Reading PDF Files on the Kindle 2

Many of those who buy book readers are notcable.
only interested in using them to read books theyMy testing
have purchased; they also would like to use themThe purely text PDF files tested converted well.
to read other types of books and files. This is aVery little formatting seemed to be lost and most
look at reading PDF files on the Amazon Kindle 2.of the text was in nice paragraphs similar to a
Amazon's Kindle 2, unlike their DX, does notpurchased book. The text-to-speech, ability to
support PDF files. Therefore, they must beadjust text size and dictionary all worked just as
converted before they can be viewed on a Kindle.they would with a purchased book. Overall, it
One way of doing this is by using Mobipocketgave pretty much the same experience as
reader software.reading a regular Kindle books.
Although there are other (perhaps better) ways,Things did not turn out so well with PDF files that
being free, quick and relatively easy to use,contained images, tables and other content that
Mobipocket reader software is a good place towas not purely text. Formatting was lost and
start for those looking for a fast way to convertthere were problems with images that appeared
PDF files to a format that can be viewed on thetoo small or just disappeared completely.
Kindle.Overall, for those looking for a reader of PDF files
To make a PDF readable on a Kindle, go to thethat are purely text, the Kindle 2 worked great.
Mobipocket website, install the software andHowever, I would not recommend using it if the
covert the PDF file to the Mobipocket PRCfile contained many tables or images. Even with
format (there are online videos that show how tobetter conversion software, the small screen and
do this if you need help). Then, transfer the filelack of color does not bode well for images and
into the Kindle 2 documents folder via the USBthe like.