Kindle

Hello all,

Anyone using a Kindle or similar E-reader device for manuals and tech info in the field? Since the new Kindle just moved into the "reasonable" price range, I'm seriously thinking about getting one to carry manuals/drawings/tech info on. I could read it from my laptop...but seriously, I'd rather not read anything off my laptop, in deference to my eyes.

mmeskill over 14 years ago

I have had a Kindle (global addition) for the last 10 months and love it. I have put the TS Product Cheat Book - Updated June 2010 on the Kindle. It works…kind of….the newest update of software now allows for better zooming of .PDF documents and I am able to ‘read’ the information and drawings with no problem….but the navigation of .PDF on the Kindle is a bit annoying still as it is not a touch screen.

In the end...If I was doing 'real' field work still...I would stick to the laptop for most information.
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techbuster over 14 years ago

I've found just using my Iphone works pretty good for basic cheat sheets, manuals, riser drawings, etc. Lots of scrolling around and zooming in and out required, but it's already in my pocket.
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Pat Immel over 14 years ago

I have a Kindle and I love it. I had high hopes for console and fixture manuals but it is REAL clunky. If ETC would provide the manuals in kindle format, that would be cool. I've tried, unsuccessfully, to convert using "Calibre".
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