Hi.
Unfortunately, the Ipod isn't very accessible. All the buttons on
the newer units are touch-sensitive, and provide no tactile feedback. This
might not be insurmountable, but the unit will not speak. The only sounds
that'll be coming out of it will be those of the mp3, once you play it.
Further, the software isn't very accessible. To the best of my knowledge,
you must use the Itunes software (someone correct me if I'm wrong on this,
as I heard some rumblings about Apple switching to a less proprietary
interface, but am not sure if that happened or is going to). There are
better and more accessible players. If accessibility is important to you,
and you want to play only MP3 files, try some of the units from Archos.
These units, with the help of an alternative firmware called Rockbox
http://rockbox.haxx.se
speak their menus, as well as spelling file names and speaking the
names of folders. If you want to play more formats, like OGG and WMA, your
best bet is to go with one of the Iriver units
http://www.iriveramerica.com
which, though they do not speak their menus or file/folder names,
are good players and will play more formats than the Archos units. Both
units come in the same capacities as the Ipod and, as a side benefit, are
usually far cheaper.
Aman
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On Behalf Of Sharon Lash
Sent: June 10, 2004 11:42 AM
To: pc-audio
Subject: MP3 Ipod
Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use
folders or do you just add files? Thanks
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