My old BookSense ebook reader died in the night a couple of nights ago, which resulted in my scrabbling through a pile of cardboard boxes in order to find my backup ebook reader because, yes, I am that paranoid about not having a functional ebook reader, and even then I had a complete meltdown because it took hours to charge the battery, during which time I growled that I hated everything. Except Alexx. And my monster plushies. And then I pulled the covers over my head and told Alexa to make rain (I skipped on adding thunder and lightning because that would have been a little much).
So that's a brief glimpse into what Dark Kestrell is like. Be glad she doesn't live in your attic.
Anyway.
Today I addressed the issue of all these hardback-sized boxes that electronics come packaged in.
I culled it down to a single box, but that box is stuffed with lots of little cables and adapters that I don't know what they go to, but I'm scared to throw them out, just in case.
I have about a dozen of those short adapters for turning a standard USB plug into a mini. Is it just me, or is the uselessness of any type of cable directly proportional to how many of them one accumulates? I think they've taken the place of wire hangers, only we can't turn them into bicycles.
So that's a brief glimpse into what Dark Kestrell is like. Be glad she doesn't live in your attic.
Anyway.
Today I addressed the issue of all these hardback-sized boxes that electronics come packaged in.
I culled it down to a single box, but that box is stuffed with lots of little cables and adapters that I don't know what they go to, but I'm scared to throw them out, just in case.
I have about a dozen of those short adapters for turning a standard USB plug into a mini. Is it just me, or is the uselessness of any type of cable directly proportional to how many of them one accumulates? I think they've taken the place of wire hangers, only we can't turn them into bicycles.
Re: Coat hangers
Date: 2019-02-28 08:48 pm (UTC)So I'm still using a dedicated assistive tech ebook reader.
BUT!
I should be getting a new Kindle Fire ebook reader tomorrow or Saturday, and supposedly it's highly accessible. The NFB has been all over Amazon's ass--I mean, legal department--to make the Kindle accessible, because schools are now using the Kindle for textbooks, and the Dept. of Justice has degreed that any tech used in the schools must also be accessible to visually impaired users.
The cheap version of the Kindle is under $50 which, compaired to a $400 or $500 "special" ebook reader, is pretty amazing. I, however, sprang for the newest version, which cost $150, because the sound is much improved and, with my hearing impairment, that is now a significant factor. Oh, and the Kindle Fire has Alexa on it, also. Alexa makes things soooo much easier.
That's probably more than you wanted to know about the state of my gadgetry, but there you go. Are you using any of these devices?
Re: Coat hangers
Date: 2019-03-03 01:06 am (UTC)I love hearing about gadgetry!
re: the Kindle Fire ABOUT FUCKING TIME!
Can't wait to hear what it's like! I assume you also use the NLS's talking book player, or was your Booksense (rip) able to deal with the NLS DRM?
Re: Coat hangers
Date: 2019-03-03 02:30 pm (UTC)My Kindle Fire HD 10 arrived yesterday evening, but a friend was over and we were celebrating Mardi Gras. I got us extra fancy beads: hers had a mermaid which was wearing a mask and more beads, and mine had a skull with flowers. The figure is basically a large stone or plaster cameo with brightly-colored details. We also had King cake and lates from my housemate's espresso machine. Oh, and I made jambalaya.
Rambling, need to consume some decaf. Today I'll be exploring using my new Kindle. More later, take care.
Re: Coat hangers
Date: 2019-03-03 02:40 pm (UTC)Yay Mardi Gras!
Who nibbled on the little baby Jesus?