7" tablet for reading PDFs?

[Mivo]

For me, it depends on the type of PDF. If it's single-page content, it's just fine on the Nexus 7 (2nd gen), which does have a very nice size for reading. Multi-column, or graphics rich, PDFs are a pain, though, since there's not enough screen estate.

I just picked up an iPad Air 2 (I had used an iPad 2 previously) and the display size, format, and processing speed are superb for PDFs of any kind. I imagine the Nexus 9 would be a solid choice here, too.

I still use the 7" tablet for regular epub books.

[markom]

Originally Posted by Mivo

For me, it depends on the type of PDF. If it's single-page content, it's just fine on the Nexus 7 (2nd gen), which does have a very nice size for reading. Multi-column, or graphics rich, PDFs are a pain, though, since there's not enough screen estate.

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Multi-column pdfs (scans or textual) should not pose a problem even for an average 6" e-ink reader, using its 2-column or multi-column mode in portraite or using k2pdfopt app to crop it in its multi-column mode beforehand.

It takes four screens per page though, but the same is true with reflowed mobi/epub pages or using 10" tablet in landscape.

[WillysJeepMan]

Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

I'd recommend the Samsung Tab Pro 8.4 or the Tab S 8.4.

I have the GTab Pro 8.4... amazing screen and very snappy performance. Excellent for reading PDFs as well as cbz/cbr-formatted books. The Pro comes with some "pro" software which I find helpful.

[flyash]

OP here, just following up. I ended up picking up a used Asus Memo Pad HD 7. I has a little more glare than I'd like, but it is a tablet, not e-ink . . .

While I could certainly fit more on a page with my old 10" Galaxy Tab, I do appreciate the light weight of the 7" tablet, which makes holding with one hand while reading a possibility, especially when laying on a couch or in bed (not really practical for a 10" tablet).

Overall, I got the 7" tablet to be more portable while not sacrificing too much
on the pdf readability front, and after getting through ~100 pages of a tech 'Dummies' book, I'm pleased thus far.

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

And yes, Moonreader+ Pro did a great job keeping the page centered when I was zoomed in on the pages. It's the only reading app that did let me flip pages without having to re-adjust position each time (that I found at least).

Edit to add that I also read PDFs in landscape mode on the tablet and that works perfectly for me.

Moon+ Reader Pro works great. In landscape, I zoomed in to eliminate the margins, centered the text on screen, and then locked the side-to-side scroll.