Kobo Aura One (with Koreader) or iPad Air 2 for academic articles

iBurger2 · 05-16-2017, 05:23 PM

Dear community,

I am reading a lot of academic PDF articles for my studies now. And I think I want to move my reading away from my screen devices towards a real tablet. I currently own a 27" Dell IPS and a 13" Macbook. I would like to get something that reduces the strain on my eyes.

So far I have narrowed down my options two very distinct devices. 1) The Kobo Aura One, with Koreader installed for better PDF support, and 2) the iPad Air 2 which has a retina screen. The iPad also have an app for Zotero, which is a popular tool for managing academic pdfs on your computer. It syncs wirelessly, and is the go to solution for this task.

I tend to read academic pdfs quickly. I skim them. However, when they are interesting, I will read them more deeply. Because of my reading style, I think that the iPad Air 2 is a better choice. I can buy them (used) for about $300 usd (or 275 euro). The Kobo Aura One is priced at 219 euro and is a lot cheaper, has a smaller screen, but it has e-ink technology!

The experts must be here at this forum, and I think you guys probably own both devices. (iPad and Kobo Aura One).

So I wonder, iPad or Kobo A1 for academic pdfs?

https://www.zotero.org/

JSWolf · 05-16-2017, 05:31 PM

The iPad is a much better choice for PDF. PDF and eInk don't really go well together. The best app for PDF for your iPad is Goodreader. It's not free, but it's not expensive.

iBurger2 · 05-16-2017, 05:41 PM

Interesting! - And you still think that is true, after installing Koreader on the Kobo Aura One?

Cinisajoy · 05-16-2017, 06:08 PM

I would go with the iPad.
Jon is 100% correct.

HarryT · 05-17-2017, 02:17 AM

The iPad would be a far better choice. It's what I use myself for reading PDFs and it works well.

iBurger2 · 05-17-2017, 10:26 AM

Thanks for the response guys! This is also my guess.

Still it would be interesting to hear from one of the Kobo Aura One owners. (part. if you use koreader).

Cinisajoy · 05-17-2017, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBurger2

Thanks for the response guys! This is also my guess.

Still it would be interesting to hear from one of the Kobo Aura One owners. (part. if you use koreader).

There was one post over in the Kobo forum. Even that person agreed that it was not great for pdfs.

JSWolf · 05-17-2017, 01:49 PM

Koreader is good for PDF. But the iPad is better especially using the Goodreader app.

HarryT · 05-17-2017, 02:22 PM

Yes, GoodReader is the "killer" PDF app, especially for academic use.

iBurger2 · 05-17-2017, 03:49 PM

Hey fellas, thanks for all the good advice. I am now the proud owner of an iPad Air!

Cinisajoy · 05-17-2017, 06:19 PM

Enjoy it.

05-16-2017, 05:23 PM	#1
iBurger2 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: Kindle 2nd g	Kobo Aura One (with Koreader) or iPad Air 2 for academic articles Dear community, I am reading a lot of academic PDF articles for my studies now. And I think I want to move my reading away from my screen devices towards a real tablet. I currently own a 27" Dell IPS and a 13" Macbook. I would like to get something that reduces the strain on my eyes. So far I have narrowed down my options two very distinct devices. 1) The Kobo Aura One, with Koreader installed for better PDF support, and 2) the iPad Air 2 which has a retina screen. The iPad also have an app for Zotero, which is a popular tool for managing academic pdfs on your computer. It syncs wirelessly, and is the go to solution for this task. I tend to read academic pdfs quickly. I skim them. However, when they are interesting, I will read them more deeply. Because of my reading style, I think that the iPad Air 2 is a better choice. I can buy them (used) for about $300 usd (or 275 euro). The Kobo Aura One is priced at 219 euro and is a lot cheaper, has a smaller screen, but it has e-ink technology! The experts must be here at this forum, and I think you guys probably own both devices. (iPad and Kobo Aura One). So I wonder, iPad or Kobo A1 for academic pdfs? https://www.zotero.org/

05-16-2017, 05:41 PM	#3
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iBurger2 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: Kindle 2nd g	Thanks for the response guys! This is also my guess. Still it would be interesting to hear from one of the Kobo Aura One owners. (part. if you use koreader).

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,033 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Koreader is good for PDF. But the iPad is better especially using the Goodreader app.

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