Electronic Book Readers

Electronic book readers - great visual aid for macular degeneration.




Best E Book Reader for AMD

The best E Book reader for someone with low vision or macular degeneration will be the one that offeres the largest screen size and the most options for font magnification and contrast.

This low vision technology is also a wireless reading device. Meaning it runs on a battery and needs no wires and no computer is needed to download ebooks. You can take this wireless reading device anywhere - it is totally portable and lightweight.

There are many reasons why you may want to consider an electronic reading device. Find out more by clicking here:

Best Ebook Reader for those with AMD

Sony Book Reader

sony electronic book reader The Sony electronic reader offers a small, medium and large text font and clear crisp images for easy reading. It also features:

√ Lots of storage - able to store up to 160 typical eBooks, with expansion slots for Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards.

√ Ability to transfer documents, images and other files to the Reader using a USB device.

Books need to be downloaded from the computer to the Sony ebook reader. With the Kindle reader no computer is needed.

To learn more click here: Sony Electronic Book Reader

Kindle Reader

The Kindle reader now comes in two versions:

1. Kindle 2 - 6 " Diagonal Screen

2. Kindle DX - 9.7" Diagonal Screen

Some of the basic differences between them is the display size and price.

The main difference between the Kindle Reader and the Sony is that the Kindle does not require a computer - ebooks are downloaded right to the electronic reading device without any need for internet service or for a WiFi hot spot.

With the Sony you do need to be hooked up to a computer.

The Kindle 2 also offers a text to speech converter - so if you get tired of reading, you can listen to your favorite book. To learn more click here: Kindle 2

Kindle Dx

Kindle DX is the third generation electronic reader and just came out in June 2009. It has a larger screen (almost 10") and you can download and read PDF files on the DX, which you can't on the Kindle 2.

It costs almost $200 more, but for those with low vision the larger screen may be worth it. To learn more click here: Kindle DX

Barnes and Noble Nook

The latest of E Book Readers is the Nook by Barnes and Noble. The screen size is 6" just like the Kindle 2.

The price is comparable to the Kindle 2 at $259. What makes it unique for those with low vision is its easy to see and use color, touch screen navigation bar.

To learn more about this wireless reader click here: Barnes and Noble Nook

Cheap Ebook Reader

Want to try a cheap ebook reader? Did you know that you can download the Kindle for PC application for free?

Now, you may not want to read an entire book sitting at a desk at your computer, but if you have a laptop or netbook, you might want to consider using it as an e book reader.

There are a couple of benefits to doing this if you have macular degeneration. To learn more click here: Cheap Ebook Reader

Large Print Newspapers

Your favorite daily newspapers become large print newspapers on electronic book readers.

The e-newspaper is delivered daily right to your wireless reading device. You can magnify the font to a size that's comfortable for you to read without straining.

To learn more about this low vision technology click here: Large Print Newspapers

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