A bookshelf strewn with books.

Large Print Reviews

Low Vision Products Store

Products and aids available for people with low vision.

site search by freefind


Digital Audio Book Players

Assistive Tools
  • Book Lights
  • Book Stands
  • Hearing Products
  • Identifiers
  • Locators
  • Low Vision Pens
  • Remote Controls
  • Software
  • Writing Guides
  • Misc. Assistive Tools

    Braille Products
  • Braillers and Slates
  • Clocks & Timers
  • Watches
  • Games
  • Identifiers
  • Miscellaneous

    Clocks
  • Large Display Alarm Clocks
  • Large Display Desk Clocks
  • Large Display Wall Clocks
  • Talking Alarm Clocks
  • Talking Desk Clocks
  • Talking Clock Radios
  • Talking Travel Clocks

    Electronic Magnifiers (CCTV's)
  • Cameras Only
  • Desktop
  • Electronic Glasses
  • Handheld
  • Mouse Magnifiers
  • Portable Units

    Games & Puzzles
  • Bingo
  • Board Games
  • Cards
  • Computer Games
  • Puzzles
  • More Games

    Health
  • Bathroom Scales
  • Blood Pressure Monitors
  • Eye Care
  • Glucose Monitors
  • Magnifying Mirrors
  • Pill Holders & Organizers
  • Themometers
  • Misc. Health Products

    Kitchen Aids
  • Knives & Cutting Aids
  • Liquid Level Indicators
  • Measuring & Weighing
  • Small Appliances
  • Timers
  • Misc. Kitchen Aids

    Large Display Products
  • Calculators
  • Clocks
  • Scales
  • Thermometers
  • Miscellaneous

    Large Print Products
  • Address Books & Registers
  • Calendars
  • Keyboards & Overlays
  • Puzzle Books
  • Miscelaneous

    Magnifiers
  • Bar
  • Binoculars
  • Dome
  • Electronic
  • Handheld Illuminated
  • Handheld Non-Illuminated
  • Hands Free
  • Magnifying Lamps
  • Magnifying Mirrors
  • Monoculars
  • Page
  • Pocket Illuminated
  • Pocket Non-Illuminated
  • Pop-Up
  • Stand Illuminated
  • Stand Non-Illuminated
  • TV/Computer Screen

    Players & Recorders
  • DAISY Players
  • Digital Audio Book Players
  • 4 Track Players & Recorders
  • Voice Recorders

    Sunglasses
  • Clip On
  • Fit Over
  • Standard

    Talking Products
  • Bathroom Scales
  • Calculators
  • Clocks
  • Health Products
  • Kitchen Scales
  • Reading Machines
  • Thermometers
  • Watches
  • Spanish Talking Products
  • Misc. Talking Products

    Telephones
  • Cell Phones
  • Corded Phones
  • Amplified Corded Phones
  • Cordless Phones
  • Amplified Cordless Phones
  • Accessories

    Watches
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Unisex
  • Talking Men's
  • Talking Women's
  • Talking Unisex
  • Talking Junior Size
  • Spanish Talking

    Low Vision Gift Ideas
  • under $10
  • $10-$25
  • $25-$50
  • $50-$100
  • over $100

    ILA Monthly Specials

    ILA Clearance Corner

  • Product Description:

    The new portable digital audio book player, BookSense Standard, allows people to access information for education, information, and entertainment. Weighing only four ounces, it is portable and powerful, comfortable to use and easily fits into a shirt pocket, backpack, or purse, so you can take it anywhere.

    The BookSense Standard comes with a 2 GB memory card. This model plays audio files, DAISY content, and reads many different document types. The media player supports a variety of formats, such as MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WAX, M4A, and WMA. Use the media player to listen to your music collection, including music downloaded from Apple iTunes. The BookSense plays Daisy Content available from The National Library Service, (NLS BARD) Braille and Audio Reading.

    Outside of all the different books you will have access to, the built-in media player supports a variety of formats, such as MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WAX, M4A, and WMA. Support for both OverDrive media and books from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) are not yet available but will be soon. Other formats which the BookSense can read are: txt, rtf, doc, docx, html, xml, brl, and brf files and also Microsoft Word 2003 and Word 2007 files.

    A summary of its outstanding features include:

    • Battery operates up to twelve hours on a single charge
    • Built in digital recorder records in .wave or .mp3
    • Built-in announcement of time/date
    • Choice of two voices - (Paul or Kate)
    • Rechargeable, user removable battery
    • Battery operates up to twelve hours on a single charge
    • Onboard 3.5 earphone jack and external microphone jack
    • Sleep timer and Alarm clock
    • User adjustable microphone sensitivity
    • Unit includes standard and mini-USB cables, 2 GB memory card, earphones and AC adapter

    Product Description:

    The new portable digital audio book player, BookSenseXT, allows people to access information for education, information, and entertainment. Weighing only four ounces, it is portable and powerful, comfortable to use and easily fits into a shirt pocket, backpack, or purse, so you can take it anywhere.

