iPad and PDFs

[wiretap_MD]

One of my main reasons for getting an iPad was for its ebook functionality.
My profession calls for me to read a lot of orthopaedic journals to keep myself updated.I initially contemplated on getting a Kindle 2, but I decided to hold back till the release of the iPad. Now that the iPad has arrived, I immediately tested its functionality in terms of viewing PDFs. I must say that my decision was worth it.

After browsing through the various PDF readers available for the iPad, I decided to try out Goodreader, priced at the AppStore for $0.99.

Here is a short video of it. Please pardon the video quality because I only used my iPhone in taking it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkWpOV7CHms

Here is a link to Goodreader's homepage: http://www.goodiware.com/goodreader.html

It is well worth its price. The html uploading via wifi is okay for single file uploads. However if you wish to upload a batch of PDFs, it is best to mount it as a disk by using the "Connect to Server" option in Finder. Another nice feature is that it has preset settings if you want it to connect to your mailbox and download the files directly. I am having problems in trying to download the PDFs directly from my journal website since the site requires authentication prior to downloading. However I don't see this as a big issue since I normally download all of my journals directly to my MBP and then just copy to the iPAD those journals that I need.

I hope this enlightens those who have questions about PDF viewing in the iPAD.

[coolpix32]

very enlightening indeed! one of the major reasons for me to get an iPad is PDF.

thanks wiretap_MD.

[Salaryman Ryan]

Ah this is great. Thanks for sharing. This app is a must buy for me then as I have tons of PDF documents and books that I wish to view on my future iPad.

[iamlet]

Thanks for posting the video. PDF is the same reason why i "need" the iPad. =)

[kenok]

Nice, no conversion and preserves the layout. Thanks for the heads up.

[jlerojo]

This is also one of the reasons I want the Ipad, I have a lot of PDF files which im reading in my MBP, with the Ipad it will be much easier to read them anywhere. Thanks for the heads up.

[gpo74]

Thanks for sharing at least I now know My wife will be able to use this since she has a lot of PDF filesthat she reads using her netbook.

[zedd]

Thanks for sharing!
Will try this in iPhone and wait for my iPad arrives!

[asdf]

thanks for sharing!

[rdelrio]

do you have any idea if good reader can read .chm file book? thanks