How to read while lying completely flat?

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  1. Sasha

    Sasha Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    I've looked into that lately but I still use Windows 10 and I don't think it's available. I'll have to switch to the latest version soon, though, because support for Windows 10 will end in October.

    But I still prefer to read. I don't take in information as well aurally and can't control the rate of reading or skip back to something I want to think more about.
     
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    Kitty Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    I'm the same. I can't even get through a 15-minute Book at Bedtime episode without rewinding it several times because my brain's disengaged after two minutes.

    I can read from a tablet, though, so that helps. I'd rather have a real book, but it's okay. The chances are that if you needed to, you probably could use voice commands to "turn" the pages.
     
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    Look into projection screens. I've noticed numerous news items about them lately, but didn't bother reading them, since I have no need for one. Projecting onto a ceiling should be effective. No idea of cost.

    If I had an audio book going, I'd immediately want to pull out something to read, and tune out the voice.
     
  4. Sasha

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    I tried out a projector a few years ago but you have to have the room quite dark for them to work, and I don't want to be in the dark in the daytime. Pity, because it would have been handy!
     
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    There is a "Select to Speak" feature in Accessibility setting on Android that will read text out loud. I tested and it seems to read webpages and emails fine. It didn't work with the NYT app though. I couldn't try it on eBooks since I don't have any. But Google AI says that the feature works on eBooks.
     
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    If you can afford it, you could look into Meta VR headset. AI says that you can read eBooks with it. Not sure if that would be any better than a projector though.
     
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    @Sasha I know someone who uses

    which is a floor stand for a Kindle and a remote to turn the pages... They have been able to read more because they no longer have to hold the Kindle or reach to change pages, etc....
    I hope you find something that works well for you!

    ETA Deepest apologies for the link that didn't show/work...

    Floor Stand Kindle Holder with Remote Page Turner for Reading in Bed, Tablet Mount with Clicker, Kindle Accessories Tablet Stand Holder for Kindles Tablets iPhones 4.7-12.9 inch(Black)
     
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    The link doesn't work, @Denise.
     
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    Sasha Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    A tantalising post of mystery!
     
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    Apologies!!
     
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