Re: off topic kindle question
I wonder if the kindle on the web feature is available for the entire book yet, while this is accessible, there is no excuse whatsoever for Amazon to continue the half hearted accessibility they are providing. On Dec 26, 2010, at 10:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on > that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app > which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when > you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that text to > speech is enabled. Many books are, many are not. And if the book you want has > text to speech disabled, you will not be able to read it on your > half-accessible Kindle. > > Mary > > Mary Otten > motte...@gmail.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: off topic kindle question
Hi there, I have been using the kindle for a few months. I needed someone to turn on the voice guide initally but hav enot required any sighted assistance since that time.. When purchasing a book make sure it is a book that says text to speech enabled. I have over one hundred books on my kindle and have only come across a small handful that were not text to speech enabled. There are a number of books that are available for free and llways promotions of books that are free for limited times. The kindle also allows you to download any sample of any book for free. So in essence, you can read the chapter to see if you are interested in the book before you purchase. I find it easiest to order from the computer rather than using the kindle itself. You can turn your wifi off to save power. The text to speech has two settings for a normal speech rate and a faster speech rate. I prefer a faster reading speed. I have also linked my kindle to my audible account so I can read audio books on the kindle. I really like being able to buy the latest books of interest rather than waiting for years for our CNIB library to send it out in audio. Here in Canada we don't have access to bookshare, NLS or the range of RFB and D so the books selection might not be as intriguing for those in the USA. Enjoy the kindle. Sharon -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Maxwell Ivey Jr. Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 10:04 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: off topic kindle question Hello list; I just got the surprise of my life. my family went and bought be the latest version of the kindle. I've been doing some reading, and I'm starting to get encouraged. It has a query keyboard and the website says it has text to speech and spoken navigation. You have to get a sighted person to turn it on, but it says it has it. I have it charging right now and am looking forward to trying it. I hope it does work as it has a browser in addition to the kindle features. who knows this puppy may eventually replace my laptop. doubt it, but it would be cool if it did. will let you know what happens. take care, Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1170 / Virus Database: 426/3342 - Release Date: 12/27/10 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
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Hello All; -Two things here: 1 If we can keep this on the topic of the Kindle apps for the iDevices or keep this somehow Apple-related, then this is fine to continue here, otherwise, PLEASE DO NOT POST OT NOTES HERE! 2 there's absolutely no need of colorful language in this or really any thread here. this list is open to all age groups and backgrounds, so I'm asking that we take it easy on the profanity, K? -Bare in mind that while I personally may be okay with the occasional very generic hell or damn sort of thing, there are many on this list whom may not be. So obviously, anything stronger than the afore mentioned words really should be steered clear of, here as well. -Does this make sense?… Thanks a bunch and -hope everyone is having a truly remarkably cool and wonderful holiday season! Y'all rock and I'm honored to moderate this list and participate in it witcha! Smiles, Cara :) --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Dec 26, 2010, at 9:53 PM, Michael Thurman wrote: what's sad is for th emoney they spent on that sort of accessible gadet they could have put alot of the money twoard an I device which IS accessible as far as the text to speech with books, i think it would be criminal NOT to enable text to speech and we should get a class action suit against them for even THINKING of blocking tts just cause theya re assholes On Dec 26, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on > that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app > which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when > you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that text to > speech is enabled. Many books are, many are not. And if the book you want has > text to speech disabled, you will not be able to read it on your > half-accessible Kindle. > > Mary > > Mary Otten > motte...@gmail.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: off topic kindle question
well; you are right about the money; but they bought it for me. if it works, I'll be happy. if it doesn't we'll send it back. take care, max On Dec 26, 2010, at 11:53 PM, Michael Thurman wrote: what's sad is for th emoney they spent on that sort of accessible gadet they could have put alot of the money twoard an I device which IS accessible as far as the text to speech with books, i think it would be criminal NOT to enable text to speech and we should get a class action suit against them for even THINKING of blocking tts just cause theya re assholes On Dec 26, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that text to speech is enabled. Many books are, many are not. And if the book you want has text to speech disabled, you will not be able to read it on your half-accessible Kindle. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: off topic kindle question
what's sad is for th emoney they spent on that sort of accessible gadet they could have put alot of the money twoard an I device which IS accessible as far as the text to speech with books, i think it would be criminal NOT to enable text to speech and we should get a class action suit against them for even THINKING of blocking tts just cause theya re assholes On Dec 26, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on > that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app > which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when > you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that text to > speech is enabled. Many books are, many are not. And if the book you want has > text to speech disabled, you will not be able to read it on your > half-accessible Kindle. > > Mary > > Mary Otten > motte...@gmail.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: off topic kindle question
Hello; thanks for that. I'm pretty sure it won't work either but I'm trying to be optimistic. will let you know what my experience is with it. take care, max On Dec 26, 2010, at 10:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that text to speech is enabled. Many books are, many are not. And if the book you want has text to speech disabled, you will not be able to read it on your half-accessible Kindle. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: off topic kindle question
Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that text to speech is enabled. Many books are, many are not. And if the book you want has text to speech disabled, you will not be able to read it on your half-accessible Kindle. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
off topic kindle question
Hello list; I just got the surprise of my life. my family went and bought be the latest version of the kindle. I've been doing some reading, and I'm starting to get encouraged. It has a query keyboard and the website says it has text to speech and spoken navigation. You have to get a sighted person to turn it on, but it says it has it. I have it charging right now and am looking forward to trying it. I hope it does work as it has a browser in addition to the kindle features. who knows this puppy may eventually replace my laptop. doubt it, but it would be cool if it did. will let you know what happens. take care, Max -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
