Kobo Aura One
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osakachan:
You mean by using wifi to connect directly to NLB without going through Adobe DE on a computer? I am using a Kobo Glo HD and I use Adobe Digital Editions on my PC to access the NLB website, then transfer the efiles to my Kobo to read. I've not tried using the wifi function to access NLB directly.Hi
I am considering Kobo Aura One as eReader as it seems to have the Overdrive built-in where my child can login and borrow books from NLB.
Would like to confirm if anyone is currently using this eReader to login to NLB to borrow book?
Note : I am not referring to use Adobe Digital software to convert in PC to eReader as it is too troublesome.
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Hi
I prefer not to do transfer between PC to Kobo using Adobe. I check that Aura One supports Overdrive. This means that from the kobo setting menu, it can login to Overdrive and download the Ebook directly.
From some of the user here, it mentioned there is no such option in the settings. Based on my previous post with URL, there is supposed to be a Overdrive setting to login. Hope to confirm if it is there before I purchase.
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Kobo owns Overdrive now, so yes, I think it is safe to assume that it will be integrated in the Aura One. Great idea, but rather expensive, especially when compared to the ubiquitous Kindle Paperwhite.
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osakachan:
I read that Aura One could download direct from Overdrive. But the cost of the ereader is way higher than a Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo make it so hard to buy the ereader. im considering getting a cheap kobo for my kid so that we could borrow from library, no problem for me to connect to a computer to transfer the books. any recommendation for a cheap kobo?Hi
I am considering Kobo Aura One as eReader as it seems to have the Overdrive built-in where my child can login and borrow books from NLB.
Would like to confirm if anyone is currently using this eReader to login to NLB to borrow book?
Note : I am not referring to use Adobe Digital software to convert in PC to eReader as it is too troublesome.
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mummychua:
I read that Aura One could download direct from Overdrive. But the cost of the ereader is way higher than a Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo make it so hard to buy the ereader. im considering getting a cheap kobo for my kid so that we could borrow from library, no problem for me to connect to a computer to transfer the books. any recommendation for a cheap kobo?
There aren't many models on sale at the moment, so it seems like Auro Edition 2 is the cheapest available (on sale at US$99.99 till 31 Mar). Kobo Touch 2.0 is a possibility if it comes back in stock.
https://us.kobobooks.com/collections/ereaders
I had an old Kobo Touch and then switched to Kobo Glo HD, both now discontinued. I ordered my current ereader last year direct from the Rakuten US and had it shipped via VPost. I've had good experiences with both and really love being able to borrow books from NLB. The reason I've never considered a Kindle is it's inability to read EPub format. The reasons Kindle can be so cheap (my guess) is that it can also profit from purchases of Kindle ebooks. -
Why not give your child an old iPad or android tablet and only install Overdrive on the thing? You can get a cheap http://list.qoo10.sg/item/LENOVO-LENOVO-TAB2-A8-8INCH-QUAD-CORE-TABLET-WIFI-1GB-RAM-16GB-STORAGE/518207424. Should be more than sufficient to run Overview, but I'm not sure about the weight.
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ChiefKiasu:
Kobo owns Overdrive now, so yes, I think it is safe to assume that it will be integrated in the Aura One. Great idea, but rather expensive, especially when compared to the ubiquitous Kindle Paperwhite.
I thought so too but from the some post here, it seems there is no login option but I hope to confirm if it is able to login directly to NLB. The reason why I look at Kobo is because of the paper white which not too bad for eyes thought Overdrive is supported on Android and IOS. If Aura One could not support Overdrive then the next option for me is Onyx C67ML Carta 2 which is android. My only if android is that kids will download games onto it although Onyx is paperwhite too. -
Anyone has use the Kobo One web browser to login to Overdrive? Is it the same as using the App?
Has anyone now able to login to Overdrive via the Settings section which is integrated with Kobo?
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