Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
Check our new Geekzone Price Comparison web site for electronics prices in New Zealand.


Forums › eBook readers, portable media players › Auckland libraries?


47 posts

Geek
Topic # 114350 16-Feb-2013 22:00 Send private message

Hey guys,

Has anyone used the Auckland libraries ebook checkout system? I had a bit of a bash, but wasn't sure if the hassle was worth the effort.

Seems pretty decent, but I just wasn't sure if they had a lot of books / if it was too much fiddle?

I would love to hear what you guys have found?

Cheers!

Create new topic
1195 posts

Uber Geek
  Reply # 763614 16-Feb-2013 22:41 Send private message

Rotorua use it but due to copyright restictions, they can only use the Epub format which rules out everyone with a Kindle which i would think would be the majority of users so it's not that popular

532 posts

Ultimate Geek
  Reply # 764084 18-Feb-2013 11:50 Send private message

Yup I've used it a few times. I have a Kobo Glo so not problems reading epub formatted ebooks.

159 posts

Master Geek
  Reply # 766204 20-Feb-2013 09:18 Send private message

I use Auckland all the time.

Only interested in non fiction and last I looked the catalouge was less than 2000 titles.

But works really well, easy to use, easy to reserve etc.

By the way Google is your friend to use them on the Kindle.

In case you did not know, Auckland Libraries also subscribe to Freegal music service which lets you download three tracks (in the case of Auckland Library) per week for free. You keep them forever (they never expire) and the licence entitles you to burn them to CD. Mine go straight into my iTunes library on download. Not everything is available, but still a massive selection and all of Sony's catalouge.

Create new topic





Twitter »
Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new jobs are posted to our jobs board:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:




News »
New Zealand game developers conference expects big audience
Posted 20-Jun-2013 09:21

Vodafone launches 4G in Queenstown ahead of Winter Festival
Posted 20-Jun-2013 08:52

AVG Technologies launches AVG CloudCare in Australia and New Zealand
Posted 20-Jun-2013 08:42

Investor Rowan Simpson backs Timely
Posted 19-Jun-2013 14:36

Orcon Genius Go app set home lines free
Posted 19-Jun-2013 14:26

New Slingshot "Global Mode" gives access to world of content
Posted 19-Jun-2013 13:00


Trending now »
Hot discussions in our forums right now:

Sky outbid for EPL rights (Premier League Pass discussion)
Created by JonnyCam, last reply by freitasm on 20-Jun-2013 17:23 (284 replies)
Pages... 17 18 19

Orcon Genius Go discussion
Created by freitasm, last reply by ronw on 20-Jun-2013 17:32 (97 replies)
Pages... 5 6 7

I am been sued - HELP!
Created by BaaaaD, last reply by NZCrusader on 20-Jun-2013 15:48 (75 replies)
Pages... 3 4 5

Condenser Dryer: anyone has one?
Created by joker97, last reply by graemew on 18-Jun-2013 21:08 (31 replies)
Pages... 2 3

Slingshot Global Mode announced
Created by freitasm, last reply by freitasm on 20-Jun-2013 17:22 (58 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4

Slow YouTube Response
Created by SneakerPimps, last reply by mercutio on 18-Jun-2013 21:34 (23 replies)
Pages... 2

Sky News UK now streaming on Apple TV
Created by steve98, last reply by jarledb on 20-Jun-2013 12:00 (19 replies)
Pages... 2

Calling all mazda 3/Axela owners in NZ
Created by coolcat21, last reply by Kingy on 19-Jun-2013 09:51 (37 replies)
Pages... 2 3


Geekzone Jobs »
Most recent NZ jobs in technology:

Mobile Developer - iOS
Posted 20-Jun-2013 16:38

Systems Administrator
Posted 20-Jun-2013 16:38

Senior SharePoint Developer
Posted 20-Jun-2013 16:38

Mobile Developer - Android
Posted 20-Jun-2013 16:38

B2B Service Executive
Posted 20-Jun-2013 15:38

Systems Administrator
Posted 20-Jun-2013 15:38

Solutions Architect
Posted 20-Jun-2013 15:38


Geekzone Live »
Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.

Updates »
Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.