CutePDF (virtual printer that "prints" to a PDF) is usually one of the first things I install to any computer. In my opinion that is an easier solution then going to a website to print another website.
Is CutePDF any better than PDFCreator? I've been using the latter for years; it does the same thing and works very well.
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Re: Ask HN: Please review my mini startup - Web to PDF Converter
#32Re: Ask HN: Please review my mini startup - Web to PDF Converter
#33I didn't realize this service is just repackaging an existing service, so perhaps the following feedback should be directed to the people doing the actual service.
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Aside from the point that I'm not sure how this constitutes a startup in any way (taken with a grain of salt; "there's no way a search engine could ever be a startup..."), I think this works pretty well. How are you planning to monetize it if you do in fact intend for it to be a startup?
I like that it actually renders the page with proper CSS3. Most services like this do not support CSS3 (things like CSS rounded corners, etc). I see that it also renders the javascript widgets, so that's another +1.
Also, how do you determine what width to make it? My consultancy's site's width is set to look perfect for widths of 1024px or greater. Below that width, it's not perfect, but usable. I see that this service renders slightly below that width.
Re: Ask HN: Please review my mini startup - Web to PDF Converter
#34It may be that both of these are easy to build solutions for, because they're well-defined and not too technically challenging (given the tools available). But that doesn't mean it's a good idea.