[Darthmom]

Hi there

I don't have an e-reader. I've borrowed and tried several different ones, but it's always the same issue - I simply can't read them.

Am I actually the only one here with serious vision issues? I suppose a tablet is an option - but want I want is an e-reader - not another computer.

I am aware of the option to make print larger, ditch serif fonts etc, but with my vision I don't need "Bigger", I need "brighter" (higher contrast) - I do not perceive available light, so unless I'm sitting under direct, very bright light reading any kind of printed material is becoming difficult to impossible. (if I have the right light, I can read the fine print off of medicine bottles - it's all about light, not the size) I found it sadly ironic that I picked up this months Consumer Reports to check out the ereader tests - and have to wait for someone to come and read it to me.

I've seen several people in here ask about a backlight option - mostly because they need to read in low light, not to disturb others etc etc - and most of the time the answer is some variation on "get better lighting" -so as I wander through the forums you may hear my lament from time to time.

Cheers