PRS-T1 Sony PRS-T1

[uboot]

The T1 has special 2- and 3-column reading modes!!!

That means, a 2-column PDF is split into 4 Sub-Pages and 3-column PDF into 9.

So, reading 2- or 3-column scientific papers works very well on the T1 !!!

6 inches is way enough for that!!!

Even single column A4 sized papers can be read - just put the T1 into landscape mode and the page will be split into 2 subpages...

Page turn is quick enough for me. When turning subpages there is nearly no lag, only switching to the next page it may take 1..5 seconds, depending on the complexity of the next page. If there's only text it is very quick. If there is lots of vector graphics, watermarks, etc. it takes longer. But scanned PDFs where the pages are mere bitmap images run also very quick.


I prefer eInk over backlit screens, especially outdoors and when reading in bed. Way more ergonomical for the eyes...


Now that I have rooted my T1 and installed Kindle App for Android, it is the ultimate killer tablet for me


PS: I'm a scientist too

[pietro]

Oh, I see there are many scientists here. I suspect we would need a 9-inch. Someone was kind enough to make a video of a scientific pdf I gave him to show how it reads on a large reader. It is no. 98 in this thread
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=157607

maybe someone should show it on a smaller device such as the T1

[khalleron]

Originally Posted by enzo94

I have think about it and there are several reasons why bigger ereaders are an issue :

- They are more expensive
- They don't fit in a pocket, and I am working in a lab with chemicals, in the pocket the device is safer than on a table with all the stuff.
- In the bus or the metro in Paris it will be stolen in a few days.

Actually I am quite nervous about the last issue with the kindle fire because of the glossy and "high tech" design wich might inspire jealousy (even if it is not that expensive).
I am especially worried about the "multimedia" capabilities, ereader are not attractive for non "professional" thieves (most of them don't read if they even know how) but looking videos is clearly an aspect that can make them think about it.

I am not earning a lot of money because I am a student and replacing the device is not an option.

But I didn't find any other 6 to 7 inches alternative yet. So I am getting it.
And I found the kindle ereader very fragile and the kindle fire seems, as many android tablets do, to be more stiffer.

I just hope eye stain won't be an issue for me...

@Speckbo : Maybe you should have open a new topic, don't you think ?

Tablets also weigh a lot more. If I MUST read a PDF, I'll read it on my Nook Color, but eyestrain is an issue and it weighs nearly a pound while the T1 weighs less than 6 oz. The Kindle Fire is the same size and I would guess about the same weight. An iPad weighs even more. Not easy to hold in one hand for long periods.

It sounds as though the perfect device for you does not exist yet. You'll either have to wait or compromise.