Does it also function as a reader?
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It has an eReader from Kobo as one of the packaged apps, which reads all the standard books, magazines, etc. It reads epub, and other books like any other reader. The display is high definition so it is easy to read in both light and dark situations. There are many other apps availble for free and purchase that allows you choices in the apps you want to install and use besides the packaged versions which is nice.
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The BlackBerry Playbook can be used as an E-Reader. It comes preloaded with a Kobo Books app, or you can download the Overdrive app for the BlackBerry Playbook from your US library webpage. There are some terrific BlackBerry community support forums (i.e.; CrackBerry, BlackBerry, etc.) where you can research information regarding any BlackBerry products and product capabilities, strengths, and issues.
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Yes, I read pdf adobe files all the time on it. I believe it did come with adobe reader pre-installed.
40216
yes. I love my sony ereader for it's ability to read any .pdf or epub file, etc. I have so many books in these formats. I've had one since 2009 (this is my 2nd) and I love love it...for purely reading books and the wireless ability, it is amazing...I like to keep my books and it appears to hold them all!
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I don't know I only tried using it as a reader. It is also worthless. The pins are so close to the front where you insert the card that one or two easily get bent. I gave up trying to straighten them out so I could insert a card and bought a different reader.
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No to either one, as far as the model which I had was concerned. It was primarily meant only to receive and display information. My model is several years old, so if there is a newer model, then it might be improved.
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This will be up to the reader built in or added via USB to your machine. If you give more details you may get more help here. Generally speaking this should work unless the reader is extremely old.
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The reader acts as a hard drive for the iPad. It only works with photos. Does not work for documents..
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Yes. My aunt uses it to see the words and notes in her hymnbook. I use my also for reading the prescription directions on my medicine bottles.
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It can read and do everything, but some times you will need another activator or scanner to write the IDs to computer
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i presume so as it is simply a reader. more important from my perspective is if the program it reads into works with W8 (mine does not).
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No, the unit connects to your phone by bluetooth, so your reading will proceed because they will still be able to connect. But your information won't go into the public cloud if you choose that option. Which in my opinion is stupid..
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mine does. maybe I have a later model. but only if the page or app allows it. you can use it for pdf file and web pages etc.
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Yes and no. I have used it as "instant read" and most of the time it worked. I did run into a couple times however when after the first reading I had to turn it off then back on to get a reading. Don't know why. It will give a good reading almost immediately. If all your looking for is instant read a better option maybe something like the Oxo, or another, dedicated instant read. It cannot be put in the oven though, not made for that. I have and use both.
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Yes, its work great for reading. I use it for fishing for tying on flies. I also use it at my camp reading at night.
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No. I find it useful as a reader (books on Kindle, magazines from news stand,etc), surfing stuff like reddit or ESPN.com, and as a means for watching shows/movies on the go (tiny screen/bad sound but it'll do in a pinch)It doesn't have an attached keyboard, typing is awkward on it and won't do anything if you're trying to work from your lap (as is often the case w laptops)
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It comes with a micro-USB connector that allows you to hook a regular sized USB cable into it. However, I haven't tried, it is used as an e-reader mostly in my home.
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it does have the capabilities to be an ereader however when i tried to download a book onto it i didnt get the whole book i dont know if it is somehting im doing wrong ( maybe it was in the wrong format) but it can be done, however the player does not have the capabilities to connect to the internet