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Originally Posted by pearsjd
Hello
I need some advice on e-ink readers. I usually read on an ipad but want something smaller and lighter.
I need something lightweight as the arthritis in my hands is getting worse.
I use Calibre to store my extensive library(I review and I'm constantly moving books between my ipad and and Calibre)so I'd like something that is easy transfer books to and fro.
I had looked at the Kobo glo, nook glowlight and the kindle paperwhite.
I'd really appreciate some help. 
Thank you |
Forget the Nook Glowlight. The lighting system is flawed. The STR (the non-lit) version is nice, but if buttons are important to you, I don't recommend it. The buttons are squidgy and hard to press.
A Sony would be a good choice because it is very light, has touch screen and buttons. This will help you if you have arthritis because you will have multiple ways to turn pages. This is something I miss in the Nook STR after using a Sony (and the Nook has buttons but they are pretty bad, especially in the case).
Personally I would recommend waiting until September if you can. Hopefully new models will be released. Perhaps pick up a Nook STR or a Kobo mini to tide you over till then? Both can be had very cheaply at the moment, depending on where you live.
Both the Sony and the Nook work well with Calibre. You can organize books in directory structures on the Nook.