[Electronics-talk] Fwd: Finding an MP3 player for the visually impaired - Monday, Dec. 1, 2008

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Finding an MP3 player for the visually impaired
My 88-year-old mother has macular degeneration and  very bad vision. She 
listens to books on tape from the Library for the  Blind. The machines are quite 
cumbersome. So, I would like to buy an MP3  player for her. It needs to be very 
simple. I was thinking about an MP3  player made for children. Do you know of 
anything that would  work?
—Lori in Universal City, TX, listening on WOAI 1200 AM   
An MP3 player would seem to be an ideal solution.  You can buy digital 
audiobooks through iTunes and Audible. You can also  find free ones online. 
Additionally, many libraries offer digital  audiobooks. 
Unfortunately, though, most MP3 players are not designed for the  visually 
impaired. Sure, anyone can listen to an MP3 player. But,  navigating through 
tracks is still largely visual. 
There are some mainstream players that might work. Look for ones that  don't 
have a screen. All your mother needs do is memorize the button  locations. 
Then, she can use the player much the same as others  would. 
Some players to consider are Apple's shuffle and Creative's Zen  Stone. The 
shuffle is available with one or two gigabytes of storage.  The prices are $50 
and $70, respectively. The Stone is $35 for a 2 GB  model. Creative appears to 
have discontinued the 1 GB version. 
Both of these players will accomplish what you want. You will also  find 
off-brand players that might do the trick. 
Even though these players will work, I can't wholeheartedly recommend  them. 
That's because the buttons are quite small. The elderly often have  trouble 
with small buttons. So, these players may frustrate your  mother. 
Your best bet is to buy a player designed specifically for the  visually 
impaired. These can be quite pricey, but they would be ideal  for your mother. 
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