"I took a look at three different kinds of content: a book from O’Reilly’s Safari online reading library, a Web site whose layout appeared especially readable on the iPhone, and a PDF.For a long time, I've been reading on a Palm TX using books from eReader.com. I've read hundreds of books this way, and find it a great alternative to carrying around a paper book. I'd be very happy if I could read eReader books, and PDFs that are stored on an iPhone.
The verdict? iPhone-friendly Web sites are the clear winner. Safari books take second place and are readable for about 10 pages or so at time. PDFs are as lame as ever on the small screen. Pictures, comments, and some suggestions after the jump."
[via O'Reilly Radar]
Update: I've posted a review of some iPhone 2.0 Book applications here.
4 comments:
I recently accidentally dropped a pdf into iTunes. It has a little logo of a book!?!? I wonder why...
Apple has been distributing PDF booklets with music since the beginning. Some people have talked about using iTunes as a PDF organizer.
As far as I know, however, these don't sync with the iPhone.
I too want to see ereader compatibility on the iPhone. I read most of my books on my Symbian phone or on my PDA. I love reading this way and carrying so many books. I really hope Apple or ereader does somthing to make this work
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