E reader for senior

Scot22

An elderly relative loved reading.  Now having vision problems.  I've wondered about an E reader with adjustable font  size.  Needs to be easy to operate.  Budget up to, around £100.  Birthday coming soon.  Ideas appreciated.

debitcardmayhem

Kindle Paperwhite

knightstyle

Do they want to pay for books or read the many free ones out there?
I use an old Kobo for free ones and my Amazon fire tablet for those I have to purchase. Both easy to use and read with clear print with backlight and size adjustment.

MalMonroe

Kindle. I'm 70 and have had one for years. It's just the basic model and very easy to operate. I've been really happy with it and you can get some really cheap books on amazon too.

Also, as knightstyle says, there's the option of using a tablet - or even a laptop, in which case you can make the font very very large indeed . . . so much help out there now for we oldies!  There's even the option of adding audio to your books, if sight is a problem. 

Our local library also has an e-library lending section, so I expect your relative's library does too. They're free to borrow for the same time as ordinary books and you can borrow some magazines too. 

scot22_2

Very helpful posts.  Think she'll have a happy birthday.

scot22_2

Meant to start with thanks 😊!

thevilla

Don't forget Google Assistant devices (Nest mini etc)(google play books) or Alexa (audible) will read books aloud.  Maybe useful if their eyesight deteriorates further.

SteveJW

I have used a Nook for many years, you are not limited to Kindle books, works with pdf's and epub formats
Search for genre of books they like before purchase

Check out project Guttenberg, many classical books that are out of copyright

Moss5

I have had Kindle with keyboard, Kindle paperwhite and now Kindle Fire 10" tablet.
I prefer the width of the tablet for reading. Also, my bluetooth headset connects for Youtube.

olbas_oil

+1 for the kindle paperwhite... with one reservation. While you can adjust the font size of the main text, there is some surrounding information (particularly the %read , which is roughly the equivalent of page number) which stays at a microscopic font, and needs a magnifying glass.