jschuman said: Will a Kindle support Public Library checkout like the Sony Readers do or is it just for Amazon ebook products? I believe it's an epub format. Unfortunately, no. At least, not in a straight-forward way. I'm sure there are ways to remove the DRM and convert it to a kindle compatible format if you really need... not that I condone such acts
EDIT: nevermind. See posts below mine.
devioustrap
New Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 11:19a
Yuyak said: jschuman said: Will a Kindle support Public Library checkout like the Sony Readers do or is it just for Amazon ebook products? I believe it's an epub format. Unfortunately, no. At least, not in a straight-forward way. I'm sure there are ways to remove the DRM and convert it to a kindle compatible format if you really need... not that I condone such acts
devioustrap said: Yuyak said: jschuman said: Will a Kindle support Public Library checkout like the Sony Readers do or is it just for Amazon ebook products? I believe it's an epub format. Unfortunately, no. At least, not in a straight-forward way. I'm sure there are ways to remove the DRM and convert it to a kindle compatible format if you really need... not that I condone such acts
I'd test it out, but I don't have a clue what I did with my last library card. Ooo interesting. It used to be that you couldn't, but looks like they started allowing it back in Sept. I had no idea. Thanks!! http://techland.time.com/2011/09/21/how-to-borrow-library-books-...
DBLCB
Happy Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 11:38a
I received the offer in my in box and already have my voucher.
gremln007
Senior Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:00p
Thanks, OP!
SteelRing
Ancient Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:02p
used my offer immediately. kindle arriving thursday. thanx op
BobbyK1
New Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:19p
They started supporting library borrowing last fall. Lancaster, PA public library loans Kindle books from their website. You need to have their library card
tehru
Senior Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:20p
49 bucks shipped?
We have a Fire, a Kindle, a Nook, ...and for under 50 bucks Amazon will send me another Kindle? That is a complete no brainer- either my Daughter gets it for 8th grade graduation, I get because well I want it or someone else gets it as a gift...there is really no downside to this.
smeagle
Senior Member - 1K
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:51p
Great deal. Got voucher for free. The location didn't matter. Hope to use it someday .
satchelsofgold
Senior Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:53p
smeagle said: Great deal. Got voucher for free. The location didn't matter. Hope to use it someday .
You have to use it by May 29 (a week from today).
DBLCB
Happy Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 12:58p
Are any of you ordering the power adapter too?
tehru
Senior Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 1:04p
DBLCB said: Are any of you ordering the power adapter too?
it is not a bad idea to have one- so you can use the USB in a wall socket BUT, if you have any other chargers for phones, or iPods that take a usb cord and plug into a socket, they would work fine. I have so many random ones, it is not necessary.
DeFiantROA
Senior Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 1:12p
Sounds like a new Kindle around the corner.
DBLCB
Happy Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 1:22p
tehru said: DBLCB said: Are any of you ordering the power adapter too?
it is not a bad idea to have one- so you can use the USB in a wall socket BUT, if you have any other chargers for phones, or iPods that take a usb cord and plug into a socket, they would work fine. I have so many random ones, it is not necessary.
Thank you.
dkong
Resident Etymologist
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 1:32p
I bought one. $4.xx tax in NYC. I've never had an e-reader before.
One concern: it's not backlit. How will I read at night?
dkong said: I bought one. $4.xx tax in NYC. I've never had an e-reader before.
One concern: it's not backlit. How will I read at night? Same way you read a regular book at night. Trust me, your eyes will be much happier with this than back-lit tablets if you're planning on reading in low-light settings.
DBLCB
Happy Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 1:58p
Amazon.com. Estimated delivery: May 30, 2012 - June 5, 2012 Yayyyyyy!!!!! My first Kindle!
Shipment Date: May 23, 2012 Destination: CHICAGO, IL Estimated Arrival: May 29, 2012
I've already downloaded books to my Kindle and it's not even in my hands yet.
discusbabe
crabby panties
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 2:14p
DBLCB said: Amazon.com. Estimated delivery: May 30, 2012 - June 5, 2012 Yayyyyyy!!!!! My first Kindle! enjoy- you will love it!
