As June 2016, this is the best reader for technical books and PDFs, period! Look no further. The size is perfect. The weight is perfect. The speed is decent. And the actual design is cool as well.
For years I was "forced" to use the iPad Air to read my MSSQL books. The Paperwhite and Oasis (have both) are too small. And the Kindle DXG born dead. So the iPad Air was the closest solution to what my problem was: decent reader for PDF and technical books. The main problem though, is that iPad air is a tablet with LCD screen. While battery is ok, it eventually dies after several hours of intense use. You can barely use it outdoors, and while still light, not ideal for reading in bed. It was my only choice for few years. It worked, but always wanted an eink device. Now with the Sony DPTS1, I no longer need the iPad with a PDF dedicated app. Sony's device does a better job in terms of battery life and actual screen size, moreover, my eyes are not complaining after 30 minutes or so of continue reading.
The annotation works fantastic, almost like having a real piece of paper and a pen. This makes it ideal for studying, as you can combine notes with your actual document. The iPad Pro is the closest thing I've seen, but you have to pay for the stylus, included with the Sony's, and you don't have the same type of integration.
Now, I don't see myself using this device for any of these:
-Reading novels or fiction.
-Browsing internet
For the 1st activity, the Paperwhite or Oasis are the best solution. In fact, that's what I have. And for browsing the internet, eink devices are not still a good choice, because the refresh rate and black and white restriction.
The price of this device is outrageous though. They started selling it at 1k. Now is at 800 bucks, but still. It was painful to pay that amount of money for an eink device but sadly (or luckily) is the best choice for what I need. But I think anything closer to the 300 would be a more palatable proposition.
From the manufacturer
Your Paper Trail Ends Here
Yellow pads, loose papers, and file folders are a thing of the past. Sony's handheld letter size Digital Paper lets you easily and securely access files, make and upload handwritten notes and annotated documents, save the files or archive for sharing with clients, colleagues, and coworkers. Increase productivity and streamline collaboration with others via shared files that show your markings and highlights. This superlative tool is durable, portable, and easy to use, with a user friendly screen that reflects ambient light for easy legibility both indoors and out. Digital Paper makes an ideal complement to laptops and tablets.
- Thin & Light- One of the thinnest, lightest body (approx. .26 inches, approx.12.6 oz.), about the thickness of 30 sheets of paper.
- High Contrast Display (1200 x 1600 dots), so text can be read clearly, even in bright sunlight.
- Built-in Wifi functionality to allow file sharing over a wireless network.
- Battery Life- Sony's rechargeable thin lithium-ion battery – up to three weeks' use on a single charge.
- Storage- approximately 2,800 PDF files.
- USB Connectivity-Easy plug-in for simple drag-and-drop transfer of documents to and from Digital Paper.
- Stylus-Convenient tool for writing, highlighting, erasing.
- SD Card Compatibility-Internal memory of 4 GB coupled with slot for a micro SD card.
Here's what makes Digital Paper so useful:
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Access, Read, and WorkRead and work on new documents or archives in sharp, easy-to-read text and graphics, full-page letter-size (8.5 inches x 11 inches), so you never need to scroll to read.4 Digital Paper has a 13.3 inch (diagonal) display that renders documents in PDF format. |
Hand-write NotesJust like writing with pen on paper, use the stylus to write fluidly and directly on the panel, easily highlight text and erase notes. You have the same ease of movement, plus the surface rejects your palm, so functionality is never disrupted, the way it can be on regular tablets. |
Save, Sync, and ShareSince files can be stored in a document repository, you can collaborate with colleagues who need to work on the same files or save your documents to the archives. |
Take Everything With YouDigital Paper's durable frame is light and portable, replacing bulky file folders and briefcases. |
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Connect Your Devices Via the CloudDigital Paper enables a streamlined, wireless transfer of documents to and from a compatible cloud storage service such as Citrix ShareFile. Then view your documents, annotations and all, on any other connected device of your choosing, whether it's a tablet, PC, MAC, or smartphone. So you can read annotate, and save a PDF, then share it with your colleagues via your ShareFile account. |
LawRead and annotate legal documents, use for handwritten notes to replace matter pads. |
Higher EducationRead and mark up professional and scientific articles, write formulas, prepare lecture notes. |
Entertainment/StudioAnnotate scripts, work on contracts, share revisions with the crew, send out notes. |
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