06-17-2010, 04:29 AM | #1 |
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EReader for PDFs
I'm reading on my pocket PC and it seems like it is going to die on me soon. Have decided to get a proper ereader as a replacement. I'm looking for recommendation that suits my requests below:
1) Ideally, idiot-proof. 2) Majority of my ebooks are in PDF so the reader should support and reflow PDFs well. 3) At least 5 or 6" screen and lightweight because I carry it around for reading on the go. 4) Backlight feature since I read in dim lights at night. 5) Expandable memory, but not a must. 6) Compatible with Windows OS. 7) Touchscreen/ WIFI not necessary, I usually save/ transfer my ebooks from my external drive. 8) Some of my ebooks are in .lit .mob and .epub formats. Great if the ereader reads such file formats. I hope I'm not missing any essential points for a basic ereader. My pocket PC works great other than it being old and not able to reflow some PDFs properly. Thanks all in advance for your recommendation. |
06-17-2010, 05:42 AM | #2 |
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Device for A4 PDFs
I am also looking for a device for reading A4 formated pdfs. At a present time I found DR800SG could be suitable. Advantages of the WiFi technology are not combined with high res. displayed yet (at list at my knowledge). Anyway, if you know 8'' or bigger E-ink reader with wifi, please let us know. A a present time I am using PRS-505 - not really good for pdfs with vector graphics.
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06-17-2010, 06:08 AM | #3 | |
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Also, because you want a backlight, you should check out the LCD devices. There aren't many 5 or 6 inch devices, most are 7". (e-ink doesn't support backlight, the Sony had a front-light, not sure if there are any recent devices with this feature...) |
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06-18-2010, 12:03 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the reply Sweetpea. I've always thought reflowing is the ereader's responsibility. Now I know it is not. I will start looking at LCD devices. Are there any in the market which reads PDFs and other more popular formats well which you will recommend me to look at?
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06-18-2010, 04:11 AM | #5 |
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Onyx Boox 60 is quite good at reflowing PDF-s. Never had problems with it (aside from typical mistakes like break lines in wrong places).
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Besides, that doesn't help the fact that the PDF needs to support it too... |
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06-18-2010, 04:37 AM | #7 |
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I am looking around and have a hunch that AluraTek Libre might suit me. Am not too familiar with DRMs so now my question is; I have PDF files saved in my computer, do I have to transfer my existing ebooks via Abode Digital Edition or can I transfer direct into the Ereader/ Sd card direct and access with without any trouble?
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