Ereaders Compatible with Library Books?

dkb · 02-06-2010, 01:30 PM

For some reason, the squabble between Macmillan and Amazon has made me think about libraries, and why I quit using them, and why I like eBooks so much. A lot of my thoughts centered on convenience and availability. I found out that my library now has downloadable content so they've become convenient again. I'm very happy with my Kindle, but it's not compatible with my library. I have an iPhone and downloaded overdrive so I know I can get audio books.

This is from my libraries web site: "Sony® Reader for mobile reading of library eBooks. All EPUB eBooks & many PDF eBooks at this site are ready to enjoy on the Sony Reader. Requires installation of Adobe® Digital Editions." Does this mean I'm limited to only Sony readers, or do I just look for readers that can read EPUB & PDF eBooks?

frozennorth · 02-06-2010, 03:18 PM

You are not limited to Sony. There are quite a few readers that work with Adobe Digital Editions software. Check the WIKI on this site.

Yar-PocketBooker · 02-07-2010, 12:52 AM

All PocketBook models can read DRMed epubs

PodPeople · 02-07-2010, 11:46 AM

Here is a web page showing Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) compatible e-readers.

http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/devices/

I am shopping for an e-reader now. My main considerations are low cost and ability to read e-books checked out from libraries. Right now I am leaning towards the Aluratek Libre Reader Pro. I like the included dictionary and user replaceable batteries of the similar Jetbook Lite, but as of now it doesn't support ADE.

02-06-2010, 01:30 PM	#1
dkb ebook enthusiast Posts: 85 Karma: 40466 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Device: Kindle 2, iPhone, Sony PRS-350, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch	Which eReaders Compatible with Library eBooks? For some reason, the squabble between Macmillan and Amazon has made me think about libraries, and why I quit using them, and why I like eBooks so much. A lot of my thoughts centered on convenience and availability. I found out that my library now has downloadable content so they've become convenient again. I'm very happy with my Kindle, but it's not compatible with my library. I have an iPhone and downloaded overdrive so I know I can get audio books. This is from my libraries web site: "Sony® Reader for mobile reading of library eBooks. All EPUB eBooks & many PDF eBooks at this site are ready to enjoy on the Sony Reader. Requires installation of Adobe® Digital Editions." Does this mean I'm limited to only Sony readers, or do I just look for readers that can read EPUB & PDF eBooks? Last edited by dkb; 02-06-2010 at 03:14 PM. Reason: clarity

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02-06-2010, 03:18 PM	#2
frozennorth Evangelist Posts: 407 Karma: 18772 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: Onyx Boox RIP, Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Libra	You are not limited to Sony. There are quite a few readers that work with Adobe Digital Editions software. Check the WIKI on this site.

02-07-2010, 12:52 AM	#3
Yar-PocketBooker Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 6976 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Device: PocketBooks and Onyxes and anything E-Ink...	All PocketBook models can read DRMed epubs

02-07-2010, 11:46 AM	#4
PodPeople Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 134 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston, TX Device: Nook Simple Touch, iPad 3, Kindle 4B	Here is a web page showing Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) compatible e-readers. http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/devices/ I am shopping for an e-reader now. My main considerations are low cost and ability to read e-books checked out from libraries. Right now I am leaning towards the Aluratek Libre Reader Pro. I like the included dictionary and user replaceable batteries of the similar Jetbook Lite, but as of now it doesn't support ADE.

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