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Old 01-02-2014, 09:57 PM   #1
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Need a good college textbook reader device
Hi. I'm looking to buy a quality device for reading mostly college textbooks (pdfs with lots of diagrams and images). Shall I go for the iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini retina, Google Nexus 7/10 or the Nook HD+?
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I have the iPad Mini Retina and can read complex/large PDFs on it - however I have very very good near vision with my glasses (which are for high myopia) off

If you don't, or if you just prefer a larger device and a small size isn't a greatly desired characteristic: the Air, if you can afford it, is going to be your best choice.
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Isn't the iPad Air an overkill? I just need a good pdf reader.
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Isn't the iPad Air an overkill? I just need a good pdf reader.
You mentioned it in your initial post, so I assumed it was not out of reach for you. If you want the best experience reading PDFs that were laid out for an A4 page, the iPad Air is it, because of the combination of its size, weight, and aspect ratio. You may find that a smaller/differently shaped tablet works for you and is worth it in terms of value-for-money, but no-one else can tell you that from here.
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Hi. I'm looking to buy a quality device for reading mostly college textbooks (pdfs with lots of diagrams and images). Shall I go for the iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini retina, Google Nexus 7/10 or the Nook HD+?
Thank you.
It also depends a lot on your reading enviroment.

If you need to read a lot outside in the sun or inside the room with a lot of bulbs around you should consider bigger e-ink or good anti-glare matte protector, at least as your secondary device.

Since using good anti-glare matte protector will reduce the sharpness of retina display to an averagely sharp looking display, it is not bad idea to buy cheaper used iPad 1 instead of iPad 3 or 4 as secondary tablet.
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The HD+ is probably the best value out there right now for a relatively large screen tablet. It performs well and has a very nice screen.
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