Non-Touch e-reader

Kido

I'm looking at getting an e-reader for my Dad. I was looking at a Kindle (the basic model), but Mum says that he wouldn't be able to use the on/off switch as it's too small (or at least it is on her 4th Generation Kindle). I don't think it would be a good idea to get a touch screen model for him though as he suffers from bad eczema and applies regular creams to his hands. Can anyone suggest any e-reader with a decent sized (or easy to use) on/off switch that isn't touch.

Thanks.

bengalknights

Unfortunately you are going to struggle to find any ebook readers that don't use touchscreen these days

fiendishlyclever

You could import a Kindle dx for the large screen but they are expensive.

Ralph-y

but most E readers can just be left to go into stand by .... as they use so little power.

Now if the switching on causes the same problem then I have been of little help !


My nook switch is a raised button and then a swipe across the botom of the screen ..... could this be of interest ?

Ralph:cool:

ballyblack

I don't think it would be a good idea to get a touch screen model for him though as he suffers from bad eczema and applies regular creams to his hands.

Why not use a stylus both for switching on and using the touch-screen


They are effective & cheap

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HSINI-Universal-Capacitive-Touchscreen-Blackberry/dp/B009CZ42A8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1371802488&sr=8-6&keywords=stylus



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fiendishlyclever

ballyblack wrote: »

Why not use a stylus both for switching on and using the touch-screen


They are effective & cheap

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HSINI-Universal-Capacitive-Touchscreen-Blackberry/dp/B009CZ42A8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1371802488&sr=8-6&keywords=stylus



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If you root the Nook (fairly easy) you can turn off the swipe to unlock, I just press the nook button to wake mine, and big page tun buttons are perfect for when you are holding it. Paper books seem like such an effort now...

Mista_C

For her birthday a couple of years ago I bought my OH one of these

http://www.hanvon.com/en/products/ebook/products-N516.html

It's only got a 5" screen (she wanted to fit it in her handbag :undecided ) and she wanted to avoid touchscreen at the time. I'm not sure if they do a similar model with a larger screen but the text was clear enough and it's got all the usual options for zoom or reading portions of a page at a time.

mummyroysof3

I have the kindle keyboard. Amazon don't seel them now but you might get one on ebay