Hi, Larry. By ereader I'm referring to an electronic reader, as in E Reader.
David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
JAWS Certified, 2019
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On 6/23/2020 8:02 AM, Larry Lumpkin wrote:
Are you saying "ereators" or "narrators"?
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Hi, Larry.
Well, while you have a lot of models to choose from it really comes down to two
separate product lines: the Kindle Ereader and the Fire Tablet.
The Kindle is, more or less, similar in functionality to your older Kindle
Keyboard, which I also once owned, by the way. The newer models don't have
physical keys but instead use a touch screen. They are mainly for purchasing
and reading Kindle books and magazines. I have never actually used these modern
ereaders but they are supposedly accessible with a version of the VoiceView
screen reader.
The Fire tablet also contains VoiceView and is something I can speak about as I
do own one. As they are similarly priced to the Kindle and contain far more
capabilities you will definitely get more for your money with one of these
tablets. They can also access Kindle books but can also function as a full
tablet running many apps along with a Web browser. Unlike the Kindle the Fire
tablet has its own speaker, whereas the Kindle needs a Bluetooth headset or
speaker to hear VoiceView. To be honest the accessibility of the VoiceView
screen reader on the Web can be a bit wonky and less polished compared to what
you'll receive on an iPad or other iOS device. To be quite honest if you can
afford an iPad I think you will find it to be a much better experience as far
as screen reader accessibility, particularly if you want to use it for Web
browsing. It offers better speech, better sound and better accessibility as
well as excellent accessibility for the Kindle and Audible apps. An iPod Touch
is a bit cheaper. However, if finances are an issue the Fire
7 is around $50 with the Fire HD 8 for $80. I expect both of them to be
discounted for certain holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Amazon's own Prime
Day.
David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist JAWS Certified, 2019
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On 6/23/2020 7:44 AM, Larry Lumpkin wrote:
I am the former owner of a kindle keyboard dating back to who knows when. For
my Birthday, I'm considering asking for some kind of modern kindle to read
kindle books on and hopefully newspapers and magazines. I have no particular
interest in web brousing with it but would take all features if someone has a
recommendation. Of course, I want accessibility.
