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Originally Posted by Rizla
I've browsed on a Sony T1 and found it to be very poor. I think all ereaders are likely to be the same. It's a pity the font size on pages can't be increased which would make it (a lot more) useful.
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I'm not sure what you mean about not being able to change font sizes; my old e-ink reader bebook one (2008) has the option to increase font size from very small to VERY large. It also reads all the common ebook formats (drm free ones). My Sony PRS-950 7"e-ink reader has 6 different sizes up to very large (that is indeed large), although it does not read kindle books. And I imagine that many of the eink readers such as Pocketbook and Onyx have similar ranges of font sizes although I haven't tested them.
On ebay, there is a 6" Bebook Club E at $53.00 for buy it now. Probably you could find an older 6" reader on ebay also with similar features. The 6" screen should be satisfactory for someone with eye problems because of the wide range of font sizes. (I'm in my late 70's and have eye problems, including severe dry eyes; I find I can still use a computer provided that I liberally and often apply artificial tears to my eyes while working on an epub on the computer)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BeBook-Club-...item4167595f05
The listing doesn't include a charger, but wall plug usb chargers are cheap at Amazon. I know nothing about this model; I suspect it has similar font size/format options as my One model, but perhaps someone else can tell you for certain about it. Bebook is out of business but at the above ebay listing you don't risk much if it eventually fails, and ebay will stand behind your purchase if it is DOA. If you could find an older Bebook One on ebay (or its Hanvon 6" equivalent) in good working condition, I think it would be ideal for an older person unfamiliar with ereader because it is simple to operate, and the battery is very inexpensive, obtainable on ebay, and easily replaced without an technical knowledge. I plan to continue using mine as long as it lasts, and I expect several more years of use.
I should point out that these older e-readers have no web browsers, and this may be a critical point for you.