Portable devices

Netbooks

Netbooks are portable, fast enough to run assistive technology and allow added devices such as a mouse or keyboard. However, the small size of the screen and keyboard and the operating systems included in some netbooks can create barriers to access. Weigh up the accessibility advantages and disadvantages of netbooks.

Tablets

The popularity of tablets is increasing due to their portability and quick response time. The accessibility of tablets is dependent on built-in access features or third party applications that allow greater access.

eReaders

The main accessibility feature of eReaders for people who are blind and vision impaired is the device's text-to-speech capabilities that allow you to read electronic books (eBooks) aloud. The eReading devices in Australia that provide screen reader access are the Amazon Kindle 3 and the iPad.

Portable media players

There are a select number of accessible mainstream portable media players on the market, with Apple iPod range leading the way.