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Starsunder

Apr 4, 2012, 02:34 pm

As the title says. I know Goodreader is popular, but I've also heard good things about PDF Expert by Readdle, which also got a retina update (I'm on the new iPad). It's 10 bucks though and don't wanna waste my money if it doesn't handle Paizos PDFs well.

Chris Lambertz

Apr 4, 2012, 02:38 pm

Moving to the Technology forum.

I believe we have a few threads in that forum that address this question directly too :)

Skeld

Apr 4, 2012, 02:40 pm

Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Starfinder Adventure Path Subscriber

I use Goodreader. It seems fine for viewing PDFs and is frequently updated with new features. I have had trouble with the Inner Sea Poster Map (cause Goodreader to crash) and the interactive maps in the past, but I haven't checked with them lately to see if there any any issues. I think I paid either $2 or $3 for Goodreader.

-Skeld

PS: I have an original iPad.

The 8th Dwarf

Apr 4, 2012, 03:46 pm

Skeld wrote:

I use Goodreader. It seems fine for viewing PDFs and is frequently updated with new features. I have had trouble with the Inner Sea Poster Map (cause Goodreader to crash) and the interactive maps in the past, but I haven't checked with them lately to see if there any any issues. I think I paid either $2 or $3 for Goodreader.

-Skeld

PS: I have an original iPad.

I use Goodreader as well - on an Original iPad. Not perfect but it is better than carrying around 5 metric ton of books to each game.

Xzaral

Apr 4, 2012, 03:55 pm

I got an iPad last December, installed Goodreader in I believe January. It has abit of an adjustment period, but I don't bring books to my gaming sessions anymore. Just my iPad, Dice, and character binder. My back hurts a whole lot less now (though I think I need to find another source of exercise now).

Sunderstone

Apr 4, 2012, 03:56 pm

Goodreader.

iPad 2 myself.

DaveMage

Apr 4, 2012, 05:56 pm

Goodreader on iPad3 is sweet!

Starsunder

Apr 4, 2012, 08:41 pm

Thanks guys, I went with Goodreader. So far so good!

Helaman

Apr 5, 2012, 02:46 am

I may have to check out goodreader...

I used to use Stanza but it locked up on me and truth be told it isn't meant to be used for PDF reading... I use Bookman lite - its been good to date. I use an Iphone 4 myself but should be getting a Ipad 2 later.

One thing is certain, its good to have ALL my PFS extracts in my phone if the GMs want to see if I have a proper copy.