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Old 11-23-2010, 05:14 AM   #16
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I too had PDFs that were mere crap scans that the person did not take the time to make. Even at my Uni many of the readings were cheap scans so I got this: http://pdftransformer.abbyy.com/ IT works. great. It extracts the text from the crap PDF and gives you a search-able PDF...you can also put it in RTF. HTML, and Text. Then you don't need the larger screen. I put most of my Readings for my courses through this program. Then, my reader had no problems with the re-flow
Thanks for the tip, I'll check this product out.
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Old 11-23-2010, 05:17 AM   #17
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@varelov: i completely agree! given the popularity of PDFs, i don't at all understand why most e-readers have problems with this format. it seems really counter-intuitive to me. i'm thankful that i thought to research this, as i nearly bought one of the new kindles a month ago.

@hidari: that programme looks very helpful, thank you. however, if i need to buy another programme to make PDFs work on an e-reader, then that just suggests to me that that particular e-reader is not the right product for me.

@Latinandgreek: thank you very much for your continued input. i think i'm definitely going to go for a larger screen model and probably the pocketbook 903.

thanks to one and all for your help!
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Old 11-23-2010, 09:19 AM   #18
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@varelov: i completely agree! given the popularity of PDFs, i don't at all understand why most e-readers have problems with this format. it seems really counter-intuitive to me. i'm thankful that i thought to research this, as i nearly bought one of the new kindles a month ago.

@hidari: that programme looks very helpful, thank you. however, if i need to buy another programme to make PDFs work on an e-reader, then that just suggests to me that that particular e-reader is not the right product for me.

@Latinandgreek: thank you very much for your continued input. i think i'm definitely going to go for a larger screen model and probably the pocketbook 903.

thanks to one and all for your help!
As many on MR have pointed out...PDF is one of the worst formats for ereaders. I don't mind paying for a product that helps with my reading...Have contributed to Calibre and other programs.... For me the smaller the ereader and the lighter the better..I already have a V5 and just ordered a PB360....5 inch screens all the way...despite some people despising them...I am in the camp that despises large screens...I have a large screen for my notebook...that is enough...
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As many on MR have pointed out...PDF is one of the worst formats for ereaders.
Or the best, depending on your perspective.
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Old 11-23-2010, 10:45 AM   #20
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True..some books for me work wonderful as a PDF..just depends on each pdf...
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True..some books for me work wonderful as a PDF..just depends on each pdf...
I agree I have quite a few books on PDF format and they look just fine on my nook.

so yeah it's all about what type of file it is. I sure maps etc wouldn't be to ideal on my nook color though.
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E-readers essentially rely on scalable pages. The PDF format sports fixed-size pages, so it can be very troublesome.
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Old 12-02-2010, 07:24 AM   #23
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Me too.
Also still waiting for the MReader (here) which sounds like been able to compete with the 902/903.
Hi,
Have you received your Pixelar or any shipping updates?
I am considering ordering either this or the pocketbook 903. But since pixelar is available from london, thinking it may get to me earlier.
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Have you received your Pixelar or any shipping updates?
I am considering ordering either this or the pocketbook 903. But since pixelar is available from london, thinking it may get to me earlier.
I'd forgotten that this one was going to be released. Asus also seems to have a 9 inch reader:

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=47XM7SydX7IhkXP3
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Hi,
Have you received your Pixelar or any shipping updates?
I am considering ordering either this or the pocketbook 903. But since pixelar is available from london, thinking it may get to me earlier.
From Pixelar product page:
http://www.pixelar.co.uk/ebookdetails.php?ID=12

Pixelar MReader ETA in UK 22.12.10-apologies for delay-no pre orders Grey Metallic ,9'' Capacitive Touchscreen
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Asus also seems to have a 9 inch reader:

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=47XM7SydX7IhkXP3
that asus one looks very interesting!

does anyone know if that Electro-Phoretic Display doodah is the same as the e-ink display that, for instance, the kindle uses?
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Have you received your Pixelar or any shipping updates?
I am considering ordering either this or the pocketbook 903. But since pixelar is available from london, thinking it may get to me earlier.
I've ordered the PB 903. Both are delayed but my PB903 dealer said there will be a small batch available next week. Let's wait...

The M-Reader looks pretty good (better design) but since PB903 is shipped from Germany i try it first.
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that asus one looks very interesting!

does anyone know if that Electro-Phoretic Display doodah is the same as the e-ink display that, for instance, the kindle uses?
No, I think that it's a sixpix display, while the Kindle is Pearl (Vizplex) e-ink. To be honest, I don't know which has better contrast, refresh rates, etc. I'm interested in the Asus device, but I'll wait to read a few reviews first before I buy it.
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No, I think that it's a sixpix display, while the Kindle is Pearl (Vizplex) e-ink. To be honest, I don't know which has better contrast, refresh rates, etc. I'm interested in the Asus device, but I'll wait to read a few reviews first before I buy it.
sorry, i'm really ignorant on this so forgive my many questions. is a sixpix display easy on the eyes like the e-ink stuff? i'm only interested in an e-reader that doesn't hurt my eyes.
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sorry, i'm really ignorant on this so forgive my many questions. is a sixpix display easy on the eyes like the e-ink stuff? i'm only interested in an e-reader that doesn't hurt my eyes.
It's compareable with eInk:

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/SiPix
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