Anyone know of a cheap, semi decent device for reading pdfs on? I've looked at various devices, but I don't know what these numbers mean.
Anyone know of a cheap, semi decent device for reading pdfs on? I've looked at various devices, but I don't know what these numbers mean.
That’s fair, particularly if you’re comfortable loading up a new operating system. If I ever acquired a kindle that’s what I’d likely do. I considered changing out the kobo software, but it’s unintrusive enough that I’ve never felt the need. Are there significant advantages to the reader you linked in your other comment?
It doesn't even go that far, you're simply getting root and then installing a new reader software (as well as other software if you want - chess games, etc.) and removing all the amazon calls, the OS stays the same - it's a perfectly valid debian OS. Depending on the model it can require disassembling it and plugging into a JTAG port with an UART adapter though (trivial to do but still).
As for your question: I used to have a Kobo and I don't remember enough about the reader UI to compare; I remember vaguely it was quite nice though (to the contrary of the default kindle one), so probably not worth it on those.
Appreciate the rundown, I’m largely tech illiterate.
My only sometimes desire for the kobo is a larger screen for PDFs, but you trade off with reduced portability. The UI is quite functional, even if there are a few issues with organization if you have a large number of documents.