The iPad/iPad2 offers a compelling combination of features and convenience as an eReader:

• Compatibility with thousands of free MAPL eBooks (browse our OverDrive catalog)
• Direct downloads of EPUB format eBooks via the OverDrive Media Console app for iPad
• Direct downloads of Kindle format eBooks via the Kindle app for iPad
• Direct downloads of Blio format eBooks via the Blio app for iPad
• Access to multiple bookstore apps (Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Amazon, Blio) for direct download purchase and reading

iPad Website

Reviews

• Consumer Reports (MAPL library card required) - search for your device or 'E-book readers Buying Guide'
• Engadget review of iPad2

Read MAPL eBooks on iPad
Download books directly to your device and read them via your preferred app.

What works?

• EPUB format eBooks
• Kindle format eBooks
• Blio format eBooks
• MP3 format audiobooks

What do you need for OverDrive eBooks?

• An Adobe ID (publishing industry ID standard that opens access to free library eBooks)
• OverDrive Media Console for iPad
• Step-by-step instructions from OverDrive

Return OverDrive eBooks before their expiration date

eBooks returned early via the iPad app will disappear from My Account within 5 minutes of their early return

• View your library of checked-out titles
• Tap edit (top left corner)
• Tap Delete (appears to the right)
• Select 'Return and Delete'

Known Issues
PDF format eBooks are not available through OverDrive Media Console app

• Solution?  Use Bluefire Reader app to transfer PDF format eBooks to your iPad
• Caveat?  MAPL does not provide support for Bluefire Reader

This is based on the eReaders Web Guides by King County Library System