Do Kobo books need tweaking before loading to a PRS-350 or PRS-650?

stodge · 11-06-2010, 07:47 PM

If I buy a PRS-350 or PRS-650, can I side-load books from kobobooks.com without tweaking the them in Calibre? Or do all epub books from another store require tweaking before loading onto a Sony?

Bookworm_Girl · 11-06-2010, 08:09 PM

No, you do not need to tweak them. I buy EPUBs from Kobo and many other sources. I import them into Sony Reader Library and transfer them to my ereader just the same as an EPUB purchased from the Sony Reader Store. You just have to authorize your Sony ereader to your Adobe Digital Editions account.

There is a list of ereaders that work with the Kobo store at the link below. Just keep in mind it hasn't been updated for the latest generation of Sony ereaders. The 350 / 650 / 950 will all work fine.
http://www.kobobooks.com/ade

icewyche · 11-06-2010, 08:10 PM

I've been able to load Kobo books with no problem. It's Barnes & Noble that's virtually impossible.

elemenoP · 11-07-2010, 10:03 AM

Yes, you can load them directly with no tweaking and they will load just fine. However, they tend to have wider margins. Some are worse than others. You can go into Options and change the "margin cut" and it will be a little better.

SeaBookGuy · 11-07-2010, 01:37 PM

I was more concerned that Kobo transacts in U. S. dollars, or only Canadian with a credit card foreign transaction surcharge?

Bookworm_Girl · 11-07-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

I was more concerned that Kobo transacts in U. S. dollars, or only Canadian with a credit card foreign transaction surcharge?

The prices are shown in USD when you are browsing and purchase. The currency fee shows up as a separate line item charge (at least for me) on your bill. The fee is not significant, and I usually purchase from Kobo with a coupon which more than makes up for it. As an example, the last book I purchased from Kobo was $4.10 with a $0.12 fee.

In the US, Borders is another bookstore option since they are powered by Kobo. However, their website interface really annoys me. I wish they'd make their website easy to navigate like kobobooks.com.

stodge · 11-07-2010, 02:22 PM

I presume there are no surcharges for buyers living in Canada?

SeaBookGuy · 11-07-2010, 02:27 PM

No, it's a foreign transaction fee credit cards companies usually charge, even if your transaction is in your own currency. For Canadian consumers, Kobo purchases are considered "domestic" transactions.

Terisa de morgan · 11-07-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icewyche

I've been able to load Kobo books with no problem. It's Barnes & Noble that's virtually impossible.

Beautilful thing, special DRM for B&N!

stodge · 11-07-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

No, it's a foreign transaction fee credit cards companies usually charge, even if your transaction is in your own currency. For Canadian consumers, Kobo purchases are considered "domestic" transactions.

Ok thanks.

11-06-2010, 07:47 PM	#1
stodge Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1008328 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS-650SC	Do Kobo books need tweaking before loading to a PRS-350 or PRS-650? If I buy a PRS-350 or PRS-650, can I side-load books from kobobooks.com without tweaking the them in Calibre? Or do all epub books from another store require tweaking before loading onto a Sony?

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Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	No, you do not need to tweak them. I buy EPUBs from Kobo and many other sources. I import them into Sony Reader Library and transfer them to my ereader just the same as an EPUB purchased from the Sony Reader Store. You just have to authorize your Sony ereader to your Adobe Digital Editions account. There is a list of ereaders that work with the Kobo store at the link below. Just keep in mind it hasn't been updated for the latest generation of Sony ereaders. The 350 / 650 / 950 will all work fine. http://www.kobobooks.com/ade

11-06-2010, 08:10 PM	#3
icewyche Dark Queen of Bibliomanes Posts: 47 Karma: 86 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS-650	I've been able to load Kobo books with no problem. It's Barnes & Noble that's virtually impossible.

11-07-2010, 10:03 AM	#4
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Yes, you can load them directly with no tweaking and they will load just fine. However, they tend to have wider margins. Some are worse than others. You can go into Options and change the "margin cut" and it will be a little better.

11-07-2010, 01:37 PM	#5
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	I was more concerned that Kobo transacts in U. S. dollars, or only Canadian with a credit card foreign transaction surcharge?

11-07-2010, 02:22 PM	#7
stodge Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1008328 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Sony PRS-650SC	I presume there are no surcharges for buyers living in Canada?

11-07-2010, 02:27 PM	#8
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	No, it's a foreign transaction fee credit cards companies usually charge, even if your transaction is in your own currency. For Canadian consumers, Kobo purchases are considered "domestic" transactions.

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