03-08-2012, 06:20 AM | #1 |
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Basic e-reader requirements.
I'm from India.
I want a cheap e-reader for comfortable reading. Requirements: Ink print comfortable or eyes good storage (expandable will do) good pdf support, since that's what i use transferable pdf files from computer. Please suggest. Also, if there are any problems with the device not functioning in India. |
03-08-2012, 07:02 AM | #2 |
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No 6" eInk reader is good for reading PDFs. You need to be looking at either a 9.7" device, or at a tablet like the iPad (or an equivalent Android tablet).
6" eInk devices are wonderful for reading fiction, but not PDF. |
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03-08-2012, 07:31 AM | #3 |
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Ipads are great if you like to empty your bank account in order to buy them. Tablets are great for what you are doing if you want something that is too big to be confortable. Current generation of the kindle is cheap however they don't have expandible memory or support for PDF, you would need to translat the PDFs to MOBI format.
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If it has to be cheap, India has a vast market for Android tablets. |
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03-08-2012, 08:27 AM | #5 |
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sagar, welcome to MobileRead!
Harry is right in what he said about 6"-ereaders and pdf files, as most pdf files aren't made for the size of ereaders but to fit A4- or letter-size-pages. If you nevertheless insist on buying a 6" ereader because they are much cheaper I would advise you to have a look at the iRiver Story HD which has the best resolution of all and manages pdf files quite well. But I don't know anything about availability and prices in India. Your other points - eink, good storage, transfer to PC - shouldn't be a problem for any ereader. |
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03-09-2012, 05:42 PM | #6 |
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Many PDF files don't convert well to mobi/epub. Possibly a cheap 10.1" or 9.7" android tablet might meet your needs.
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