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Dear curiouspiper,
Much as I am very happy with the jetBook for myself, it doesn't seem like it would be a good fit in this situation. Even if the non-backlit LCD does not flicker much, the 5" size combined with a larger font would require frequent page-turns - which wouldn't be good from what I understand.
Seems that less "motion" is best - perhaps the larger Kindle DX would be a better choice? Even with larger fonts, it wouldn't require as many page-turns. Amazon has a good return policy so perhaps you could try it and then return it if it doesn't suit? Having quick, easy whispernet access to new bestsellers is also a benefit.
Another idea is to try mp3 player + audiobooks -- I tried them once because I can't read in the sun and I needed something to do at the beach (and still be able to watch the kids in the water) - and now I love to listen to books! You could try a simple (inexpensive) mp3 - speech does not require high fidelity - and try a book to see if your husband likes the experience. There are also websites with many free (exlibris?) audio classic books.
I hope this helps - good luck!
P.S. I got an ebook reader also because I have developed a severe allergy to dust and am in the process of donating/re-cycling away my pbook collections. Books are terrible dust-collectors. I only keep reference (cooking, sewing, technical) books. Well...maybe a few others ;-)
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