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Personally I just download the Adobe DRM'ed version of anything I buy from the Kobo store, and relied on the Calibre plugin. So far, everything I've wanted has had an Adobe DRM version. |
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03-21-2014, 03:36 PM | #17 | ||
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03-21-2014, 03:38 PM | #18 | |
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This is not entirely (or even mostly) the fault of said script--to be fair/clear. |
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03-21-2014, 06:12 PM | #19 |
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You're right, it's the firmware (proprietary software that runs the device) that renders kepubs, so it could in theory be ported to any other device. The reason for kepub primarily seems to be have been that it is closer to an epub 3 renderer and allows proper vertical line display (i.e. Chinese/Japanese) which for Kobo were an important market.
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Their CS definitely seems to have gotten better no doubt and they certainly seem to be trying. Last edited by AnemicOak; 03-22-2014 at 12:23 AM. |
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03-22-2014, 04:13 PM | #21 | |
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The LIBRARY page lists the titles of books you own and books you are previewing, it shows a button to download the EPUB version of the books, and for each one it lists: Download Options: Adobe DRM EPUB or Download Options: EPUB (DRM-FREE) or if that message is missing, the book is a kePub only. I only found 5 of my 130 odd books that do not have an ePub option and three of those are Manga. Most of the Manga I've seen are available in ePub though. |
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03-22-2014, 09:50 PM | #22 | |
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03-22-2014, 10:03 PM | #23 | |
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Don't get me wrong: I'm glad I can get the data I need, but ... DAMN if it doesn't suck to have to remember to do that before clicking the "Buy" button each time. |
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03-27-2014, 09:12 AM | #24 |
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Just received the transition email. no problem with sony US account, and FR kobo account.
Some more of my book into my kobo library |
03-27-2014, 09:18 AM | #25 |
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I got the email this morning and all of my books purchased from Sony transferred to my Kobo library without problems.
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03-27-2014, 09:48 AM | #26 |
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I got my email this morning and most of my books transferred. 15 didn't because they weren't available at Kobo.
On checking my Calibre library I was aghast that I didn't have some of these already backed up, breaking my always keep an Alf-copy of everything rule. I then began looking at the books and these must have been freebies in my early ebook days when I would grab anything that was free, because they are books I would never read and don't want in my library even for free. More concerning to me is my credit which generated this message -- Sorry, but we couldn’t transfer your Reader Store credit to Kobo. Please contact Kobo Customer Care at 1-855-732-3662 and quote this reference number. I called and was assured it's just a glitch they're working on, but we'll see. At least it is all from when Target had that amazing sale on Sony ebookstore gift cards -- I bought $200 worth. |
03-27-2014, 10:35 AM | #27 |
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I haven't gotten an email yet. I wonder if they're sending them in batches? Hope I'm still going to get the email.
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03-27-2014, 11:19 AM | #28 |
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03-27-2014, 03:41 PM | #29 |
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I haven't gotten doodley-squat.
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03-27-2014, 03:53 PM | #30 |
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