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ghosty86 · 11-29-2009, 09:19 AM

Hi,

I am finally going to get an ebook reader but I am unsure of which one is best suited to me.

My usage will be mainly reading PDF files (scanned, mainly text but sometimes with graphics although the graphics arent super important to view).

I know there are various PDF readers out there such as Kindle DX but the problem I have is that I would like a reader the size of a paperback (or at most, a hardback) book. I would obviously like the PDFs to be readable on such a size with the text not being too small and also not having to scroll around to see the entire page (I have an iPhone and this is the main problem I have with viewing PDFs on it).

I also have no problem with converting the PDFs to another format to be readable on the player as long as it will read the same when on the reader with no errors or jumbled pages/text etc.

Other features I have no real need for are WiFi (Prob wont be purchasing books from any online stores, and if I need a software update I can connect the device to my PC) and touchscreen (I would take a touchscreen reader if its the best for my needs otherwise but it would not be a selling point for me as id rather save the money that touchscreen would cost).

The main reason for wanting to avoid a large reader for PDF is I would like to use it in bed and on the train etc and I feel a large reader would be cumbersome for such things and also I dont want people on a train etc looking over my shoulder at what im reading on the huge screen! :P

If there are no devices that currently meet my needs, are there any coming out soon that I should keep an eye on.

Oh, I also live in the UK if that helps for recommendations.

Thanks in advance!

11-29-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
ghosty86 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: none	Help Deciding Which Reader Hi, I am finally going to get an ebook reader but I am unsure of which one is best suited to me. My usage will be mainly reading PDF files (scanned, mainly text but sometimes with graphics although the graphics arent super important to view). I know there are various PDF readers out there such as Kindle DX but the problem I have is that I would like a reader the size of a paperback (or at most, a hardback) book. I would obviously like the PDFs to be readable on such a size with the text not being too small and also not having to scroll around to see the entire page (I have an iPhone and this is the main problem I have with viewing PDFs on it). I also have no problem with converting the PDFs to another format to be readable on the player as long as it will read the same when on the reader with no errors or jumbled pages/text etc. Other features I have no real need for are WiFi (Prob wont be purchasing books from any online stores, and if I need a software update I can connect the device to my PC) and touchscreen (I would take a touchscreen reader if its the best for my needs otherwise but it would not be a selling point for me as id rather save the money that touchscreen would cost). The main reason for wanting to avoid a large reader for PDF is I would like to use it in bed and on the train etc and I feel a large reader would be cumbersome for such things and also I dont want people on a train etc looking over my shoulder at what im reading on the huge screen! :P If there are no devices that currently meet my needs, are there any coming out soon that I should keep an eye on. Oh, I also live in the UK if that helps for recommendations. Thanks in advance!