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Old 06-22-2016, 01:06 PM   #130
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Interesting that Amazon have just announced a new model which does TTS via Bluetooth.
That is interesting indeed, and I did see bluetooth support even in older kindle firmware for earlier devices (though perhaps just residual OEM code). However, if they do not do this just right, it can drain the battery when bluetooth is enable and it is not paired with a sound device. However, if it does, they can fix it with a firmware update.

It also makes me curious if it will work with generic bluetooth phone headsets and bluetooth speakers. I am hopeful though because it already supports generic USB sound dongles (which I have tested personally on my PW3).
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