Also, what about books from audible.com? I know that the do play the books
on the ipods, but what about with out the itunes software?
Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths."
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Henrichsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:50 PM
Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod
> Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still
> allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes
does?
> At 6/13/2004, you wrote:
> >Hi.
> > Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu
review
> >of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would
be
> >excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable
> >and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to
> >use them.
> >Aman
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts
> >Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM
> >To: 'PC audio discussion list. '
> >Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod
> >
> >Hello,
> >I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional.
The
> >first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally
unusable.
> >There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair
> >software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com
and
> >It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop
which
> >you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can
> >either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a
folder
> >on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an
> >intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a
> >library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is
> >called the Omnitome and is on their website.
> >
> > In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote
control is
> >far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause,
> >previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast
> >forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in
using
> >the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when
you
> >access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is "playlists"
and
> >then you touch the middle button for enter. If you numerically sequence
> >your playlists in Anapod, you can then count clicks to the playlist you
> >want, enter, then either touch the top of the wheel to play or use the
play
> >button on the remote. Not the easiest interface in the world to use, but
> >with a little elbow grease, it can be made to cooperate a little. I
highly
> >recommend that anyone interested in using an Ipod check out Anapod
explorer.
> >I also found it essential to sit with a sighted person enough to get some
> >guidance in figuring out the interface. Hope these remarks are helpful.
> >
> >Debbie
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Aman Singer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:17 PM
> >To: 'PC audio discussion list. '
> >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]
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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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