Which platform for annotating books (PDF, MOBI, EPUB) and syncing to desktop?

DerangedGoose · 03-12-2017, 10:07 PM

I am looking for an e-reader that I will use to digest a lot of business and academic literature that will necessitate some note taking. My primary concern is for a platform that either natively, or through an added app / functionality, supports annotations for a variety of formats (PDF, EPUB, MOBI). Additional features like web browsing (wikipedia, dictionary, reference, etc) and access to the google play store would be convenient, assuming there are any useful play-store apps that would function well on an e-reader, but these are not dealbreakers. A good backlight is desired as well (kindle makes a point of distinguishing theirs as a side light, not "in your face". Does this make a noticeable difference?)

I know the kindle series is usually a favorite across the board, but it doesnt support epub or additional functionalities, and the native advertising is something I am not willing to accept. However, if it is legitimately the best platform for what I need, I will get a kindle (perhaps just a used one and pay to remove ads)

I am not concerned with access to the prime store, and I can convert files if necessary. Primarily, I want to be able to highlight, annotate, and export my notations and their accompanying text to my desktop use of evernote, mindjet, etc.

Thank you so much for your help!

crossi · 03-15-2017, 01:01 PM

For PDFs no ereader is truly a good choice. You need a tablet or laptop for that. They are also a poor choice for note taking. Web browsing is barely supported on some kindles, you are pretty much limited to accessing the Amazon store for buying ebooks if you have a kindle or Barnes and Noble if you have a Nook. Tablets are all backlit like your computer screen, some ebook readers only front lit. Better get a tablet where you can have multiple apps to meet your needs, no ereader has the functions you need.

BoonTheMoon · 03-20-2017, 05:13 PM

What about the Icarus Illumina Pro? https://www.icarusreader.com/ICARUS-...reader-E1053BK
That seems made exactly for Goose's purposes. I'm new to the forum, and actually came here looking for much the same thing as DG so if this stuff has been discussed already I apologize.

03-12-2017, 10:07 PM	#1
DerangedGoose Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Device: none	Which e-reader for annotating books (PDF, MOBI, EPUB) and syncing to desktop? I am looking for an e-reader that I will use to digest a lot of business and academic literature that will necessitate some note taking. My primary concern is for a platform that either natively, or through an added app / functionality, supports annotations for a variety of formats (PDF, EPUB, MOBI). Additional features like web browsing (wikipedia, dictionary, reference, etc) and access to the google play store would be convenient, assuming there are any useful play-store apps that would function well on an e-reader, but these are not dealbreakers. A good backlight is desired as well (kindle makes a point of distinguishing theirs as a side light, not "in your face". Does this make a noticeable difference?) I know the kindle series is usually a favorite across the board, but it doesnt support epub or additional functionalities, and the native advertising is something I am not willing to accept. However, if it is legitimately the best platform for what I need, I will get a kindle (perhaps just a used one and pay to remove ads) I am not concerned with access to the prime store, and I can convert files if necessary. Primarily, I want to be able to highlight, annotate, and export my notations and their accompanying text to my desktop use of evernote, mindjet, etc. Thank you so much for your help! Last edited by DerangedGoose; 03-12-2017 at 10:49 PM.

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03-15-2017, 01:01 PM	#2
crossi Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 12000001 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Wahington U.S. Device: kindle	For PDFs no ereader is truly a good choice. You need a tablet or laptop for that. They are also a poor choice for note taking. Web browsing is barely supported on some kindles, you are pretty much limited to accessing the Amazon store for buying ebooks if you have a kindle or Barnes and Noble if you have a Nook. Tablets are all backlit like your computer screen, some ebook readers only front lit. Better get a tablet where you can have multiple apps to meet your needs, no ereader has the functions you need.

03-20-2017, 05:13 PM	#3
BoonTheMoon Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Gen	What about the Icarus Illumina Pro? https://www.icarusreader.com/ICARUS-...reader-E1053BK That seems made exactly for Goose's purposes. I'm new to the forum, and actually came here looking for much the same thing as DG so if this stuff has been discussed already I apologize.

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