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Old 01-02-2021, 03:26 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by MarjaE View Post
What kind of books do you plan to read?

If they're epub, mobi, or azw books, then a small e-ink screen will work fine. You can just switch the font sizes, and reflow everything.

If they're pdf, then a larger screen will be necessary. If you can't use the standard glowing screens, large e-ink screens can get expensive.

What kind of user interface?

If you have trouble with touchscreens, then either a button-based device, or a touch device with a lot of accessibility settings. I had a hard time with an Icarus Illumina before it broke, but an easier time with a Likebook Mars. Still trouble typing, and with certain menus in less-responsive spots.
The @s1mp13m4n is nearsighted and a 6" screen will be too small. If make the text large enough, you end up with an ugly screen with a poor reading experience. I don't know how large the text will need to be to be comfortable, but if you have a Forma, I think the text will be large enough without looking ugly.
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