delving into ebook readers

James Knott james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Fri Jun 8 18:06:38 UTC 2012


Neil Watson wrote:
> It occurs to me that an ebook reader might be a good choice for me to
> read PDF technical manuals while commuting.  I've avoided these devices
> completely in the past due to the DRM issues.
>
> What kind of reader can I get that can read PDF's and ebooks from my
> local library?
>

You have your choice of regular ebook readers, such as the Kobo or 
tablets.  Both can handle PDFs.  As for library books, the tablets make 
it easier as they can download books, whereas with ebook readers, you 
have to download to your (Windows) computer and then copy to the 
reader.  I have found ebook readers tend to work much better with epub 
and other ebooks than they do with PDF.  Also, O'Reilly is an excellent 
source of tech books.  Most books come in a variety of formats and are 
usually DRM free.



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