Buying a used Kobo- questions

Rose · 08-10-2010, 08:39 PM

My friend is selling me her Kobo. It works fine; she just got an iPad and uses that for all her digital reading.

If her device is authorized on her computer (she uses ADE to manage her e-library, and so will I), will there be any problems authorizing it on mine? Does she need to de-authorize it at her end first?

Thanks in advance for any help. I've never purchased a used reading device before, so want to make sure all bases are covered.

Rose

digital_steve · 08-10-2010, 08:45 PM

Just reset the Kobo device to defaults and you should be fine
Shouldn't have any problems with the Kobo either, as they're quite new so it'd hardly be showing wear.

pholy · 08-10-2010, 08:46 PM

I believe the previous owner will need to de-authorize the Kobo before you can authorize it on your account. I haven't done it myself, but I recall posts about Sony readers. I think she has to connect up to her ADE program and find the proper menu somewhere.

Hope that helps.

SensualPoet · 08-10-2010, 08:55 PM

And, if possible, get a copy of the receipt. That should provide you with a one year warranty.

digital_steve · 08-10-2010, 09:10 PM

I gave my first kobo away and all i had to do was factory reset it... it authorised properly after that

JWJANE · 09-20-2011, 10:08 AM

I bought a used one too. I haven't hit the factory reset as I am reading the books currently on it, but if I hit "reset" I assume I lose the books "she" downloaded onto it, correct?
Jane aka so not IT

PeterT · 09-20-2011, 11:15 AM

Assuming "SHE" had not removed DRM then yes.... you will loose them.

JWJANE · 09-21-2011, 01:53 PM

sorry, what's the DRM?

Latch · 09-21-2011, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWJANE

sorry, what's the DRM?

DRM, also known as Digital Rights Management (or Digital Restrictions Management depending on your point of view) is another way to say 'copy-protection.' DRM is a marvellous system whereby content creators attempt to prevent unauthorized copying of their products by saddling them with limitations that punish their paying customers, while not inconveniencing pirates in the slightest.

JWJANE · 09-21-2011, 02:15 PM

Ok so where do i look to see if she has. It's still showing as registered to her email.

p_a_smith · 09-21-2011, 03:47 PM

If the books are not on a removable sd card a factory rest will erase them from the Kobo.

rashkae · 09-21-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latch

while not inconveniencing pirates in the slightest.

This is simply not true. I find juggling programs/keys/plugins for DRM removal (not to mention the extra step) to be a royal pain. It's usually much quicker and easier to find a nice torrent somewhere.

ScalyFreak · 09-21-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rashkae

This is simply not true. I find juggling programs/keys/plugins for DRM removal (not to mention the extra step) to be a royal pain. It's usually much quicker and easier to find a nice torrent somewhere.

Meaning that another pirate who doesn't think it's a royal pain at all has already done the job for you. The main point remains true: The DRM failed to stop piracy.

08-10-2010, 08:39 PM	#1
Rose Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 110 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Device: Sony PRS-300, Pandigital Novel, Kindle 3 with wifi	Buying a used Kobo- questions My friend is selling me her Kobo. It works fine; she just got an iPad and uses that for all her digital reading. If her device is authorized on her computer (she uses ADE to manage her e-library, and so will I), will there be any problems authorizing it on mine? Does she need to de-authorize it at her end first? Thanks in advance for any help. I've never purchased a used reading device before, so want to make sure all bases are covered. Rose

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08-10-2010, 08:45 PM	#2
digital_steve Muppet Posts: 240 Karma: 442 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tasmania Device: Kobo Aura HD, Sony PRS-650	Just reset the Kobo device to defaults and you should be fine Shouldn't have any problems with the Kobo either, as they're quite new so it'd hardly be showing wear.

08-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	I believe the previous owner will need to de-authorize the Kobo before you can authorize it on your account. I haven't done it myself, but I recall posts about Sony readers. I think she has to connect up to her ADE program and find the proper menu somewhere. Hope that helps.

08-10-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	And, if possible, get a copy of the receipt. That should provide you with a one year warranty.

08-10-2010, 09:10 PM	#5
digital_steve Muppet Posts: 240 Karma: 442 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tasmania Device: Kobo Aura HD, Sony PRS-650	I gave my first kobo away and all i had to do was factory reset it... it authorised properly after that

09-20-2011, 10:08 AM	#6
JWJANE Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: KOBO	I bought a used one too. I haven't hit the factory reset as I am reading the books currently on it, but if I hit "reset" I assume I lose the books "she" downloaded onto it, correct? Jane aka so not IT

09-20-2011, 11:15 AM	#7
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,750 Karma: 75000002 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Assuming "SHE" had not removed DRM then yes.... you will loose them.

09-21-2011, 01:53 PM	#8
JWJANE Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: KOBO	sorry, what's the DRM?

09-21-2011, 02:15 PM	#10
JWJANE Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: KOBO	Ok so where do i look to see if she has. It's still showing as registered to her email.

09-21-2011, 03:47 PM	#11
p_a_smith Me, Myself, but not I Posts: 161 Karma: 228652 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kobo Original, Acer 200, Asus FHD, Kobo Touch	If the books are not on a removable sd card a factory rest will erase them from the Kobo.

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