05-02-2010, 01:07 AM | #1 |
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calibre software makes te prs-300 good for pdf's?
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I'm thinking of getting a prs-300, but i've read it stink for pdf's. i've also read that using a piece of software called calibre you can convert the pdf's to e-pub, and read them easily on the prs-300. True, false? Coudl calibre convert a 20 meg text book pdf with images so that i could more or less easily read it on the prs-300? |
05-02-2010, 04:57 AM | #2 | |
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Test it out before you buy. Install Calibre and convert the docs your talking about. Then view them on the built in ebook viewer in Calibre. If the result is suitable, great! If your textbook has multiple columns or extensive graphics it would most likely be best viewed on a large reader with proper pdf support. |
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05-02-2010, 11:29 AM | #3 |
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No Sony Reader is great for PDFs. The 900 is usable, especially in landscape mode, but the nature of PDFs makes them difficult to adapt to a small screen.
Originally PDFs were designed for 8.5 x 11 inch paper for the express purpose of being able to electronically distribute copy protected documents. They were designed to be printed and not designed to be read comfortably on a computer monitor. As such they often have large margins of 1+ inches all around. Unfortunately they typically don't work well with smaller screen devices like most dedicated eBook readers. IMHO they don't work well with netbook tablet PCs or the iPad either because the screens are too small. There are exceptions of course as some PDFs were designed with a smaller size that better lends itself to a small screen. One example is the manual for my Canon T1i camera wherein the manual is only 3 x 5.5 inches. It works great on my 300. Questions to ask yourself:
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05-02-2010, 03:15 PM | #4 | |
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05-04-2010, 11:49 AM | #5 | |
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In general, PDFs are bloated files not designed for ebook readers and they don't work that well on them. However, occasionally you will find one that does. If the PDF is a "scanned image of text" then it probably won't be very readable on a 5" reader and the text won't be able to reflow. These are the worst kind of PDFs to view on any device, especially an ebook reader. Last edited by jswinden; 05-04-2010 at 11:53 AM. |
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