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Originally Posted by LcLk
I would like to test a pocketbook before commuting but I know of no stores stocking them in Ireland.
I'm not inclined to a tablet as I plan on reading a lot, both text books and leisure reading.
I think a 9 inch would be fine for pdfs, and when held horizontally it should make even the most detailed PDF readable.
I would also plan on doing a lot of sketching and drawing on the device, ideally it will replace notepad and books completely.
And if I ever need to flick through a PDF that requires a lot of zooming I can always use my Android phone.
Thanks for your input thus far harryT, jojoba and paveuta, I really appreciate it  |
The more I read your posts, the more I think tablet. 'Replacing notepads and books completely' would, I believe, be an extremely frustrating experience with an e-ink device. I do love e-ink readers. I have two of them and they are fantastic for leisurely reading. For any serious academic work, they would drive me up the wall.
Budget wise, you will probably be able to get a 1gen iPad or a second hand tablet. They should be more than sufficient for your purposes.
You can have a look at a couple of my previous threads with regard to pdf reading
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156702
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156791
I spend hours reading on my iPad every day, and I don't have any issues with it. And flicking through research article on a phone sized device (and flicking through pdf-s is something you're likely to be doing regularly in college) is a royal pain in the butt, IME.
I second Harry when he says definitely try stuff out before purchasing.