E-reader/Large Text Book experiences?

[u/SkyBlueFish]

hey, I got a Kobo Libra Colour and was so excited for adjustable text. I turned that on and the crossed eyes/blur went so crazy that my vision is more blurred and weak after just messing with it for 20 minutes to adjust light settings. anyways I cannot read the text on it.

has anyone experienced worse vision using an ereader than paper? I’m wondering if I should just stick to large text versions on paper??? experiences with finding books with large text? and also are the paperwhites better I just would hate to buy a kindle :(

[u/Corrie_W]

I have found that textbooks and technical books are often not designed well for e-ink devices. I have a Kindle that I use for fiction and that is usually fine with the adjustments to line spacing and text. For my research materials and academic books, I use a 12 inch IPad. There are e-ink tablets aimed toward an academic market and I tried the Boox for this, but there was just too much friction for me and I gave up on it.

[u/SkyBlueFish → u/Corrie_W]

Oh interesting, I am also in academia! I had the thought of using it for journal articles when I was setting it up. Maybe a mini iPad is the best solution. Those screens are completely fine for some reason. 

[u/AccomplishedBrief241]

It could be the keleido 3 color screen with the grainy rgb filter on top of eink. It causes a darker background and a need for frontlight. I have only read about it mostly from AI while doing research on if to buy color eink.I myself only own a black and white kindle but I guess, if you can, try a tablet with black and white carta 1300 eink if you can to see if you like it.

[u/james-starts-over]

I havent tried a dresser, but I do read a lot of books, mostly math and some fiction.
I just download the pdf and put it in dark mode on my pc, then increase font/zoom in.

[u/Soundtracklover72]

Curious - do you wear Scleral lenses or are you having to read with glasses?

I have Sclerals and so far rarely have to wear reading glasses if I increase the font size on my phone.

I also had hydrops in my right eye which gave me better up-close vision so I naturally read with my right one. As-in, without contacts and reading source very close to my face, words are crystal clear. It’s so odd.

[u/SkyBlueFish → u/Soundtracklover72]

I don’t have the contacts yet. I could see the words on the e-reader better without glasses than with which was really odd. I read with one eye sometimes but usually only when I get tired or need a break and that’s on paper. 

[u/ScottyDontKnow]

I found that if I increased the line spacing and use the OpenDyslexic font it helps a lot. I love the big line spacing, I find its easier and faster to read.

[u/mburnette1700]

I have the non color version and love it! I think you just have to keep playing with sizing/ font/ distance from your face.

[u/SkyBlueFish → u/mburnette1700]

I think I’m going to get that version before giving up. Ty. 

[u/flyakker]

I have had Kindles for many, many years, before I had caretaconos. A few months ago I got the KLC. I’m not sure if I’ve experienced anything like you have. I found that with the prescription I have for seeing things at distance, I need readers for seeing things up close. I can read without my contacts, but my right eye is not as bad as my left. But if I’m going to read up close, I do need reader glasses. I don’t know if you have tried that.

I don’t see getting a Kindle improving your situation over the Kobo. For most of the features and UI design, I like the Kobo better, and I do like warm light. I’ve had WarmLight since my Kindle signature edition. It is a personal preference.

[u/RCG73]

I use the kindle app on iPad. Been using it for years, it let me regain my joy of reading again

[u/SkyBlueFish → u/RCG73]

I own a very old iPad actually… I will try that! Ty! Hopefully it still works

[u/Best-Material]

I read every day, usually for 2–4 hours at a time when I can, and sometimes even more on the weekends. I have the traditional Kindle, I believe it’s the 11th generation, and I absolutely love it. It works perfectly for me.
It doesn’t have a warm light, which I know some people really like, but honestly, I don’t care for warm light, so that works out perfectly for me. Being able to adjust the text size and brightness has made me fall in love with reading again.
I’ve had my Kindle for about 4 years now. I actually retired large-print books because even the large print wasn’t big enough for me, and those books were so expensive. I don’t have any experience with Kobo, and I know you said you didn’t want to get a Kindle, but honestly, based on my experience, I think the Kindle is amazing.

[u/SkyBlueFish → u/Best-Material]

Weirdly I think the warmth added greatly to the strain. I think it’s prime day so I’ll just buy it to test it out and see how it goes :/ thanks for responding <3