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Originally Posted by maritimer
Hi Folks
I'm seriously considering this reader for my 80+ mother. I'm hoping she can work the touch screen with her arthritic hands. Most real books are too big and heavy for her. Also I cant get her a music player that she can work and am hoping this T1 will allow her to listen to mp3 music easily.
Does anyone that owns the device use it also for music. Is it easy to navigate (imagine your mother that does not use a pc , and is 84 and arthritic) ?
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First, I think it would be a good choice.
It's amazingly light, the controls are really light, battery life is awesome, and combine with a beany bag small cushion, ideal for holding problems.
Should Mum be like me - tech-dunce - forget wifi and use Calibre.
A stylus makes navigating a lot easier, and I have seen little ones that fit on your fingers - ideal in this situation.
I havea few finger/thumb prob's, and can confirm the weight, heft, and shape are very "friendly" in such circumstances,
Loads of free epubs, see here for free library sources, a helper in Apprentice Alf if required, and reasonable fontsize choices.
Try one - you know her specific problem areas, but I'd be surprised if you're not impressed for your intended recipient.