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fragile · 03-08-2010, 09:21 AM

Initially I was sold on buying the PRS-900 assuming sony & kindle were the only ones supporting highlight and annotate but then I've been reading posts here and came to know that there are a few other devices as well.

I predominantly read only pdfs. These comprise normal non-graphic books & research reports which tend to have graphs and tables (Annual reports & financial data of companies etc..). I mostly read at bed (so should be light enough) and don't like backlit displays. I don't really have any ebook store accounts & I'm not likely to signup for one either. The device will mostly be used in India. (So I'm not looking for anything that is locked to a country, As I don't connect to ebook stores, I guess this shouldn't be much of problem). All that I want to do is connect to a computer
transfer pdfs and read. My OS is Linux.

Having said that here are my requirements:

Absolute must haves:
1. Must have good pdf support
2. The ability to highlight & annotate is a must
3. Touch screen (since anything else makes #2 a pain).

Would also be nice to have:
4. wifi
5. Open APIs/SDKs
6. dictionary

I was initially considering the PRS-900 until it was pointed out to me that if it is just for pdfs may be I should get one with a larger screen.
(I initially posted here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76328 )

The Onyx boox 60 seemed great with almost all that I'm looking for but it turns out that is a 6inch screen & may not be suitable. I don't mind pushing my budget more for the right device.

Thanks!

03-08-2010, 09:21 AM	#1
fragile Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: PRS-900	Just pdfs... Initially I was sold on buying the PRS-900 assuming sony & kindle were the only ones supporting highlight and annotate but then I've been reading posts here and came to know that there are a few other devices as well. I predominantly read only pdfs. These comprise normal non-graphic books & research reports which tend to have graphs and tables (Annual reports & financial data of companies etc..). I mostly read at bed (so should be light enough) and don't like backlit displays. I don't really have any ebook store accounts & I'm not likely to signup for one either. The device will mostly be used in India. (So I'm not looking for anything that is locked to a country, As I don't connect to ebook stores, I guess this shouldn't be much of problem). All that I want to do is connect to a computer transfer pdfs and read. My OS is Linux. Having said that here are my requirements: Absolute must haves: 1. Must have good pdf support 2. The ability to highlight & annotate is a must 3. Touch screen (since anything else makes #2 a pain). Would also be nice to have: 4. wifi 5. Open APIs/SDKs 6. dictionary I was initially considering the PRS-900 until it was pointed out to me that if it is just for pdfs may be I should get one with a larger screen. (I initially posted here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76328 ) The Onyx boox 60 seemed great with almost all that I'm looking for but it turns out that is a 6inch screen & may not be suitable. I don't mind pushing my budget more for the right device. Thanks!