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Cdesja5 · 08-31-2012, 10:24 AM

I load all the books my "helpees" want when I visit. It appears that for them, having 50-100 books of their favorite authors is plenty to choose from. But of course, it could be different for others....also, those with the Sony have a direct connection to the public library on the reader (does not require a PC but does require wifi) so I 've walked them through the process of getting the books and they took notes. Many public libraries have free classes for ereader users to show them how to get their library books onto the reader (Ajax, Ontario is one). A couple of my seniors (with Kobos) have attended and are able to get their own library books on their readers now as well.
Note that although the Kobo and Sony are 6" they don't have any issue with reading as they can adjust the font to the size they feel most comfortable with. I don't think it's really necessary (in my experience) to go with a bigger reader. A good / simple user interface is the most important factor IMO.

08-31-2012, 10:24 AM	#20
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	I load all the books my "helpees" want when I visit. It appears that for them, having 50-100 books of their favorite authors is plenty to choose from. But of course, it could be different for others....also, those with the Sony have a direct connection to the public library on the reader (does not require a PC but does require wifi) so I 've walked them through the process of getting the books and they took notes. Many public libraries have free classes for ereader users to show them how to get their library books onto the reader (Ajax, Ontario is one). A couple of my seniors (with Kobos) have attended and are able to get their own library books on their readers now as well. Note that although the Kobo and Sony are 6" they don't have any issue with reading as they can adjust the font to the size they feel most comfortable with. I don't think it's really necessary (in my experience) to go with a bigger reader. A good / simple user interface is the most important factor IMO. Last edited by Cdesja5; 08-31-2012 at 10:41 AM.