11-07-2012, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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cheap e-ink reader for reading PDF ebooks?
Hi,
As I'm not in the U.S. the selection of ebook readers I can choose from is as follows: -Amazon Kindle 5 ad-supported -Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch (I've tried this one in a store - was OK, little bit worried about not being able to change font size and text reflowing while reading a sample PDF) -Sony PRS-T1 -Sony PRS-T2 My budget is unlimited. I'm willing to pay more if there's something in an ebook reader that I absolutely need. Read: I'll pay more for a Sony PRS-T1/2 for the openness, if worth it. My requirements: -Must have a memory card slot or some other way of getting content onto it -Must have good (read: I'd prefer if I could change e.g. font size) PDF support -Must have an e ink screen My reading will be limited to plain text inside PDF (fiction mostly - no academic papers). Also, I will only be reading at home, so touchscreens are fine, though I have nothing against regular ones. Any recommendations? Last edited by ghudod; 11-07-2012 at 08:28 AM. Reason: narrowed choices down a little bit |
11-07-2012, 08:33 AM | #2 |
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I believe text based PDF support is best on the Sonys.
But why use PDF as your format? It's probably the worst choice for what you say you want. |
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11-07-2012, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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You cannot change font size of pdf which doesn't re-flow!!
sony definitely provides better pdf support as its got pinch zoom option and landscape mode. Pinch zooming is a savior but Landscape mode will only end up shrinking the text. This is what I experienced. But if your pdf re-flows then you will be able to play with it just like an epub file. I gathered all my notes in word and then converted them into pdf and my T2 is handling them awesomely because they can re-flow. If you are talking about reading fiction novels then why are you choosing pdf and not epub? Anyway, sony will be a better choice for you but do not keep high hopes with it. And, I would suggest you to watch pdf experience reviews of T1/T2 before taking decision. : |
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