The PDF that this technique produces is optimized for the 6 inch screen, so there's no need to convert it to LRF. Though I have to say that when reading papers I have an irresistible urge to scribble in the margins, which means I end up using my tablet most of the time
Can't say I know Larry, though I'm sure I must've bumped into him a few times. I work on quantum information theory so I don't go to JPL often. Is your daughter planning to go to Caltech?