Onyx boox note screen size (proper for scientific papers?)

f.ubuntu · 06-22-2018, 12:35 PM

Is the 10.3" size on boox note enough to read scientific papers (including graphs and formulas) comfortable? Does the 13.3" size of DPT RP1 make a huge difference in that sense?

I know that a lot of scientific papers have margins on the sides and when one uses cropping option on the onyx note, there is no need actually to zoom in.

I have a doubt to choose between boox note and DPT RP1, and I am a researcher. Which one do you suggest?

MadAstra · 06-22-2018, 03:51 PM

The 10.3" size is pretty good for science papers, but with tables and graphs, it can be hard to make out the details without zooming in quite a bit. The Sony's size actually does make a difference, and the screen of the Sony is also slightly whiter.

The Onyx Note wins on flexibility: ease of getting files onto and off the device, runs Android, apps, etc. etc. The Sony is a much more limited device, but if all you care about is reading PDFs of papers and making some notes, then I think the Sony is the better choice when judged by that single task.

mdp · 06-22-2018, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by f.ubuntu

Is the 10.3" size on boox note enough to read scientific papers (including graphs and formulas) comfortable? Does the 13.3" size of DPT RP1 make a huge difference in that sense?

Are you aware that there is an Onyx 13.3'' product, the Max2?
I am not sure you found this in your preliminary search:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...ght=pdf&page=2

Philippe D. · 06-22-2018, 05:20 PM

I never tried the Onyx Note, but I have a similar-sized device with the Remarkable. For reading scientific papers, I greatly prefer my Max 2.

f.ubuntu · 06-22-2018, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mdp

Are you aware that there is an Onyx 13.3'' product, the Max2?
I am not sure you found this in your preliminary search:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...ght=pdf&page=2

Isn't Max2 heavy? Actually, the only lack I am not considering max2 is its weight. RP1 is about 345 g, and max2 more than 500 g!!

f.ubuntu · 06-22-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Philippe D.

I never tried the Onyx Note, but I have a similar-sized device with the Remarkable. For reading scientific papers, I greatly prefer my Max 2.

How is its weight for you? I just think that its way heavier than RP1, otherwise I would go for max2 definitely.

charliebub · 06-22-2018, 07:41 PM

Hi, I initially bought the Note but found it too small for reading scientific journals, papers etc.

I immediately exchanged it for the larger Max 2 - twice the screen size (i.e. it's screen-size is to the Note screen what A3 paper is to A4 paper)!

Basically the actual screen of the Max 2 is very, very close to full A4 paper.

John B.

Simon_31 · 06-23-2018, 05:50 AM

Hi !

I own both the 10.3" Onyx Boox Note and a 13.3" Onyx Boox Max (1st generation).

10.3" is just the perfect size if you bring your ereader out and use it in the public transports for example (I use it everyday in the subway). It's small enough to be easily transported anywhere, and big enough for reading technical pdfs, especially since there is a "crop zoom" feature that allows to get rid of the empty margins on the document. Of course, depending on the document, the text can be a bit small, but it's readable without the need of zooming (IEEE articles, for example, will require good eyes, but most technical books will look perfect).

If you don't need to bring your ereader outside as I do, then the 13.3" is probably a better choice, because it will be more comfortable for the eyes. And the weight is not a problem, both readers are really super light. But this ereader, due to its size, will mainly be used on a table in my opinion, as you would do with a A4 size book or printed article. Don't think to bring it out for reading in the bus, for instance, it's really too much big.

In conclusion, all depends on the use you will do of it, if you want to use it outside or not.

Simon_31 · 06-23-2018, 07:02 AM

Here is a (uncompressed) photo showing the two ereaders side by side and with a A4 paper for having an idea of the size (with and without the "crop" zoom):

I guess that if you want to read only scientific articles (which are usually on A4 size), a 13.3" reader will be better. I don't know the Sony, but Onyx one is nice (and it can support many many formats, which is a big advantage).

Marinolino · 06-23-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by f.ubuntu

Is the 10.3" size on boox note enough to read scientific papers (including graphs and formulas) comfortable? Does the 13.3" size of DPT RP1 make a huge difference in that sense?

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Scientific papers are usually close to A4/Letter-size i.e. with 20-21.5 cm page width and with the text proper (without margins) at 17-18 cm width .

Since 9.7" 150 dpi screens are over 20 cm wide in landscape, and 10.3" 227 dpi screen is about 21 cm, with margins cropped there is a considerable magnification available compared to a paper document.

