Yeah, I went through that situation too! I did buy another as it is a great device.
-----Original Message----- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Sherry Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 9:06 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: Re: Daisy Player Andrea Sherry doesn't like the Victor as it is currently in need of repair. I am informed that the repairs could cost as much as the device originally cost me less than 2 years ago. On 12/09/2016 8:27 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: > And I wonder why Andrea Sherry doesn't like the Victor. I find it perfect. > > P. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of > Dane Trethowan > Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 1:38 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Daisy Player > > Daisy Players? I haven't used one of those things in a damn long time. > > Now before everyone gets upset I should point out that my view is only a > personal one and everyone's circumstances are different. > > I get all my books these days from Apple's iBooks or I buy from Google or > Amazon, I wonder where we'd be without those publishing houses, yep they're > not perfect as we've discussed here but they do open the doors to a whole > heap of information we never had before. > > Daisy titles usually come from library's? That's fine if you like that sort > of thing but if I want to read a title that's just come onto the market? Well > I frown upon the idea of having to wait 6 months just to read it. > > > > On 11/09/2016 10:46 PM, Smiling? wrote: >> This is simply just a list of Daisy players that RNIB put together that I >> thought may help whomever of you find informative. there are Desktop >> players, Portable players (which I've copied and pasted below) and Computer >> software players. >> >> Buy a DAISY player from RNIB | RNIB | Supporting people with sight loss: >> http://www.rnib.org.uk/services-we-offer-reading-services-rnib-audio- >> b ooks-service-talking-books/buy-daisy-player-rnib >> >> Portable players >> >> If you want to fit a large amount of audio content in your pocket the these >> small, lightweight players can be easily carried with you wherever you go. >> They all use SD cards for storage and you will generally need to use a >> computer in order to copy your content to the card. All portable DAISY >> players have these common features: >> •play various audio file types - DAISY, MP3 and WAV •listen to text >> files read out with the text-to-speech (T T S) software, with a >> choice of male and female voices •microphone, speakers and headphone >> jack >> >> Milestone >> >> The Milestone is the smallest and lightest DAISY player on the market. There >> are three different models but all feature the same simple layout with five >> buttons arranged in a cross with a button in the centre and a mode button on >> the top edge. These tactile keys and simple layout help ensure you hit the >> right button every time. >> >> The Milestone 212 is primarily a book and music player and is one of the >> easiest to use portable players. >> >> The Milestone 312 adds an FM radio, one gigabyte of internal memory, a >> clock, timer and alarm. You can also manage appointments and set reminders >> by adding Milestone Agenda software. >> >> The Milestone 312 Pro adds Speakout which enables you to record voice labels >> for items around your home and office. >> >> You can also use the Milestone to work out what colour something is with the >> optional Milestone Fame colour detector. >> >> Plextalk Pocket (PTP) >> >> Listen to web-based radio stations by using the built-in Wifi to connect to >> the internet. The Plextalk Pocket has a number key pad providing shortcuts >> to menu functions, bookmarks as well as arrow keys for navigation. The >> ability to record in DAISY format makes it perfect for education and work. >> You can add headings during a lecture so you can quickly and easily navigate >> the audio when revising. Available in two colours; black with white buttons >> and white with black buttons. >> >> Plextalk Linio Pocket >> >> The Plextalk Linio Pocket is very similar to the original Plextalk Pocket >> both in design and adds a calendar, alarm and 8GB of internal memroy. >> >> BookSense >> >> The BookSense is compatible with the widest range of formats enabling you to >> listen to content from the widest selection of providers. The BookSense >> range all have FM radio and a dedicated time button. There are three models >> available - BookSense T50, BookSense T50XT and the BookSense DS. >> >> The red BookSense T50 has a number key pad and arrow keys for navigation. >> >> The white BookSense T50XT has the same key layout as the T50 but also has >> four gigabytes of internal memory and Bluetooth so you can listen to your >> music and books using wireless headphones. >> >> The BookSense DS also has Bluetooth and four gigabytes of internal memory >> but also has a high quality OLED screen. Its number key pad has well >> defined, tactile buttons. >> >> Blaze ET & EZ >> >> New Victor Reader Stream >> >> The Victor Reader Stream 2 is roughly the size of a pack of playing cards >> and is the largest of the portable players. Its number key pad has well >> defined and raised tactile buttons. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >> Andrea Sherry >> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 5:02 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Daisy Player >> >> Need a suggestion for a new player which is not the Victor Reader Stream. >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> Cheers >> >> Andrea >> >> > > > -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
