Which 8" eReader for epub and sci pdf?

milannnnn · 02-06-2017, 04:12 PM

Hello. Sorry for barging in like this, but I come here seeking your wisdom. I am looking for a e-ink reader for epubs and occasional scientific pdf reading. I tried a 6" Kindle shortly, but it was too small for my taste, and 9.7" might be a bit too much (in both size and money), so 8" seems like a good form factor.

So far I have picked out Kobo Aura One and PocketBook InkPad 2. KA1 has a better screen, sleeker design, but I am concerned with pdf performance. InkPad 2 on the other hand is a bit cheaper, has sd card and more app support, but it has a worse screen (pearl vs carta).

I know there is a KoReader for both of them, but I have not found much info about KA1 compatibility, so it would be nice if some KA1 owner could share his experience with KoReader and pdfs.

So, which one would you pick (KA1, InkPad 2 or something else)?

Thanks.

JSWolf · 02-06-2017, 04:34 PM

Since you are wanting to read scientific PDF, forget an eInk Reader and go with a tablet. It's just going to work better with a tablet.

milannnnn · 02-06-2017, 04:50 PM

I already have a Lenovo Tab2 A10, but using it for a longer time puts a strain to my eyes. If I need to look up for something short, I will use my tablet, but for longer reading I would prefer to have a somewhat pdf-capable e-ink, plus I'm already looking for a ereader for regular books.

But thanks for the advice

mbonheur · 02-06-2017, 04:57 PM

I use K2pdfopt beforehand to read read Sci PDFs on my KA1. I think it works pretty well that way.

milannnnn · 02-06-2017, 05:07 PM

Did you have any chance to test out the KoReader?

mbonheur · 02-07-2017, 02:05 AM

Yes, I do have the Koreader. It will improve the performance slightly, but you still have to use K2pdfopt beforehand in my opinion.

milannnnn · 02-07-2017, 10:56 AM

Ok. Thanks for the info

And is the KoReader stable enough and battery friendly for general use?

Pajamaman · 02-07-2017, 04:03 PM

onyx boox make an 8". Check on banggood. Its Android. ebookdroid works well with pdf in my experience.

ou4read · 02-13-2017, 08:18 AM

You mean i86ml plus? I think it running Android is a huge merit but sadly it's out of stock there. Maybe Onyx is planning *to release an improved version of it, maybe not.

Pajamaman · 02-13-2017, 10:57 AM

Sent PM.

The Kobo Aura One is good value. But the i86 runs Android. I am reading a pdf in landscape on a 6" Boyue. It's okay. And it's a very poorly scanned document I'm reading. I think on a larger screen with better pdfs, it should be okay.

The trouble with the Kobo is that the software is so limited. It will run Koreader (I think). But with Android, well. One can do so much more with the hardware.

iBurger2 · 02-23-2017, 07:38 AM

I found this video fascinating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJizVAMpDQ

I am very tempted to buy a Pocketbook Inkpad inspite of the higher 300 ppi resolution of the Kobo Aura one. The video seems to show that the Pocketbook Inkpad handles 2 column pdfs rather well. That's nice.

Dr. Drib · 02-23-2017, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBurger2

I found this video fascinating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJizVAMpDQ

I am very tempted to buy a Pocketbook Inkpad inspite of the higher 300 ppi resolution of the Kobo Aura one. The video seems to show that the Pocketbook Inkpad handles 2 column pdfs rather well. That's nice.

Why would you think about buying it, when your DEVICE info shows you already own it?

iBurger2 · 02-24-2017, 03:15 AM

Updated my bio info.

02-06-2017, 04:12 PM	#1
milannnnn Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: none	Which 8" eReader for epub and sci pdf? Hello. Sorry for barging in like this, but I come here seeking your wisdom. I am looking for a e-ink reader for epubs and occasional scientific pdf reading. I tried a 6" Kindle shortly, but it was too small for my taste, and 9.7" might be a bit too much (in both size and money), so 8" seems like a good form factor. So far I have picked out Kobo Aura One and PocketBook InkPad 2. KA1 has a better screen, sleeker design, but I am concerned with pdf performance. InkPad 2 on the other hand is a bit cheaper, has sd card and more app support, but it has a worse screen (pearl vs carta). I know there is a KoReader for both of them, but I have not found much info about KA1 compatibility, so it would be nice if some KA1 owner could share his experience with KoReader and pdfs. So, which one would you pick (KA1, InkPad 2 or something else)? Thanks.

02-13-2017, 08:18 AM	#9
ou4read Member Posts: 16 Karma: 500010 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3rd gen.	You mean i86ml plus? I think it running Android is a huge merit but sadly it's out of stock there. Maybe Onyx is planning to release an improved version of it, maybe not. Last edited by ou4read; 02-15-2017 at 08:41 PM.*

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02-06-2017, 04:34 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,690 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Since you are wanting to read scientific PDF, forget an eInk Reader and go with a tablet. It's just going to work better with a tablet.

02-06-2017, 04:50 PM	#3
milannnnn Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: none	I already have a Lenovo Tab2 A10, but using it for a longer time puts a strain to my eyes. If I need to look up for something short, I will use my tablet, but for longer reading I would prefer to have a somewhat pdf-capable e-ink, plus I'm already looking for a ereader for regular books. But thanks for the advice

02-06-2017, 04:57 PM	#4
mbonheur Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kobo Aura ONE	I use K2pdfopt beforehand to read read Sci PDFs on my KA1. I think it works pretty well that way.

02-06-2017, 05:07 PM	#5
milannnnn Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: none	Did you have any chance to test out the KoReader?

02-07-2017, 02:05 AM	#6
mbonheur Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kobo Aura ONE	Yes, I do have the Koreader. It will improve the performance slightly, but you still have to use K2pdfopt beforehand in my opinion.

02-07-2017, 10:56 AM	#7
milannnnn Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: none	Ok. Thanks for the info And is the KoReader stable enough and battery friendly for general use?

02-07-2017, 04:03 PM	#8
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,827 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	onyx boox make an 8". Check on banggood. Its Android. ebookdroid works well with pdf in my experience.

02-13-2017, 10:57 AM	#10
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,827 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	Sent PM. The Kobo Aura One is good value. But the i86 runs Android. I am reading a pdf in landscape on a 6" Boyue. It's okay. And it's a very poorly scanned document I'm reading. I think on a larger screen with better pdfs, it should be okay. The trouble with the Kobo is that the software is so limited. It will run Koreader (I think). But with Android, well. One can do so much more with the hardware.

02-23-2017, 07:38 AM	#11
iBurger2 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: Kindle 2nd g	I found this video fascinating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJizVAMpDQ I am very tempted to buy a Pocketbook Inkpad inspite of the higher 300 ppi resolution of the Kobo Aura one. The video seems to show that the Pocketbook Inkpad handles 2 column pdfs rather well. That's nice.

02-24-2017, 03:15 AM	#13
iBurger2 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: Kindle 2nd g	Updated my bio info.

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