Paperwhite or ? for binocular vision dysfunction

[teresah00]

Currently have 2018 Paperwhite and use Libby.

I ordered a new Paperwhite Special Edition, but second guessing if there's something better for me.

I have binocular vision dysfunction and use a larger font (usually a 9 on PW) and spacing between lines.

I primarily use Libby. I have access to CloudLibrary andBookShare, which I'm not able to use on my Paperwhite. Currently I access them w an iPad but would be great if I could use them on an e-reader (not sure if that's possible w BookShare).

Biggest priorities:
Clarity of screen
Waterproof (like to read in the pool)
faster response of screen to turn pages

Ability to access CloudLibrary?? is it worth switching to away from Kindle? Is there a way to access BookShare on an e-reader?

[Aleron Ives]

You have some options, but I don't think any of them can do everything you want. If you want BookShare, you can use an Onyx Boox device, which runs Android and thus can use BookShare for Android. Be aware though that many mobile applications are not designed for e-paper displays, so if BookShare forces you to use fancy page-turning animations and such, it may look pretty ugly. Onyx devices are not waterproof, however.

Kobo devices have OverDrive support built in, and you can also read CloudLibrary books via ADE. They also offer waterproofing, but they can't use BookShare.

Since you need a large font size, what size e-reader are you looking for now? You can fit a lot more content per page if you go for an 8 or 10" model, but larger devices are also less comfortable to hold.

[teresah00]

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

You have some options, but I don't think any of them can do everything you want. If you want BookShare, you can use an Onyx Boox device, which runs Android and thus can use BookShare for Android. Be aware though that many mobile applications are not designed for e-paper displays, so if BookShare forces you to use fancy page-turning animations and such, it may look pretty ugly. Onyx devices are not waterproof, however.

Kobo devices have OverDrive support built in, and you can also read CloudLibrary books via ADE. They also offer waterproofing, but they can't use BookShare.

Since you need a large font size, what size e-reader are you looking for now? You can fit a lot more content per page if you go for an 8 or 10" model, but larger devices are also less comfortable to hold.

BookShare doesn't force fancy page turning. There's options to download as ePub, word, daisy and BRF (not sure what that is)

Surprisingly, I actually was able to get a BookShare book onto my Paperwhite by downloading ePub on my MacBook and using send to kindle page on amazon! It seems BookShare has no wait compared to the library, haven't used it enough to see about the selection.

I was able to CloudLibrary onto paperwhite buy sending as a pdf. Is this a long term workaround? I don't need to keep books, I read them and then return to library.

Now I use my phone to find a book on Libby and then have it sent to PW. Is that step shorter for the Kobo?

The size of the paperwhite is fine and good for portability. I usually read in landscape. B/c of my vision issues it's easier not to have to move my eyes further to the left/right and track the lines as I'm reading which would happen on a larger screen. I think around the same size is ideal.

I guess now it comes down to ease of use in something waterproof. Is Kobo easier to get CL or BS books onto it?

[Debi]

Hi, I don't know if I can help but a couple of things did stand out.

I have monocular vision and am "legally bling". I use bookstore quite a bit. I don't use it but I'm pretty sure BRF is braille. I can read it but haven't since I was in school.

I use a mac and a kindle Oasis. I know it's old school but I download the epub, send it to calibre, convert and send it to my plugged in kindle.

I have a kobo. I got it to play with because I had hoped that the experimental browser might make it easier to get bookstore books into a reader. It worked but it wasn't easy at all. I went back to mac/caliber/oasis. Maybe someone with a newer kobo could comment on the browser because I haven't tried in at least 5 years.

Also, there's a great app called VoiceDream Reader that is able to access bookshare. It does text, text to speech and audiobooks. I keep it on my phone in case I get stuck somewhere and want something to read or listen to.
I don't swim much so the waterproof factor for a device has never been a concern for me so I'm no help there.
Good luck on your quest.

[teresah00]

Originally Posted by Debi

Hi, I don't know if I can help but a couple of things did stand out.

I have monocular vision and am "legally bling". I use bookstore quite a bit. I don't use it but I'm pretty sure BRF is braille. I can read it but haven't since I was in school.

I use a mac and a kindle Oasis. I know it's old school but I download the epub, send it to calibre, convert and send it to my plugged in kindle.

I have a kobo. I got it to play with because I had hoped that the experimental browser might make it easier to get bookstore books into a reader. It worked but it wasn't easy at all. I went back to mac/caliber/oasis. Maybe someone with a newer kobo could comment on the browser because I haven't tried in at least 5 years.

Also, there's a great app called VoiceDream Reader that is able to access bookshare. It does text, text to speech and audiobooks. I keep it on my phone in case I get stuck somewhere and want something to read or listen to.
I don't swim much so the waterproof factor for a device has never been a concern for me so I'm no help there.
Good luck on your quest.

thanks for sharing your experience! I wasn't sure if I was just trying to stay in my comfort zone w PW. Have you tried using this link to send it? That's what I did the other day and curious how easy it is compared to using Calibre or if you like it to organize books. https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle

Not looking to buy a subscription to VoiceDream now but maybe in the future. Does it have normal speaking voices? I can't listen to the computer generated voices on BookShare.