Electronic Book Readers

Best E Book Reader for AMD

The best E Book reader for someone with low vision or macular degeneration will be the one that offers 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

√ 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

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 newest Nook has a color screen which is slightly large at 7" diagonal screen.

The price for the new Nook Color $249. 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

Apple iPad

However, it is an excellent wireless reading device because it offers a large viewing screen, touch screen navigation, and lots of great color.

The main disadvantage to the iPad as a book reader, is that it's better to use it for reading indoors or if you are outside in a shaded spot. The Kindle readers are better if lots of your reading is done outdoors.

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Cheap Ebook Reader

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

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

Low Vision CCTV

This technology provides a large viewing area with up to a 22" LCD screen and magnification up to 70X.

To learn more about this electronic reading technology for those with macular degeneration click here: Low Vision CCTV

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