Thread: ereader for Dad
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Old 01-20-2011, 03:44 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by TheNewton View Post
Thanks for everyone's help. I myself have never had an issue between eink or LCD, just looking for the easiest option for my Dad. I have never used the Kindle but just the look of that very tiny keyboard at the bottom, (even if he never had to use it), might be a bit much for him. I guess I will have to make a few more trips to Best Buy in hopes that one day they actually have the displays running so I can mess with each a bit.

With the population on average getting older, one would wonder if there would be a market for something like a Kindle/Nook LT (Large Type). Very simple ereader with larger, (clown), buttons and all books would show up in a large bold font.
Well the Kobo does have a big old "Clown" button for navigation. If you have a Borders in your area you can could that one a test drive as well.

It's a simple basic one. It's nice, it's my favorite budget ereader and actually would buy that as a second choice to my Nook. I really like the sony's but they are overpriced and their homebase platform is much to be desired.

but overall I would look at the Nook color with your dads poor eyesight. I think the extra crispness of the sreen of the nook color might be favorable for your father.
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