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taosaur · 12-12-2011, 08:36 AM

I think an ereader would be a great gift for my uncle, but it would be tough to budget more than $40 (or even that much) for the purchase. He is 100% tech illiterate, so I'd rather it not do much besides books. Refurb or used e-ink would be awesome, and I am watching craigslist, but I know if I find anything it's more likely to be LCD with a 2-hour battery life. As long as it is capable of displaying large print and holding at least a few hundred books, it will be better than what he's got (bupkis).

My best lead so far is an Aluratek Libre @$50.

Off to scour ebay. Any feedback is much appreciated.

12-12-2011, 08:36 AM	#1
taosaur intelligent posterior Posts: 1,562 Karma: 21295618 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohiopolis Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Samsung S8, Lenovo Tab 3 Pro	Any low-budget, used or refurb recommendations? I think an ereader would be a great gift for my uncle, but it would be tough to budget more than $40 (or even that much) for the purchase. He is 100% tech illiterate, so I'd rather it not do much besides books. Refurb or used e-ink would be awesome, and I am watching craigslist, but I know if I find anything it's more likely to be LCD with a 2-hour battery life. As long as it is capable of displaying large print and holding at least a few hundred books, it will be better than what he's got (bupkis). My best lead so far is an Aluratek Libre @$50. Off to scour ebay. Any feedback is much appreciated.