Electronic Reading Device

An electronic reading device is a low vision technology that reads books, magazines, newspapers and blogs. Those with macular degeneration can continue to enjoy their favorite authors, periodicals or newspaper through this text to speech converter.

Electronic Reader

The most portable electronic reading device is the Kindle 2. It is a small, lightweight and wireless device that can be taken any where. There is no need for a computer as books, magazines and newspapers can be directly downloaded onto the device.

This device can read to you outloud or with its clear, crisp text and adjustable font size you can use it to read your books.

It holds over 1,500 books so you never need to worry about running out of something to read.



Word Text to Speech

With the new text-to-speech feature, Kindle 2 can read every newspaper, magazine, blog, and book out loud to you, unless the book is disabled by the rights holder

It offers a large selection of ovver 260,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available.

Audio Book Downloads

Books, magazines and newspapers can be downloaded right to the Kindle 2 - no need for a computer. The 3G wireless technology lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots.

Discount Audiobooks

With a selection of over 260,000 books, the New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases usually are $9.99 and many books are less than that.

Kindle 2

The Kindle 2 is the second version of Amazon's electronic reader. This one also has the feature of text to speech. It has font magnification and the ability to adjust the contrast.

The latest Kindle is called the Kindle DX. It has a larger screen and allows you to download PDF files.



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