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| Thread ID: 138672 | 2015-01-05 01:25:00 | E Book Readers | Poppa John (284) | PC World Chat |
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| 1391517 | 2015-01-05 01:25:00 | Hi All. I am currently using Overdrive to access Wanganui Library for E Books. It works perfectly on my laptop. But not so good on my Thompson android tablet. I would like to try another type of programme, one that allows me to connect to my local library. What do you use? Thanks PJ |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 1391518 | 2015-01-05 04:24:00 | Overdrive is the library program and is a bit sensitive to different machines. Kindle won't work at all as an example. The library usually has a boffin on the staff who would be happy to sort you out if it can be done. Ken :) |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1391519 | 2015-01-05 05:21:00 | What format are the eBook files in? Aldiko might be worth considering... |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 1391520 | 2015-01-05 05:55:00 | What format are the eBook files in? Aldiko might be worth considering . . . The books can only be borrowed by logging into "Overdrive" which then does its bit regards the borrowing from the library . This lets them be read and cancels the ability after a set number of weeks, 4 from memory . I think it is this system that stuffs up the using of some tablets, readers etc . Not what software you use to try and read it . I gave up trying at our library . I wanted to download to my laptop then transfer it to my Sony reader and it just never worked for me . Ihave enquired and they say what I told PJ about their boffin service . (Sony readers are not the most user friendly for internet use, slow as a wet week . ) Ken Ps . Aldiko is my choice as a user friendly tool :) |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1391521 | 2015-01-05 06:24:00 | Ps. Aldiko is my choice as a user friendly tool :):+1: Thats what we have on out Android Tablet, tried a few, but Aldiko worked the best. Dont ever use it to read from the internet, just download eBooks and load. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1391522 | 2015-01-05 08:02:00 | Have you looked at Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/)? It may resolve many of your problems :) |
Zippity (58) | ||
| 1391523 | 2015-01-05 21:57:00 | Ok...Thanks...will look thro these today. PJ | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 1391524 | 2015-01-05 23:13:00 | With the libraries you have no option but use overdrive. I have tried opening the books in other programs but they won't | gary67 (56) | ||
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