-----Original Message-----
From: David Goldfield
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2020 6:42 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Info on a Kindle reader please

Gene,

By default the speech in the Fire tablets uses the same voice as the one
used on Fire TV devices, if you've used them. There are a number of
other voices available which can be optionally installed at no extra
cost. Personally, I'm not a fan of any of them but the default voice
isn't bad. Of course, one's perception of a synthetic voice is very
subjective as a voice that I might not like might be one that you might
prefer, and vice versa.

David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
JAWS Certified, 2019

WWW.DavidGoldfield.org

On 8/2/2020 7:37 PM, Gene wrote:

I did a little looking and the Kindel Fire will read aloud. I haven't founjd a sample yet of what it sounds like. The page says that reading is only available with a female voice and in The United States. I don't know if this is current information. It is on the Amazon site. I wouldn't assume that the voice will be something someone who doesn't use synthesized speech would wanht to hear, especially for extended listening such as reading.

I'm still looking for a sample of how the speech sounds.
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Gene
-----Original Message----- From: Sugar Lopez
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2020 6:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Info on a Kindle reader please



Thank you Dave.

I just want something to read to her, doesn’t matter how it sounds, imean I’ve been told there are some smooth voices on there instad of that mechanical one but I can ask that as well

Thanks

Just thought someone had one who can tell me if ti actual reads out loud.

Thanks so much for th info. It’s appreciated

sugar





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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave Mitchel
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Info on a Kindle reader please







I do not know that for sure, but I hear they do have text to speech.I would verify that with customer service before ordering however.



I think they can also enlarge and chage contrast to assist in low vision.











From: Sugar Lopez



Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:14 PM



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Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Info on a Kindle reader please







Yes, thanks Dave. I plan to do so

I just want to make sure she gets what she needs.

Will all kindle readers read to her?

Thanks so much

sugar





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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave Mitchel
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Info on a Kindle reader please







first thought for me was Amazon...give them a call and instead of shipping it to you have them ship it directly to her.











From: Sugar Lopez



Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:45 PM



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Subject: [TechTalk] Info on a Kindle reader please







Hi all

I’ve never had one of these Kindle readers, so a friend of mine is having trouble seeing and is needing something to read to her until she gets her cataract procedure but can’t have it done until this Coved clears up a bit.

She is in a home so it makes it difficult and she can’t use her lap top anymore



I am needing help in locating a Kindle reader that will read to her and does anyone know where I can purchase one for her?

Thanks so much.

Her birthday is coming up and I’d like to know where and how I can do this for her soon.

Thanks in advance,

Sugar

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