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Pajamaman · 08-21-2017, 11:36 PM

I frequently read pdfs on e-readers on a Boyue and an Onyx. Onyx Oreader is excellent for reading pdfs in landscape. I would rather read a pdf this way than on a tablet. A 6" e-ink device is fine for reading in landscape. A 6.8" is a little nicer, but not essential. But the right software is the key to making it a good experience. With Oreader I don't need to pan or reflow and can read scans or text pdfs. I don't need to scroll. I do next page like I would with an epub. It's a remarkable peice of software. It's based on alreader and is an excellent epub/mobo/etc reader too.

08-21-2017, 11:36 PM	#19
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,861 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	I frequently read pdfs on e-readers on a Boyue and an Onyx. Onyx Oreader is excellent for reading pdfs in landscape. I would rather read a pdf this way than on a tablet. A 6" e-ink device is fine for reading in landscape. A 6.8" is a little nicer, but not essential. But the right software is the key to making it a good experience. With Oreader I don't need to pan or reflow and can read scans or text pdfs. I don't need to scroll. I do next page like I would with an epub. It's a remarkable peice of software. It's based on alreader and is an excellent epub/mobo/etc reader too. Last edited by Pajamaman; 08-21-2017 at 11:55 PM.