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Kindle Audio facility

I am thinking of buying a Kindle for someone who has impaired sight.
Can anyone tell me what the voice is like on the "audio" bit that reads the books for you? is it a human voice or an awful computer one?
Thanks for any input.

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  • Syman
    Syman Posts: 2,622 Forumite
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    an awful computer one just about sums it up.

    I would look for an MP3 player with audio book compatibility.
    Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today!:mad:
    Cos if you do it today and like it...You can do it again tomorrow.. :p


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  • Linbox
    Linbox Posts: 383 Forumite
    Syman wrote: »
    an awful computer one just about sums it up.

    I would look for an MP3 player with audio book compatibility.

    True, its not very good.
  • peteb23
    peteb23 Posts: 192 Forumite
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    I'm sure the kindle can play mp3's though - but it would be cheaper just to buy a stand alone mp3 player if that's all you were using it for.
  • mr_fishbulb
    mr_fishbulb Posts: 5,224 Forumite
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    A Brief History of Time sounds great on it :)
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