Kindle compatible, read out load. wi-fi?

2eternity · 12-20-2013, 04:05 PM

I want to get an e-reader that is Kindle compatible but also able to speak the text out loud and take PDF files.

If it was Wi Fi that would be great but I have a laptop that meets all my needs.
Which is you favorite e-reader

susan_cassidy · 12-20-2013, 04:35 PM

What do you mean by Kindle-compatible (I assume that Kimble is a typo for Kindle)? Do you mean reading non-DRM .mobi books, or reading Amazon books? If Amazon books, and you want to read PDF files, too, I would recommend a tablet. Larger size and better PDF support. And you can install any reader app you want, including the Kindle app.

2eternity · 12-20-2013, 04:52 PM

I'm behind on technology so excuse my excessive questions. Tablets can connect to the internet without any connections (Wi-Fi)? Do you have to pay anyone for this service?

Do tablets have keypads that you can actually type on or are they too small?

Yes, I just want to read Amazon books. I don't know what DRM is.

Most tablets don't have any memory, right? Then how do you store Amazon books you've already downloaded?

What brand do you recommend? Which is most durable? My laptops have always given out because of hardware problems.

I would really appreciate your answer.

susan_cassidy · 12-20-2013, 05:10 PM

Tablets have on-screen keyboards. Some are probably easier to type on than others. The iPad one isn't too bad.

You can just download the Kindle app to read Amazon books.

Tablets all have memory so that you can store books, movies, photos, music, etc. Usually they come in different sizes, like 32Gb, 64Gb, etc. Pick what you think you'll need. . Some also have SD cards that you can use for extra storage. Many do not have SD cards, though.

I have an iPad and like it a lot, but they are quite a bit more expensive than some other options. I'm sure others will chime in with their favorite tablets.

ProfCrash · 12-24-2013, 01:26 PM

If you have a laptop youcan download Kindle for PC or Mac, depending on the lap top, and read Amazon books that way.

I love my iPad but I don't read on it, I use a PW2 for reading

AnemicOak · 12-24-2013, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

If you have a laptop youcan download Kindle for PC or Mac, depending on the lap top, and read Amazon books that way.

Yes, but you can't do text-to-speech with the desktop apps AFAIK. Unless maybe there's a way to do it with a third party app. Also AFAIK Kindle for Android doesn't have this feature yet either.

For text-to-speech (read out loud) for Amazon/Kindle books the options I know of are...
An iPad with the Kindle app using the Apple "voice over" feature
An older model Kindle Keyboard or Kindle Touch (wouldn't recommend for most PDF's)
A current model Kindle Fire HD or HDX (or last years HD, not sure on other old models).

AnemicOak · 12-24-2013, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2eternity

I'm behind on technology so excuse my excessive questions. Tablets can connect to the internet without any connections (Wi-Fi)? Do you have to pay anyone for this service?

All tablets can connect with WiFi. Some tablets also offer a cellular connection through a 3G or 4G service which you pay extra for.

Quote:

Do tablets have keypads that you can actually type on or are they too small?

Usually a tablet's onscreen keyboard is the width of the devices screen, never had any trouble typing on one myself.

Quote:

I don't know what DRM is.

DRM is Digital Rights Management. What many would refer to as copy protection.
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/DRM#Overview

Quote:

Most tablets don't have any memory, right? Then how do you store Amazon books you've already downloaded?

All tablets have memory. In this case I'm assuming you mean memory for storage space and yes they'll usually offer various amounts of space to choose from.

Quote:

What brand do you recommend?

For the text-to-speech you're wanting I'd recommend a Kindle Fire or one of the iPad models. Text-to-speech works well on the Fire's, not sure how it works on the iPads.

Here's an example of it on one of the Fire's...

Bertolt · 12-29-2013, 07:23 AM

I am looking for a new ereader too and Kacir recommended the PocketBook touch lux 623. I intend to order it very soon. It can read text out loud and has many more useful features. I have a tablet too but tablets are much heavier to hold than the vast majority of ereaders. However a tablet is better for reading PDF files, because the tablets screen is normally much bigger.
PS You can get very useful help on many of your questions from Youtube.

12-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#1
2eternity Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: none	Kindle compatible, read out load. wi-fi? I want to get an e-reader that is Kindle compatible but also able to speak the text out loud and take PDF files. If it was Wi Fi that would be great but I have a laptop that meets all my needs. Which is you favorite e-reader Last edited by pdurrant; 12-29-2013 at 09:27 AM. Reason: Fixed Kimble/Kindle typo

12-20-2013, 04:52 PM	#3
2eternity Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: none	Tablet I'm behind on technology so excuse my excessive questions. Tablets can connect to the internet without any connections (Wi-Fi)? Do you have to pay anyone for this service? Do tablets have keypads that you can actually type on or are they too small? Yes, I just want to read Amazon books. I don't know what DRM is. Most tablets don't have any memory, right? Then how do you store Amazon books you've already downloaded? What brand do you recommend? Which is most durable? My laptops have always given out because of hardware problems. I would really appreciate your answer.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
calibre failed to load after 1.12.0 down load	junglered	Recipes	2	11-27-2013 10:15 PM
Sony to kimble paperwhite	lawrie	Amazon Kindle	16	06-10-2013 06:04 AM
Nothing will load	JimLL	Conversion	0	04-22-2012 11:55 PM
OS Can't load	mq1	Amazon Kindle	9	03-18-2011 04:23 PM
Microsoft Reader plugin "Read in" for Word doesn't load anymore	K-Thom	Reading and Management	15	04-17-2009 05:52 AM

12-20-2013, 04:35 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	What do you mean by Kindle-compatible (I assume that Kimble is a typo for Kindle)? Do you mean reading non-DRM .mobi books, or reading Amazon books? If Amazon books, and you want to read PDF files, too, I would recommend a tablet. Larger size and better PDF support. And you can install any reader app you want, including the Kindle app.

12-20-2013, 05:10 PM	#4
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Tablets have on-screen keyboards. Some are probably easier to type on than others. The iPad one isn't too bad. You can just download the Kindle app to read Amazon books. Tablets all have memory so that you can store books, movies, photos, music, etc. Usually they come in different sizes, like 32Gb, 64Gb, etc. Pick what you think you'll need. . Some also have SD cards that you can use for extra storage. Many do not have SD cards, though. I have an iPad and like it a lot, but they are quite a bit more expensive than some other options. I'm sure others will chime in with their favorite tablets.

12-24-2013, 01:26 PM	#5
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	If you have a laptop youcan download Kindle for PC or Mac, depending on the lap top, and read Amazon books that way. I love my iPad but I don't read on it, I use a PW2 for reading

12-29-2013, 07:23 AM	#8
Bertolt Connoisseur Posts: 82 Karma: 1812 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spain Device: Kindle K4, Kobo mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab	I am looking for a new ereader too and Kacir recommended the PocketBook touch lux 623. I intend to order it very soon. It can read text out loud and has many more useful features. I have a tablet too but tablets are much heavier to hold than the vast majority of ereaders. However a tablet is better for reading PDF files, because the tablets screen is normally much bigger. PS You can get very useful help on many of your questions from Youtube.

Advert

Advert