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bobcdy · 06-13-2012, 06:23 PM

As an elderly geezer, I certainly wouldn't like to try reading an epub on a 4.8" screen! On the other hand, an Ipad is too large, not very portable, hard for many elderly to handle easily, too expensive, and laced with so many Apple Inc mandated restrictions that I certainly wouldn't use it for reading ebooks. Both the unrooted Kindle and Nook Simple Touch also are too restricted to book format for general use.

I'd suggest a 5-6" lesser-known ereader brand that handles both epubs and prc/mobi, except that you need wifi. If you can do rooting, I'd recommend the 6" Nook SLT, except that there are problem with non-USA use (but see MR posts about getting around this handicap).

Another alternative is a 7" color tablet with ereader apps for both epub and prc/mobi. Less battery life than an e-ink reader, but more options for internet, etc.

06-13-2012, 06:23 PM	#22
bobcdy Fanatic Posts: 527 Karma: 1048576 Join Date: May 2009 Device: bebook; prs-950; nook simple touch; HTC Jetstream tablet	As an elderly geezer, I certainly wouldn't like to try reading an epub on a 4.8" screen! On the other hand, an Ipad is too large, not very portable, hard for many elderly to handle easily, too expensive, and laced with so many Apple Inc mandated restrictions that I certainly wouldn't use it for reading ebooks. Both the unrooted Kindle and Nook Simple Touch also are too restricted to book format for general use. I'd suggest a 5-6" lesser-known ereader brand that handles both epubs and prc/mobi, except that you need wifi. If you can do rooting, I'd recommend the 6" Nook SLT, except that there are problem with non-USA use (but see MR posts about getting around this handicap). Another alternative is a 7" color tablet with ereader apps for both epub and prc/mobi. Less battery life than an e-ink reader, but more options for internet, etc. Last edited by bobcdy; 06-13-2012 at 06:40 PM.