Thread: Reader for a child
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Old 10-22-2010, 03:49 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Justy View Post
He has a hand-me-down iPod Touch which he likes to play games on and listen to audiobooks. However, he is still a beginning reader so larger screen would be better for the big fonts that work best for him. I'm thinking at least a 5" screen. I could probably go up to $100, but for a 'kids Reader' I wouldn't want to go much more.
Consider one of the low end LCD readers. The problem with eInk readers is they use a glass substrate that is easily broken if dropped. LCD displays are more durable and will survive a kid much better than current eInk technology.
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