Electronic Reading Device
Best E Book Reader
The best e book reader for someone with low vision or macular degeneration will be the one that has 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 to download books or newspapers. You can take this electronic reading device anywhere - it is totally portable and lightweight.
The features of an electronic book reader that are most important for those with vision loss are: 1. Font Magnification The Kindle has 6 options for magnification, the Barnes and Noble Nook has 5 options and the Sony Readers only 3 font sizes. 2. Screen Size The larger the screen the better. The Kindle Dx has the largest screen which is 9.7" diagonally. The Kindle 2, the Barnes and Noble Nook and the Sony Touch have 6" diagonal screens. 3. Good Contrast The Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook offer 16 shades of gray for sharp, crisp letters. 4. Anti-Glare Screen Some readers have complained that the Sony Touch Readers have more glare than other electronic reading devices. 5. Easy to Use Navigate with touchscreen or easy to use buttons. The Barnes and Noble Nook has the easiest to use color touch screen. The Sony has a black and white touch screen and the Kindle has easy to use buttons to navigate the screen. If you get tired of reading, simply press a button and the electronic reader will read to you. This feature is only available on the Kindle Readers. Each of these ebook readers have features that will benefit someone with macular degeneration who wants to continue reading. Wireless Reading DeviceChoose a reader that is a wireless reading device with free access to books, newspapers and magazines. There is noo need for a computer. You can download books, newspapers, textbooks and magazines right to the wireless reading device.This feature is available on the Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook and some of the Sony readers.
Barnes and Noble Nook
The Barnes and Noble Nook is one of many electronic book readers.
It offers a colored screen that makes it easier to see than a black and white screen. The touch navigation feature is also a plus making it easier to use. Go to a Barnes and Noble store to try the Nook first. To learn more about this e book reader click here: Barnes and Noble Nook Kindle ReaderBooks, magazines and newspapers can be downloaded right to your Kindle reader - no need for a computer.The 3G wireless technology lets you download books right to your Kindle, anytime, anywhere. There are no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. The two versions of Kindle readers are the Kindle DX and the Kindle 2. The Kindle DX has the largest screen. 1. Kindle DX
The Kindle DX offers the largest viewing screen. This becomes more important as ones magnification needs increase.
The larger the screen, the easier it is to see and read. to order one from Amazon, try it out when you first get it. You can return your Kindle for a full refund within 30 days of the day you received it as long as it is in new condition
2. Kindle 2
This Kindle Amazon reader can download books in under 60 seconds without the need for any computer.
The books are written using e-ink - meaning it looks very much like real paper. There are 16 shades of gray for clear and easy to read text and no glare.
With 6 adjustable font sizes now every book, newspaper and magazine can be large print. To learn more about Kindle 2 click here:
Kindle 2
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