If you’re optimizing for your eyes, I think that helps you narrow down to Kindle, Kindle Keyboard, or Kindle Touch for the E Ink. My Mom has the Kindle Touch, but she doesn’t take a lot of notes. I have the Kindle Keyboard 3G, and I do take a lot of notes. They’re both good experiences, so I think the key is to take them for a test-drive. I test-drive them at Best Buy, and I walk through scensrioa, like holding in my hands, taking notes, flipping pages, etc.

Kindle is really optimized for Kindle/Amazon. You can get books from Libraries too, if the Library uses OverDrive. The Nook and iPad are more open in that you can get apps to read Kindle.

The big thing that really helped me decide was that I wanted Amazon to be the storage for my books in the cloud. Also, I wanted something for just reading books effectively. For me, a big facxtor for effectiveness is focus.

This is something that I have been thinking about getting myself. You explain this very good and I thank you. Now i would like it for reading, but most likely for taking notes too. I like the fact that you could make the print larger. Sometimes my eyes can get tired from reading. Which one would you thing was best for me?

Also with the Kindle do you have to just get your books from Amazon or can you download from your own PC too? Do you have to have a carrier for it. You know like cell phones have your carrier, Verzion, ATT etc. llok forward from hearing from you.

thanks again for the info. Have a great weekend and blessing to you,
Debbie

I figured walking the experience would shed some light. I really was surprised and I never imagined that my Mom would want a Kindle. I underestimated the readability factor, the lightness of it, and the book collection at your finger tips.

The Kindle has been great for me, but now I know it’s great for Mom, too.