RE: netflicks
Hi, I have no trouble with Netflix. It is accessible both on Android and iOS. Where is it not accessible? All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Marvin Hunkin Sent: 30 November 2014 04:12 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: netflicks Hi. Here's is a blog post, about the accessible netflicks project. Trying to pressure netflics to make it's website, video on demand service and mobile services more accessible to the blind. You can contact netflicks when you can then contac them, via e-mail, or social media. So. The more, to contact netflicks from the blind community. Pasting the link below. Thanks. Marvin. http://netflixproject.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/help-us-move-forward-with-acc essible-action/
Re: Another question about the Olympus DM5
Hi, you first have to sort out the USB issue, once the pc can see it, then we can get the voice files back. I'm not sure why the pc don't pick it up, try connecting after the formatting, if not, try to remove any unused drivers from the device manager, providing that you no its not being used by windows. Sorry I cannot be of to much help in that regard. I can help you to get the voice files back, but in order for that to work, the recorder must be picked up by the pc. Goodluck. On 30/11/2014, Alex ale...@gmx.us wrote: Hi all, As we are talking about this recorder, I have a dmdm-670 model. Recently it won't connect to my computer, it will just say please wait remote and nothing else happens, my computer doesn't even make the device connection sound. As i thought it was an issue with the software I tried reformatting it, now I lost the voice. Does anyone know how to fix this? First to get my voice guide backc and second to connect it to my Windows 7 laptop? Cheers. Alex. On 27/11/2014 20:49, Aidan wrote: Well, you can always go to the file properties and see if it will read them. If not, then I suggest you look at the dm7. Its a new model, and for the first time ever, its now possible to set the date and time and it speaks everything, even file properties. I also were able to set the recording timer, alarm and using the skedular or calendar easily. Its truly the most accessible ever. On 27/11/2014, Walter Ramage w...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi. Well, where do I begin. I think I'm very spoiled because I have a 20gig Creative Zen touch mp3 player. This player is magnificent when it comes to sound quality but I'm not able to use it because I can't find the Win7 drivers for the player so I can load it with music. I think it is designed for XP users only. Giving I can't use it I was hoping the DM5 would have good sound reproduction and although it is reasonable at a push, it doesn't compare to the Zen Touch. My disappointment was compounded when I compared it with my mobile phone player which is superior to the DM5 in sound quality. The DM5 spoken menus are inadequate. It tells you the track name but you get very little info of how many tracks you have on the player. For example if I decide to play music by selecting artist then it doesn't give me the number of tracks in any particular artists folder and also when I arrow up and down the list, the reaction time is very slow and that is with speeding up the voice guidance. I'm inclined to just use my mobile for music listening unless I can get a better player that will give me very high quality sound reproduction. Oh, nearly forgot, I have to increase the volume to nearly full to get a good level of volume, it seems the DM5 output signal is a low one. It would seem to me that the player is truly meant as a portable recorder and the music player function is an afterthought. This player has never really been used, I'm just getting to grips with it. I bought it a couple of years ago and it has lay in an equipment box ever since and not been touched but maybe I'll consider selling it. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Sent: 27 November 2014 12:21 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Walter, what is your problems with the music player? I think it have less daisy functions then for music. What makes the music player less appealing to you? On 26/11/2014, salamander22...@gmail.com salamander22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I have never used mine for other than a recorder, it is great for that, I have not spent much time playing with the other features. You spend a lot of money but only use a portion of it. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 9:54 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi thanks for that. Actually, I don't think the mp3 player in the DM5 is up to much. I have a Nokia 2210 navigator and the player in that phone is by far superior. Therefore, I might not use the DM5 as a music player but as it has DAISY capability then that is what I may well use it for. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of salamander22...@gmail.com Sent: 26 November 2014 20:50 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Another question about the Olympus DM5 Hi Walter I think it just uses up to an 8 gb micro sd card, I checked this when I got mine from olympus tech support. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 6:02 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Another question about the Olympus
RE: netflicks
Hi, I also have no problem with Netflix on PC, my android media box, or Galaxy S4. And the media box is the trickiest one to work with, and it's fine. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 10:05 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: netflicks Hi, I have no trouble with Netflix. It is accessible both on Android and iOS. Where is it not accessible? All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Marvin Hunkin Sent: 30 November 2014 04:12 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: netflicks Hi. Here's is a blog post, about the accessible netflicks project. Trying to pressure netflics to make it's website, video on demand service and mobile services more accessible to the blind. You can contact netflicks when you can then contac them, via e-mail, or social media. So. The more, to contact netflicks from the blind community. Pasting the link below. Thanks. Marvin. http://netflixproject.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/help-us-move-forward-with-acc essible-action/