    BookSenseXT comes with 4 GB built in memory, an 8 GB memory card, Bluetooth wireless technology and an FM radio. This model plays audio files, DAISY content, and reads many different document types. A slot for Secured-Digital (SD) memory cards, and a built-in digital recorder are standard. The media player supports a variety of formats, such as MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WAX, M4A, and WMA. Use the media player to listen to your music collection, including music downloaded from Apple iTunes. Use the BookSenseXT to listen to your favorite radio station, or use your stereo Bluetooth headset to listen to a wide variety of content. The BookSense plays Daisy Content available from The National Library Service, (NLS BARD) Braille and Audio Reading.

    Outside of all the different books you will have access to, the built-in media player supports a variety of formats, such as MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WAX, M4A, and WMA. Support for both OverDrive media and books from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) are not yet available but will be soon. Other formats which the BookSense can read are: txt, rtf, doc, docx, html, xml, brl, and brf files and also Microsoft Word 2003 and Word 2007 files.

    A summary of its outstanding features include:

    • 4 GB of internal memory
    • Supplied with an 8 GB Secure Digital (SD) Memory card
    • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    • FM Radio
    • Built in digital recorder records in .wave or .mp3
    • Built-in announcement of time/date
    • Choice of two voices - (Paul or Kate)
    • Rechargeable, user removable battery
    • Battery operates up to twelve hours on a single charge
    • Onboard 3.5 earphone jack and external microphone jack
    • Sleep timer and Alarm clock
    • User adjustable microphone sensitivity
    • Unit includes standard and mini-USB cables, earphones and AC adapter

    Product Description:

    The Digital Talking Book Cartridge from independent living aids, LLC is the new medium for playing digital audio books and magazines from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), a division of the Library of Congress. With the recent launch of the digital playback system and the new state of the art Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) website, patrons can now download books at their leisure in the comfort of their own home. We have designed a special USB cable to make downloading from the new NLS BARD to a cartridge an easy process.

    Features include:

    • intended for use with the NLS talking book player and any authorized compatible digital talking-book player
    • download from BARD website: https://nlsbard.loc.gov/
    • reusable and not write-protected
    • measures 3.75" x 2.25" x .375"
    • OPTIONAL USB cable measures 39.5"
    • holds digital books and magazines that are in these formats:
      • ANSI/NISO Z39.86 2002
      • Daisy 2.0
      • MP3


    Product Description:

    Olympus Digital Recorders provide superior sound, convenient file management and longer recording time with many models having the ability to quickly transfer audio files to a computer via USB, PC connection or removable media. Features of the DS-61 include:
    • four directional microphone modes
    • 530 hours or recording time and 2GB of memory
    • six different recording modes
    • detachable stereo microphone
    • voice guidance
    • DSS Player software and Podcasting capabilities
    • 5 voice folders can save 200 messages per folder
    • bright high-contrast LCD panel with backlight
    • built-in microphone for monaural recording
    • timer recording and alarm features
    • compatible with Audible.com files
    • long battery life
    • remote control recording

    Product Description:

    For those who need a long recording time or want to capture sound in high quality for longer, this recorder is ideal. Plus, it's great for the visually impaired with a large LCD screen and optional voice guidance for easy navigation. It's integrated 1GB memory provides over 275 hours of recording time in LP mod and over 17 hours in highest-quality STXQ stereo mode. In addition to recording and playing WMA files, with the DS range, you can listen to MP3 and audible content files. Download and play back music, audiobooks, whatever you want with the quality you demand. All the features of the recorder are easily accessible using the large, white, backlit display and prominent buttons. Includes case, strap, stereo microphone, USB Cable, stereo earphones, a DSS Player Version 7 Software CD-ROM and 2 AAA batteries. 1-year warranty. Measures 4.37" x 1.48" x.63". Weighs 2.81 oz. including microphone and batteries. Product dimensions (imperial): 4.37 inch H x 1.48 inch L x 0.63 inch.

    Product Description:

    LevelStar introduces a pocket-sized mobile manager and portable notetaker for the visually impaired. The two part design of the unit offers the Icon as a PDA, or, when plugged in to the docking station, it becomes a notetaker. This model includes a lightweight docking station.

    A summary of its outstanding features include:

    • an extremely powerful tool packed with pre-installed life managing software applications on a 40GB hard drive
    • built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
    • stores thousand of digital books, songs and audio books
    • incorporates a calendar, address book, voice recorder, word processor, web browser, email and more
    • snapping the Icon into the Braille or QWERTY docking station, a notetaker with Ethernet connectivity is achieved - essentially a laptop at your fingertips
    • ICON and Docking Station is extremely portable and lightweight
    • rechargeable lithium ION battery (INC) - simply plug in and power on
    • 3.5 stereo headphone/microphone jack; 2.5 stereo headset jack



    In association with Amazon.com

    In association with Independent Living Aids, LLC



    NOTE: Most product information and images are provided by the respective publisher, manufacturer or distributor. While we strives to provide accurate content so our readers can make a well-informed purchase, Large Print Reviews is not responsible for inaccuracies and/or exaggerated claims.

    About LPR | Privacy Policy | Site Map

    Questions or Comments? Send an email to:
    product@largeprintreviews.com

    Copyright © Large Print Reviews 2001-2010 All Rights Reserved