But I thought it was mentioned on either this list or another list that Archos isn't making the player that is accessible with the rockbox anymore. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aman Singer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:16 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod
> 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 > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _______________________________________________ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
