Ah. I ask because it sucks to read a 500-page pdf on a laptop... On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM, Jerry Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: > > No, if you need PDFs, or pdf-like books (intense images possible), i > would recommend _anything_ else first. > > This thing is basically a pulp-paperback replacement device. > > But, I don't know of any hand-held ebook readers that handle PDFs. > > iPhones maybe, tablet pcs, sure, but Sony reader has limited PDF > support (they dont look very good), Kindle cannot handle PDFs (you can > try to convert them to MOBI format, but that does a poor job with > graphic-intense pdfs). The ebookwise reader can handle html with > images embedded, but the image quality kind of sucks. Dont try to read > a flowchart. > > (That is why I read PDFs on my laptop, not a portable reader device.) > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Dana <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> If I got one it would be for technical reading for certifications so >> markup matters to me. Of course these are mostly pdf format also, >> so.... can you convert? >> >> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM, Jerry Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> It can, but i never do (i dont do it in real books, either). >>> >>> Bookmarks I have set, but I tend to built a toc myself off the ebook, >>> and add it to the front. >>> >>> I use the book in 3 basic modes. >>> >>> pleasure reading - 85%. >>> news catchup - 10% >>> tech lookup - 5% >>> >>> >>> I have a memory card that has a bunch of tech manuals for the >>> technologies I might run into on any given project, I can pop in if I >>> need to do a lookup, or need to do some tech reading during lunch. >>> >>> I have an rss/html program I wrote to grab the blogs and feeds I want >>> to read, and generate an imp file. I used to use this every morning >>> before I commuted to work downtown boston on the train. doesnt get >>> used much anymore, as my laptop is waiting now after my 20 foot >>> commute these days. >>> >>> the form factor for me is very important. I love the size and hand >>> feel of the ebook, the large swale on one side (mimicking a folded >>> back paperback in form) allows effortless reading for hours (even >>> though it is heavier than the kindle). I love the 2 buttons. >>> (up.down), and I love that that is flips over with a single screen >>> click so I can switch from right hand to left hand as needed. >>> (important for long afternoon reads in the hammock) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Dana <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> so it is important that it feel like a book? Can you underline, >>>> highlight, bookmark, etc? >>>> >>>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Jerry Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I bought in early. Have an original Rocket e-book (1998), replaced it >>>>> with a GEMstar (2003), and now have an eBookwise ebook (2007). >>>>> >>>>> Love it. >>>>> >>>>> Would not want to spend a week without it. >>>>> >>>>> Bought and gifted 6 of them so far. >>>>> >>>>> No color, cannot handle pdfs (has own imp format). Tiny annoying power >>>>> plug (loved the original Rocket docking station) >>>>> >>>>> Backlighting rocks. lasts for 25 hours+ of solid reading on a charge. >>>>> handles html wonderfully. >>>>> >>>>> and when it's on sale (89 or 99 bucks), it is a steal. even at 109 it >>>>> is worth it. >>>>> >>>>> I did NOT like the original kindle for ergonomics, buttons, looks, >>>>> etc. the new one is improved, but still not a "book". >>>>> >>>>> And I cannot justify a sony. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.ebookwise.com/ebookwise/ebookwise1150.htm >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Dana <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you like it? Do you recommend it? What do you wish it did that it >>>>>> doesn't do? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
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