Downloading eBooks: which devices require a computer?

Looking for an eReader to use with the library’s eBooks available through OverDrive?  Here’s a list of some of the many devices compatible with OverDrive.   This is not a complete list, and please note OverDrive and your library are not affiliated with and do not endorse any of these devices or manufacturers.  Always check OverDrive's most up-to-date list of compatible devices before making a purchase!
 

These devices require a computer to complete eBook downloads:

Amazon Kindle:

  • Kindle
  • Kindle 2
  • Kindle 3
  • Kindle DX
  • Kindle Touch
  • Kindle Keyboard

Barnes & Noble NOOK:

  • NOOK 3G+ WiFi
  • NOOK WiFi
  • NOOK Touch

Sony Reader:

  • Sony Reader Daily Edition
  • Sony Reader Pocket Edition
  • Sony Reader PRS-505
  • Sony Reader PRS-700
  • Sony Reader Touch Edition

Kobo eReader

Kobo Touch

Pandigital Novel

Aluratek LIBRE Air/Color/Touch

Archos Tablets

 

These devices allow you to download eBooks directly on the device (no computer required):

Android phone

BlackBerry phone

BlackBerry PlayBook

iPhone

iPad

iPod touch (2nd generation and beyond)

Windows Phone 7

Kindle Fire*

Nook Color

Nook Tablet

Pandigital Nova

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Sony Reader WiFi PRS-T1

Sony Tablet S

Netbook Next2

Kobo Vox

Coby Kyros

ASUS Transformer

Motorola Xoom

 

*Most titles, except a few publishers that require transfer of their ebooks in Kindle format via USB and computer.