PDF reader, wireless a plus

Discussion in 'Software' started by Break_Da, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. Break_Da

    Break_Da Sergeant

    I would like a handheld unit, inexpensive, to read pdf or other word files. Ability to reach the Internet is a plus, wifi, but not needed. Anyone have a few ideas?
     
    Break_Da, Mar 16, 2010
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    How much is inexpensive?

    Many Smartphones can do this, my HTC HD2 can open PDF and most Office Docs (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel), or a netbook, small enough to carry around.

    Best thoughts so far without a budget to work with.
     
    DavidGP, Mar 18, 2010
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  3. Break_Da

    Break_Da Sergeant

    :cry i know i didn't put budget but man, google shopping has those puppies 'expensive...
    IDK, i was thinking of ball' around with 50 to 60 dollars
     
    Break_Da, Mar 19, 2010
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Think for that sort of money you'll need to surf the 2nd hand markets or ebay etc for a Windows Mobile 6 or 6.5 smartphone, likely wont be many in that price bracket.

    Could look for a really cheap or 2nd hand small laptop or netbook, something around 10" screen is portable enough.
     
    DavidGP, Mar 19, 2010
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  5. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

    Doesn't the Kindle read PDFs?
     
    Mimsy, Mar 19, 2010
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Yes it does read PDF but not MS Word and is near $260

    Can convert files to a Kindle recognised format using info HERE
     
    DavidGP, Mar 19, 2010
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  7. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

    My bad. I missed the MS Word requirement in the first post. Ops.
     
    Mimsy, Mar 19, 2010
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  8. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Piffle it happens, you like me are well versed in the hardware needed for the OP but for me its well outside the pricerange mentioned, dunno if you have alternates Mims?
     
    DavidGP, Mar 19, 2010
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  9. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

    At that budget... I don't know. Maybe a used smart phone or PDA, or a used Kindle and skip the MS Word requirement. Alternatively, start reading Woot on a daily basis.

    If the OP's handy with electronics and already owns a hand held console, preferably PSP, I can think of a couple options, but I'm not sure how well it would go over if I start suggesting to people they mod their consoles... probably not very well? :innocent
     
    Mimsy, Mar 19, 2010
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