DBLCB
Happy Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 2:32p
discusbabe said: DBLCB said: Amazon.com. Estimated delivery: May 30, 2012 - June 5, 2012 Yayyyyyy!!!!! My first Kindle! enjoy- you will love it!
Thank you. This just might be the incentive I need in order to read even more of the books that I've already downloaded.
dkong
Resident Etymologist
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 3:26p
DBLCB said: discusbabe said: DBLCB said: Amazon.com. Estimated delivery: May 30, 2012 - June 5, 2012 Yayyyyyy!!!!! My first Kindle! enjoy- you will love it!
Thank you. This just might be the incentive I need in order to read even more of the books that I've already downloaded.I hope it'll be an incentive for me to read more in general!
cheesycheese
Loyal Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 3:53p
jschuman said: Will a Kindle support Public Library checkout like the Sony Readers do or is it just for Amazon ebook products? I believe it's an epub format.
I frequently check out ebooks from my local library's website and download onto my Kindle. Just go to your local library's website to find out more. As other people said, you will need a library card.
gremln007
Senior Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 4:53p
cheesycheese said: jschuman said: Will a Kindle support Public Library checkout like the Sony Readers do or is it just for Amazon ebook products? I believe it's an epub format.
I frequently check out ebooks from my local library's website and download onto my Kindle. Just go to your local library's website to find out more. As other people said, you will need a library card.
+1. This is pretty common now at most libraries.
cliffsgal
Shopaholic Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 5:18p
Sold Out!
Aragorn2000
Member
posted: May. 22, 2012 @ 6:00p
sold out! anyone got a spare code they don't need to pm me? thx
dkong
Resident Etymologist
posted: May. 23, 2012 @ 5:36p
Two more questions (I'm an e-reader newbie):
1. Is this an older model? Is that why it's such a low price (aside from being a refurb)?
2. What format are eBooks for the kindle in? (What file extension?)
tehru
Senior Member
posted: May. 23, 2012 @ 5:50p
It is a current model. Basically refurb gets you 10 dollars off but the coupon gave you an additional 20. It does have ads when you turn it on but they are unobtrusive and often very good. Several sites, maybe even this one, will post and trade them. I have used ours on my wife's a few times.
This model has buttons- not a touch screen. YMMV on that. But otherwise it is a current model.
Format-Someone will know more that I but basically think of it as mostly proprietary. You will mostly have to buy books from Amazon. But technically you get :Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Calibre is a wonderful program for your ebooks btw.
dkong
Resident Etymologist
posted: May. 23, 2012 @ 5:58p
tehru said: It is a current model. Basically refurb gets you 10 dollars off but the coupon gave you an additional 20. It does have ads when you turn it on but they are unobtrusive and often very good. Several sites, maybe even this one, will post and trade them. I have used ours on my wife's a few times.
This model has buttons- not a touch screen. YMMV on that. But otherwise it is a current model.
Format-Someone will know more that I but basically think of it as mostly proprietary. You will mostly have to buy books from Amazon. But technically you get :Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.
Calibre is a wonderful program for your ebooks btw.Thanks! Free Stuff forum often has free eBook deals posted. Are you saying the regular price is $80?
tehru
Senior Member
posted: May. 23, 2012 @ 6:20p
dkong said: Thanks! Free Stuff forum often has free eBook deals posted. Are you saying the regular price is $80?
Mine arrived yesterday. I have a problem: I want to give it as a gift to my 12 y/o niece, but I didn't indicate that it's a gift at checkout. I opened the box, thinking there would be an inner box, but there was none! It just opened directly into the Kindle! Now how do I close it nicely so that it doesn't look opened? Please help.
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dkong
Resident Etymologist
posted: May. 29, 2012 @ 1:58p
DBLCB said: @ dkong. I thought that the purpose of gifting it was so that the individual that receives it can register it under their name. For instance, if I decide to give mine to my favorite 15y/o, I have to un register it because it's under my name, and register it under the 15y/o's name.
As far as repackaging it, the 12y/o will probably be happy to receive it. Is it possible to tape the box and gift wrap it?
PeaceI guess I'll have to tape it nicely and gift wrap. I'm not sure what it means to indicate that it's a gift, but I thought it'd be packaged to make it look presentable.
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