigo !

juiceless · 05-05-2010, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCSullivan

Thanks for the info, Bratzzo

@Chapters/Indigo/Kobo (one of the same I suppose)
I can understand Apple wants to protect their franchisers and DVD players have regions but why ereaders!!!!

I can think of two reasons:

1) Breakage. It is expensive for these companies to absorb the cost of electronics damaged in transit.

2) Encryption. There are a lot of laws about shipping products with certain levels of encryption overseas. Most electronic devices nowadays include strong encryption software/hardware, which make it more challenging to ship overseas.

TallMomof2 · 05-05-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyElfman

An important question for European folks like me. Is it possible to order from Indigo to France (or another country in Europe ? ).

I've read in a French blog that one can create a user on Indigo website, add a KoBo to its cart, confirm the shipping address, and validate the order. But a message is sent later saying the delivery cannot be done to Europe.

Do you have any information about this problem ?

Thanks (and sorry for my English ...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bratzzo

Hi,

it ist not possible to oder outside canada:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/Intern...ome&ArtType=RS
"Everything on our site can be shipped to international destinations EXCEPT electronics iPODS, DVD Players, etc.). "

Bratzzo

I live in the US and was able to order a Kobo reader. It was shipped last week and might even arrive today. Don't know if Europeans can order but contact their customer service to find out.

artemisblossom · 05-05-2010, 09:06 AM

Am I understanding this correctly?? Is it possible to buy books from places like sony and B&N which have 2 completely different drm's and be able to read both of those on the Kobo without stripping the drm?? If this is possible then I will buy one. The other question I have is how likely is it that there will be an update for folders or collections??

bamelin · 05-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artemisblossom

Am I understanding this correctly?? Is it possible to buy books from places like sony and B&N which have 2 completely different drm's and be able to read both of those on the Kobo without stripping the drm?? If this is possible then I will buy one. The other question I have is how likely is it that there will be an update for folders or collections??

Yes I believe so. You can load Sony and B&N books through ADE. I haven't tried this yet but I'm sure somebody will correct me if I'm wrong.

addepalli1 · 05-05-2010, 10:52 AM

Guys i am undecided b/w kobo and sony PRS 300, pocket editon.
Tiger direct and sony both offer it for 129$ with free shipping. Which one would you suggest.

Thrasher · 05-05-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addepalli1

Guys i am undecided b/w kobo and sony PRS 300, pocket editon.
Tiger direct and sony both offer it for 129$ with free shipping. Which one would you suggest.

You mean $179, right?

bamelin · 05-05-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addepalli1

Guys i am undecided b/w kobo and sony PRS 300, pocket editon.
Tiger direct and sony both offer it for 129$ with free shipping. Which one would you suggest.

The pocket edition is smaller (5 inch screen as opposed to Kobo's 6 inch) but it does support more formats.

Personally I'd go with the 6 inch Kobo ... screen real estate is important in a purchase like this.

Turt99 · 05-05-2010, 12:07 PM

I was looking at these 2 options and went with the Kobo because of the screen size and the option for an SD card. It starts with twice as much memory plus it lets you expand it.

Thrasher · 05-05-2010, 02:37 PM

I agree. I opted for the Kobo with its 6" screen and SD card slot. I also like the 5 font sizes. But I'm disappointed with the foreign font support....

Bratzzo · 05-05-2010, 03:05 PM

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

I live in the US and was able to order a Kobo reader. It was shipped last week and might even arrive today. Don't know if Europeans can order but contact their customer service to find out.

today I tried to order the black one. Because my german adress it was not possible to order:

Quote:

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We need you to correct or provide more information.

Please note the following:

* US and International Shipping Restrictions - eReading devices are not eligible for shipping to a US or international address. Please choose or enter a Canadian address for your order.

Bratzzo

DannyElfman · 05-05-2010, 03:24 PM

Well, no KoBo for me ! I got the answer from Indigo Team (pretty fast actually !)

Quote:

Thank you for contacting Chapters Indigo Online regarding shipping eReaders internationally.

While we at Chapters Indigo Online strive to make specific items available to ship to our customers in selected international countries, the Kobo eReader does not qualify to ship outside of Canada and we do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our customers that live outside of Canada and would like to ship the Kobo eReader to a Canadian address would be able to do so.

In the US, Borders will have the eReader available later this summer. In the next few months, the device will be available in Australia and New Zealand at such book retailers as Borders, Whitcoulls, and Angus & Robertson, both in store and online (price to be announced shortly).

We hope to make our eReader available in other countries in the future but we don't yet have an exact date for this development.

Click on this link to check for updates on this issue in the next few months:
Where To Buy

Again we do apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced. If you require any additional assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for choosing Chapters Indigo Online. Books, Music, Movies and More.

addepalli1 · 05-06-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrasher

You mean $179, right?

Tiger Direct has it for 129 Sony for 149

Sony PRS-300SC Reader Pocket Edition Silver » for $129.99 at Tigerdirect.com
List Price: $179.99 Exp: 05/08/2010
The Sony PRS-300SC Pocket Edition E-Book Reader allows readers to access up to 350 of their favorite books from anywhere. The Reader Pocket Edition offers a convenient, on-the-go reading experience. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a 5ï¿½ display with E Inkï¿½ Vizplexï¿½ paper-like screen technology for easy reading, even in direct sunlight. The Reader Pocket Edition also supports multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, giving owners access to more books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony with more than one million free public domain titles from Google Books.

How to get this deal:

1. Click here to go to Tigerdirect.com
2. Add to Shopping cart for $149.99
3. At Checkout Apply $20off Coupon Code: UWH1900 [Exp. 05/08/2010]
4. Final Price: $149.99 - $20 = $129.99 + $1.99 Shipping + No Tax (Except FL, IL, and NC)

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05-05-2010, 07:03 AM	#77
DannyElfman Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 522 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hérault Device: Samsung E60	Thanks JCSullivan for the epub test ! Now, I'm gonna contact Indigo folks to see if they can do something about it....

05-05-2010, 07:22 AM	#78
DannyElfman Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 522 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hérault Device: Samsung E60	Question submitted to Indigo !

05-05-2010, 09:06 AM	#81
artemisblossom Groupie Posts: 161 Karma: 482 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Device: Sony prs505	Am I understanding this correctly?? Is it possible to buy books from places like sony and B&N which have 2 completely different drm's and be able to read both of those on the Kobo without stripping the drm?? If this is possible then I will buy one. The other question I have is how likely is it that there will be an update for folders or collections??

05-05-2010, 10:52 AM	#83
addepalli1 Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: SONY READER PRS 500, Kindle DX	Guys i am undecided b/w kobo and sony PRS 300, pocket editon. Tiger direct and sony both offer it for 129$ with free shipping. Which one would you suggest.

05-05-2010, 12:07 PM	#86
Turt99 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 14 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I was looking at these 2 options and went with the Kobo because of the screen size and the option for an SD card. It starts with twice as much memory plus it lets you expand it.

05-05-2010, 02:37 PM	#87
Thrasher Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 1003934 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Device: Nook Wifi	I agree. I opted for the Kobo with its 6" screen and SD card slot. I also like the 5 font sizes. But I'm disappointed with the foreign font support....