can Kindle read this?

nelson7lim · 08-12-2010, 12:39 AM

i would like to ask, can the new 139usd kindle read scanned pdf like that? or any other scanned pdf?

Zanshin · 08-12-2010, 12:50 AM

Scanned = image.
So yeah, since the Kindle can display images.

You may also try an OCR software to try to convert it to text.

nelson7lim · 08-12-2010, 12:52 AM

i heard the OCR is not really of good use now. since it can read, will the text be small?

daffy4u · 08-12-2010, 12:58 AM

I think you will be very disappointed trying to read a double page scanned pdf on any 6 inch reader (per your question about the $139 Kindle Wi-Fi). If this type of document will be what you read the most, I would suggest you purchase a laptop or wait for some of the new tablets to be released. Looking at your sample on my 16 inch laptop was a bit of an effort.

Zanshin · 08-12-2010, 01:04 AM

Yeah OCR softwares are kinda unpredictable. They may or may not give accurate results.

The size of the text displayed on the screen depends on the size of the screen and the size of the image.

For instance, the Kindle DX (since that's what I own) can display 824x1200 pixels images. So if you try to read the scanned page you attached in your first post, the text will be small. But if you split the page in 2 (and in this case, resize it a little), it becomes readable (I've just tested it on mine).

EDIT: I've attached a 600x800 version for a Kindle 6" user to try too.

Kindle Addict · 08-12-2010, 02:01 AM

nelson:

I have a better solution; the scanned book is available in Kindle format from Amazon here.

Actually, an even better solution would be to not put any more money in Martin Pring's pocket and read The Quants for ten bucks. A much more useful read to clear up how markets really work, IMHO.

nelson7lim · 08-12-2010, 05:30 AM

thanks for testing it for me.. oh.. you convert the file nicely. i mean, i reflows really well. did you use the ocr? i'm looking to either get the nook or the kindle. anyone know where to buy cheaper trading ebooks? i want to compare the price with hardcover.

nelson7lim · 08-12-2010, 05:32 AM

kindle addict: so you're suggesting i buy from amazon? but my area, buying from amazon seems to be a problem. i'm from singapore

Kindle Addict · 08-12-2010, 09:22 AM

Plenty of people who aren't in the US buy from Amazon. This topic has been covered within many other threads - if you can't find any, let me know.

lmittell · 08-12-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelson7lim

i heard the OCR is not really of good use now. since it can read, will the text be small?

The OCR feature built into Acrobat Pro does a remarkably good job.

Larry

edit: It seems to work better than ABBYY Finereader, which was quite a surprise to me. However, to get your document into a non-PDF format, you'd have to select all text, copy, then paste into the application of your choice. The downside is that most of the formatting and all images would be lost, and tables would likely be a mess.

I can try Acrobat on a few pages of your document. Send me a PM if you'd like me to do that.

08-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
nelson7lim Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: nook	can Kindle read this? i would like to ask, can the new 139usd kindle read scanned pdf like that? or any other scanned pdf? Attached Thumbnails

08-12-2010, 01:04 AM	#5
Zanshin Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 3308 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: France Device: Kindle 4 (non-touch), Kindle DX Graphite, Asus Transformer	Yeah OCR softwares are kinda unpredictable. They may or may not give accurate results. The size of the text displayed on the screen depends on the size of the screen and the size of the image. For instance, the Kindle DX (since that's what I own) can display 824x1200 pixels images. So if you try to read the scanned page you attached in your first post, the text will be small. But if you split the page in 2 (and in this case, resize it a little), it becomes readable (I've just tested it on mine). EDIT: I've attached a 600x800 version for a Kindle 6" user to try too. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Zanshin; 08-12-2010 at 01:11 AM.

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08-12-2010, 12:50 AM	#2
Zanshin Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 3308 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: France Device: Kindle 4 (non-touch), Kindle DX Graphite, Asus Transformer	Scanned = image. So yeah, since the Kindle can display images. You may also try an OCR software to try to convert it to text.

08-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#3
nelson7lim Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: nook	i heard the OCR is not really of good use now. since it can read, will the text be small?

08-12-2010, 12:58 AM	#4
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I think you will be very disappointed trying to read a double page scanned pdf on any 6 inch reader (per your question about the $139 Kindle Wi-Fi). If this type of document will be what you read the most, I would suggest you purchase a laptop or wait for some of the new tablets to be released. Looking at your sample on my 16 inch laptop was a bit of an effort.

08-12-2010, 02:01 AM	#6
Kindle Addict kindict Posts: 64 Karma: 208 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle 2, Kobo, iPad, Nook	nelson: I have a better solution; the scanned book is available in Kindle format from Amazon here. Actually, an even better solution would be to not put any more money in Martin Pring's pocket and read The Quants for ten bucks. A much more useful read to clear up how markets really work, IMHO.

08-12-2010, 05:30 AM	#7
nelson7lim Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: nook	thanks for testing it for me.. oh.. you convert the file nicely. i mean, i reflows really well. did you use the ocr? i'm looking to either get the nook or the kindle. anyone know where to buy cheaper trading ebooks? i want to compare the price with hardcover.

08-12-2010, 05:32 AM	#8
nelson7lim Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: nook	kindle addict: so you're suggesting i buy from amazon? but my area, buying from amazon seems to be a problem. i'm from singapore

08-12-2010, 09:22 AM	#9
Kindle Addict kindict Posts: 64 Karma: 208 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle 2, Kobo, iPad, Nook	Plenty of people who aren't in the US buy from Amazon. This topic has been covered within many other threads - if you can't find any, let me know.

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