Black Pandigital Novel 9"

Justy · 04-29-2011, 03:17 AM

My Mother is looking for an eBook reader to read some fiction, but mostly the PDF files that she gets from her groups. She tried the Kobo but found the 'pan and scan' to be too distracting. (she bought it without checking with me first)

She saw the Pandigital at Costco and gave me a call to ask about it. I don't know much about the android systems to I come to the experts. Would this Canadian Pandigital Novel work for her needs? How easy would it be for her to side load the non-drm PDF files onto it and have them recognized by the Kobo application? Would I need to talk her through loading any additional software or firmware? How about Calibre, if she loaded her eBooks in would she be able to use Calibre to send them to this device?

Thanks! I know I have lots of questions, but I've been focused on eInk and Windows Mobile for so long I'm out of touch with what Android is doing.

Justy · 04-29-2011, 03:09 PM

Duplicate post.

Justy · 04-29-2011, 03:11 PM

I'm wondering if I shouldn't point her towards one of the Sony Readers. She us tech teachable rather than tech literate and I've heard that Sony Readers play fairly nicely with PDF files and Calibre. What do you think?

She says the Kobo might have been OK if she didn't have to pan and scan by the time the zoom brought the words to a readable size. Or is there another cost effective, in Canada, tablet that would work better?

jocampo · 04-29-2011, 03:31 PM

I can't give you an specific advice about the Pandigital, besides their sales numbers are good on some reports, but on my experience and the opinion of other users here, iPad and Kindle DXG are good for PDF files. The main reason: screen size; no need to zoom in and out so frequently, hence the reading experience is much more better and fluid.

Now, when it comes for annotations and manipulation of the PDF file, Sony ereader and iPad+GoodReader app are extremely good.

I mainly read ebooks, not PDF files, but I am pleased with GoodReader app and iPad. The screen size is really good and I can make annotations, highlighting, create or customize TOC, etc, which I cannot with the Kindle DXG.

The Kindle DXG has bigger screen than Sony, but lack of some features that Sony has, for PDF files I mean.

If money is not an issue, you should check the Kindle DXG or iPad. Both are also sold outside of USA, with official support as well.

04-29-2011, 03:17 AM	#1
Justy Fanatic Posts: 547 Karma: 27509 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver Area, BC, Canada Device: Nexus 7, Sony Xperia z3 tablet, Kobo Glo, Boyue T63	Black Pandigital Novel 9" My Mother is looking for an eBook reader to read some fiction, but mostly the PDF files that she gets from her groups. She tried the Kobo but found the 'pan and scan' to be too distracting. (she bought it without checking with me first) She saw the Pandigital at Costco and gave me a call to ask about it. I don't know much about the android systems to I come to the experts. Would this Canadian Pandigital Novel work for her needs? How easy would it be for her to side load the non-drm PDF files onto it and have them recognized by the Kobo application? Would I need to talk her through loading any additional software or firmware? How about Calibre, if she loaded her eBooks in would she be able to use Calibre to send them to this device? Thanks! I know I have lots of questions, but I've been focused on eInk and Windows Mobile for so long I'm out of touch with what Android is doing.

04-29-2011, 03:09 PM	#2
Justy Fanatic Posts: 547 Karma: 27509 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver Area, BC, Canada Device: Nexus 7, Sony Xperia z3 tablet, Kobo Glo, Boyue T63	Duplicate post. Last edited by Justy; 04-29-2011 at 03:12 PM.

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Justy Fanatic Posts: 547 Karma: 27509 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver Area, BC, Canada Device: Nexus 7, Sony Xperia z3 tablet, Kobo Glo, Boyue T63	I'm wondering if I shouldn't point her towards one of the Sony Readers. She us tech teachable rather than tech literate and I've heard that Sony Readers play fairly nicely with PDF files and Calibre. What do you think? She says the Kobo might have been OK if she didn't have to pan and scan by the time the zoom brought the words to a readable size. Or is there another cost effective, in Canada, tablet that would work better?

04-29-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	I can't give you an specific advice about the Pandigital, besides their sales numbers are good on some reports, but on my experience and the opinion of other users here, iPad and Kindle DXG are good for PDF files. The main reason: screen size; no need to zoom in and out so frequently, hence the reading experience is much more better and fluid. Now, when it comes for annotations and manipulation of the PDF file, Sony ereader and iPad+GoodReader app are extremely good. I mainly read ebooks, not PDF files, but I am pleased with GoodReader app and iPad. The screen size is really good and I can make annotations, highlighting, create or customize TOC, etc, which I cannot with the Kindle DXG. The Kindle DXG has bigger screen than Sony, but lack of some features that Sony has, for PDF files I mean. If money is not an issue, you should check the Kindle DXG or iPad. Both are also sold outside of USA, with official support as well.

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