Thread: Best e-reader for linux user in Canada
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Old 11-12-2011, 04:47 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by lajestic View Post
I have been researching ebook readers for a bit. Does a Kobo Wifi meet these requirements? Any other device that would be better?
  • Cost under $100 (or close)
  • Compatible with PDF files
  • Connect to a computer running linux (preferably without WINE, synced reading would be great, but I could live without)
  • available and supported in Canada
  • bonus: possible to root the device for hacking fun

Thanks for any advice!
I think you need to define "compatible with PDF files". Yes you can read pdf's on it, but (like pretty much any other 6" e-ink reader) it's really not a friendly experience. The Kobo forum on here has a thread on Linux that can probably answer your compatiblilty question that way.
I have both a Wifi and a Kobo Touch. I would recommend splurging for the Touch if you can just for a faster machine with more options. The pdf experience is far from perfect on the KT, but it's a lot easier/faster to scroll around on it.
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