RE: netflicks
I had no trouble when I used it a little on my Enspireon Lap top. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Lisa-Maree Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:27 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: netflicks Hi, I also have no problem with Netflix on PC, my android media box, or Galaxy S4. And the media box is the trickiest one to work with, and it's fine. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 10:05 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: netflicks Hi, I have no trouble with Netflix. It is accessible both on Android and iOS. Where is it not accessible? All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Marvin Hunkin Sent: 30 November 2014 04:12 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: netflicks Hi. Here's is a blog post, about the accessible netflicks project. Trying to pressure netflics to make it's website, video on demand service and mobile services more accessible to the blind. You can contact netflicks when you can then contac them, via e-mail, or social media. So. The more, to contact netflicks from the blind community. Pasting the link below. Thanks. Marvin. http://netflixproject.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/help-us-move-forward-with-acc essible-action/
Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question
what is the difference between the minny and the 3? -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question About as accessible as you can get. The Controls for the Soundlink Mini and Soundlink III are laid out the same. There are 6 buttons along the top and they are from left to right power, mute, volume down and up, Bluetooth and Auxiliary. When the Soundlink III or Mini is powered on the unit beeps when it has detected a Bluetooth device that it can pair to. On 30 Nov 2014, at 2:12 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: how accessible is the boes soundlink minny -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 6:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question I'm looking at this unit now and I'm curious, what made you decide on this particular model? It doesn't offer anything outstanding for its price and other products we've discussed can be purchased for muc hthe same price or even less/ Of course, I'm looking at things from an Asutralian perspective but I'll continue on my thread nevertheless to illustrate the point. The SRS-X5 retails here for $299 and for that money you can easily buy something like a Bose Soundlink Mini or certainly a Logitech UE Boombox. Yes the Sony has a Speakerphone but many of worth bothering with, the only one I've found which was any good was in the Yamaha MPX100 so if you're just buying the unit for its hands free then you're most likely wasting your time. Okay, so you've bought the thing so you can either take it back or make the best of things I guess, I doubt that it would be too complex to work out, perhaps you might be able to find an accessible edition of the manual for the machine and try and work things out from there. All the best! Dane Trethowan's iPhone at +61400494862 has had the privlidge of delivering the above eMail to you. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:37 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: Hello Listers, I went and bought the sony srs x5 bluetooth speaker. Has any one hurd of it? How blind user friendly is it? Thanks Michael email/messenger mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID mikeameli JFK What kind of peace do I mean and what kind of a peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war, not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living and the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and build a better life for their children not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women not merely peace in our time but peace in all time. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: sony srs x5 bluetooth question
The lay out of the buttons, sound detail, and with a laptop the Soundlink Mini if this is what you're asking about, has some lag for some reason. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question what is the difference between the minny and the 3? -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question About as accessible as you can get. The Controls for the Soundlink Mini and Soundlink III are laid out the same. There are 6 buttons along the top and they are from left to right power, mute, volume down and up, Bluetooth and Auxiliary. When the Soundlink III or Mini is powered on the unit beeps when it has detected a Bluetooth device that it can pair to. On 30 Nov 2014, at 2:12 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: how accessible is the boes soundlink minny -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 6:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question I'm looking at this unit now and I'm curious, what made you decide on this particular model? It doesn't offer anything outstanding for its price and other products we've discussed can be purchased for muc hthe same price or even less/ Of course, I'm looking at things from an Asutralian perspective but I'll continue on my thread nevertheless to illustrate the point. The SRS-X5 retails here for $299 and for that money you can easily buy something like a Bose Soundlink Mini or certainly a Logitech UE Boombox. Yes the Sony has a Speakerphone but many of worth bothering with, the only one I've found which was any good was in the Yamaha MPX100 so if you're just buying the unit for its hands free then you're most likely wasting your time. Okay, so you've bought the thing so you can either take it back or make the best of things I guess, I doubt that it would be too complex to work out, perhaps you might be able to find an accessible edition of the manual for the machine and try and work things out from there. All the best! Dane Trethowan's iPhone at +61400494862 has had the privlidge of delivering the above eMail to you. