Android e-reader to read academic books on ebrary.com

h4k1m · 05-30-2015, 09:35 PM

Hello,

Please could you advise me on an e-reader turning on Android?
I need to install adobe digital editions android app on it to read some academic books I have access to through ebrary.com.

Thanks.

tlib · 05-30-2015, 11:23 PM

Have you seen this: http://support.ebrary.com/kb/device-...r-dl-bluefire/

h4k1m · 05-31-2015, 07:34 AM

No I didn't.
Thanks for the link ^^.
But is it possible to install this app (Bluefire Reader) on any wifi e-reader?

I doubt it since on the link you gave me, only IOS and Android are mentionned.
This could be an issue since not all e-readers support android (Kindle, Kobo...).

Ken Maltby · 05-31-2015, 12:05 PM

The Kobo devices should have no problem with Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) documents. I am not sure about Kindle devices, on stock software. I think the process is still that you Establish your Adobe account ID and install the ADE program on your PC then add your devices to your account. It used to be up to six devices, if I remember correctly.

Koreader is an addon reader that works on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, and Android. It is also able to read many different file formats, which could be an issue at such a site. Also, you may be able to sync progress and highlights between the devices. ( I haven't used that feature, and it is relatively new.)

Download page.

Nightly build.

Stable release, in case the nightly can't handle your device.

Luck;
Ken

h4k1m · 05-31-2015, 03:19 PM

Thanks Ken for the details.

I think you're right, according to this website http://help.overdrive.com/customer/p...ticles/1481736 the Kobo e-readers are compatible with the Adobe Digital Editions (you just have to drag the file to the recognized Kobo device). I wonder what will happen on the device when the book expires (after 14 days). Moreover, my computer is authorized without an ID... I hope it won't be an issue.

But as you said, the Kindle won't be able to open those 'acms' files (Adobe Digital Editions files).

I think I'm going to opt for a Kobo e-reader (a Kobo mini for example) or an Android e-reader (Barnes & Noble) . At worst, I will read those books on ebrary website with Wifi. Besides, it will be helpful for me to read pdf scientific articles without having to print them everytime.

Ken Maltby · 05-31-2015, 03:32 PM

For PDFs, reader size matters, I would suggest something larger than the mini.

Luck;
Ken

h4k1m · 05-31-2015, 04:41 PM

Which e-reader do you suggest? and how much it would cost?

Thanks.

05-30-2015, 09:35 PM	#1
h4k1m Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: none	Android e-reader to read academic books on ebrary.com Hello, Please could you advise me on an e-reader turning on Android? I need to install adobe digital editions android app on it to read some academic books I have access to through ebrary.com. Thanks.

05-31-2015, 12:05 PM	#4
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	The Kobo devices should have no problem with Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) documents. I am not sure about Kindle devices, on stock software. I think the process is still that you Establish your Adobe account ID and install the ADE program on your PC then add your devices to your account. It used to be up to six devices, if I remember correctly. Koreader is an addon reader that works on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, and Android. It is also able to read many different file formats, which could be an issue at such a site. Also, you may be able to sync progress and highlights between the devices. ( I haven't used that feature, and it is relatively new.) Download page. Nightly build. Stable release, in case the nightly can't handle your device. Luck; Ken Last edited by Ken Maltby; 05-31-2015 at 12:43 PM.

05-31-2015, 03:19 PM	#5
h4k1m Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: none	Thanks Ken for the details. I think you're right, according to this website http://help.overdrive.com/customer/p...ticles/1481736 the Kobo e-readers are compatible with the Adobe Digital Editions (you just have to drag the file to the recognized Kobo device). I wonder what will happen on the device when the book expires (after 14 days). Moreover, my computer is authorized without an ID... I hope it won't be an issue. But as you said, the Kindle won't be able to open those 'acms' files (Adobe Digital Editions files). I think I'm going to opt for a Kobo e-reader (a Kobo mini for example) or an Android e-reader (Barnes & Noble) . At worst, I will read those books on ebrary website with Wifi. Besides, it will be helpful for me to read pdf scientific articles without having to print them everytime. Last edited by h4k1m; 05-31-2015 at 03:25 PM.

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05-30-2015, 11:23 PM	#2
tlib Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Finland Device: Kindle and Kobo e-readers	Have you seen this: http://support.ebrary.com/kb/device-...r-dl-bluefire/

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h4k1m Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: none	No I didn't. Thanks for the link ^^. But is it possible to install this app (Bluefire Reader) on any wifi e-reader? I doubt it since on the link you gave me, only IOS and Android are mentionned. This could be an issue since not all e-readers support android (Kindle, Kobo...).

05-31-2015, 03:32 PM	#6
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	For PDFs, reader size matters, I would suggest something larger than the mini. Luck; Ken

05-31-2015, 04:41 PM	#7
h4k1m Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2015 Device: none	Which e-reader do you suggest? and how much it would cost? Thanks.