Post by seaneads on Nov 29, 2012 17:50:50 GMT -5
Amazon has released two new versions of the Kindle Fire HD - one is a 7", the other is 8.9".
It is crucial to note that at the moment, the 8.9" will not download and install Overdrive. There are various complaints about this on the Internet. I have just helped a patron with the 8.9" and found that it would not install. I helped a patron with the 7" yesterday and the install went just fine.
The 8.9" just came out a few days ago, so probably it is a glitch--perhaps one that will be solved very soon. But until then, it will present a problem for patrons expecting to be able to get books through Overdrive.
Note also that the direct download link on Overdrive's website, which used to be the de facto way to get the app on the Kindle Fire, no longer shows. All Kindle users must download the app through Amazon.com now.
It is crucial to note that at the moment, the 8.9" will not download and install Overdrive. There are various complaints about this on the Internet. I have just helped a patron with the 8.9" and found that it would not install. I helped a patron with the 7" yesterday and the install went just fine.
The 8.9" just came out a few days ago, so probably it is a glitch--perhaps one that will be solved very soon. But until then, it will present a problem for patrons expecting to be able to get books through Overdrive.
Note also that the direct download link on Overdrive's website, which used to be the de facto way to get the app on the Kindle Fire, no longer shows. All Kindle users must download the app through Amazon.com now.
