02-02-2017, 02:32 PM | #61 |
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While the Ottawa Public Library uses Overdrive to deliver e-books, it appears that the integration needed to use the Overdrive service on the KA1 isn't there yet. For example, I can't link OPL to my Overdrive.com account.
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02-02-2017, 03:44 PM | #62 |
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Interesting. Although, the Overdrive option should appear anyway, right, as it has nothing to do with any particular library.
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02-02-2017, 04:19 PM | #63 | |
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I know it isn't that big a deal to grab an ePub, pull it into ADE, and side-load to your Kobo, but it sure is nice to skip all of that process. Does the OPL have any stated timeline on when it will work? |
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02-02-2017, 05:59 PM | #64 | |
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02-02-2017, 06:02 PM | #65 |
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I wonder if there is a strange IP address involved? I was under the impression that Kobo used geolocation as an initial determination as to whether OverDrive was available.
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02-03-2017, 03:25 PM | #66 | |
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02-03-2017, 06:09 PM | #67 | |
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02-03-2017, 06:25 PM | #68 |
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Thanks, I will check it out.
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07-06-2017, 06:53 PM | #69 |
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It worked great for me at first, found a book in the store, went to drop down menu and borrowed/downloaded it. Even the books I had checked out through my library's overdrive website automatically synced to the device. So seamless.
BUT. Then I realised that some of the books I could see were definitely available on my library's overdrive website did not show up as available to borrow under that book's kobo store listing. And after I borrowed those books through my library's overdrive page, they did not sync to the kobo like the other library books did. It seems so random too which ones show up and which don't. And I've checked the ISBNs, they're definitely the same edition. Has anyone else run into this problem? I had a lengthy chat with Kobo support and in the end their message was basically: anything at all to do with library books is Overdrive responsibility and not theirs. So I contacted Overdrive and of course they claim they can't help either and say it's a Kobo issue. Cue tableflip from me. I don't understand why this is happening and why neither company are willing to take responsibility for bugs. It's especially frustrating since the overdrive feature is 80% of the reason I even bought the new Kobo Aura One. :-( |
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07-06-2017, 07:42 PM | #71 | |
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Have you or any others with this problem tried contacting Kobo or Overdrive support? What did they say to you about it? |
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07-06-2017, 08:53 PM | #72 | |
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Also, there might be something coming from the publishers. It wouldn't surprise me if some didn't allow this connection to happen. I don't know if this is the case, but the behaviour of some of the publishers in other ways suggests it is likely. |
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07-21-2017, 12:49 PM | #73 |
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Be careful where you purchase your Kobo Aura One from! I am from NZ but travelling in Italy. I purchased a KA1 looking forward to accessing books from my NZ library using Overdrive. However after starting up the device I couldn't find Overdrive in the Settings menu. I contacted Kobo customer support and after some back and forth chat about the problem was told:
"Some checks was done and we are seeing that the Overdrive, does not come on the device from Italy. The app cannot be added by downloading it. You will need to take the device back to the store for a refund of the device. Upon purchasing a device from a store it should have being checked by you the customer to see if the app was on it since it was from a different country that you are from. That is how the device is sold in countries that does not use Overdrive to access books." I don't see how I was supposed to know to even ask, the Kobo website only states: "Get connected to your local public library right from your Kobo Aura ONE with built-in OverDrive.* Set-up is easy and free, all you need is your library card. With one integrated catalogue, Kobo and your Local Library make it easy to search for the eBook you want and choose to borrow or buy, it’s that simple. *Dependent on library participation, available throughout most public libraries in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. eBook availability will vary based on library." It only mentions that accessing Overdrive is dependent on library participation, nowhere does it state that Overdrive is only installed on devices sold in these countries and cannot be installed on devices sold in other countries. I can only hope the store will refund me for this device. Needless to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed with my experience with Kobo!!! Note: I made sure my Kobo account was set to NZ and the affiliate on the device was Kobo. Still no Overdrive... Last edited by Bugsb; 07-21-2017 at 12:52 PM. Reason: Added detail |
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07-21-2017, 04:09 PM | #75 |
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The firmware is the same regardless of where the device is bought. No additional code is installed to activate library support
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