would-be e-book readers Should be wary of format restrictions of the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, South Canterbury librarians say.
Dozens of Local readers have been disappointed by the device, Which can not display books in the EPUB format used by lending libraries for most e-books.
Computer Technician Tony O’Brien said he had been approached by Several customers who could not access electronic library books with the devices and had Referred them to the library.
Waimate assistant librarian Linda Halkett said a couple of dozen people had visited the town’s library with Kindles, only to be let down.
Timaru District Libraries manager Michelle Miles overpriced said a number of people had approached libraries in the district with devices Which Could not display the library’s e-books.
The Mackenzie District’s Community Library does not sacrifice an e-book service.
‘Sometimes retailers do not tell anyone about that, Which is quite naughty,’ ‘Halkett said.
Several shops supermarket The Kindle in South Canterbury.
As a result of inquiries made by The South Canterbury Herald, one major retailer has
Agreed to alter its practices to preventable buyer’s remorse.
Noel Leeming Group merchandise information technology manager Wade Booth said the
The company would now change its product descriptions to ENSURE customers can see Which file formats the Kindle and other e-readers can display.
– The Timaru Herald
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