tablet/ereader primarily for pdf files

yashi · 11-01-2011, 08:03 PM

Hi,

im searching for an "ebook reader" primarily for pdf files/ mangas. I did some research and came to the conclusion that a normal ebook reader (due to the lack of real good pdf support) isnt the right solution... although i really like eInk :/

well that finally brought me to this subforum.

My questions:
Which ebook reader <500€ has currently the best display?

further, i saw a few videos about the transformer pad and the acer iconia. they had retarded user interfaces.. i want a clean explorer view over my documents not some fancy graphic crap o_0

well ideal would be if the tablet would run linux or windows...but i guess i cant get everything :<

thanks

yashi

nrapallo · 11-01-2011, 09:17 PM

OK, so you probably figured out that viewing pdf/manga ebooks without colour on less than 10" screens doesn't work too well.

So, a LCD-like display that offers colour support and a 10" device like the ASUS Transformer may be just the thing. That's a hardware match!

However, dedicated ebook reader an android tablet is not, so that's where market apps/software like Adobe Reader, Aldiko, Mantano Reader, APV PDF Viewer, VuDroid help fill that void. All of these are free, but some may have pro/paid ($) versions as well.

My favourite app (with an explorer interface to boot) is ezPDF Reader ($)!

ASUS offers some of it's own pdf readers, namely MyLibrary or Polaris Office. However, you've already noticed that its GUI is not ideal. Just use an explorer-like app like ES File Explorer to locate your file and then once selected choose your favourite pdf reader from the list presented. You can even set that favourite app as the default for all future choices.

So, until colour e-ink readers greater than 8" are available, I would abandon the dedicated ebook reader idea, and choose a LCD tablet (hardware) coupled with the right app (software) so as to make the experience acceptable.

p.s. I have a 8" colour ebook LCD reader (REB1200) and 8" grayscale e-ink (iLiad v2) and neither can properly display colour pdf/manga due to their inadequate screen size/resolution/colours! BTW, I initially got involved with PDFRead so as to better assist my ebook reader view pdf files!!!

yashi · 11-02-2011, 10:15 AM

i just noticed that the asus transformer pad is using an ips panel just like the ipad. are there any other ips low budget pads out there? and how do they perform vs. the ipad, which seems to have the best panel atm.

nrapallo · 11-02-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashi

i just noticed that the asus transformer pad is using an ips panel just like the ipad.

It's a wonderful screen, although it does show fingerprints/smudges too much!

It's bright, vibrant and 16:9 aspect ratio.

Joseph R · 11-03-2011, 10:46 PM

You can look into the Toshiba Thrive 8GB:

PC World Review of the Thrive

The external FULL SD card Slot allows you to use SD, SDHC and SDXC Cards (up to 128 GB), easily swap between your PC and the tablets to read your PDFs. Also, the tablets was designed, unlike most other Android Tablets, to be in a portrait mode which maybe be ideal for your needs (You are the judge!). Yes, it is LED back lighted with IPS. The landscape as a 16:9 ratio and you get all the usual Honeycomb 3.1 Hardware (Tegra 2, 1 Gb RAM, 2 mp face camera, 5 MP rear camera

The full size USB port(unlike mini-USB) allows to use any keyboard, or keyboard and mouse combo through a infrared USB Hub, if you need to do word processing or need to use a mouse (LogMeIn).

379$ for the 8GB, 399$ for 16 GB, 429 $ for 32 GB

11-01-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
yashi Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	tablet/ereader primarily for pdf files Hi, im searching for an "ebook reader" primarily for pdf files/ mangas. I did some research and came to the conclusion that a normal ebook reader (due to the lack of real good pdf support) isnt the right solution... although i really like eInk :/ well that finally brought me to this subforum. My questions: Which ebook reader <500€ has currently the best display? further, i saw a few videos about the transformer pad and the acer iconia. they had retarded user interfaces.. i want a clean explorer view over my documents not some fancy graphic crap o_0 well ideal would be if the tablet would run linux or windows...but i guess i cant get everything :< thanks yashi

11-01-2011, 09:17 PM	#2
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	OK, so you probably figured out that viewing pdf/manga ebooks without colour on less than 10" screens doesn't work too well. So, a LCD-like display that offers colour support and a 10" device like the ASUS Transformer may be just the thing. That's a hardware match! However, dedicated ebook reader an android tablet is not, so that's where market apps/software like Adobe Reader, Aldiko, Mantano Reader, APV PDF Viewer, VuDroid help fill that void. All of these are free, but some may have pro/paid ($) versions as well. My favourite app (with an explorer interface to boot) is ezPDF Reader ($)! ASUS offers some of it's own pdf readers, namely MyLibrary or Polaris Office. However, you've already noticed that its GUI is not ideal. Just use an explorer-like app like ES File Explorer to locate your file and then once selected choose your favourite pdf reader from the list presented. You can even set that favourite app as the default for all future choices. So, until colour e-ink readers greater than 8" are available, I would abandon the dedicated ebook reader idea, and choose a LCD tablet (hardware) coupled with the right app (software) so as to make the experience acceptable. p.s. I have a 8" colour ebook LCD reader (REB1200) and 8" grayscale e-ink (iLiad v2) and neither can properly display colour pdf/manga due to their inadequate screen size/resolution/colours! BTW, I initially got involved with PDFRead so as to better assist my ebook reader view pdf files!!! Last edited by nrapallo; 11-01-2011 at 09:21 PM.

11-03-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
Joseph R Zealot Posts: 136 Karma: 2137000 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Device: iPad, Kobo Glo HD	You can look into the Toshiba Thrive 8GB: PC World Review of the Thrive The external FULL SD card Slot allows you to use SD, SDHC and SDXC Cards (up to 128 GB), easily swap between your PC and the tablets to read your PDFs. Also, the tablets was designed, unlike most other Android Tablets, to be in a portrait mode which maybe be ideal for your needs (You are the judge!). Yes, it is LED back lighted with IPS. The landscape as a 16:9 ratio and you get all the usual Honeycomb 3.1 Hardware (Tegra 2, 1 Gb RAM, 2 mp face camera, 5 MP rear camera The full size USB port(unlike mini-USB) allows to use any keyboard, or keyboard and mouse combo through a infrared USB Hub, if you need to do word processing or need to use a mouse (LogMeIn). 379$ for the 8GB, 399$ for 16 GB, 429 $ for 32 GB Last edited by Joseph R; 11-03-2011 at 11:02 PM.

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11-02-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
yashi Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	i just noticed that the asus transformer pad is using an ips panel just like the ipad. are there any other ips low budget pads out there? and how do they perform vs. the ipad, which seems to have the best panel atm.

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