Best E-book reader for searchable (OCR'd) PDFs

brennus · 11-18-2015, 09:28 AM

Hello all,

I recently broke my Kobo Glo's screen and it seems fixing it would be more expensive than buying a new reader. So I'm looking for a decent reader this time.

As I have lots of OCR'd PDFs, I'd like a reader that would benefit from that (search within PDF, word highlighting etc.). I noticed that there are very few readers that support these features. Could you recommend anything for me? Other important features are full touchscreen, backlight, and decent reading options (panning, zooming, page orientation changing etc.)

Thanks!

HarryT · 11-18-2015, 09:29 AM

Moved to the "Which one should I buy" forum.

HarryT · 11-18-2015, 09:30 AM

Your requirements obviously necessitate an LCD tablet, not an eInk device. I read a lot of PDFs, and the best platform I've found for this is an iPad with the "GoodReader" app.

brennus · 11-18-2015, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Your requirements obviously necessitate an LCD tablet, not an eInk device. I read a lot of PDFs, and the best platform I've found for this is an iPad with the "GoodReader" app.

Yeah, but I eInk is better for my eyes, and I read a lot. So I'm looking for the best option on eInk driven devices...

HarryT · 11-18-2015, 10:07 AM

I'm afraid that your requirement for a backlight rules out eInk. eInk screens can't be backlit (because they're opaque).

markom · 11-18-2015, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brennus

Yeah, but I eInk is better for my eyes, and I read a lot. So I'm looking for the best option on eInk driven devices...

You could ask forum user medwatt to make another video on i86+ pdf highlighting, annotating, searching etc. and see whether its speed is good enough for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yv6WVlfvZc

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...235770&page=38

If/when you maybe need a better speed/performance or color recognition, you can simply use some tablet simultaneously while reading the same pdf on your e-ink.

ProDigit · 11-18-2015, 03:06 PM

take a look at the Kobo aura h2o!

brennus · 11-18-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markom

You could ask forum user medwatt to make another video on i86+ pdf highlighting, annotating, searching etc. and see whether its speed is good enough for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yv6WVlfvZc

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...235770&page=38

If/when you maybe need a better speed/performance or color recognition, you can simply use some tablet simultaneously while reading the same pdf on your e-ink.

That looks really good. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProDigit

take a look at the Kobo aura h2o!

I guess that would be a cheaper option. But does it support OCR'd PDFs? What I miss the most is the ability to highlight and translate any word from PDF...

scoot.at · 11-18-2015, 09:50 PM

Onyx Boox M-96. Take a look. Although there is no frontlight in this model, it's the best pdf reader.

PeterT · 11-20-2015, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brennus

I guess that would be a cheaper option. But does it support OCR'd PDFs? What I miss the most is the ability to highlight and translate any word from PDF...

Since the f/w is basically identical on ALL Kobo eInk devices ......

Rizla · 11-21-2015, 08:38 PM

Get an Android OS e-reader. Boyue and Onyx are available. You can load pdfs with a variety of software on Androod. If you keep them as pdfs a bigger ereadrr is better but if the pdfs are OCRed text you could convert them to epub. If you keep them as pdf its good to use the A2 refresh mode so you can scroll the pdf like on a tablet without flashing. I think the boyue and onyx do that.

If you get a 6 inch ereader youll have to read in landscape.

The kobo is okay with koreader but Android offers more software choice and the a2 no flash mode.

11-18-2015, 09:28 AM	#1
brennus Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Device: Kobo Glo	Best E-book reader for searchable (OCR'd) PDFs Hello all, I recently broke my Kobo Glo's screen and it seems fixing it would be more expensive than buying a new reader. So I'm looking for a decent reader this time. As I have lots of OCR'd PDFs, I'd like a reader that would benefit from that (search within PDF, word highlighting etc.). I noticed that there are very few readers that support these features. Could you recommend anything for me? Other important features are full touchscreen, backlight, and decent reading options (panning, zooming, page orientation changing etc.) Thanks!

11-21-2015, 08:38 PM	#11
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Get an Android OS e-reader. Boyue and Onyx are available. You can load pdfs with a variety of software on Androod. If you keep them as pdfs a bigger ereadrr is better but if the pdfs are OCRed text you could convert them to epub. If you keep them as pdf its good to use the A2 refresh mode so you can scroll the pdf like on a tablet without flashing. I think the boyue and onyx do that. If you get a 6 inch ereader youll have to read in landscape. The kobo is okay with koreader but Android offers more software choice and the a2 no flash mode. Last edited by Rizla; 11-21-2015 at 08:40 PM.

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11-18-2015, 09:29 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moved to the "Which one should I buy" forum.

11-18-2015, 09:30 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Your requirements obviously necessitate an LCD tablet, not an eInk device. I read a lot of PDFs, and the best platform I've found for this is an iPad with the "GoodReader" app.

11-18-2015, 10:07 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm afraid that your requirement for a backlight rules out eInk. eInk screens can't be backlit (because they're opaque).

11-18-2015, 03:06 PM	#7
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	take a look at the Kobo aura h2o!

11-18-2015, 09:50 PM	#9
scoot.at FlapJack Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Highland Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, Onyx Boox Note	Onyx Boox M-96. Take a look. Although there is no frontlight in this model, it's the best pdf reader.

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