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MarjaE · 06-28-2015, 03:30 PM

... Pretty much that.

I am looking for a new e-reader, so I can read away from the computer and read without worsening my arm injuries.

I have proprioceptive issues, and haven't been able to use any of the touchscreen devices I've tried. I can't avoid accidentally triggering unwanted gestures. I have sensory issues too, and flashing and zooming effects are quite painful. I have been able to use some touchpads, if and only if I've been able to disable certain gestures: tapping on some, pinch/zoom on all, etc.

I have an old Iriver Story HD, but I haven't been able to read certain pdfs on it [it opens them, but only shows blank pages] or read any djvus on it [it doesn't open them], and I have been frustrated with freezes and various bugs.

I am considering an Icarus Illumina e653, but can't get a clear answer about the accessibility options. Apparently it runs Android 4.2, and users are supposed to be able to disable magnification gestures in Android 4.2, but I'm not confident about that. In addition to pdf and djvu support, it is supposed to have a conventional file system, allowing me to copy files from my computer, instead of the app-specific file systems of some other devices.

I previously picked up an Ipega pg9023, a game controller for android and sometimes iOS or Windows devices. It requires bluetooth, so it wouldn't work with the Icarus Illumina, but it could work with some tablets, and could avoid the frustrations of trying to fight the touchscreen.

So two questions:

How do I find out which accessibility options are available in which Android devices?

Should I order an Icarus Illumina e653?

06-28-2015, 03:30 PM	#1
MarjaE Guru Posts: 937 Karma: 53902736 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: multiple	Haven't Been Able to Use Touchscreens ... Pretty much that. I am looking for a new e-reader, so I can read away from the computer and read without worsening my arm injuries. I have proprioceptive issues, and haven't been able to use any of the touchscreen devices I've tried. I can't avoid accidentally triggering unwanted gestures. I have sensory issues too, and flashing and zooming effects are quite painful. I have been able to use some touchpads, if and only if I've been able to disable certain gestures: tapping on some, pinch/zoom on all, etc. I have an old Iriver Story HD, but I haven't been able to read certain pdfs on it [it opens them, but only shows blank pages] or read any djvus on it [it doesn't open them], and I have been frustrated with freezes and various bugs. I am considering an Icarus Illumina e653, but can't get a clear answer about the accessibility options. Apparently it runs Android 4.2, and users are supposed to be able to disable magnification gestures in Android 4.2, but I'm not confident about that. In addition to pdf and djvu support, it is supposed to have a conventional file system, allowing me to copy files from my computer, instead of the app-specific file systems of some other devices. I previously picked up an Ipega pg9023, a game controller for android and sometimes iOS or Windows devices. It requires bluetooth, so it wouldn't work with the Icarus Illumina, but it could work with some tablets, and could avoid the frustrations of trying to fight the touchscreen. So two questions: How do I find out which accessibility options are available in which Android devices? Should I order an Icarus Illumina e653?