Large Print
By pgn
@pgntwo (22405)
Derry, Northern Ireland
December 19, 2015 4:29am CST
If you have difficulty reading normal-sized printed books, here is a relatively low-cost solution: The basic Kindle reader device, the one that sells for ca £50 at Amazon in the UK.
The basic Kindle uses a reflective screen, rather than transmitted light. It works very well in bright ambient light conditions, and is perfectly usable in bright sunlight, unlike many traditional tablets. The Kindle also lets you pinch-adjust the font size used to display the text, another plus.
The basic Amazon Kindle runs for weeks on a single charge, longer if in Aeroplane mode, with the WiFi part turned off.
Several free or reduced-price books thrown-in as a sweetener help as well!
Amazon also allows family membership, where books are shared across all devices in a household.
It's nice when technology is on your side, for a change!
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Dec 15
I have a Kindle and the feature where you can enlarge the print is awesome. I also get books from the library in large print.
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@Marilynda1225 (91030)
• United States
19 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 my last visit to the library found me on the large print aisle LOL
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@Marilynda1225 (91030)
• United States
19 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 sometimes I not only have to have my glasses on but use a magnifying glass too. Some print is so small I can barely read it (especially on medicine bottles)
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Dec 15
@Marilynda1225 The older I get the worse my eyesight gets. Can't see my hand in front of my face.
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@Rollo1 (16676)
• Boston, Massachusetts
19 Dec 15
I bought the lowest-priced Kindle for The Man last Christmas. I sometimes use my tablet to read. I think my attention wanders when I am reading from a device. My fingers are itching to swipe to the next page. It seems wrong to hold a device and not be tapping my fingers on it.
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@Marilynda1225 (91030)
• United States
19 Dec 15
@rollo1 the tapping to change the page does take a little getting used to. I still prefer a real book
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
11 Jan 16
I don't have a kindle. But I bought my parents iPads and I put max font text so they can see a little better. But still, they have to use their glasses.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
11 Jan 16
@pgntwo You could dim the iPad, but even with dim ~ it can be still bright also!
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@LadyDuck (502207)
• Italy
19 Dec 15
It was time that they allowed family members to share the books across all the devices. The reason why I still buy paper book, is that, once I pay for them, I do what I want with the book, no one will ever ring at my door and ask for the book because I violated something.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
19 Dec 15
I haven't tried the e-books yet but I'm sure I will. I have an iPad and can't see a thing outside but I use it all the time inside. I can't see small print so I enlarge my type when eve I can.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
20 Dec 15
@PainsOnSlate Perhaps someone you know has one that you can have a play with...?
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
20 Dec 15
@pgntwo I knew there was a difference, I might have to look into a Kindle.
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@softbabe44 (5815)
• Vancouver, Washington
19 Dec 15
It sounds like something that a reader would benefit from.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
19 Dec 15
yes...They're very good.... especially in the bright sunlight down the beach... whatever font size you need...
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@Marilynda1225 (91030)
• United States
19 Dec 15
I have a Nook (which is similar to the Kindle) and the one feature I like is being able to change the font so I can read easier. My eyes are getting horrible lately
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