Kindle KJV Bible for a senior citizen?

curtw · 12-26-2014, 10:55 AM

After many years of me trying to convince my grandmother that an ebook reader with adjustable font size would be ideal for her, she *finally* seems to be willing to try it. I think it's gotten to the point where her arthritis makes it hard for her to hold both a book and a magnifying glass. (She's turning 102 next March, and tended a vegetable garden until she was 98).

The problem is that she knows literally nothing about tech, so I think my best option for finding a reader that she'll be able to handle (with some assistance) will be a Kindle Keyboard with 3G, so that she doesn't have to try to work a touchscreen, and doesn't have to go on the internet to get books.

Assuming I find one of these, then I'll want to line her up with content. Knowing her, item #1 on her list will be the Bible. Does anybody have a pointer to a (KJV) version that's easy to navigate, search, etc.?

Thanks in advance,

Curt

crich70 · 12-26-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by curtw

After many years of me trying to convince my grandmother that an ebook reader with adjustable font size would be ideal for her, she *finally* seems to be willing to try it. I think it's gotten to the point where her arthritis makes it hard for her to hold both a book and a magnifying glass. (She's turning 102 next March, and tended a vegetable garden until she was 98).

The problem is that she knows literally nothing about tech, so I think my best option for finding a reader that she'll be able to handle (with some assistance) will be a Kindle Keyboard with 3G, so that she doesn't have to try to work a touchscreen, and doesn't have to go on the internet to get books.

Assuming I find one of these, then I'll want to line her up with content. Knowing her, item #1 on her list will be the Bible. Does anybody have a pointer to a (KJV) version that's easy to navigate, search, etc.?

Thanks in advance,

Curt

I like this one. I use it on my Kindle PaperWhite but I have also used it on my Kindle Keyboard as well in the past.
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It works well with This Bible Encyclopedia as well.

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curtw · 12-26-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by crich70

I like this one. I use it on my Kindle PaperWhite but I have also used it on my Kindle Keyboard as well in the past.
Click
It works well with This Bible Encyclopedia as well.

Click

Cool, thanks! Now to prowl craigslist for that Kindle.

crich70 · 12-26-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by curtw

Cool, thanks! Now to prowl craigslist for that Kindle.

I'd go with one from Amazon instead. There have been cases of people buying from Craigslist and Ebay in the past only to find that they have bought a bricked Kindle that has been listed as lost or stolen.

curtw · 12-26-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by crich70

I'd go with one from Amazon instead. There have been cases of people buying from Craigslist and Ebay in the past only to find that they have bought a bricked Kindle that has been listed as lost or stolen.

Yeah, I guess the good thing about a 3G model is that it's possible to check registration/lockout status before shelling over $$.

Dazrin · 12-26-2014, 01:35 PM

When I was looking for a Bible on my Kindle I found that the OSNova published versions were the easiest to get around in. Might want to try them out.

2 options for KJV (paragraphed or 1 v/line)
http://www.amazon.com/Bible-navigati.../dp/B0030T1DPY
or
http://www.amazon.com/Bible-navigati.../dp/B002TG4P8Q

There is also a version with the Apocrypha:
http://www.amazon.com/Bible-Apocryph.../dp/B004IEAA4K

He is also a member here, this is his self-promo page: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59871

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12-26-2014, 10:55 AM	#1
curtw Outside of a dog Posts: 863 Karma: 4457646 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Device: Kindle Voyage	Kindle KJV Bible for a senior citizen? After many years of me trying to convince my grandmother that an ebook reader with adjustable font size would be ideal for her, she finally seems to be willing to try it. I think it's gotten to the point where her arthritis makes it hard for her to hold both a book and a magnifying glass. (She's turning 102 next March, and tended a vegetable garden until she was 98). The problem is that she knows literally nothing about tech, so I think my best option for finding a reader that she'll be able to handle (with some assistance) will be a Kindle Keyboard with 3G, so that she doesn't have to try to work a touchscreen, and doesn't have to go on the internet to get books. Assuming I find one of these, then I'll want to line her up with content. Knowing her, item #1 on her list will be the Bible. Does anybody have a pointer to a (KJV) version that's easy to navigate, search, etc.? Thanks in advance, Curt

12-26-2014, 01:35 PM	#6
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,631 Karma: 73864785 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	When I was looking for a Bible on my Kindle I found that the OSNova published versions were the easiest to get around in. Might want to try them out. 2 options for KJV (paragraphed or 1 v/line) http://www.amazon.com/Bible-navigati.../dp/B0030T1DPY or http://www.amazon.com/Bible-navigati.../dp/B002TG4P8Q There is also a version with the Apocrypha: http://www.amazon.com/Bible-Apocryph.../dp/B004IEAA4K He is also a member here, this is his self-promo page: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59871

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