Blind iPod users

[kestrell]

Anyone remember the old Samsonite luggage commercials where a giant ape beat up the luggage? That's me when it comes to accessible ebook readers. It doesn't seem to matter which one I choose, they all last about two years and then suddenly die. The only exception is the original BookPort that runs on batteries, which is *still* working, but I can't add new books on to it.

Anyway, my ebook reader suddenly died, so I am once more in need of a new ebook reader. I think I want to get another BookSense (it possesses, by far, my favorite TTS), but I know a few people have recommended the iPod, though I can't remember which kind of iPod.

So, fellow blind readers, please tell me about your iPod reading experiences. Is it easier to learn than the laptops? Do you need to install some sort of TTS book reading programs for Bookshare books? What formats can it read? How happy are you with the TTS, and does it have the Alex voice?

Comments

Re: iPods and Books

[talvin]

One Skype call with Jane could take care of that, I think. She has taught other blind people how to use this stuff.

Re: iPods and Books

[diannaamarich]

Yes. I sent you my email in another post, so if you want to Skype that's fine. Just drop me your Skype user name and I will add you. When people try to find me on Skype they get confused.