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Old 06-07-2023, 11:04 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by mattcd216 View Post
Hi. Looking to get an e-reader for my grandmother so she can enlarge the text to read novels again. Looking at the second hand market. Wondering when Kobo introduced the magnetic sleep/wake case functionality? That would be really handy as she has arthritis and buttons to wake would be a pain.

Does the Glo have it?

Thanks,
Matt
Given that your Grandmother wants to enlarge the text, a screen larger then 6" is better for her. I would go for a Kobo Libra 2 as it is a 7" screen with good contrast. 6" could be too small depending on how large she wants/needs the text.
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