[Electronics-talk] kindle

[Jim Barbour]

So, I haven't played with, or seen any good reviews for, the
accessibility featues in the HDX.  If anyone knows of any reviews,
could you please post them here?

However, I have used talkback on other android tablets, the new Nexus
7, and I would strongly suggest that if you're going to go the tablet
route you give strong consideration to an idevice (iphone, ipod touch,
ipad mini or ipad)

In general terms, the accessibility experience on the idevices is
quite superior to that found on the android devices.  You would be
able to use the kindle app for idevices, which is accessible and free.

Two caveats here.  First, it may be that Amazon put some extra work
into the Kindle fire HDX making the accessibility experience superior
to stock android.  I doubt it, but it's possible.

Second, you'll pay more for an idevice than you will for the HDX.

Hope this helps,

Jim

On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 08:38:25AM -0800, Baracco, Andrew W wrote:
> The other option would be to buy the Kindle Fire HDX. it runs on
> Android, and they have implemented Explore By Touch, and it uses Talk
> Back, the Android screen reader. It is more than a reader. It is
> actually a tablet, and you can do other things beside just reading.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Ray Foret Jr
> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 8:22 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] kindle
> 
> For the PC, a little I think.  for the Mac, no.  For the Iphone, yes:
> at least, basically.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> 
> Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the
> blind built-in!
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user!
> 
> On Nov 21, 2013, at 8:25 AM, Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA)
> <laury-johnsons at michigan.gov> wrote:
> 
> > Hello does anyone know if the kindle app for computers is accessible
> for us? I would like to download a book that is only available through
> amazon.
> > 
> > 
> > Shawnese Laury-Johnson, MA, CRC, LLPC
> > Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
> > Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
> > 3038 W. Grand Blvd.
> > Ste. 4-450
> > Detroit, MI 48202
> > Laury-johnsons at michigan.gov
> > 
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