01-11-2011, 04:06 AM | #1 |
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For Annotation: Which Is The Best E-Reader?
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I would like a 9.7 e-reader, and if I remember well read somewhere that the Kindle DX now has it made possible to make annotations on it. But there is also the Pocketbook 903 with scribble feature. I wonder if one can use PB 903 to simply underline and scribble annotations and corrections in the text, like one would on a paper pad. Kindle does not have this. Or else, with which of the 2 mentioned devices it would be easier to make annotations? Including in pdf's if at all possible (yet.) Or should I better postpone and wait for the development in this? Last edited by Lode; 01-11-2011 at 04:12 AM. |
01-11-2011, 04:09 AM | #2 |
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The Kindle DX does not currently permit annotation of PDFs. I believe the Pocketbook does.
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Unfortunately, you can't do annotations or underlining inside the text with the PB903. So perhaps it may be better to postpone and wait.
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Email Amazon and let them know that you would like to buy a DXG with the annotation in PDF capability. The K3 has the ability but it has not been sent to the DXG yet.
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01-11-2011, 08:26 AM | #5 |
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As you asked for a (pure breed) eReader and the DX and 903 I'm a bit here, but for working on eInk and all sorts and forms of annotations on pdf-files an eDGe is probably the device.
You'll have to look at it as an android tablet with additional 9.7 eInk display and the weight of a netbook - but for annotating documents and working with them it simply works. |
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You could also consider the iPad, which is truly excellent for reading and annotating PDFs.
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Thanks guys.
The thing is that I like the 9.7 screen. Must be because I am so used to working on my laptop. Plus I read everywhere that the e-ink is a lot easier on the eyes. The eDGe is fine for those of us who don't mind the smaller screens, and having a notebook attached to the e-reader. I'm sure Amazon have thought of it, as many people -especially students, teachers, and scientists- have complained about the lack of annotation/editing facility. Maybe PB someday comes up with what I suggested. Or someone else. It is just logical to combine the scribbling with the texts. Someday... If patience is a virtue, I'll have to practice that virtue now... and who knows for how long. Let it be. : D Last edited by Lode; 01-11-2011 at 01:44 PM. |
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PS:
The Asus DR-900 seems to have the scribble in text feature. I just found out surfing without even knowing about this e-reader. Hmm. it's not perfect yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqyNq36hlJQ Just a bit more of that ol' patience. Oops! What about this one? The Samsung 9.7 e-Ink reader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_lCdace0tw Last edited by Lode; 01-11-2011 at 02:38 PM. |
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Onyx Boox M90 will be shipping beginning of May. It will have all the capabilities of the X60 with a 9.7" display.
That includes clipping text, highlighting(with notation) , scribbling in text etc. Plus it now supports Doc, DocX, PPT, PPTX , XLS along with PDF EPub and the rest. |
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Looks good, Dulin's Books. Thanks.
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you're Welcome. I just found Charbax's video of the device and posted it here
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A 12" full colour, scribble/note taking e-reader: I just left the below message with these guys who have a concept design for a 12" colour e-reader http://eink.com/concept_showcase_12inch_reader.html# "I hope someone will not think it too extravagant to actually produce the 12" colour e-reader. I would very much like a device which shows the full size of text in a document like it appears on a A4. And being able to scribble annotations on it -just like on a paper document- to later correct the text -either by plugging in a keyboard, or on a notebook, laptop, pc- would be ideal for students, academicians, and writers. And there would be tons of those interested. I just found this example: "I'm starting to think the only viable solution for my (academic) purposes is something at around 11-12 inches diagonal." Top post of the thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/arc.../t-107305.html Thank you for your imagination and creativity. It is not unrealistic at all. Lode" Their Triton branch is into colour eInk displays... |
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You are right about the "attached netbook" (or rather "android tablet") of course. @Dulin's Books Quote:
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Wow, I think I want to have that Onyx!
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