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I use a product called "ReaderPlates" http://www.readerplates.com/
It displays plates on both the Kindle DX and the Sony PRS-505. I use it with the Sony PRS-505.
The product is not free, but is only $10 per month and includes the Airport Facility Directory.
The Sony displays the entire plate on the screen (somewhat minified), you can also see the upper and lower halves of the plate if you want greater magnification. I believe the plate is displayed on the Kindle at full size.
I like it and would recommend it to others. I would love to have IFR charts available on the same device as well.
D. Brunner
N241DB
----- Original Message ----- From: "Burr Bryan" <bjburr@mwheli.com>
To: "lml"
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:17 AM
Subject: [LML] Kindle vs. Sony E Reader
A few months ago there was a discussion about having approach plates and other documents displayed on an E reader. There were some who loved the Sony products although the approach plates did not fully display on the unit. The pilot has to scroll up or down to get all of the information. The Sony product was less expensive. Then came the Kindle DX. Boasting of a larger 9.5" screen. The approach plate scrolling problem was gone but the size of the Kindle DX may be a little cumbersome in the cockpit. I read now where there is a site with free distribution of IFR Charts, Approach Plates, SIDS, STARS, etc. (www.pdfplates.com) that can be displayed on either systems.
So now after the past few months I was wondering what users are really saying and feeling about these systems? Thanks for your input.
Bryan Burr
N132BB
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