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Best ebook reader for PDF files?

I am searching for an ebook reader. I mostly read PDF files. Money is quite an important issue, so apple (which is the best I think) does not suit me :) Any recommendations?

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Most ereaders support PDF natively to varying degrees of success. Realize, however, that the PDF reading experience is not as good as that of the native ebook reading formats, especially when the text in the PDF documents cannot reflow -- horizontal scrolling is a pain.

    For PDF, especially color PDF, there's no beating an iPad. But, yeah, they're expensive.

    Next best for PDF would be the Sony Readers. Sony Readers (PRS-950, 650, and 350, although the 5" 350 can be too small) have an advantage due to their use of the official Adobe Mobile PDF Reader. They can reflow PDF documents (with varying degrees of result quality), which is a big win.

    For extensive coverage of PDF support by Sonys and other ereaders, see "How Good Is the Ereader's PDF Support:"

    http://www.howtodecide.com/ereader/#~tf.pdf=y

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Most of the current eReaders will display PDF files. PDFs are great but the drawback is that because they are created to resemble printed books and are designed to be viewed on computer monitors and printed on home-printers, they are not formatted to reflow text like dedicated ebook files. So the text in many PDFs is fixed and may look way too small on an eReader screen. You will only be able to enlarge text and scroll to read. You can convert PDFs to epub or other filetypes using CALIBRE (free download) or one of the free online conversion services.

  • 10 years ago

    Actually apple(Ipad) is not a good ereader because it's hard on the eyes after awhile. The Kindle by far is the best ereader on the market. Me personally I like the Nook Color because I can listen to music while ereading and play angry birds. However, if you on a strict tight budget you can find a kobo ereader online for real cheap. It's a fully functional ereader and its awesome at handling pdf and most common file formats. The Ipad is a waste of money unless you enjoy the apps; plus most people usually purchase a kindle with an Ipad because apple's device, will give you eyestrain followed by headaches if you read constantly for more than a hour. One of the best websites i checked for ebook reader reviews before I made my purchase was at http://ebookreader-reviews-site.com/

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Best Ereader For Pdf

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Hey there,

    To read pdf files you have to use Adobe Reader.

    This is a good link for downloading Adobe Reader for free http://j.mp/1sxSzjD

    Regards

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Barnes & Noble NOOK COLOR feature 7 inch VividView Color Touchscreen with more than 16 million colors. The resolution of display is 1024 x 600 delivering 169 pixels per inch (PPI).

    You can read your favorite books in the dark because Barnes & Noble NOOK COLOR has display with backlit. Also, reduced glare and optimum brightness for reading indoors or outside.

  • 4 years ago

    I don't think t.v. is a waste materials of energy, it's just that I see no real use of it nowadays and there is nothing educational or beneficial on now. Children of today are exposed to 'entertainment' that is merely plain ridiculous and does not have any morale meaning behind them

  • arnold
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Just read a reserve watching the SAME booklet that has been made into that movie. You will find details in a written book that we neglect observing a movie. We don't have the sense of smell or color that our minds can create.

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