[nfbcs] Google Tablet

[David Andrews]

I believe so -- but don't know for sure.  I also presume it would 
have the same restrictions as the regular Kindle, that is if the 
author hasn't authorized text-to-speech then you can't read the book.

Dave

At 06:17 PM 9/22/2012, you wrote:

>does it have the capability of the kindle where it is also a book 
>reader, just looking into getting one.
>Thank you David
>
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> > Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:34:36 -0500
> > To: nfbcs at nfbnet.org
> > From: dandrews at visi.com
> > Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Google Tablet
> >
> > If you mean the Nexis7, I think it is called, the answer is yes
> > mostly.  They have improved Android's accessibility with this latest
> > release, but the blind people I have talked to, and who have demoed
> > for me, feel it still isn't up to the standards set by the Apple
> > iPad.  If you are a geek you might enjoy it, others should probably wait.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > At 08:27 AM 9/22/2012, you wrote:
> >
> > >Has anyone tried it and is it accessible.
> > >
> > >
> > >Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
> > >SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!
> > >Cheryl Echevarria,
> > >Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@eche 
> varriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
> > >2012 Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
> > >Help fuel the "Dream Machine" of the Imagination Fund by visiting
> > >www.nfb.org/imaginationfund to make a donation using your credit
> > >card ortext the word "blind" to 85944 and you will automatically
> > >donate $10 worth of fuel via your cell phone bill.
> > >
> > >
> > > > Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:04:46 -0400
> > > > From: carcione at access.net
> > > > To: nfbcs at nfbnet.org
> > > > Subject: [nfbcs] Rockbox
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have experience installing Rockbox, and could 
> answer a couple
> > > > questions?  The manual seems to be assuming knowledge I don't have.
> > > > Tracy