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zetareticuli · 03-21-2010, 10:32 AM

A 6" is too small for technical PDFs (science, engineering, IT, etc). You definitely need a larger screen e-reader. I can recommend the Entourage eDGe if weight is not an issue for you (a little over 3 lbs). If weight is an issue then my advice is to wait until additional large screen e-readers are released (Dittobook, iPad, etc). The Kindle DX displays PDFs but with very limited features and capabilities. Not a good choice for the price (around $500US). The iRex 800 would be a better option if the upcoming update adds better PDF capabilities.

If you don't necessarily need to get an e-reader right now. I mean, if you can wait a little longer there will be a wider selection and potentially better overall choices in the next few months.

03-21-2010, 10:32 AM	#2
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	A 6" is too small for technical PDFs (science, engineering, IT, etc). You definitely need a larger screen e-reader. I can recommend the Entourage eDGe if weight is not an issue for you (a little over 3 lbs). If weight is an issue then my advice is to wait until additional large screen e-readers are released (Dittobook, iPad, etc). The Kindle DX displays PDFs but with very limited features and capabilities. Not a good choice for the price (around $500US). The iRex 800 would be a better option if the upcoming update adds better PDF capabilities. If you don't necessarily need to get an e-reader right now. I mean, if you can wait a little longer there will be a wider selection and potentially better overall choices in the next few months.