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Best devices/programs for reading? (self.Blind)
submitted by ryddyt
Thinking of picking up a Kindle or iPad or something for reading. I have some useful vision and if I can enlarge the text and use white text on a black background that would be good. Also open to voice-over apps and things like that as I've listened to plenty of audiobooks. Could also use Voiceover on my Mac although I haven't really grasped how to use it in Acrobat.
AllHarlowsEve 2 points 4y ago
If y're American, it'd be worth it to get hooked up with your local Library for the Blind, and you can then sign up for a program that lets you download audio and braille books on your phone, tablet or computer, although you need the reader to use the ones off your computer.
I personally prefer iPhone/iPad, using Kindle for the books I get for free or loaned from friends, as well as some of the other free apps for audio books.
The only thing that sucks is you can't use the amazon app to buy books/audio books on iPhone and iPad because Apple expects a third of all in-app purchases or something crazy.
I personally prefer iPhone/iPad, using Kindle for the books I get for free or loaned from friends, as well as some of the other free apps for audio books.
The only thing that sucks is you can't use the amazon app to buy books/audio books on iPhone and iPad because Apple expects a third of all in-app purchases or something crazy.
ENTJ351 1 points 4y ago
I find ibooks to be an excellent option, and the kindle app and just use voiceover for that. I use my braille display with it and it works wonders!
ryddyt [OP] 1 points 4y ago
So you're saying you use both iBooks and the kindle app separately?
ENTJ351 2 points 4y ago
yes, and they mark your place well. I use it on the mac and the iphone. Just ibooks on the mac though.
ryddyt [OP] 1 points 4y ago
How do you get ibooks to read from a particular spot on Mac?
ENTJ351 1 points 4y ago
It goes by pages and it should mark your page everytine you close it, open it and read from that page. It does not mark up to within a page, but a page is sufficient, I think.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 5y ago
I love Voice Dream Reader on my iphone and ipad. It lets you set font type, size, spacing, colors, etc. It can highlight line by line or word by word while reading out loud. There are various premium voices you can buy with it.
It exists on Android, but the Android app doesn't have all the features AFAIK. Overall I would recommend an ipad over an android tablet as well.
It exists on Android, but the Android app doesn't have all the features AFAIK. Overall I would recommend an ipad over an android tablet as well.
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