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jbloudg20 · 12-04-2008, 09:28 AM

Hello everyone!

I have had my eye on an E-book reader since I first saw the PRS 500. However, since my reading seems to come in spurts, I have yet to take the plunge. Also added to that, was not seeming to find the right 'fit' for a device.

I am reconsidering entering the market again, and again I can't seem, to find a perfect device for me. Here is why:

Cost: I'd really like to keep this around $350ish. I realize it may not be possible, and as a result I may have to hold off on the big purchase for a while.

Format: This is the kicker. Most of my reading this will be used for is PDF. From research papers (journal articles) to class notes in PDF format, to emagazines in PDF. I NEED very good PDF support. I read the occasional .txt from project Guttenburg, but it seems almost any device will support that just fine.

Compatibility: I do not use Windows. Probably 80/20 Linux/Mac. I do not have regular access to a windows machine, and I am unwilling to install it anywhere, including a virtual machine.

Note function might be of use, I really won't know until I have the device, so its hard to base a decision on that.

From my research, it seems the iLiad is one of my best choices, but at $700+ I find that hard to justify. I like the price of the PRS-505, (or 700 if I'd like the note taking/highlighting), but it seems PDF support may not be up to snuff. What about in landscape mode? Does that help out?

I'd appreciate some insight from you experts!

Thanks a lot!

12-04-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
jbloudg20 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Storrs, CT Device: PRS-900 & K2i	Looking for my first reader. Hello everyone! I have had my eye on an E-book reader since I first saw the PRS 500. However, since my reading seems to come in spurts, I have yet to take the plunge. Also added to that, was not seeming to find the right 'fit' for a device. I am reconsidering entering the market again, and again I can't seem, to find a perfect device for me. Here is why: Cost: I'd really like to keep this around $350ish. I realize it may not be possible, and as a result I may have to hold off on the big purchase for a while. Format: This is the kicker. Most of my reading this will be used for is PDF. From research papers (journal articles) to class notes in PDF format, to emagazines in PDF. I NEED very good PDF support. I read the occasional .txt from project Guttenburg, but it seems almost any device will support that just fine. Compatibility: I do not use Windows. Probably 80/20 Linux/Mac. I do not have regular access to a windows machine, and I am unwilling to install it anywhere, including a virtual machine. Note function might be of use, I really won't know until I have the device, so its hard to base a decision on that. From my research, it seems the iLiad is one of my best choices, but at $700+ I find that hard to justify. I like the price of the PRS-505, (or 700 if I'd like the note taking/highlighting), but it seems PDF support may not be up to snuff. What about in landscape mode? Does that help out? I'd appreciate some insight from you experts! Thanks a lot!