Electronic Book Readers
Wireless Reading Device
This low vision technology is also a wireless reading device. Meaning it runs on a battery and needs no wires, no computer, no CD player to read or to listen to your ebooks. You can take it anywhere - it is totally portable and lightweight. Some of the reasons you may want to consider an electronic reading device are: 1. Font Magnification - You can enlarge the font several times 2. Any book in large print - no longer are you limited to hard copies of large print books 3. Read the newspaper again - can download your daily newspaper and enlarge the font (only available on the Kindle reader) 4. Good contrast and anti-glare screen for easier reading 5. Easy to use and download books, newspapers, textbooks and magazines 6. Read or listen to your book - if you get tired of reading - by simply pressing a button you can now listen to your favorite book (available on the Kindle 2) 7. Less expensive to download the ebooks than it is to purchase large print books or audio books on line. The two most popular ebook readers are the Kindle reader by Amazon and the Sony Electronic 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 DxKindle 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 NookThe latest of E Book Readers is the Nook by Barnes and Noble. The availability date has changed several times from Thanksgiving 2009 to the now re-scheduled ship date of February 1, 2010.However, it may be worth the wait. 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 ReaderWant 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
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