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Comparing eBook Formats

Which eBook is right for you? The chart below shows a comparison between the five eBook formats whose titles are offered here at Powells.com.

				DRM-Free PDF
	Cloud Access	Download
eBook File Formats	No specific file format; Lives in the cloud (Google’s servers)	ePub and/or PDF	ePub or PDF	PDF
Which software do I need to read this format on my computer?	Any web browser with JavaScript enabled	Adobe Digital Editions	Adobe Digital Editions	Adobe Reader
(Click links to access downloads and system requirements)	Windows®, Mac OS, and Linux	Windows® and Mac OS	Windows® and Mac OS	Windows®, Mac OS, and Linux
Which Portable Devices are Supported?	All devices with online access and a web browser with JavaScript enabled	Includes the Nook™, Sony® and Kobo® Readers full list here	Includes the Nook™, Sony® and Kobo® Readers full list here	Any portable device that supports PDFs
Printable?	No	No	If allowed by the publisher, noted on the title's detail page of Powells.com	Yes
Adjustable type size?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Word search and bookmarking?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
How many times can I download my eBook?	No downloads needed; Google eBooks live in the cloud (Google’s servers)	Unlimited	4 times	4 times
	Cloud Access	Download		DRM-Free PDF

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