[vicsireland] Re: Amazon Launch Kindle Software for PC with Accessibility Features
- From: "Gerry Ellis" <gerry.ellis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:09:47 -0000
Hi,
There has been a legal case going on in the States for the last year or more
to force accessibility on the Kindle. I understand that this relates
primarily to the fact that the Kindle is being adopted in the U. S.
education system. I have absolutely no doubt that is why it has been made
available there but not here.
Anyone feel like taking a case?
Take Care
Gerry Ellis
If you don't know where you're going,
How will you know when you get there?
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ciaran Ferry
Sent: 20 January 2011 10:25
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Amazon Launch Kindle Software for PC with
Accessibility Features
We'll need to wait til they update the software for amazon.co.uk then, which
you wouldn't imagine would be too big a deal.
Be nice if they'd do the one for IOS too when they're at it, being chained
to a PC to read a book would be a bit of a pain.
Still, credit where credit's due - at least they're working on it.
Ciaran
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scanlon, Tony
Sent: 20 January 2011 10:20
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Amazon Launch Kindle Software for PC with
Accessibility Features
Hi Ciaran
Don't know exactly why unfortunately but would agree with Tim copyright
issues must be a big concern, but they do HOPE to make it available so maybe
it is just pure economics.
Tony
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ciaran Ferry
Sent: 20 January 2011 10:03
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Amazon Launch Kindle Software for PC with
Accessibility Features
That's a real pity Tony.
Hopefully it won't be too long before it's available this side of the pond.
Wonder what the issue is - i would've thought that if electronic versions of
books were available in a certain jurisdiction that there'd be no problem
using this software to read them. Do you know if it's a copyright thing, or
just Amazon being awkward and / or lazy?
Do you know if different versions of the application are required for each
store i.e. one for amazon.com, one for amazon.co.uk etc?
Ciaran
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From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scanlon, Tony
Sent: 20 January 2011 09:49
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Amazon Launch Kindle Software for PC with
Accessibility Features
Hi Ciaran
This was discussed on the UK Access List and it appears it will not be
available outside of the US.
This was the response from Amazon.
Tony
Here is the response which I received from amazon.com regarding accessible
Kindle for PC
"
Thank you for your inquiry about Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin.
At this time, we are unable to offer this software to our international
customers.
To successfully register the application and purchase digital content from
Amazon.com, the 1-Click payment method listed on the Manage Your Kindle
page> must be a credit or debit card issued by a U.S. Bank with a U.S.
billing
address.
We value our international customers and hope to make Kindle for PC with
Accessibility Plugin available internationally in the future. To receive
emails from Amazon when updates on this topic are available, please send an
email to blind-interest@xxxxxxxxxxx
> For additional information, please visit
> www.amazon.com/kindle/accessibility/help.
>
> Thanks for your interest in Kindle."
>
> I would recommend that as many people as possible contact Amazon
requesting
> that this application be introduced here. The more e-mails they received
the
> more likely it is to have an impact.
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ciaran Ferry
Sent: 20 January 2011 09:24
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Amazon Launch Kindle Software for PC with
Accessibility Features
http://www.fredshead.info/2011/01/free-kindle-software-with-accessibility.ht
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Amazon.com has released Kindle for PC that adds accessibility features
designed for blind and low-vision customers.
Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin is a free, downloadable application
for your Windows PC. It provides the following accessibility features:
text-to-speech reading with adjustable voice settings, voice-guided menu
navigation, large font sizes, high contrast reading mode, keyboard
navigation, and accessible shortcuts.
With this software, for the first time ever, the entire collection of
English language books in the Kindle Store can be read aloud. With over
750,000 English language titles, Amazon offers the largest selection of
accessible ebooks. In order to use the text-to-speech feature, an external
screen reader program must be installed and running on the Windows PC.
"We welcome your feedback at kindle-PC-accessibility-feedback@xxxxxxxxxx".
The free download is available at http://www.amazon.com/kindle/accessibility
<http://www.amazon.com/kindle/accessibility> . The download is large because
it comes with Nuance Tom and Jenifer 22khz voices. Important keyboard
shortcuts to know include:
* ctrl-r, reads using the supplied voice, not your installed software
synth.
* ctrl-d, adds or deletes a bookmark
* ctrl-shift-v, switches between Tom and Jenifer
* ctrl-shift-c, switches between continuous and single page reading
* F5 syncs reading position with a Kindle on your account
* Left and right arrows move back and forth by page
* ctrl-I provides limited instructions
Ciaran Ferry, Business Solutions, ESB ITS, 27 Lwr Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2,
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