I pretty much agree with what David has to say about iTunes. If I had to do over again I would purchase the ZenStone rather than the Ipod Shuffle. Check out Rick Harmon's review of the ZenStone on his website Blind-Geek-Zone.com. It's under the audio and podcast tutorials.
As far as scripts goes, I have some simple but crude scripts that I use with iTunes that allow me to transfer files between the iTunes library and my Shuffle. If it weren't for iTunes being so inaccessible, the iPod Shuffle would be great for the blind user. I think it all boils down to the accessibility of the download service, not the player. Take care, Russ ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 11:37 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JFW 9 and I Tunes I personally have nothing but bad news in relation to I-Tunes and have found it to be completely inaccessible. I believe that it is possible to buy some scripts but the program is so screen reader unfriendly I personally did not want to go that route. There are clearly some blind users who have used the I-Pod but If it is at all possible to change your choice I would recommend the Creative Zen Stone1GB. This is completely accessible and will play files copied across simply with Windows Explorer with no need for irksome intermediate software. Operation is simple and file transfers are fast. If you want the copy protected stuff from sites like Audible.com then I believe the more expensive option of things like the Victor Reader Stream may be indicated. Regards David Griffith -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thomas Sagar Sent: Sunday, 16 December 2007 21:57 To: JAWS Users Subject: [JAWS-Users] JFW 9 and I Tunes I am probably getting an I Pod Shuffle for Christmas but wanted to make sure the I Tunes web site/software is going to work and play nicely with JFW. I am on JFW 9. I found some references on the net regarding prior JAWS versions and scripts for I Tunes but was wondering if those scripts have been implemented in the new JFW 9 release. Any experiences/advice/suggestions is appreciated. Thanks. Tom Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
