How do you hold your E-Reader? - Page 4

william z · 10-28-2016, 01:56 PM

I have two ereaders. The smaller one I use for reading in bed and hold it in my left hand (it is old and does not have a touch screen). The other one is bigger and has a cover; when I read at a table I lay it flat; if sitting in an armchair or sofa I hold it in my left hand.

applesauce · 11-02-2016, 09:05 AM

I have a Voyage, brought specifically for the page turn. Turns out I hated it, far to much pressure was needed, and I unbalanced it on my palm.. I either balance the bottom right corner in my right palm and use my thumb to tap the screen for page turning. My wrist is always supported by a cushion. When my palm gets sore from the corner, I lace my fingers behind the kindle, and tap the screen again with my left thumb. I always rest my arms on a cushion as I have MS and not a great deal of strength in my hands or arms. I tried a cover and did not like it.

crich70 · 11-02-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sakura-panda

I don't have a grip since I don't actually hold my ebook reader when I'm using it. Most of the time, I prop it on a stand or easel.

On my lap:

and on the table:

If I don't have either with me, I'll lay it flat wherever I am (the steering wheel in my car is at a good angle.

) and just sort of lean over it.

where did you find the neat looking ebook rests (the wood grained one especially).

4691mls · 11-02-2016, 10:58 AM

I don't know anything about the specific stands pictured above, but if you go on etsy.com and search for ereader stand (or tablet stand) you can find lots of interesting-looking stands in a wide variety of materials and prices.

applesauce · 11-04-2016, 04:05 AM

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my right hand is my dominate hand, my left hand tho is far weaker

JSWolf · 11-04-2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by applesauce

my right hand is my dominate hand, my left hand tho is far weaker

Looks like you might be better off with a screen larger and 6" due to your large font size.

eMole · 11-04-2016, 07:28 AM

My left little finger had chronic pain, radiating out to my whole back of my hand. I thought it was some bone fracture.
It took me 2 months to figure out it was just strain holding my reader the way in the picture above.

pdurrant · 11-04-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

What ever is most comfortable at that moment.

+1

OK, usually in one hand, with a thumb near the next page button.

applesauce · 11-04-2016, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Looks like you might be better off with a screen larger and 6" due to your large font size.

My vision is shocking even with glasses, My kindle gave me back reading. I had not been able to for years as my MS hit my vision pretty bad.

Anything larger would have to be e ink, tablets cause me eye strain. A must have is light as I read in bed. I also require something light. I have not heard of nothing larger ? If I am missing something please let me know as I would love to check it out.

Many thanks

applesauce · 11-04-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by eMole

My left little finger had chronic pain, radiating out to my whole back of my hand. I thought it was some bone fracture.
It took me 2 months to figure out it was just strain holding my reader the way in the picture above.

I worked that out as well, hence I try and rest my hand on the pillow, and switch to fingers laced behind the kindle to give that little finger a break. But I just can not stop it. A bad habit for sure.

thank you

davidfor · 11-04-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by applesauce

My vision is shocking even with glasses, My kindle gave me back reading. I had not been able to for years as my MS hit my vision pretty bad.

Anything larger would have to be e ink, tablets cause me eye strain. A must have is light as I read in bed. I also require something light. I have not heard of nothing larger ? If I am missing something please let me know as I would love to check it out.

Kobo make the 6.8" Aura H2O and the 7.8" Aura One. They a 233g and 230g respectively.

applesauce · 11-04-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

Kobo make the 6.8" Aura H2O and the 7.8" Aura One. They a 233g and 230g respectively.

I thought nothing would pry my kindle from my hand, but wow very interesting. I will see where I can get my hands on them here in Australia. I need to hold them and see how they would work for me. The price of the Aura One makes me gasp, but it is very tempting I just have to see.

Thank you so very much, I had kindle blinkers on .

meeera · 11-05-2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by applesauce

I thought nothing would pry my kindle from my hand, but wow very interesting. I will see where I can get my hands on them here in Australia. I need to hold them and see how they would work for me. The price of the Aura One makes me gasp, but it is very tempting I just have to see.

Thank you so very much, I had kindle blinkers on .

Be careful buying a Rev 1 Kobo Aura One - there are significant hardware quality control issues with the first devices off the production line, especially with the colour of the warmer lighting (green/red splotches, much like the first frontlit Kindle). If you can look at the device you're buying instore, put a hoodie over you & the device and turn the night lighting up to check it before buying, that would be ideal.

davidfor · 11-05-2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by applesauce

I thought nothing would pry my kindle from my hand, but wow very interesting. I will see where I can get my hands on them here in Australia. I need to hold them and see how they would work for me. The price of the Aura One makes me gasp, but it is very tempting I just have to see.

Thank you so very much, I had kindle blinkers on .

You should be able to find an Aura H2O in a JB HiFi. They sold the initial stock of Aura ONE's in about two weeks and don't seem to have replaced them yet. But, they might still have a display model.

Dr. Drib · 11-05-2016, 09:06 PM

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10-28-2016, 01:56 PM	#46
william z Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 4622408 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: B.C., Canada Device: Kobo Touch	I have two ereaders. The smaller one I use for reading in bed and hold it in my left hand (it is old and does not have a touch screen). The other one is bigger and has a cover; when I read at a table I lay it flat; if sitting in an armchair or sofa I hold it in my left hand. Last edited by william z; 10-28-2016 at 01:58 PM.

11-04-2016, 04:05 AM	#50
applesauce Addict Posts: 387 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	[Image violates Posting Guidelines for size - MODERATOR] my right hand is my dominate hand, my left hand tho is far weaker Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-05-2016 at 09:05 PM.

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11-02-2016, 09:05 AM	#47
applesauce Addict Posts: 387 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	I have a Voyage, brought specifically for the page turn. Turns out I hated it, far to much pressure was needed, and I unbalanced it on my palm.. I either balance the bottom right corner in my right palm and use my thumb to tap the screen for page turning. My wrist is always supported by a cushion. When my palm gets sore from the corner, I lace my fingers behind the kindle, and tap the screen again with my left thumb. I always rest my arms on a cushion as I have MS and not a great deal of strength in my hands or arms. I tried a cover and did not like it.

11-02-2016, 10:58 AM	#49
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	I don't know anything about the specific stands pictured above, but if you go on etsy.com and search for ereader stand (or tablet stand) you can find lots of interesting-looking stands in a wide variety of materials and prices.

11-04-2016, 07:28 AM	#52
eMole Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 546310 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: PocketBook Touch HD, PocketBook Era	My left little finger had chronic pain, radiating out to my whole back of my hand. I thought it was some bone fracture. It took me 2 months to figure out it was just strain holding my reader the way in the picture above.

11-05-2016, 09:06 PM	#60
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,614 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Moderator Notice Please take a few moments to read our Posting Guidelines, in particular the part about the maximum image size allowed (600x600 pixels). Images that violate those guidelines may be deleted. It is every member's responsibility to read our Posting Guidelines and follow them. Thanks.