Finding a PDF Reader for E-Ink Displays: Updates & Suggestions

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E-ink technology is favored for its eye-friendly qualities, but current e-ink readers struggle with handling PDF files effectively. Kindle devices, particularly, are noted to be inadequate for PDF reading, while iPads with IPS panels can cause eye strain. The Kindle DX is mentioned as capable of reading PDFs, but alternatives like the Pocketbook 902 and 903, which feature larger screens, experience slow processing when handling PDFs, especially when rotated or magnified. Users often resort to printouts for reading articles due to these limitations. The Sony PRS-600 is highlighted for its quicker PDF updates, and the newer Sony PRS-T2 is also noted as a promising option. Overall, there is a consensus that a more efficient e-ink PDF reader is still awaited in the market.
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I finally found out exactly what I'm looking for, the problem is, I can't find it anywhere.

E-ink is best for the eyes, but it seems like there are no e-ink readers that can properly handle pdf-files. Kindles seem useless for pdfs and unfortunately Apple Ipad are hard on the eyes because of the IPS panel.

Any suggestions or updates?
 
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Pocketbook 902 or 903 can handle pdf and has quite a big screen (9"). Nevertheless, handling of the pdf's is quite slow, especially reading the pdf rotated or magnified.
So I still prefer to carry printouts of articles with me for reading.
Would be interesting to compare it with a Kindle DX in that respect.
 
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Thank you for your suggestions so far :) I still think i got to wait a little longer for a better e-ink pdf reader to reach the market.
 
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