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:37 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: Hello Listers, I went and bought the sony srs x5 bluetooth speaker. Has any one hurd of it? How blind user friendly is it? Thanks Michael email/messenger mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID mikeameli JFK What kind of peace do I mean and what kind of a peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war, not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living and the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and build a better life for their children not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women not merely peace in our time but peace in all time. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question
One is bigger and more powerful than the other. One is meant for personal listening whilst the other can fill a room with sound though the Mini I reckon could easily fill a small room with sound. On 1 Dec 2014, at 3:24 am, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: what is the difference between the minny and the 3? -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question About as accessible as you can get. The Controls for the Soundlink Mini and Soundlink III are laid out the same. There are 6 buttons along the top and they are from left to right power, mute, volume down and up, Bluetooth and Auxiliary. When the Soundlink III or Mini is powered on the unit beeps when it has detected a Bluetooth device that it can pair to. On 30 Nov 2014, at 2:12 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: how accessible is the boes soundlink minny -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 6:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question I'm looking at this unit now and I'm curious, what made you decide on this particular model? It doesn't offer anything outstanding for its price and other products we've discussed can be purchased for muc hthe same price or even less/ Of course, I'm looking at things from an Asutralian perspective but I'll continue on my thread nevertheless to illustrate the point. The SRS-X5 retails here for $299 and for that money you can easily buy something like a Bose Soundlink Mini or certainly a Logitech UE Boombox. Yes the Sony has a Speakerphone but many of worth bothering with, the only one I've found which was any good was in the Yamaha MPX100 so if you're just buying the unit for its hands free then you're most likely wasting your time. Okay, so you've bought the thing so you can either take it back or make the best of things I guess, I doubt that it would be too complex to work out, perhaps you might be able to find an accessible edition of the manual for the machine and try and work things out from there. All the best! Dane Trethowan's iPhone at +61400494862 has had the privlidge of delivering the above eMail to you. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:37 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: Hello Listers, I went and bought the sony srs x5 bluetooth speaker. Has any one hurd of it? How blind user friendly is it? Thanks Michael email/messenger mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID mikeameli JFK What kind of peace do I mean and what kind of a peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war, not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living and the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and build a better life for their children not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women not merely peace in our time but peace in all time. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: netflicks
Hi, I tried it on the PC today, on Android and on iOS. No trouble. I completely understand pushing for better accessibility, but where's the point on an already accessible platform? All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: 30 November 2014 15:23 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: netflicks I had no trouble when I used it a little on my Enspireon Lap top. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Lisa-Maree Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:27 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: netflicks Hi, I also have no problem with Netflix on PC, my android media box, or Galaxy S4. And the media box is the trickiest one to work with, and it's fine. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 10:05 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: netflicks Hi, I have no trouble with Netflix. It is accessible both on Android and iOS. Where is it not accessible? All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Marvin Hunkin Sent: 30 November 2014 04:12 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: netflicks Hi. Here's is a blog post, about the accessible netflicks project. Trying to pressure netflics to make it's website, video on demand service and mobile services more accessible to the blind. You can contact netflicks when you can then contac them, via e-mail, or social media. So. The more, to contact netflicks from the blind community. Pasting the link below. Thanks. Marvin. http://netflixproject.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/help-us-move-forward-with-acc essible-action/
Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers.
