However, the synthesizer doesn't perform quite as well as it does on the VictorReader Stream player, or even as well as it does on the actual Kindle device. These voices will be familiar to users of the VictorReader Stream DAISY MP3 player from Humanware. For reading the actual content of books the application uses the Vocalizer speech synthesizer from Nuance, which features the Samantha and Tom voices. You use your own screen reader such as JAWS or NVDA to access the interface for the software.
The software facilitates screen reader access to all Kindle books, even if an author or publisher has not granted text-to-speech (TTS) functionality. How It WorksĪvailable for free download online through Amazon, Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin is certainly an improvement over the earlier versions of Kindle for PC. However, in early 2011, Amazon released the Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin, and this article will evaluate the accessibility provided by this software. In addition, Kindle for PC, the application you can use to read Kindle books on a computer, was not designed to be compatible with screen readers or screen magnifiers. Although my last review reported that the accessibility of this very popular reading device has improved incrementally with each new version, the Kindle is still not something I would recommend for people with vision loss. If you want to have access to your favourite books across devices, Amazon Kindle is worth a download.Regular readers of AccessWorld may have noticed that I have written several less-than-favorable evaluations of the Kindle e-book reader device from Amazon. It’s an ideal tool for students, bookworms, professionals, and casual users. Convenient and aesthetically pleasingĪvid readers will appreciate that this e-reader offers a clean and larger interface.
If you’re looking for a new read and buy a Kindle book on Amazon, you can locate the file in your PC's downloads. All of your progress is saved, so you don’t have to worry about losing your place. If you use the Kindle app on your mobile phone or tablet, your books are synced to the desktop version automatically. You can return to these ideas later on whether you’re on your phone, Kindle device, tablet, or desktop. As you're skimming through text, make bookmarks, and store thoughts and notes regarding important points.
You can highlight, take notes, search, and look up definitions. When you’re reading, it’s easy to access the controls. Another handy feature is that it auto-generates audiobooks, which is especially useful if you’re studying. Having a larger ebook screen is helpful because it displays a lot at once, to review any text. The desktop Kindle app lets you customise your reading experience by changing font size and background colours.
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