03-27-2010, 08:30 PM | #1 |
Banned
Posts: 39
Karma: 6106
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Vancouver BC
Device: Many, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Pocketbook, Sony etc.
|
how to save books from kindle pc to computer
hey guys, i bought many books from amazon both in topaz and amz format, is there a way when i buy books and send them to kindle 2 pc, that i can save these books to my local hard drive? I do not have a kindle.
|
03-27-2010, 08:36 PM | #2 |
Addict
Posts: 254
Karma: 1200
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Device: DR1000S, ILIAD2, Nokia n900, Kindle for PC, Astak EZReader Pro
|
They actually are on your local drive somewhere in the My Documents folder. I don't have access to a Windows PC at the moment so can't tell you where exactly, but you should be able to find them if you poke around a bit.
|
03-27-2010, 09:14 PM | #3 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,952
Karma: 213930
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Middelfart, Denmark
Device: Kindle paper white
|
You should have a folder in My Documents called My Kindle Content.
|
03-27-2010, 09:20 PM | #4 |
Addict
Posts: 254
Karma: 1200
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Device: DR1000S, ILIAD2, Nokia n900, Kindle for PC, Astak EZReader Pro
|
|
03-28-2010, 03:38 AM | #5 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,952
Karma: 213930
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Middelfart, Denmark
Device: Kindle paper white
|
|
03-30-2010, 04:28 AM | #6 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 52
Karma: 10
Join Date: Mar 2010
Device: NOne
|
Access your My Documents and click on My Kindle Content folder..And there you have it, Enjoy reading your books..
|
03-30-2010, 02:20 PM | #7 |
Enthusiast
Posts: 31
Karma: 68
Join Date: Dec 2005
|
Can these documents then be transferred to a USB drive or a smart card to be read on another e-reader, netbook or laptop?
|
03-30-2010, 02:21 PM | #8 |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 73,668
Karma: 127838212
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
|
03-30-2010, 02:28 PM | #9 |
Addict
Posts: 254
Karma: 1200
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Device: DR1000S, ILIAD2, Nokia n900, Kindle for PC, Astak EZReader Pro
|
The books can be copied, but they can't be read on another reader or even on another Kindle for PC app due to DRM. They can only be read on that particular machine. To read them on another machine you'd have to install the app there and use your Amazon account to send it to that machine in order to reset the DRM.
Alternately, you can strip the DRM in order to free them and use any reader or application that can read mobi files (as long as the books are mobi and not Topaz). Please remember, though, to respect copyright. Most people strip DRM so that they can use their legally purchased books (well, Amazon claims you purchase them, not license them) anywhere they want, and not to pirate. There are threads on MR that should help with the DRM stripping. Hope this helps. |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
e-Books show in "My Computer" Kindle 3 documents folder | tcreek | Calibre | 1 | 09-03-2010 10:34 AM |
[Enhancement suggestion] Folders when save books in "Add Books" function | simonbcn | Calibre | 1 | 08-30-2009 12:59 PM |
Does Kindle 2 Save You Money on Books? | pookielocks | Amazon Kindle | 33 | 03-25-2009 06:17 PM |
Is there a way to read kindle books on ur computer? | Douglasco | Amazon Kindle | 2 | 02-22-2009 11:59 PM |
Will cellphones save books? | DaleDe | News | 11 | 02-04-2008 02:42 PM |