hello sir, I wish to know cost of this device. with best regards. m.chandru ----- Original Message ----- From: "prateek aggarwal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: [AI] Apple helps visually impaired in accessibility
Posted 09-09-2008 at 10:50 PM Written by Kyle Buckley Today, Apple released a new version of iTunes bringing it to version 8. Apple also announced new iPod Nanos. Briefly mentioned in the Steve Jobs keynote, is the ability for iTunes to now be used using VoiceOver in Mac OS X and Window-Eyes in Windows XP or Windows Vista. VoiceOver and Window-Eyes are screen reading software for blind and visually impaired users. >From Apple: Block quote start iTunes 8, which is screen-reader friendly for both the Mac and the PC, provides compatibility with VoiceOver in Mac OS X Leopard and Window-Eyes 7.0 for Windows XP and Windows Vista. Block quote end Not mentioned during the keynote is the accessibility features of the new generation of iPod Nano. >From Apple: Block quote start The new iPod nano (4th generation) — the world's most popular music player — introduces spoken menus that let visually impaired music lovers browse and select songs without viewing the screen. Instead, you'll hear a synthesized voice speaking the names of menus, songs, and artists. To take advantage of spoken menus, you will need: List of 4 items • iPod nano (4th generation) • iTunes 8 • Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later • Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3 or later) list end Block quote end Not only is this great news for blind consumers but this is great news for consumers who have a hard time reading small text. Blind and visually impaired music fans have been largely ignored when it comes to accessible music players. Kudos Apple! For more, visit Apple's iTunes+iPod accessibility page. regards, prateek agarwal. cell: 09928341197 e-mails: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- you can visit my website for lots of stuff related to visually impaired and others. please go on to www.prateekagarwal.webs.com Join Access India convention: For updates on it visit: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Registration closes on September 12th!! To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Thanks to all for making the convention successful; thanks also to Blind Person's Association for the whole hearted support. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
