Okay, well I'd like to make it clear that I certainly don't want to ruin 
anyone's reputation and I agree! the more products the blind have access to 
then the better.

I've made my points and again its all down to freedom of choice.


On 06/03/2011, at 9:31 AM, Joe Giovanelli wrote:

> The Rockbox folder is very complex.  In order for files to be spoken, there 
> are some utilities which must be run.  These are in another folder which is a 
> part of what Mr. Mesa has in his Sansa players.
> 
> I think it's wonderful to see that he has taken the time and trouble to offer 
> these products.  He is well versed in the workings of these players and is 
> very patient with people who may have difficulties with the players, 
> especially when they first receive them.
> 
> Joe G.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dane Trethowan <[email protected]>
> To: PC Audio Discussion List <[email protected]>
> Date: Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 16:52:58
> Subject: Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hmm, not sure about this, bordering on going against the Rockbox open 
>> licence agreement, as you'll see from his web site he's selling Rockbox 
>> installed on the player.
>> 
>> On 6/03/2011 7:05 AM, Laz Mesa wrote:
>>> This may be interesting to those of you who have questions about what
>>> Rockbox can do on an affordable MP3 player.
>>> 
>>>   News Wire:
>>> 
>>> Laz MESA  will be discussing Rockbox, a replacement firmware which can
>>> be used with some MP3 players and which takes advantage of the
>>> hardware capabilities of the MP3 players. Not only does it surpass the
>>> capabilities of the original firmware, but it also adds accessibility
>>> to those MP3 players by enabling them to speak. He'll be demonstrating
>>> the basic functions of Rockbox, accessing the time and date, battery
>>> charge level, playing files, using bookmarks, using the FM radio,
>>> accessing content on the microSDHC card, etc.
>>> 
>>> Laz will be demonstrating these functions on the latest addition to
>>> his line of affordable Rockboxed Talking MP3 Players, the Sansa Clip
>>> Plus. The website to visit is: http://www.talkingmp3players.com/
>>> He will then answer any questions from listeners.
>>> 
>>> Presenter: Laz Mesa, Owner, Accessible Electronics
>>> E-Mail: [email protected]
>>> 
>>> Date: Monday, March 7, 2011
>>> 
>>> Time: 5:00 PM PST, 6:00 PM MST, 7:00 PM CST,  8:00 PM EST
>>>         and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 01:00 GMT
>>> 
>>> Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to The Pat
>>> Price Tek Talk Training Room at:
>>> 
>>> http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2
>>> 
>>> Or, alternatively.
>>> 
>>> Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: www.accessibleworld.org
>>> Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.
>>> 
>>> All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to
>>> participate live at the above times then you may download the
>>> presentation or podcast from the Tek Talk archives on our website at
>>> www.accessibleworld.org
>>> 
>>> If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online
>>> conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that
>>> you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available
>>> on every entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms.
>>> 
>>> All online interactive programs are free of charge, and open to anyone
>>> worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a
>>> sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the
>>> presenters and others in the virtual audience or text chat with the
>>> attendees. To speak to us, hold down the control key and talk; then
>>> let up to listen.
>>> 
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