[access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with accessibility
- From: william lomas <lomaswilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:36:54 +0000
why is it americans always come first
On Jan 20, 2011, at 9:30 AM, Tristram Llewellyn wrote:
> The response from Amazon is a little cagey but it seems like they may be in
> need of justifying the business case for continuing development to create a
> UK localised version of their accessible Kindle reader software. All those
> who are keen would be kindle book readers will need to email in their wish to
> have access to this software.
>
> Regards.
>
> Tristram Llewellyn
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Kevin
> Sent: 20 January 2011 07:23
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with
> accessibility
>
> Hi all,
>
> Here is the response which I received from amazon.com regarding accessible
> Kindle for PC
>
> "
> Thank you for your inquiry about Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin.
> At this time, we are unable to offer this software to our international
> customers.
>
> To successfully register the application and purchase digital content from
> Amazon.com, the 1-Click payment method listed on the Manage Your Kindle page
> must be a credit or debit card issued by a U.S. Bank with a U.S. billing
> address.
>
> We value our international customers and hope to make Kindle for PC with
> Accessibility Plugin available internationally in the future. To receive
> emails from Amazon when updates on this topic are available, please send an
> email to blind-interest@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> For additional information, please visit
> www.amazon.com/kindle/accessibility/help.
>
> Thanks for your interest in Kindle."
>
> I would recommend that as many people as possible contact Amazon requesting
> that this application be introduced here. The more e-mails they received the
> more likely it is to have an impact.
>
> Regards,
>
> Kevin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mann, Madleen
> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:14 PM
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with
> accessibility
>
> Hi,
>
> I wrote to them earlier on today and will share any response
>
> Thanks, madleen
>
>
> Madleen Mann
> RNIB Customer Sales and Support/Technology
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> E: madleen.mann@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Griffiths, Steve
> Sent: 19 January 2011 14:59
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with
> accessibility
>
> The website gives an email address for feedback:
> kindle-PC-accessibility-feedback@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> I've asked whether/when it will be available in the UK. I'll pass on any
> reply I get.
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Tristram Llewellyn
> Sent: 19 January 2011 13:26
> To: 'access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with
> accessibility
>
> It is quite possible that the delay may be that Amazon have to supply a
> localised version of the Kindle software for the UK market and that this
> may be on its way. Has anybody actually asked rather than venting about
> it?
>
> Regards.
>
> Tristram Llewellyn
> Sight and Sound Technology
> Technical Support
> www.sightandsound.co.uk
>
> Mail:
> Tristram: tristram.llewellyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Technical: Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> General - info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Phone:
> Support line: 0845 634 7979
>
> Sight and Sound Technology Limited is a company registered in England
> and Wales, with company number 1408275.
>
> Sight and Sound Technology
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> Summerhouse Road
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> Northampton
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Kevin Cussick
> Sent: 19 January 2011 12:16
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with
> accessibility
>
> Well this is not good news,
>
> It's not available in the UK it's terrible that yet again we are left
> out it should be available over here as well.
>
> On 19/01/2011 11:13, Barry Toner wrote:
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bcab-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bcab-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Guy Whitehouse
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:17 AM
>> To: bcab
>> Subject: [BCAB] Free Amazon Kindle software with accessibility
>>
>> I'm forwarding a message I've just received about free Amazon Kindle
>> software with accessibility features built in. If anybody tries this,
>> can they let me know how they get on?
>>
>> Cheers
>> Guy
>>
>> Dear blind-interest@xxxxxxxxxx subscriber,
>>
>> Amazon.com is releasing a new version of Kindle for PC that adds
>> accessibility features designed for blind and low-vision customers.
>>
>> Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin is a free, downloadable
>> application for your Windows PC. It provides the following
>> accessibility features: text-to-speech reading with adjustable voice
>> settings, voice-guided menu navigation, large font sizes, high
>> contrast reading mode, keyboard navigation, and accessible shortcuts.
>>
>> With this software, for the first time ever, the entire collection of
>> English language books in the Kindle Store can be read aloud. With
>> over 750,000 English language titles, Amazon offers the largest
>> selection of accessible ebooks. In order to use the text-to-speech
>> feature, an external screen reader program must be installed and
>> running on the Windows PC.
>>
>> The free download is available at www.amazon.com/kindle/accessibility.
>>
>> We welcome your feedback at
> kindle-PC-accessibility-feedback@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> The Kindle Team
>>
>
> --
> All The Best
> Kevin Cussick
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