34?? I have a hard time listening to any more than three or rouf. HT - Original Message - From: Peter Scanlon sca...@tpg.com.au To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 12:19 AM Subject: Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers. Whats the use. Because he wants help in how to use them. Not everyone is as tech savvy as you. From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:12 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers. What's the use! On 30/11/2014 4:47 PM, Carliss wrote: Hello Listers, I just bought the t d k a34 bluetooth speakers, and I would like to know if anyone out there have ever used them. My computer has an intel bluetooth setup and it appears to be not so easy to find the music button. I really like the sound of these speakers. I tell you what, I am green behind the ears when it comes to bluetooth,so if you would be so kind, I really would appreciate some info about it.
Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers.
What’s up with you, pain in the stomach perhaps? On 30 Nov 2014, at 5:19 pm, Peter Scanlon sca...@tpg.com.au wrote: Whats the use. Because he wants help in how to use them. Not everyone is as tech savvy as you. From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:12 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers. What's the use! On 30/11/2014 4:47 PM, Carliss wrote: Hello Listers, I just bought the t d k a34 bluetooth speakers, and I would like to know if anyone out there have ever used them. My computer has an intel bluetooth setup and it appears to be not so easy to find the music button. I really like the sound of these speakers. I tell you what, I am green behind the ears when it comes to bluetooth,so if you would be so kind, I really would appreciate some info about it. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers.
“Google Is Your Friend” On 30 Nov 2014, at 4:47 pm, Carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com wrote: Hello Listers, I just bought the t d k a34 bluetooth speakers, and I would like to know if anyone out there have ever used them. My computer has an intel bluetooth setup and it appears to be not so easy to find the music button. I really like the sound of these speakers. I tell you what, I am green behind the ears when it comes to bluetooth,so if you would be so kind, I really would appreciate some info about it. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: netflicks
Steve, Did you browse categories on ios or did you just search for something using the edit box? I haven't tried it on Android recently, but with ios, there is this weird slide thing you have to do in order to get stuff on the screen so you can double tap what you want. Flicking and finding the title does not work, because focus does not follow as you flick through items that are actually off the screen. The regular voice over with ios way of scrolling doesn't work either. Last time I tried it on Android, browsing didn't work either for the same reason; you can't flick through to see all the stuff in a given category you're trying to browse. But as I say, I have not tried that in a long time, so perhaps they fixed it on Android? Various people on other lists I'm on have also reported issues with trying to find specific episodes within a season of a tv show. So when we say stuff is or isn't accessible, then maybe it will help to specify the actions that were taken or the part of the app that was used, so we're all on the same page. Mary
RE: netflicks
Hi Mary, Android is fine when browsing through categories and I can even select episodes. As for iOS, I believe that is an iOS 8 bug, not a problem of Netflix. There are several apps where VO doesn't follow focus. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 30 November 2014 19:46 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: netflicks Steve, Did you browse categories on ios or did you just search for something using the edit box? I haven't tried it on Android recently, but with ios, there is this weird slide thing you have to do in order to get stuff on the screen so you can double tap what you want. Flicking and finding the title does not work, because focus does not follow as you flick through items that are actually off the screen. The regular voice over with ios way of scrolling doesn't work either. Last time I tried it on Android, browsing didn't work either for the same reason; you can't flick through to see all the stuff in a given category you're trying to browse. But as I say, I have not tried that in a long time, so perhaps they fixed it on Android? Various people on other lists I'm on have also reported issues with trying to find specific episodes within a season of a tv show. So when we say stuff is or isn't accessible, then maybe it will help to specify the actions that were taken or the part of the app that was used, so we're all on the same page. Mary
RE: net flicks
