Adding new reader - do I need a new library?

Lancaster · 07-29-2013, 07:10 PM

I have been using Calibre with a Sony T2 for quite some time but I now want to also use a Kobo Aura.

I do not need to synchronize the two, even if that is possible.

But I do want to have access to the same books on both machines.

Am I correct in thinking that I must create a separate library for the Kobo? The epub output options in the existing library are set for the Sony (author sort, metadata etc)

That would mean I should set up a new catalog with whatever options I need for the Kobo epub output, right?

If I do have to start a second library does that mean that I will have to convert all of the sony epub files to kobo epub?

I guess I could just go ahead and start messing around but I'd like to spare myself from the inevitable disaster.

Thank you

Rick Grant
Calgary

theducks · 07-29-2013, 07:37 PM

No!
Both read EPUB
Both have a similar screen size.
Just plug it in (but only 1 at a time)

davidfor · 07-29-2013, 08:42 PM

As theducks said, just use the same library. The only issue is the output profile for any conversions. The AuraHD has a much higher resolution screen, so can take better images. I usually recommend using the "Tablet" profile as it doesn't resize the images and the Kobo devices will handle them well. But, I don't know how well the Sony will handle these. I would suggest doing some tests and seeing if there is a problem. If so, stick with the Sony output profile.

The other thing is the metadata plugboards. These can be set at the device level. So, you can decide if you want different settings for the two devices.

Lancaster · 07-30-2013, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the replies and help. I appreciate it

Rick
Calgary

07-29-2013, 07:10 PM	#1
Lancaster Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo Aura	Adding new reader - do I need a new library? I have been using Calibre with a Sony T2 for quite some time but I now want to also use a Kobo Aura. I do not need to synchronize the two, even if that is possible. But I do want to have access to the same books on both machines. Am I correct in thinking that I must create a separate library for the Kobo? The epub output options in the existing library are set for the Sony (author sort, metadata etc) That would mean I should set up a new catalog with whatever options I need for the Kobo epub output, right? If I do have to start a second library does that mean that I will have to convert all of the sony epub files to kobo epub? I guess I could just go ahead and start messing around but I'd like to spare myself from the inevitable disaster. Thank you Rick Grant Calgary

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07-29-2013, 07:37 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,047 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	No! Both read EPUB Both have a similar screen size. Just plug it in (but only 1 at a time)

07-29-2013, 08:42 PM	#3
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	As theducks said, just use the same library. The only issue is the output profile for any conversions. The AuraHD has a much higher resolution screen, so can take better images. I usually recommend using the "Tablet" profile as it doesn't resize the images and the Kobo devices will handle them well. But, I don't know how well the Sony will handle these. I would suggest doing some tests and seeing if there is a problem. If so, stick with the Sony output profile. The other thing is the metadata plugboards. These can be set at the device level. So, you can decide if you want different settings for the two devices.

07-30-2013, 09:10 AM	#4
Lancaster Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo Aura	Thanks for the replies and help. I appreciate it Rick Calgary

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