OK, I'm showing my hand. (grin) I have used the mpower for 6
months now and actually am very impressed at all the things I can
do with it. No, it doesn't replace a desktop (or laptop) computer
but for my needs it comes darn clse.
Nikki B.
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From: project1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
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Date sent: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:20:27 -0400
Subject: Re: Features was RE: [Braillenote] Volume on
mPowerconsiderablylowerthan on classic?
Hi list! I'd have to back Jim on this one. He makes a
compelling argument. I mean, let's just face the fact that
Humanware is never going to satisfy every one all the time, but
all in all, I'm extremely pleased with my m power unit, and I
would like to see less complaining about the units. When will
some people get it? These units are computer companions; they
are not to be confused with an actual computer. So for the
record, in my opinion, they do a fantastic job performing the
tasks that the units are designed for, and perhaps it's a bit
unreasonable for some of us to expect other wise. Where are all
the people that are actually satisfied with their units? Can we
please have a show of hands? Isaih
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From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "Karyn Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"'Braillenote List'"
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Date sent: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:41:36 -0600
Subject: Re: Features was RE: [Braillenote] Volume on mPower
considerablylowerthan on classic?
Hello all!
I respectfully disagree! The idea of incorporating audio
playback of any
kind into the M-power was to help one keep down all the devices
which one
carries with them when on the go. One wouldn't need to pack a
separate AM,
FM radio, daisy player, Ipod and a host of other devices; all one
needs is
their M-power. The inclusion of many audio features in the
M-power
certainly adds to the braille capabilities as well. The M-power
is
certainly a respectable audio device. I would use the internal
speaker for
voice only material. But if I wish to listen to music, I'd use
headphones.
One can find a host of audio streams which can be heard with an
M-power
through:
http://www.billsparks.org
The M-power can only hear Windows Media Streams and some Winamp
Streams.
there are some Windows Media streams which do not work but the
M-power does
a respectable job on the streams which work. I've used both Bose
Triport
and Quiet Comfort Headphones in my unit. There is ample volume
and great
sound through these headphones when connected to my M-power. I'm
certain if
a person needs more volume, a pre-amp can be found to plug in
ahead of a
pair of headphones. I find the volume level at maximum volume is
uncomfortable for me. I need to turn down the volume in order to
listen
comfortably. I get great sound from the abovementioned
headphones. I'm not
certain whether the triport is still available but there are
others in that
line of headphones which would be suitable. I recommend those
since I've
been able to replace at no charge if they fall apart. They are
pricey but I
think I save money in the end. Others have mentioned various
headphones
which work well so i say the M-power is a very respectable audio
device for
daisy in the future, and other Mp3 files, as well as audio
streaming.
I too think the FM radio is going to be rendered useless
especially when HD
Iboc technology catches on widely in the US. Another competitive
device is
incorporating the FM radio but I think I'd rather pack an
additional AM, FM
radio. The ones I have are quite small and I've left them behind
or lost
them a number of times (grin smile)! Fortunately, I got them
back! I would
agree all inclusive devices aren't necessarily as good as their
separate
counterparts at times but I think the M-power is a very
respectable audio
device.
Jim Aldrich
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From: "Karyn Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "'Braillenote List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 8:32 AM
Subject: Features was RE: [Braillenote] Volume on mPower
considerably
lowerthan on classic?
Tom and list,
That makes sense to me as these units are not meant for playing
music. If
you want to do that, get a boom box or something that is meant
for music.
I have long felt that the FM radio and media center are luxuries
rather than
necessities. I feel the same way about the memo part as well.
The
streaming capability is also extremely limited and takes
bandwidth anyway.
Commercial radio stations do not stream at all; and I have tried
this once.
ACB radio works but that is all I know about. Maybe one needs a
PC or a
laptop in order to listen to streaming on the Internet. Keep in
mind that I
am not a technology expert; so I am commenting based on limited
knowledge of
how this equipment works.
With regard to Estan's suggestion for Itunes, that too is a
luxury that I
hope does not happen. There are more important things which
need to be
done with these units, such as full MS Word capability and a TTY
package.
Right now, if you save something in MS Word and sync it to your
PC, you must
finish the conversion on your PC as the "Word" document is only
converted
to Rich Text Format (RTF). A full Word conversion would be
much more
practical and useful for those who use this equipment
professionally.
A TTY package is something which has been requested for years by
members of
the deaf-blind community. This feature could also benefit blind
users who
must use a TTY as part of their job and would give members of the
db
community further access to their world.
BTW I also consider the games a luxury as well. There was a
suggestion
sometime back to make different suites or packages of software
available for
these units beyond the basics like Keyword, keyplan, keymail and
keyweb. I
would include Keybook in the basics as well. Anything else could
be added
by the user according to how he or she will use the equipment.
Just a few of my thoughts.
Take care.
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