Re: Apple TV

2010-11-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
Basically its a small box which connects to a computer network and a TV, the box allows you to stream content over your network and output that to your TV and as a logical extension to that you can stream Internet content such as Youtube video, netflicks content etc. On 30/11/2010, at 6:05

RE: Apple TV

2010-11-30 Thread Damon Rose
But somehow it's much simpler than this. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 30 November 2010 08:44 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Apple TV Basically its a small box which connects

Re: MaPlEr

2010-11-30 Thread Steve Pattison
Yes it does and it comes with a large collection of stations from several countries. I tried MaPlEr briefly and in my opinion it didn't do a lot that other audio players such as Foobar2000 and Winamp already do. Its one main strength is that it gives you very detailed control over the speed the

Re: MaPlEr

2010-11-30 Thread Peter Scanlon
Thanks Steve, I did try it and I agree, I will stick to Winamp. If I start using my PC to listen to books some time in the future, I will use it. Be nice if they did a IPhone version. - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Tuesday,

RE: Apple TV

2010-11-30 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I believe it also streams anything you can playing iTunes, which would include audio as well as video. It has an HDMI and an optical audio output, so you can also connect more than just your TV. Finally, it runs VoiceOver, so you can control what you want to listen to from the Apple TV box and not

Zoom H2

2010-11-30 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi everyone! I was fortunate enough to see a Zoom H2 recorder yesterday. I have a Zoom H1 and in this case I'm very thankful for what I have. Yep I did consider buying a Zoom H2 but after seeing it? Well, I'm glad I saved my money and put it towards the H4. If you're thinking of purchasing a

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Hamit Campos
I did discuss the issue of accessabillity with a guy from Bose. He took note of my suggestions so we'll see what happens.They are open to to the idea of making things accessible so that's why I talked to them. Pluss, I want 1 of their systems too. But yeah, I agree. These companies should some how

Re: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Mary Otten
I appreciate the tip on the older accessible receivers. One of my major interests here is netflix streaming, and somewhere I recently read that the streams are in just 2-channel stereo, even if the dvd is encoded with dolby digital 5.1. I tried to confirm that by looking at the streaming info for

For Winamp users

2010-11-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Version 5.6 is available. You can get it from www.winamp.com/player. I use the Lite version. I am only passing on information. I only updated this myself just now. So can't comment on bugs or anything just yet. Take care. -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail

Re: For Winamp users

2010-11-30 Thread Tom Kaufman
I certainly hope they've gotten rid of that awful way it notifies you for updates! Currently..if it prompts you for an update, it won't let you opt out of it (am sure it can be done)..but as far as I've been able to tell, a blind or visually impaired person cannot do it; the only way to get

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi Mary. Currently, movies that can be streamed via their watch instantly streaming service are all in Dolby 2.0 which is straight stereo. I would add however that the sound quality is very good and if you have a surround sound receiver, it will play as Dolby ProLogic which does indeed add quite

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
I have a Denon AVR3311CI and can confirm that you can definitely set up or make changes via a web interface from a computer. However, not everything is available via this interface but most of the stuff is. The Oddisy setup that is done with the included microphone is not available from the web

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
Mary, For the most part, the newer receivers are pretty much menu driven with some having dedicated buttons for certain things either on the remote and or the front panel. Once you get them set up however, and memorize some of the more commonly used buttons on the remote, it isn't too bad. The

RE: For Winamp users

2010-11-30 Thread Rick Alfaro
You need to disable the check for updates option under the Winamp preferences. Once you do this, you won't get stuck any more. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:52

Re: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Tom Kaufman
Yup..it's already taken care of on my end! But I worry about folks who download later versions of Winampp, not knowing that it behaves this way; still..this is good advice! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro rick.alf...@gmail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List'

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

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RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Tom
Political comments are not permitted on the PC Audio list. And Dave, you know better. Please do not respond to this message. Thank you. Tom ** Message From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF ** You mean all our access problems aren't resolved? Say it isn't so! Why the be all end all for all federal

RE: For Winamp users

2010-11-30 Thread Barry Campbell
There is a checkbox you can set to not notify you when there is an update. It is in the preferences. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:52 AM To: PC Audio Discussion

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Paul Henrichsen
So, Rick. Are you saying that once you get your devices set up, the remote is totally accessible for a blind user? That would be neat if so. Is there a particular model which is more accessible? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org]

RE: accessible surround sound receiver?

2010-11-30 Thread Paul Henrichsen
Hi, Mary. I tried this the other day with one of their HD titles assuming that that would be 5.1 surround. What I got was two channel stereo. I could use neo6 from my surround receiver which helped a bit, but it wasn't true 5.1 surround sound. -Original Message- From:

surround receiver

2010-11-30 Thread Paul Henrichsen
Hi, Rick. How much did that Harmony remote cost? Is there a particular model number which is accessible for blind users once you get it set up? I have been thinking of getting a universal remote for a few years, but didn't know if there was one I could use once set up. Thanks. To

Changes in Winamp Version 5.6

2010-11-30 Thread Steve Pattison
Following on from chris's message earlier about Winamp version 5.6 being released the list of changes in this version is below. Also if you want to download Winamp full one place where you can get it from is at www.majorgeeks.com/Winamp_5_Full_d2490.html Changes in Winamp version 5.6: * New:

guys I have an audio question

2010-11-30 Thread Randy Tijerina
Friends I have an audio question of softs. this is a big change in my life. I'm due to get hearing aids. My question is, for those who do use hearing aids, will the music sound horrible? or different? will it sound the same as if you're not using hearing aids? this scares me. To unsubscribe

Re: Apple TV

2010-11-30 Thread Gary Wood
It sounds like a good device! - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:43 AM Subject: Re: Apple TV Basically its a small box which connects to a computer network and a TV,