SeNS - The PDF software I had to pick up with it can most probably be, er... peeked into and its process replicated. Whatever it does, it only takes a few seconds to do and then it's done, so I don't think it recreates it or anything. You're not supposed to be able to make a backup of the software, but I did and have only been using the backed-up version. Anyway, here is what both of your PDF's look like on the WordsGear. I couldn't tell any difference (if one looks blurrier or brighter, it's an unfortunate result of my mad camera skillz). I zoomed in for a close-up, in case you wanted a closer look. Looks cyrillic to me!
As to paying $480 for the device... in actuality it's ~$370 + shipping. If you decide to pick one up, I can do so for actual cost plus train fare. You might save some money this way depending on your shipping address.
illiterate e-worm - Regarding the video... Hmm, I'll have to try that then. I assumed it required ASF in an MPEG4 container for DRM purposes. What settings did you use, I'll throw a file into MediaCoder and see if it kicks out anything this guy can handle.