Hi, I generally use Netflix on the Apple TV so as to take advantage of voice Over. However, I have noticed that accessibility has deteriorated in both the iPhone app as well as on the PC web browser side of things. About two months ago a new series was supposed to show up on Netflix or should I say a series new to Netflix and it did not show up on the Apple TV. Because the web site is so convoluted it took me about an hour to get through all those taste profiles or whatever all that new distraction type crap is called and just get in to find out if it was indeed added like it was supposed to be. Then once I found that it was indeed there it took me another half an hour to find the correct link in order to add it to my list because it is not as simple as it used to be where you just added shows or movies to a list of shows and you could move their order up and down by simply changing the number in an edit box. And all the while it kept nagging me to rate movies I had no interest in watching. And all this was for a series someone else in the household wanted to check out not even me, smile! So yes I think Netflix has lost some accessibility ground. Part of it though I think is just poor site programming. Merv
RE: netflicks
Hi Steve, Nope, Apple have fixed the VO focus problem. This netflix issue predates ios 8 by a long, long time. There is a podcast on applevis done by somebody who goes over the convoluted way you must deal with netflix category browsing if you can get the hang of it. Even with the vo bug in ios8, for those apps that had the flicking problem, it was still possible to use the standard VO gesture to get to the page you wanted and then find the link or button or whatever to double tap. That can't be done with netflix, so far as I am aware, unless you master the unorthodox, dare I say, nonstandard, method Netflix has chosen for its app. Mary
Re: Problem with using the t d k a34 speakers.
Hi there! I’m reading a review of the unit at the moment, doesn’t seem bad for $130 price tag. The A34 is clearly designed for mobile use but it does have an Aux Input on the right-hand side under the rubber cover so perhaps you might save yourself some time and worry by just running a cable from the headphones out of your Windows PC to this? certainly you’ll most likely notice some benefits if you wire the Speaker this way, no delay between actions which can sometimes be caused by Bluetooth, no dropouts etc. On 30 Nov 2014, at 4:47 pm, Carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com wrote: a34 blue ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?
Hi! I have heard that the braven bluetooth speakers are quite good. But i haven’t tested them so i can’t speak for them my self. /A 29 nov 2014 kl. 05:40 skrev Mary Otten maryot...@comcast.net: I have, or should I say had, a Bose Soundlink 3 speaker for use with portable bluetooth capable devices. For reasons not particularly relevant to this list, I won't have access to that speaker during the school year, since it will be going to school with my spouse. So I'm wondering about other alternatives, perhaps even some that might not be as pricy as the Bose. I've just read about the BW t7, which actually costs more than the Bose. Then there are Braven models which look interesting, albeit not much less costly than the Bose. Since all my devices are ios, I could also use airplay, not necessary to have bluetooth. What are people using and really liking in this category? Mary
Re: Wireless Speakers Comparable to JBL ON Tour
Hi Dane! Have you had any chance to test the braven bluetooth speakers? They seems quite nice when i read about them on the internet. /A 29 nov 2014 kl. 15:17 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Its actually slightly smaller too than the Jawbone Jambox but far better sound and even more rugged. I think both Jawbone Jambox and Soundlink MINI are around the same price, think the Jawbone Jambox may have been slightly more expensive. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:15 am, Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk wrote: Hello Dane, Thank you for that. I will look at it. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 29 November 2014 13:57 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Wireless Speakers Comparable to JBL ON Tour Forget the Jawbone Jambox, you can do better than that and the pick of the bunch seems to be the Bose Soundlink Mini, I should know as I had a Jawbone Jambox, the greatest pleasure I had was throwing int into the bin. On 29 Nov 2014, at 8:15 pm, Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk wrote: Hello everyone, Does anyone know of any good wireless speakers that have a sound comparable to or better than my JBL on tour speakers? I have been considering the Jawbone Jambox speakers, but I was wondering if theyhave the same quality as the JBLs? ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?
