Hi, For what it's worth. I'm from Australia and I recently bought one of these talking mp3 players from Laz of Accessible Electronics. In fact it was the Sansa clip 8gb. I have to say that I'm very satisfied with it. Now I consider myself a pretty techy kinda guy but I wanted to get a mp3 player which I could use whilst doing my fitness work. I couldn't be bothered searching for such a beast and then having to go to the shops and buy the player then go to the rockbox site and download the right rockbox version and install it etc. It was so much more convenient to get Accessible Electronics to rockbox it for me and deliver it. Also, I knew that the player would already be good to go so no worrying about that. Plus the price was very reasonable. Laz was very good to deal with as well.
So there you go. Personally, I'd encourage anyone who wants a great sounding mp3 player already talking to give Accessible Electronics a look. David Truong. Email: [email protected] [email protected] MS Messenger: [email protected] Catch me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Changa181 Skype: blindboxer1967 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, 6 March 2011 8:37 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player 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. >>> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [email protected] >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [email protected] > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [email protected] To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [email protected] To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [email protected]
