Is the Nook OK for a reader with poor eyesight ? Is enlarged print an easy option ?
2071764
very easy, just press along bottom border while reading a book, then press the text button with Aa on it. you can easily change font size as well as other things from that window.
2071765
You can enlarge it easily, the way other commenders told you to. You can also change fonds in epub files but not in every pdf file. The device is fine. I 've been using it for 6 months or so and I love it.
2071766
It is verysimple to set the print as large as you like. You will find a Font button in the settings that can allow you to adjust the font size.
366635
I downloaded the different readers--I feel the same way. Getting used to reading on the little screen, well, it is nice to read in the dark with the lights off. I am now trying to get used to reading with the scroll function (it goes too slow, and then, when I want to reread a passage, it still takes some thought on how to stop the scrolling).
1740025
They are not hard to read at all... It's hard to compare computer font size with them when I don't have them right in front of me. I would say she should be able to read them easily. The bigger issue might be telling the difference in colors at times.
722981
I have no idea. I've been very happy with the Nook, but there are some books that have been formatted only for the Kindle, and are copy-protecyed that I can't run them through Calibre, so I'm considering getting a table that I -lnow- can read btth formats.
840337
The magnification is too high to project a book onto a television. There is a disk with words that you use to focus the Eyeclops, and looking at it, you only see a letter or two on the screen at once. With VERY small print, you might see a word at a time, but every time you move it, it has to re-focus. I doubt it would be very practical for reading a book.
73051
If you're going to be reading a lot, I'd go with the 8.4. I found that the 10.5 is just too cumbersome for reading. I read a lot, so I ended up returning the 10.5 and purchased the 8.4. Very happy with it.
794973
Yes, this scanner makes it easy to scan such things from books. However, remember the highest resolution you get is 600DPI. If that's adequate then you'd love the portability of this device.
1467056
Yes, but it is really a tablet with full access to most tablet Apps. To use as a ereader you can use a ereader App (NOOK, Kindle, etc.) and they work fine to read books except in bright sunlight.
747659
Yes! You can adjust it to 10 different brightness settings, and I find 5 and up are just fine for reading.
272827
I saw the same thing and wondered. I bought mine and it was the best decision I made. So much easier on the eyes then reading on the computer or my ipad. It is very slow, I was surprised by that but once you get your pdf open, its pure gold.
864323
Yes. I actually use the Nook app in the tablet to read my e-books (even though I don't own any B&N; books), reads my EPUB books perfectly and I like its internal (i.e. not online) dictionary. I think it has the Kindle app pre-installed but I haven't used it.
1696238
No. There is a slight magnification that helps with making text / images clear. Sort-of like reading glasses, but not quite as extreme. I have 20/20 vision, and can use them just fine.
1125357
To 5 yorkies and H. Bowman: This should work just fine for the both of you. I've had this a few days, but today was the first time I've really had time to play with it. Its taken all day to get to get an eReader that will work good. This unit comes with Aldiko as the eReader app, but I couldn't figure out how to buy/download books (it comes with downloads to tons of free books, but thats not what I was looking for). Someone else on this site gave a web address to download Kindle for Android and now I have it downloaded (even started reading the book I was looking for). I was able to setup my email right away, although it didn't work very well through the setup wizard (I have yahoo mail). Since I already have an android phone, I checked the settings on my phone and just did a manual setup using the same settings. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will do what I can do help. Good luck to you...I'm loving my new tablet so far.
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The only way it is possible to read without light with a simple touch is to have a light , small book likghts that are lightweight are good , that can clip onto your case. The best case I have seen for this is the zipper case by Marware. This holds your Nook Simple Touch and a light can easily be attached on the back or at the center. It comes at a reasonable price from Amazon , and though it says it is for Kindle I find I like to use it for my Simple Touches just for this reason alone. Lights also can be sold by Amazon or try a store such as Barnes & Noble for a good light weight light. The print is easy to see, and clear with this.
772878
Yes, though its 5x magnification is a bit high for reading menus extensively.2x magnification might be more appropriate, depending on your vision.
1888812
Should not be a problem. What might also help someone who has limited vision is a card stand, a platform you can make or buy that holds cards upright. It makes cards easier to see because they do not have to overlap as they must in your hand.
1333965
Depends on the book. If you're looking for textbooks, I don't think many are offered for viewing on the Nook Simple Touch. Best bet is to just check the titles you're looking for on barnesandnoble.com.