NVDA is a free, open source screen reader that works with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and 7 (32 and 64 bit). NVDA is developed in Australia, and supports over 20 different languages.
NVDA can be installed on to your computer using the easy-to-use talking installer or you can use the portable version and take NVDA with you on a USB stick or other portable media without the need for installation.
The following accessibility review is for iPod shuffle (third generation). Read our accessibility review of iPod shuffle (fourth generation), the latest version of iPod shuffle.
The iPod devices produced by Apple are the most popular brand of player, and the iPod shuffle (third generation) is the entry-level version in this range. The iPod shuffle is called the world’s smallest music player for good reason – it weighs a tiny 10.7 grams for either the 2GB or the 4GB models.
iOS is the operating system that runs on Apple mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Apple is generally credited with creating the first popular consumer accessible touch screen device with the inclusion of the VoiceOver screen reader in the iPhone 3GS.
Current versions of iOS contain a number of accessibility features closely related to the features found in OS X, the desktop and laptop Apple operating system. Features include:
WebAnywhere is a simple, web-based screen reader that is limited to reading webpage content out to you. It works with any operating system and web browser, and no special software is required. It is ideal for use on a public computer.
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Access review of Panasonic DMR-XW380 (reviewed November 2010)
