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A6 seems good…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Well just out of curiosity I thought I’d see if I could create some maps using ArcGIS’ PDF export ability to make maps for use on my Kindle.  <\/p>\n

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The ‘ease of use’ of the Kindle combined with the method of updating content (email to device) and availability of Kindle software on many devices might make it a good method of getting information to people…<\/div>\n
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I certainly think e-readers in general are a good method for distributing policy documents from governments (see previous post<\/a>).   I would have loved to have my authority’s local plan on one of these…. (but then I am a geek)<\/div>\n
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  1. Step one was to figure out a reasonable template size for viewing as a PDF on the Kindle without having to zoom in.   Papersize A6 seems reasonable…<\/li>\n
  2. Next step is to come up with a proper grey-scale palette…<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    You can Zoom in as its a standard PDF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    It turns out its relatively easy to do, perhaps people could make suggestions as to the method of choosing a greyscale palette? (I’m looking at you @PetersonGIS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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    The Kindle 3s reported screen specification is as follows:<\/p>\n

    “Amazon’s 6″ diagonal electronic paper display, optimised with proprietary waveform and font technology, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level grey scale.” Source: Amazon UK<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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