Are there any free or inexpensive software Daisy readers? Need to know in
fairly short order.
Thanks.
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From: "Jamie Kelly" <[email protected]>
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 6:43 AM
Subject: RE: Daisy Player
Don't forget daisy players also provide the important function with TTS also
reading brf, docx and other formats.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dane
Trethowan
Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 7:41 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Daisy Player
I don’t think anyone suggesting that library’s won’t be around for a long
time to come and as you say library’s play a very worthwhile part in our
community, there’s no reason at all why we can’t have library’s running in
parallel with other systems and obviously the more systems we have at our
disposal then the more information is available which can only be a good
thing.
On 12 Sep 2016, at 4:36 PM, André van Deventer
<[email protected]> wrote:
We must keep in mind that many people especially older folks who lose
their sight later in life do not sometimes have good internet connections
or have the knowledge to utilize online services. Also they may also have
serious financial constraints caused by growing older. fFor those people
the libraries publishing their audio content in daisy format will be a
source for reading material for a long time yet.
André
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Andrea Sherry
Sent: 12 September 2016 12:05 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Daisy Player
Thanks for this information. This is exactly what I wanted to know.
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:[email protected]] 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
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