Kindle

[droopdrawers]

Hi, I bet this question has already been done to death but here goes.

I like to read in bed long after my husband. I sort of fancy a Kindle.

Is it bright enough for me to see the words without the bedside light on?

Can I alter the text size like I can on my laptop. My eyes are getting dim in my old age...as is my brain lol.

Opinions welcome please

DD

[bednobs]

no, it is not lit at all
yes
get one

[Euphemia]

You can get a cover with a light. I have the same problems with my eyes and I find it very useful being able to adjust the font.

[droopdrawers]

If it isn't lite then it defeats the purpose for me. I was under the impression there was some sort of "back light"?

DD

[droopdrawers]

O thankyou Euphemia. That must be what I meant.

Excellant. Looks like Amazon have another customer.

DD

[ChuckFickens]

You'll want a tablet with with the kindle application installed if you want a backlight.

Though having a back light will reduce battery life from weeks/months to hours.

[Euphemia]

You will love it!

[bednobs]

getting a cover with a light is no different from having a booklight and a book i suppose

[whiskeryron]

http://www.amazon.com...mp-E47P/dp/B0000950Q9

I have a mental image of you wearing this in bed.Lol. Ron.

[droopdrawers]

Lol whiskeryron that could be the cheap option couldn't it.

I am a bad sleeper and would enjoy reading until I was ready to sleep some more,but don't want to keep my husband awake with a light on.

Thanks for the replies everyon.

DD

[Ellipsis]

The screen works completely differently to a monitor and doesn't need power to hold what's on the display, just to change what's on the display (i.e. when you turn the page). This makes for a fantastic device that you can read in bright sunlight and for long periods without eye strain. It's much more like reading a book than a computer screen. Get one ...

[droopdrawers]

Thanks for your help.....I have ordered this to go with my Kindle.
http://www.amazon.co....0RXYI/ref=oss_product

A friend has it and assures me it is perfect to read by.

Still not sure I wouln't rather hold a proper book but that defeats the object for me.

DD