Hi.
It is true that Archos is no longer producing the players that work
with the accessible rockbox firmware. However, many of these are available
both used and new from Ebay. I've also heard of a few people in the UK
buying them new from there and am sure that, with persistence, American
online suppliers may be found.
Aman
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On Behalf Of Sharon Lash
Sent: June 10, 2004 1:25 PM
To: PC audio discussion list.
Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod
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.
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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
>
>
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