I’ve test one though it wasn’t in the style of the JBL set I think we’re discussing here, the Braven speaker I had was a single unit whereas these speakers are a pair it seems? I stand to be corrected of course, I can’t - as yet - find any information about them. On 1 Dec 2014, at 8:54 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! I have heard that the braven bluetooth speakers are quite good. But i haven’t tested them so i can’t speak for them my self. /A 29 nov 2014 kl. 05:40 skrev Mary Otten maryot...@comcast.net: I have, or should I say had, a Bose Soundlink 3 speaker for use with portable bluetooth capable devices. For reasons not particularly relevant to this list, I won't have access to that speaker during the school year, since it will be going to school with my spouse. So I'm wondering about other alternatives, perhaps even some that might not be as pricy as the Bose. I've just read about the BW t7, which actually costs more than the Bose. Then there are Braven models which look interesting, albeit not much less costly than the Bose. Since all my devices are ios, I could also use airplay, not necessary to have bluetooth. What are people using and really liking in this category? Mary ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Wireless Speakers Comparable to JBL ON Tour
Yep! I have a Breven 850 I think it is, had it now for 18 months and there’s quite a lot to like about the speaker. Firstly the sound is pretty good - though not as good as the Bose Soundlink Mini -. Having said that the Braven can be expanded, that is to say if you have 2 or more Braven Speakers they can be linked together in a Daisy chain. The Speakerphone part is pretty good but I reckon the Yamaha MPX100 is still by far the best hands free speaker in a small device. On 1 Dec 2014, at 9:02 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi Dane! Have you had any chance to test the braven bluetooth speakers? They seems quite nice when i read about them on the internet. /A 29 nov 2014 kl. 15:17 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Its actually slightly smaller too than the Jawbone Jambox but far better sound and even more rugged. I think both Jawbone Jambox and Soundlink MINI are around the same price, think the Jawbone Jambox may have been slightly more expensive. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:15 am, Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk wrote: Hello Dane, Thank you for that. I will look at it. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: 29 November 2014 13:57 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Wireless Speakers Comparable to JBL ON Tour Forget the Jawbone Jambox, you can do better than that and the pick of the bunch seems to be the Bose Soundlink Mini, I should know as I had a Jawbone Jambox, the greatest pleasure I had was throwing int into the bin. On 29 Nov 2014, at 8:15 pm, Samuel Wilkins clevercl...@gwilkins.co.uk wrote: Hello everyone, Does anyone know of any good wireless speakers that have a sound comparable to or better than my JBL on tour speakers? I have been considering the Jawbone Jambox speakers, but I was wondering if theyhave the same quality as the JBLs? ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?
On 29/11/2014 20:19, André van Deventer wrote: If you choose these kind of portable systems, would the kind of music that you listen to make a difference? Especially for acoustic music including classical music, the volume of the sound is not that important but the clarity is? Definitely. While a good system wil sound good regardless, different speakers will have different sounds that may or may not affevt the reproduction ina way you like. It is essential that you listen to the speakers with the type of music you will normally prefer, as well as a general mix. If the shop lets you, take them home for a week or two so you can get used to them - what sounds nice at first coould get wearing after a while. -- rgds LAurence
RE: netflicks
Hi Mary, I disagree that the VO focus problems are fixed. I have seen it occur in several apps. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: st...@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: 30 November 2014 20:26 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: netflicks Hi Steve, Nope, Apple have fixed the VO focus problem. This netflix issue predates ios 8 by a long, long time. There is a podcast on applevis done by somebody who goes over the convoluted way you must deal with netflix category browsing if you can get the hang of it. Even with the vo bug in ios8, for those apps that had the flicking problem, it was still possible to use the standard VO gesture to get to the page you wanted and then find the link or button or whatever to double tap. That can't be done with netflix, so far as I am aware, unless you master the unorthodox, dare I say, nonstandard, method Netflix has chosen for its app. Mary
Buying the BW T7 In Australia
Hi! I’ve only found one place in Australia that sounds the much talked about BW T7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker system and I should have looked here first smile, I’m talking of course about the Apple Store, you don’t have to own an Apple Computer or device to shop there and prices are usually pretty good but the main reason I shop with the Apple Store is because of their excellent no fault customer support and service I’ve enjoyed and had to rely on in the past. Anyway to cut a long story short, the BW T7 sells for $499 in Australian dollars at the moment so can’t get one right away sigh ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Buying the BW T7 In Australia
