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Old 01-08-2011, 11:44 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by s1mp13m4n View Post
I really like the Kindle very much. I am not saying that it is the perfect device for everyone because we all may like or need certain features, but for me the device works best from the ones I have seen in person and have had the time to try. I tried out and used these models and ended up with the Kindle:

B&N Nook wi-fi (nice device but did not like the touch screen)
Sony Reader Pocket Edition (wanted a larger screen)
Jetbook Lite (purchased it and was a defect out of the box, so returned it)
Pandigital Novel (LCD hurt my eyes to read on)

I am legally blind (visually impaired) so that plays a huge part in what I bought. The screen contrast on the Kindle for my eyes was better than others that I have tried. The screen on the Jetbook Lite was grey, which made text hard to read for me. I do not want to sound like a Kindle fanboy, but you know what....I am. The device has made me very happy. Now I can read books without the eyestrain that I get from paper book and 10X prism reading glasses. I do not want to harp on this, but it does mean a lot to me (tear), the Kindle is allowing me to read for 30 minutes at a time in comfort and enjoyment. I have never been able to do that before with reading glasses or large print books. I am very pleased with the Kindle 3 Wi-Fi.
Congrats that the Kindle works this well for you. I have two Kindles myself and also an iPad.
I've heard that some people with visual handicaps also like to read on the iPad, which also has a voice-over function and a Kindle-apps.
Happy reading and, as a booklover myself, I congratulate you again.:
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