Is there an eBook reader that can read PDF files?

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I'm a heavy reader and tend to read a lot PDF eBooks on my computer. I want to get an eBook reading device, but as far as I know, most eBook readers use their own type of file when the only file type I use for eBook files is PDF. 

So, does anybody know a good eBook reader that can use PDF files and is not restricted to ePub or any other brand file types?

? · Accepted Answer

Many tablets can handle PDF files natively. The Kindle tablet can handle PDF very well too, there's a very good user opinion here, on its ability of handling PDF files:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R25UKVCXCKCRFI/?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0051VVOB2&nodeID=&tag=lmdiwm-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

However, watch out as new Kindle models are coming out shortly. They'll be better than the old models it'll be good to just wait a bit. Just read one or two customer reviews on the new models when they are out, and you'll be able to decide which to pick.

Latest Kindle Tablet (new model will be shown here once it is released):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051VVOB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=lmdiwm-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0051VVOB2

Bookchimp · Answer

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.

Anonymous · Answer

Adobe Reader is for sure the best PDF reader software!
I downloaded it for free here http://bit.ly/1zQTUTr 
 
With this program you will be able to open all the PDF files very easily and quickly

Rose D · Answer

Pretty much every reader on the market can read pdf files.  The Kindle, Sony, Nook, Aluratek and every other reader I've ever seen supports this format.

Anonymous · Answer

There are a a host of free reading apps that are not restricted to eBook stores and support PDF, such a Aldiko and Mantano.
Here are the best reading apps for android,as you know,most eReaders are based on android.
http://www.epubor.com/best-android-ereader-apps-review.html

If you cannot read the PDF books on your computer,just download and install the free Adobe Digital Editions to read.
Hope it works.

Anonymous · Answer

most eBook reader don't support read PDF files, but you can convert them to epub files, then you can read them in any eBook reader.

http://digitreader.com/

this software support convert PDF files to ePub files, hope it can help you .

meat · Answer

Most ebook readers - Kindles, Nooks, etc. - as well as most tablets - iPad, Samsung, etc. - can read PDF files.

Anonymous · Answer

Hey there,
If Youtube or Facebook videos don't work anymore or if the screen is black you need to install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
Here I got Adobe Reader for free http://bit.ly/1sxS2hC

Anonymous · Answer

I found a free download of Adobe Reader here http://j.mp/1jW6b59
If you have to open a PDF file you have to install Adobe Reader.
Best

mark_hensley@sbcglobal.net · Answer

Check me on this but I am fairly sure Sony and Kindle are unique in this way.

Best.

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