05-11-2020, 07:50 AM
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13" reader Sony vs Onyx
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. Last edited by xxtraloud; 05-11-2020 at 10:34 AM. |
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05-11-2020, 08:37 AM
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The Sony is a Corporate virtual paper / PDF only solution. Only works via the supplied application (Mac or Windows).
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05-11-2020, 08:40 AM
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05-11-2020, 09:06 AM
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The light is a front light. |
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05-11-2020, 09:41 AM
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05-11-2020, 10:35 AM
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 I meant the front light. Let's get back to the main question 
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05-11-2020, 11:10 AM
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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. |
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05-11-2020, 02:05 PM
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