I'll ask my brother, how is low vision but not totally blind. Bonnie From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Farfar Carlson Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 6:20 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [Bulk] RE: which kindle device you recommend Bonnie, And can a blind person use the Kindle to download books without sighted assistance? Are the communication controls and settings able to speak? Dave Composed on a Dell Latitude 630 in the general vicinity of my Audio Recording and Mixing Studios, San Jose, California ----- Original Message ----- From: Bonnie Vegiard <mailto:bvegiard@xxxxxxxxx> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 15:54 Subject: [Bulk] RE: which kindle device you recommend There was a Kindle that was out about a year and a half ago that would read the text aloud. Apparently the recorded books industry got snippy about that and Amazon started allowing them to opt out, and I think they may have taken the capability out of their next generation. But I do not know which generation that was. My brother got one and loved the text to speech feature. But if it's only going to work with half the books, that's probably not worth it. Bonnie Houston TX From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Zdenek Vopat Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 3:40 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: which kindle device you recommend Hello listers: a bit jaws unrelated question I admit, but which kindle device would you recommend I looked at their search page and found one for $379 and others ranging from $189 but I don`t understand the difference. I need a device which would read me the books because I am yes you guest right blind, and which could be used anywhere in the world. Here is the list of someof them which I found but perhaps there are more of thtem. many thanks for your help. The list of some ofthem follows but pplease advice if any other not on the list is better. 1. Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6" Display - with New E Ink (Pearl) Technology $189.00 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping 2 New & Used from $189.00 (6646) 2. Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, 6" Display - with New E Ink (Pearl) Technology $139.00 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping (6646) 3. Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 6" Display, White - 2nd Generation 33 New & Used from $139.99 (17510) 4. Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6" Display - with New E Ink (Pearl) Technology $189.00 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping (6646) 5. Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation) 56 New & Used from $110.00 (7842) 6. Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 9.7" Display, Graphite, 3G Works Globally - Latest Generation $379.00 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping 4 New & Used from $319.99 (2479) 7. Kindle Leather Cover, Black (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle) $34.99 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping 852 New & Used from $29.99 (1210) 8. Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle) $59.99 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping 240 New & Used from $51.99 (1732) 9. Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Burgundy Red (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle) $59.99 Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping 6 New & Used from $45.99 (1732) zdenek vopat