PDF Reader - maybe eSlick UK

remlap · 06-14-2010, 08:42 AM

Hi, I am looking for a eReader that handles PDF's well and have come across the eSlick from Foxit.

Any ideas if there are similar products available in the UK or where to purchase the eSlick within the UK or EU?

Thanks

wallcraft · 06-14-2010, 08:14 PM

PocketBook has the best PDF handling in 5" and 6" EInk devices. See the "PDF Capabilities" row in the E-book Reader Matrix.

That isn't to say that even PocketBook has a "good" PDF capability. EInk is limited for PDFs, because it can't refresh fast enough to pan around the page.

remlap · 06-14-2010, 08:17 PM

Hi Wallcraft

Does the Cool-ER have similar support it seems to be a similar device also a OEM from Netronix

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86934

Cheers

JSWolf · 06-14-2010, 08:23 PM

Forget the eSlick, it's a dud.

And to be honest, a 6" eink reader is not going to do for PDF.

remlap · 06-14-2010, 08:30 PM

Can you tell me why it's a dud?

Dulin's Books · 06-14-2010, 10:31 PM

the cool-er does not have anywhere's near the level of odf support that PocketBook offers.

Boox 60/ Bebook Neo also have excellent PDF support which includes selection zoom AND PAN that works just fine. The Irex DR800 has selection zoom and pan but the panning is not as good- my opinion- as that found on the Boox/Neo.

remlap · 06-15-2010, 05:25 AM

Where can I get a Pocketbook 301 in the UK?

Logseman · 06-15-2010, 06:33 AM

http://greenreader.co.uk if I recall.

JSWolf · 06-15-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remlap

Can you tell me why it's a dud?

The firmware is not all that good. Plus it is too limited.

remlap · 06-15-2010, 11:34 AM

So suggest I go with a Pocketbook 301? Is Green Reader a good company to deal with?

Externally it looks no different to the Cool-er

Dulin's Books · 06-15-2010, 01:00 PM

the hardware is similar as its coming from the same factory- Netronix. I personally feel the PocketBook version is more robust than the Cool-er version and the rubberized finish is easier to hold.

06-14-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
remlap Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	PDF Reader - maybe eSlick - UK Hi, I am looking for a eReader that handles PDF's well and have come across the eSlick from Foxit. Any ideas if there are similar products available in the UK or where to purchase the eSlick within the UK or EU? Thanks Last edited by remlap; 06-14-2010 at 08:49 AM.

06-14-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
remlap Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Hi Wallcraft Does the Cool-ER have similar support it seems to be a similar device also a OEM from Netronix https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86934 Cheers Last edited by remlap; 06-14-2010 at 08:20 PM.

06-14-2010, 08:30 PM	#5
remlap Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Can you tell me why it's a dud? Last edited by remlap; 06-14-2010 at 08:46 PM.

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06-14-2010, 08:14 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	PocketBook has the best PDF handling in 5" and 6" EInk devices. See the "PDF Capabilities" row in the E-book Reader Matrix. That isn't to say that even PocketBook has a "good" PDF capability. EInk is limited for PDFs, because it can't refresh fast enough to pan around the page.

06-14-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Forget the eSlick, it's a dud. And to be honest, a 6" eink reader is not going to do for PDF.

06-14-2010, 10:31 PM	#6
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	the cool-er does not have anywhere's near the level of odf support that PocketBook offers. Boox 60/ Bebook Neo also have excellent PDF support which includes selection zoom AND PAN that works just fine. The Irex DR800 has selection zoom and pan but the panning is not as good- my opinion- as that found on the Boox/Neo.

06-15-2010, 05:25 AM	#7
remlap Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Where can I get a Pocketbook 301 in the UK?

06-15-2010, 06:33 AM	#8
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	http://greenreader.co.uk if I recall.

06-15-2010, 11:34 AM	#10
remlap Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	So suggest I go with a Pocketbook 301? Is Green Reader a good company to deal with? Externally it looks no different to the Cool-er

06-15-2010, 01:00 PM	#11
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	the hardware is similar as its coming from the same factory- Netronix. I personally feel the PocketBook version is more robust than the Cool-er version and the rubberized finish is easier to hold.

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