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Feb. 28 deadline for free Random House books in different formats, at least on the Books On Board site
December 14, 2008 | 1:14 pm
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By David Rothman
No, that offer of e-freebies from Random House isn’t just for iPhone and Touch owners. At least on the Books On Board site, the deadline is Feb. 28 (we’ve updated after hearing from Books on Board). At the Kindle store, a similar offer will last through February 28. More info is at Finding Free eBooks.
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So why aren’t the eReader versions 100% off, while the Adobe, MobiPocket, and Microsoft Reader versions are? They’re 10% off instead. Someone miss a zero?
Followup: got a response from my e-mail to BoB, apparently “the eReader format versions are not included in the promo because the only distributor of eReader format titles will not offer them because they’re system apparently can’t manage zero-priced offers.” Not sure where the problem lies, but I was very impressed I got a response on a Sunday afternoon.
OK, so I have downloaded a couple of these to Stanza on my iPhone. Given that iPhone apps are not always to be trusted with your data during application upgrades, how do I get at the actual files so I can save them in my ebook archive?
Christo, that’s an excellent question. We really need to publish something in depth on this, since backup is so important and since this would make it easier to use the the same files on different devices. I’ll see if I can get someone on the case.
The basic solution would be to use the backup files on your desktop machine. But then there is the question of the location on your particular machine, plus the possible issue of retrieving the material from a certain backup format.
Any volunteers to provide the info in a way that can help owners of different desktops? If not, let’s see what we can do here. I’d rather not have to depend on continued access to a file at an e-store.
Thanks,
David
Hi David,
The December 15th deadline was actually only applicable to the promo code for 25% off other titles by the same authors. We are also offering these titles until February 28th. We have adjusted the promo code expiration date to February 28th as well to prevent any further confusion.
Thanks,
Sukanya Misra
Director of Marketing Strategies
BooksOnBoard
Hi Folks,
Got this comment on my blog this morning:
Hello,
BooksOnBoard is offering these titles for free until February 28th. The December 15th deadline was actually only applicable to the promo code for 25% off other titles by the same authors. We have adjusted the promo code expiration date to February 28th as well to prevent any further confusion.
Just wanted to clarify!
Sukanya Misra
Director of Marketing Strategies
BooksOnBoard
Many thanks, Sukanya and Christine. I’ve revised the original item and done an update. Must not have anyone miss out on the freebies
– David
Just snagged all 9 from the Sony e-book store. All free. Very nice! Thank you Random House!
– Scott