Course if you have a Windows machine and JAWS you can use the FS Reader, Freedom Scientific have really done an excellent job with that player.
> On 12 Sep 2016, at 9:05 AM, Andrea Sherry <sherr...@wideband.net.au> wrote: > > 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 > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