Hi! I’ve only found one place in Australia that sounds the much talked about BW T7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker system and I should have looked here first smile, I’m talking of course about the Apple Store, you don’t have to own an Apple Computer or device to shop there and prices are usually pretty good but the main reason I shop with the Apple Store is because of their excellent no fault customer support and service I’ve enjoyed and had to rely on in the past. Anyway to cut a long story short, the BW T7 sells for $499 in Australian dollars at the moment so can’t get one right away sigh ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: net flicks
I have had the same results as you have, Merv! Good Luck with the petition! Mac -Original Message- From: Merv Keck Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 11:56 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: net flicks Hi, I generally use Netflix on the Apple TV so as to take advantage of voice Over. However, I have noticed that accessibility has deteriorated in both the iPhone app as well as on the PC web browser side of things. About two months ago a new series was supposed to show up on Netflix or should I say a series new to Netflix and it did not show up on the Apple TV. Because the web site is so convoluted it took me about an hour to get through all those taste profiles or whatever all that new distraction type crap is called and just get in to find out if it was indeed added like it was supposed to be. Then once I found that it was indeed there it took me another half an hour to find the correct link in order to add it to my list because it is not as simple as it used to be where you just added shows or movies to a list of shows and you could move their order up and down by simply changing the number in an edit box. And all the while it kept nagging me to rate movies I had no interest in watching. And all this was for a series someone else in the household wanted to check out not even me, smile! So yes I think Netflix has lost some accessibility ground. Part of it though I think is just poor site programming. Merv
Re: Buying the BW T7 In Australia
Wow. That is really a lot of $$$. I have not checked the U.S. Apple store, but I am guessing that the T7 would sell there for the same as it is on Amazon, since $349 is the suggested retail in the U.S. Mary
RE: netflicks
Which apps? The focus problem I was referring to was the one where you couldn't access an item by flicking to it, if the item wasn't actually showing on the screen. So you thought you had focus because VO said the thing you wanted, but double tapping didn't do what you expected. That has been fixed in the apps I use. Netflix, on the other hand, has had this nonstandard way mf scrolling that has been problematic for Voice over since at least IOS7. If you're talking about the occasional focus screw ups that happen, not involving flicking from one item to the next, then I agree. There can still be problems. But this seems to be intermittant, only happening on certain sites, for instance, when using the twitterific built in browser, but not on others. The system-wide flicking focus problem is fixed, at least for me. If you still have problems, I'd be curious what apps. Mary
Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question
they still make the soundlink 3?-- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question One is bigger and more powerful than the other. One is meant for personal listening whilst the other can fill a room with sound though the Mini I reckon could easily fill a small room with sound. On 1 Dec 2014, at 3:24 am, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: what is the difference between the minny and the 3? -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question About as accessible as you can get. The Controls for the Soundlink Mini and Soundlink III are laid out the same. There are 6 buttons along the top and they are from left to right power, mute, volume down and up, Bluetooth and Auxiliary. When the Soundlink III or Mini is powered on the unit beeps when it has detected a Bluetooth device that it can pair to. On 30 Nov 2014, at 2:12 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: how accessible is the boes soundlink minny -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 6:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question I'm looking at this unit now and I'm curious, what made you decide on this particular model? It doesn't offer anything outstanding for its price and other products we've discussed can be purchased for muc hthe same price or even less/ Of course, I'm looking at things from an Asutralian perspective but I'll continue on my thread nevertheless to illustrate the point. The SRS-X5 retails here for $299 and for that money you can easily buy something like a Bose Soundlink Mini or certainly a Logitech UE Boombox. Yes the Sony has a Speakerphone but many of worth bothering with, the only one I've found which was any good was in the Yamaha MPX100 so if you're just buying the unit for its hands free then you're most likely wasting your time. Okay, so you've bought the thing so you can either take it back or make the best of things I guess, I doubt that it would be too complex to work out, perhaps you might be able to find an accessible edition of the manual for the machine and try and work things out from there. All the best! Dane Trethowan's iPhone at +61400494862 has had the privlidge of delivering the above eMail to you. