Latex Compatability with Ereaders

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The discussion centers on the compatibility issues between LaTeX-generated PDFs and eReaders, highlighting significant performance problems, particularly with page loading times of up to 10 seconds. Users report that while EPUB formats are faster, conversion tools struggle with mathematical formulas, leading to poor rendering. The participant expresses frustration with existing solutions, including Calibre, and notes that this issue is prevalent across various eReader models. The conversation emphasizes the need for better conversion tools to handle LaTeX content effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of LaTeX document preparation system
  • Familiarity with EPUB and PDF file formats
  • Knowledge of eReader technology and performance metrics
  • Experience with document conversion tools like Calibre
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  • Research LaTeX to EPUB conversion tools and their capabilities
  • Explore alternative eReaders with better PDF handling capabilities
  • Investigate the use of HTML5 for rendering mathematical formulas on eReaders
  • Learn about optimizing PDF files for eReader performance
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and professionals who utilize LaTeX for document preparation and rely on eReaders for studying or reading technical materials. It is particularly relevant for those seeking efficient solutions for handling mathematical content in digital formats.

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I just bought an ereader to help me study (on my bosses time =P ), fantastic little thing by the way, cheap and cheerful, no e-ink display so I have colour. Maybe I will consider a colour e-paper machine when they come out and can turn a page without giving bystanders seizures. For 80 quid I am pretty pleased, i already have 3000 books on the damn thing. =D

Only one problem, woorking with .pdfs is very, very slow, up to 10 seconds to load a page. Working with the epub format, the thing is pretty fast. There are all kinds of convertors for x to epub. But they all suck with formulae, sometimes its reasonable, but never perfect, and for the most part it chews them to shreds.

Anyone have a recommendation? I already emailed the supplier, tried conversion to html first, calibre also can't handle this. I have read that .epub is in fact modded html with a little compression, don't know if this is true but seeing as formula come out correct in a browser I am confused as to why my reader is having problems. I also read this is a common problem with pretty much all makes and models, non will do this off the shelf.
 
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I haven't found a good solution yet, which is why I stick to paper. 10 seconds for loading a PDF is unacceptable, and unless you want to get an iPad and buy into Apple's whole exclusionist practices it's not worth the hassle.
 

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