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xxtraloud · 02-10-2012, 10:46 AM

so as I am stumbling upon the larger format e-readers I see a few options that would more or less do the job which is for the most part rating two columns scientific articles with reduces eye strain. The problem is the price which is way over my graduate student budget.

so I have seen a few Iliad for around $150 and also some Sony PRS-950. Also a pocket book 902 for $250. The newer models go anywhere upwards of $350. So at this point I'm thinking of getting a used reader and skip the current generation.

I am just a bit concerned with buying a device of a company that is not around anymore, in addition of being a few years old.

As far as functionality I'm also concerned about PDFs browsing speed and if I will need to zoom in and out a lot.

I was wondering if some Iliad owners could give me some feedback and if you guys think it's were to sell the extra money to get a 902.

02-10-2012, 10:46 AM	#1
xxtraloud Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: DX	is the Iliad still a good deal? so as I am stumbling upon the larger format e-readers I see a few options that would more or less do the job which is for the most part rating two columns scientific articles with reduces eye strain. The problem is the price which is way over my graduate student budget. so I have seen a few Iliad for around $150 and also some Sony PRS-950. Also a pocket book 902 for $250. The newer models go anywhere upwards of $350. So at this point I'm thinking of getting a used reader and skip the current generation. I am just a bit concerned with buying a device of a company that is not around anymore, in addition of being a few years old. As far as functionality I'm also concerned about PDFs browsing speed and if I will need to zoom in and out a lot. I was wondering if some Iliad owners could give me some feedback and if you guys think it's were to sell the extra money to get a 902. Last edited by xxtraloud; 02-10-2012 at 10:49 AM.