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kenpotf · 02-09-2009, 02:23 PM

All,

My primary reason for buying an eReader would be because I read a LOT of technical books. Books on hacking, whitepapers, Cisco equipment, Microsoft, etc. These books generally come in a PDF on a CD that accompanies the book. How many of you have found that these types of books are easily transferred to the ereader? I've seen MANY threads on the problems with PDFs, but I don't read normal novels like Huck Finn, Shakespeare, etc. The stuff that I read have a lot of charts, tables, etc. With the PDF already being created by the publisher, is there a huge problem getting it legible on an eReader? I've been looking at the Sony PRS-505, mainly because it's easy to get. (I can run to the store and pick one up.) I've been seeing others like Bookeen, which I've liked as well.

I'm not sure if it's a problem with the PDF format on an eReader, or if the eReader has a little to do with the way they display. I appreciate anyone's thoughts on this, and your help will guide me in the right direction. I know that most people read normal books, but I really need to view more technical material.

Thanks!
John

02-09-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
kenpotf Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	Question about PDF books All, My primary reason for buying an eReader would be because I read a LOT of technical books. Books on hacking, whitepapers, Cisco equipment, Microsoft, etc. These books generally come in a PDF on a CD that accompanies the book. How many of you have found that these types of books are easily transferred to the ereader? I've seen MANY threads on the problems with PDFs, but I don't read normal novels like Huck Finn, Shakespeare, etc. The stuff that I read have a lot of charts, tables, etc. With the PDF already being created by the publisher, is there a huge problem getting it legible on an eReader? I've been looking at the Sony PRS-505, mainly because it's easy to get. (I can run to the store and pick one up.) I've been seeing others like Bookeen, which I've liked as well. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the PDF format on an eReader, or if the eReader has a little to do with the way they display. I appreciate anyone's thoughts on this, and your help will guide me in the right direction. I know that most people read normal books, but I really need to view more technical material. Thanks! John