Forma Is it normal for the Forma to be rather slow when reading PDFs?

JawadLeLogeur · 11-26-2020, 11:06 AM

I often use it to read RPG pdfs and it takes more than 2 seconds to turn the page sometimes.

This happens even with PDFs that are only 25 MB. Generally academic papers in the 2 MB range or less do fine.

Is this normal behavior? I guess I expected a little more from such an expensive device.

edit: worth mentioning that I read PDFs through Dropbox if it makes a difference

NiLuJe · 11-26-2020, 12:25 PM

Yes, RMSDK is the worst.

If you're willing, using either KOReader or Plato will offer a tremendously less annoying experience.

davidfor · 11-26-2020, 07:40 PM

If you expected better for PDF reading, then it means you didn't do much research before buying the device. The single most common statement about the dedicated e-ink ereaders is that they are terrible for PDF. They are slow and clumsy for anything except the basic PDF. They can work fairly well for PDFs that are formatted for a page size roughly the same size as the screen on the device. If you need to zoom in to be able to read the PDF, then the navigation is just to clumsy.

NiLuJe · 11-26-2020, 08:07 PM

Don't mind me, wrong thread

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Yeah, I'd consider the Forma's form-factor the bare minimum for bearably comfortable PDF handling, and that with decent software (e.g., KOReader/Plato).

quentinRetro · 11-27-2020, 12:26 AM

Use PLATO .This is the best reading tool can help you with pdf file. i have been using it for half year . The screen only refresh one time per 8 pages. turn page just like turn epub files without any delay .

JawadLeLogeur · 11-30-2020, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

If you expected better for PDF reading, then it means you didn't do much research before buying the device. The single most common statement about the dedicated e-ink ereaders is that they are terrible for PDF. They are slow and clumsy for anything except the basic PDF. They can work fairly well for PDFs that are formatted for a page size roughly the same size as the screen on the device. If you need to zoom in to be able to read the PDF, then the navigation is just to clumsy.

I did do research and saw all the PDF warnings, and don't regret my purchase at all. It's amazing for academic PDFs. I'm only having trouble with some larger files.

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I will definitely try Plato, thanks for letting me know guys.

11-26-2020, 11:06 AM	#1
JawadLeLogeur Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 7156 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Western Sahara Device: Kobo Forma 4.15.12920	Is it normal for the Forma to be rather slow when reading PDFs? I often use it to read RPG pdfs and it takes more than 2 seconds to turn the page sometimes. This happens even with PDFs that are only 25 MB. Generally academic papers in the 2 MB range or less do fine. Is this normal behavior? I guess I expected a little more from such an expensive device. edit: worth mentioning that I read PDFs through Dropbox if it makes a difference

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11-26-2020, 12:25 PM	#2
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,494 Karma: 26047188 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Yes, RMSDK is the worst. If you're willing, using either KOReader or Plato will offer a tremendously less annoying experience.

11-26-2020, 07:40 PM	#3
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303822 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	If you expected better for PDF reading, then it means you didn't do much research before buying the device. The single most common statement about the dedicated e-ink ereaders is that they are terrible for PDF. They are slow and clumsy for anything except the basic PDF. They can work fairly well for PDFs that are formatted for a page size roughly the same size as the screen on the device. If you need to zoom in to be able to read the PDF, then the navigation is just to clumsy.

11-26-2020, 08:07 PM	#4
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,494 Karma: 26047188 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Don't mind me, wrong thread . ---- Yeah, I'd consider the Forma's form-factor the bare minimum for bearably comfortable PDF handling, and that with decent software (e.g., KOReader/Plato).

11-27-2020, 12:26 AM	#5
quentinRetro Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 90 Join Date: Aug 2018 Device: KAO/Forma	Use PLATO .This is the best reading tool can help you with pdf file. i have been using it for half year . The screen only refresh one time per 8 pages. turn page just like turn epub files without any delay .

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