13" reader Sony vs Onyx

[xxtraloud]

I am on the edge between these two. I don't really need to take notes, so if there are other options in the 13" range I would be happy to consider.

Uses

- Reading PDFs (1-2 columns), very occasionally browsing, connecting to my PDF library via Zotero android app.

- Easily transfer files, in particular PDFs, from my computer, or open them directly from internet.

- Use as a second monitor definitely a plus, and other uses that these more powerful readers can offer.

In terms of hardware I prefer the Sony since it's lighter, which is a big point since I travel a lot, but in terms of software the Boox seems much better and more flexible and it's more recent. The Sony seems a close system but it can be rooted, although starting to root a new expensive device doesn't seem the best way to start.

They both seems to work with reference software such as Zotero and Mendeley.

Possibility of turning off front lighting, I don't understand if this is possible.

EDIT: I meant front light, NOT back light.

[Quoth]

The Sony is a Corporate virtual paper / PDF only solution. Only works via the supplied application (Mac or Windows).

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by xxtraloud

Possibility of turning off back lighting,

Something like that does not exist

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

Something like that does not exist

It doesn't exist because you cannot turn off what's not even a feature.

The light is a front light.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The light is a front light.

Something like that does not exist on a 13.3 screen

[xxtraloud]

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

Something like that does not exist on a 13.3 screen

Ok guys it was a slip! I meant the front light. Let's get back to the main question

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by xxtraloud

Ok guys it was a slip! I meant the front light. Let's get back to the main question

On 13.3 no light exists. 13.3 is too big for light.
Sony builds on very old Android - Onyx on almost current one.
The hardware of Onyx is much more powerful.
But I can't help with that decision.

[DaleDe]

Read about front light in our wiki if this is an important feature.

Dale

[xxtraloud]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Read about front light in our wiki if this is an important feature.

Dale

Many thanks for the suggestion, after reading some of the problems with it, I actually prefer not to have front light, so I am fine with 13" not having it. Not sure why my front light comment has general all the attention, it was definitely the last thing I wanted to hear people's opinion.