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Old 05-18-2010, 06:19 PM   #4
JRG
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Device: DR800SG
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Originally Posted by Albyr View Post
First off, I want to thank all the MobileRead contributors. You've really helped me narrow down my ebook reader choices: I'm currently thinking about getting an iRex DR800S (the -SG isn't available in the UK).

I have a couple of questions, if you guys can help me out.

1.) a) I'm mainly looking at using my reader for reading screenplays, which are usually formatted as 8.5×11 Letter size PDFs. How will these look on the DR800's screen? If anyone here has a DR800 and some time, I'm willing to chuck you a few quid via PayPal if you'll try a few documents for me and take photographs.

1.) b) Alternately, what's the best way to simulate an ebook reader's screen on my laptop? I've tried shrinking a PDF on screen so it's the same physical size as the DR800's screen and they seem readable, but I wonder what role dpi/ppi plays.

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If it's any help: I just bought a DR800SG for pretty much your reasons in 1(a), except in my case it will be technical documents rather than screenplays. I think that DR800 is the best choice, overall, if you'll be reading documents of this sort in addition to books, newspapers, and such.

You might check out GregorRichard's TechPDF:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81219

That might give you easier viewing of your screenplays.
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