With iOS devices like the iPad and iPhone, you can use a screen reading accessibility feature called Speak Screen that works pretty well with the Kindle app, and it even automatically turns pages and can run in the background so that you can use other apps while listening to the book being read aloud.
Keep in mind that not all Kindle books support text-to-speech, just the ones where authors and publishers have approved it. For more info see this Kindle Text to Speech Review , which includes a video demonstrating the different voices and settings on Fire tablets.
Alternatively, you can convert your books non-drm to mp3 that can be played on kindle devices. As you allude to in your story, audiobooks seem to have killed off TTS technology.
After I switched to android from an iPhone, I tried using my HD6 tablet to fill the gap for TTS for my Kindle books, but it was physically too large and the battery too small for my needs. Go to the accessibility options in settings and select to read screen when you swipe down with two fingers. In Kindle it will read and you can adjust the speed. The Text-to-Speech feature is available only within the U. You can check to see if text-to-speech is available for an e-book before you buy it, however.
Information about whether or not text-to-speech is enabled for a given e-book is listed under its "Product Details" section. A lover of technology in all forms, Matt Skaggs began writing professionally in , specializing in Windows computers and Android devices. His writing has appeared on many websites providing a plethora of technology information and tutorials. Home Smart Devices. However, this is a significant price bump.
If you already have a Paperwhite, you don't need to replace it. The Oasis costs the same as three standard Kindles—but it's an absolute joy to use. Many of the Oasis' features now show up in the new Paperwhites, like adjustable warm lighting and a faster processor. At 7 inches, the touchscreen is now only slightly bigger than the new Paperwhites now, too. However, it still has the sleek aluminum design with a ridge on one edge and physical buttons to turn the pages. These make it ideal for one-handed reading.
The light-up display also looks a little more natural and automatically adjusts the brightness. If you're investing in a Kindle this expensive, you may also want the premium leather cover to complete that luxe feel. Yes, you could just buy a regular Kindle. But the upcharge includes a two-year no-questions-asked replacement guarantee. If your kid smashes it just once, you get your money back. Audible books and Spanish titles are now available, and Amazon's kid selections include popular series like Harry Potter and Phoebe and Her Unicorn.
If you're going to get your kid an entertainment device, an ebook reader that doesn't have a browser or access to social media is probably as safe as you can get. See more in the Paperwhite section above. We're hoping to test it soon. Have a pal who's ready to give up their Kindle? It may work fine for you. Here's a breakdown of every Kindle Amazon has ever made.
If you're buying a sixth-generation Kindle Paperwhite or newer, it's probably just fine. You may get fewer pixels, and it may lack Bluetooth for audiobooks or any semblance of waterproofing, but older Kindles generally hold up well for reading—even used or refurbished.
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