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e-reader or tablet for reading academic paper (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm reading a lot papers after I switched positions in my job. I felt reading on my display annoying. I can't draw on the PDF easily nor able to read while I code (not without switching windows). And printing papers is annoying too. I can't search and the physical paper pile up quickly.

Is an e-reader a good choice for me? Or should I get a tablet instead?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m currently in grad school and am reading a ton of PDFs. My iPad and Apple Pencil paired with the app LiquidText has been AMAZING! I actually subscribed to their pro plan so that my papers and annotations would sync between my devices.

I can’t stress enough how much use I get out of the combo and how productive it allows me to me reading, highlighting, and taking notes.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

LiquidText is cool af but I hated the UI. Maybe it's become better in the last few months.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I actually have some complaints too but I overlook them! And the customer service was super responsive when I needed them.