Peter
IMHO there is still a place for the Kindle (& perhaps Nook etc). Its
physical size, portability & high contrast screen win out against some
competitors, but primarily it is very user friendly, aided by its lack
of versatility - no need to learn Windows (eg) functions or deal with
error messages, viruses.
It is switch accessible (at a price) with Pagebot - not too elegant, but
it works.
Barry
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Medical Physics Service
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From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Hamlin
Sent: 31 January 2012 12:25
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Subject: Re: Mainstreaming AT - tablets and smart phones
With regard to mainstreaming (whatever that term encompasses ...) -
personally I would not purchase a, bespoke, Kindle device.
Much better to stick to a versatile mainstream (Microsoft) Windows,
Android or Apple device - as the Kindle 'App' is now available as a free
download for each of the following:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000423913
(Kindle for PC)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000423873
(Kindle for Android)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000423903
(Kindle for iPhone)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000423883
(Kindle for iPad)
[ Apparently it is possible to run Run Kindle for PC in Linux with WINE
- see:
http://lifehacker.com/5406505/run-kindle-for-pc-in-linux-with-wine ]
Do not forget:
http://calibre-ebook.com/ (eBook/eNewspaper Downloader, Converter &
Reader available for Windows, Apple OS X & Linux)
... which is an interesting alternative (thanks for pointing that out
Katja).
It should also be noted that, should it be required, only Windows and
Android devices support single switch access.
Be aware that it is exceedingly unlikely that any Apple device will ever
support single-switch access as this would violate Apple's security
model (no App is allowed to access another App - except the ones allowed
by Apple).
Peter Hamlin [Tel: 0 (044) 1895 279162 Fax: 0 (044) 1895 279737]
Rehabilitation Engineer
North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES)
Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit (Entrance 'C' - off Royal Lane)
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Middlesex
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