So, two-column scientific papers can be comfortably read on 10" screen either in portraite (using zooming or two-column mode) or landscape mode, whereas one-column papers only in landscape mode (with or without margins), using two or more screens per page.

Of course, if our reader supports it, we can also use pdf reflow mode.

John.Dorrian · 03-03-2019, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.ubuntu

Is the 10.3" size on boox note enough to read scientific papers (including graphs and formulas) comfortable? Does the 13.3" size of DPT RP1 make a huge difference in that sense?

I know that a lot of scientific papers have margins on the sides and when one uses cropping option on the onyx note, there is no need actually to zoom in.

I have a doubt to choose between boox note and DPT RP1, and I am a researcher. Which one do you suggest?

Could you please provide some feedback on your personal comfort level reading two and three columns PDF files on your 10.3” onyx boox note?
Thanks

06-22-2018, 12:35 PM	#1
f.ubuntu Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Device: Onyx boox note	Onyx boox note screen size (proper for scientific papers?) Is the 10.3" size on boox note enough to read scientific papers (including graphs and formulas) comfortable? Does the 13.3" size of DPT RP1 make a huge difference in that sense? I know that a lot of scientific papers have margins on the sides and when one uses cropping option on the onyx note, there is no need actually to zoom in. I have a doubt to choose between boox note and DPT RP1, and I am a researcher. Which one do you suggest?

06-23-2018, 05:50 AM	#8
Simon_31 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FRANCE Device: onyx boox max, onyx boox note pro, kindle paperwhite	Hi ! I own both the 10.3" Onyx Boox Note and a 13.3" Onyx Boox Max (1st generation). 10.3" is just the perfect size if you bring your ereader out and use it in the public transports for example (I use it everyday in the subway). It's small enough to be easily transported anywhere, and big enough for reading technical pdfs, especially since there is a "crop zoom" feature that allows to get rid of the empty margins on the document. Of course, depending on the document, the text can be a bit small, but it's readable without the need of zooming (IEEE articles, for example, will require good eyes, but most technical books will look perfect). If you don't need to bring your ereader outside as I do, then the 13.3" is probably a better choice, because it will be more comfortable for the eyes. And the weight is not a problem, both readers are really super light. But this ereader, due to its size, will mainly be used on a table in my opinion, as you would do with a A4 size book or printed article. Don't think to bring it out for reading in the bus, for instance, it's really too much big. In conclusion, all depends on the use you will do of it, if you want to use it outside or not. Last edited by Simon_31; 06-23-2018 at 06:00 AM.

06-23-2018, 07:02 AM	#9
Simon_31 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FRANCE Device: onyx boox max, onyx boox note pro, kindle paperwhite	Here is a (uncompressed) photo showing the two ereaders side by side and with a A4 paper for having an idea of the size (with and without the "crop" zoom): I guess that if you want to read only scientific articles (which are usually on A4 size), a 13.3" reader will be better. I don't know the Sony, but Onyx one is nice (and it can support many many formats, which is a big advantage). Last edited by Simon_31; 06-23-2018 at 07:18 AM.

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06-22-2018, 03:51 PM	#2
MadAstra Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 8236 Join Date: Apr 2018 Device: Kindle Oasis, Onyx Boox Note	The 10.3" size is pretty good for science papers, but with tables and graphs, it can be hard to make out the details without zooming in quite a bit. The Sony's size actually does make a difference, and the screen of the Sony is also slightly whiter. The Onyx Note wins on flexibility: ease of getting files onto and off the device, runs Android, apps, etc. etc. The Sony is a much more limited device, but if all you care about is reading PDFs of papers and making some notes, then I think the Sony is the better choice when judged by that single task.

06-22-2018, 05:20 PM	#4
Philippe D. Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 3600000 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: France Device: Kobo Aura H2o; reMarkable; Onyx Max 2 Pro	I never tried the Onyx Note, but I have a similar-sized device with the Remarkable. For reading scientific papers, I greatly prefer my Max 2.

06-22-2018, 07:41 PM	#7
charliebub Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 266 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cumbria, U.K. Device: Boox Max2	Hi, I initially bought the Note but found it too small for reading scientific journals, papers etc. I immediately exchanged it for the larger Max 2 - twice the screen size (i.e. it's screen-size is to the Note screen what A3 paper is to A4 paper)! Basically the actual screen of the Max 2 is very, very close to full A4 paper. John B.

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