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I would be happy to buy a non Kindle device if someone can explain what the library loan story looks like there. I use a combo of Libby, OverDrive, cloudLibrary, and SimplyE (nuts that 1 need four apps for 1 library system). Afaik there is no good way for me to borrow books unless I stay on Kindle.

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That's interesting, here in Ireland kindle users can't borrow library ebooks - because Amazon don't allow it.

(now that I check I can see that Amazon don't seem to allow it outside the USA: https://librariesireland.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/art...)

I use OverDrive on my Kobo Forma. I have had no problem checking out books and reading them using that method. I have not looked into the other services you listed here.

Several Kobo modules (at least the Aura One, which I have and love) come with Overdrive built in (I think they may have bought Overdrive). You can browse and borrow right from the device although its a little clunky. But you can also browse through your libraries interface and everything you borrow will be downloaded the next time you connect to wifi.

I use a Nook, and I can get ebooks on it from my local library, which is mostly via OverDrive. You do need to use Adobe Digital Editions to get the loaned books.

One nice thing about the Nook is that the private key for encryption is stored in an easily-accessible hidden file, which makes de-DRM'ing your books ridiculously easy if you need to do that.

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