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:37 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: Hello Listers, I went and bought the sony srs x5 bluetooth speaker. Has any one hurd of it? How blind user friendly is it? Thanks Michael email/messenger mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID mikeameli JFK What kind of peace do I mean and what kind of a peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war, not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living and the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and build a better life for their children not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women not merely peace in our time but peace in all time. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question
Yes, the still make the Soundlink III, they do not make the Soundlink Air any longer it seems and that’s a shame. On 1 Dec 2014, at 12:33 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: they still make the soundlink 3?-- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question One is bigger and more powerful than the other. One is meant for personal listening whilst the other can fill a room with sound though the Mini I reckon could easily fill a small room with sound. On 1 Dec 2014, at 3:24 am, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: what is the difference between the minny and the 3? -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 7:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question About as accessible as you can get. The Controls for the Soundlink Mini and Soundlink III are laid out the same. There are 6 buttons along the top and they are from left to right power, mute, volume down and up, Bluetooth and Auxiliary. When the Soundlink III or Mini is powered on the unit beeps when it has detected a Bluetooth device that it can pair to. On 30 Nov 2014, at 2:12 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: how accessible is the boes soundlink minny -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2014 6:59 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: sony srs x5 bluetooth question I'm looking at this unit now and I'm curious, what made you decide on this particular model? It doesn't offer anything outstanding for its price and other products we've discussed can be purchased for muc hthe same price or even less/ Of course, I'm looking at things from an Asutralian perspective but I'll continue on my thread nevertheless to illustrate the point. The SRS-X5 retails here for $299 and for that money you can easily buy something like a Bose Soundlink Mini or certainly a Logitech UE Boombox. Yes the Sony has a Speakerphone but many of worth bothering with, the only one I've found which was any good was in the Yamaha MPX100 so if you're just buying the unit for its hands free then you're most likely wasting your time. Okay, so you've bought the thing so you can either take it back or make the best of things I guess, I doubt that it would be too complex to work out, perhaps you might be able to find an accessible edition of the manual for the machine and try and work things out from there. All the best! Dane Trethowan's iPhone at +61400494862 has had the privlidge of delivering the above eMail to you. On 30 Nov 2014, at 1:37 pm, Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net wrote: Hello Listers, I went and bought the sony srs x5 bluetooth speaker. Has any one hurd of it? How blind user friendly is it? Thanks Michael email/messenger mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID mikeameli JFK What kind of peace do I mean and what kind of a peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war, not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living and the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and build a better life for their children not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women not merely peace in our time but peace in all time. ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Buying the BW T7 In Australia
Yes I’d imagine you’re probably right, our dollar is not the same as the U.S. for one thing and then there are other factors, shipping to Australia being one, fact that more units can be sold in the U.S. here and so forth, no good whining about it, that’s just the way it is. I’m thinking about what it costs to get things shipped to me from the U.S. and that really adds to the cost of an item, the CC Sw I doubt I’ll have change over $200 Australian for. On 1 Dec 2014, at 11:12 am, Mary Otten maryot...@comcast.net wrote: Wow. That is really a lot of $$$. I have not checked the U.S. Apple store, but I am guessing that the T7 would sell there for the same as it is on Amazon, since $349 is the suggested retail in the U.S. Mary ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
