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Originally Posted by ziNde
Hello,
I am looking for an ereader to buy, but i need help deciding which to buy. The reason i need your help has to do with the fact i don't really have acess to the devices in my country, and i can only get information through these kinds of topics or youtube. Still... i can't process all information.
I need an ereader because i am a college student and i find it very interesting to have a collection of technical books (engineering). So what i need is a device with a big memory (or ability to use memory cards), that can easily read .pdf files with lots of formulas. I also need it to be able to show pictures and diagrams in .pdf in a clear resolution. I believe it's better in this situation to have a big display (like 7'') because the content i expect to view is very graphic. Touchscreen is not very important, but the ability to underline text and write notes is great.
I don't really need a device that provides more acess to downloable content or that has better support to buy books. Most of the files i need are .pdf and i just need to transfer them from the pc.
Sony ereader PRS-900 or the PRS-600 seemed to be the best option at this point. What other solutions should i consider? Is there any other good device coming out any time soon?
Thanks for helping
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Personally, I find
zoom a MUST for PDFs (especially for technical ones).
Reflow not only "destroys" the layout, but the graphics and formulas as well.
So, in my opinion Kindles and nook don't make too much sense.
You already mentioned the display size: PDFs usually are A4/letter, so the reader should be as close as possible to that format. 5" is great for your casual read, but not for technical documents. 6" is okay, but not "professional" yet.
So this leaves (of my units):
iRex iLiad, iRex 1000S and iRex 800. iRex 800 doesn't have zoom (yet?), it's not sure whether they'll implement it.
Sony 900 and maybe Sony 600.
My favorite for PDFs always has been iRex iLiad. But it may seem a bit "outdated" to you, not being supported anymore. About iRex 800, because of the missing zoom, I'm not sure.
iRex 1000S may be too expensive, but of course makes a phantastic professional PDF reader.
Between the Sonys, I'd recommend Sony 900 because of the bigger screen and better contrast.
My gut feeling says: Sony 900 for you.