[Nfb-krafters-korner] Kindle & Knitting Books?

[Eileen Scrivani]

Thanks.  It figures that the books are only accessible on that particular 
unit or I-Phone.  I found some information about the Kindle on AccessWorld, 
but it was left unclear what format the books came in.  I was only 
interested in the knitting books, but don't want a Kindle unit.  I'm happy 
with both the Victor Reader & Audible & NLS for the majority of my other 
reading.  Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Kindle & Knitting Books?


> It is my understanding that the format of the books created for the 
> Kindle,
> are exclusive to the Kindle.  Additionally, it is my understanding that 
> the
> text to speech feature available on the Kindle is only available when the
> publisher makes that feature available in specific books.  This is only
> information that I have read on the product, and have not had any hands-on
> experience.
>
> Another source for electronic books is Overdrive and NetLibrary.  Check 
> with
> your local library to see if they participate.  Be aware that you are
> looking for audio books, and not e-books.  However, I've been told that 
> some
> e-books can be accessed if the PDF has been created properly.
>
> HTH,
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen 
> Scrivani
> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:43 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Kindle & Knitting Books?
>
> Hi Folks:
>
> This is a little off topic because its related to the "Kindle" book player
> which is  a digital/audio type of player that is sold exclusively through
> Amazon.com
>
> Any way, I know that the device Kindle is not fully accessible to the 
> blind.
> However, on the Amazon web site, there are a number of knitting books that
> are in down-loadable format and I was just wondering if anyone on this 
> list
> knows if these books can be played on a Victor reader Stream or other
> accessible player?  If so, can I just purchase those titles I'm interested
> in, download to my drive and then copy onto my Victor Reader? without the
> purchase & use of any additional software  Thanks for any info on the
> subject.
>
> If this has gone to off course for this list, email me directly.
> Thanks.
>
> Eileen
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