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Originally Posted by emai7s2
Hi Mgmueller,
I'm interested in big-screen readers, and have narrowed it down to the Kindle DX G, the Sony 900 and the Irex 800 (I'm not sure I can even buy the latter two here in Austria).
For my work I frequently have to print out many pages of text, which I then proofread and correct by hand before making the final corrections on the computer. I find that when I proofread texts on the computer itself, I miss too many typos.
Instead of printing out such texts, I would like to use an ereader for proofreading and marking up the text before making the final corrections on the computer.
Which ereader, if any, do you think would be most suitable for such a task?
Thanks!
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Hi,
as far as I know, Sony 900 still only is available in the US. There are lots of options to get it. B&H Photo for example should have it, so you wouldn't have to pay brokerage fees. Shipment will be about $ US 40.
iRex 800 is less complicated to get. You still should be able to order directly from iRex in the Netherlands. Being under chapter 11 doesn't mean, they don't exist anymore. And I haven't heard anything else about them.
Amazon is shipping globally and their logistics are absolutely phantastic. Shipment will be $ US 20 to $ US 30 (without or with cover).
You've chosen display sizes > 6". This makes perfectly sense, especially when (proof)reading PDFs, which usually are DIN A4 or letter format.
Still I'd like to bring another unit to the table: BeBook Neo/Onyx Boox. It's HarryT's favorite - and he's doing a lot of proofreading.
Concerning the readers you've mentioned:
Sony 900 I like a lot. Its design is phantastic. It's really a joy to hold it in my hands. BUT: I find the screen size convenient for casual reads. But I don't see any advantage of the slightly bigger screen for "professional" documents. The 2-page-mode is a nice idea, but I find it pretty useless. It's too small for me to read comfortably. And when I have to zoom in, the original benefit is lost.
Kindle DX I like both Kindles. Else I wouldn't have ordered the DX Graphite just a few days ago. But, in my opinion, their PDF support still is very basic. And for proofreading, which usually means adding comments, mark sentences and add corrections, I'd always prefer a touchscreen unit.
iRex 800 is such a touchscreen unit and, since the firmware update, one of the best in the market. Its design is nice enough, the form factor is great and the touchscreen features are tops.
So my recommendations:
Of the readers you've named, I'd choose iRex 800.
Second choice would be Sony 900 (for your needs).
In addition, I'd take a look at BeBook Neo as well. Only 6", but tons of features. Personally, I prefer iRex 800, but BeBook Neo has lots of fans out there...