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Sarai, Did you ever get your Archos recorder going with RockBox? Within the last week or so I purchased a 20gb recorder model and the voice system works great. I was curious to know if you ever got it working and if so, what the problem was to begin with? Best regards, Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarai and Rosie Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:35 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod awesome! Keep us updated! Which Ipod do you have? They just came out with an ipod many. Let me know if it works. Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 7:08 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, Good news on the Audible front: there is a plug-in for Anapod which has to be downloaded and installed separately which allows Anapod to support Audible files--any format! The Ipod remembers your place in an Audible file so even if you go skipping around the Ipod it will start playback where you left off. I have not figured out how to navigate from section to section or how to set bookmarks. I don't believe you can use the Itunes store without the Itunes software installed but I don't know that for sure as I have had no interest in getting it to that area. Debbie -Original Message- From: Sarai and Rosie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 12:03 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod Also, what about books from audible.com? I know that the do play the books on the ipods, but what about with out the itunes software? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: Paul Henrichsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes does? At 6/13/2004, you wrote: Hi. Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu review of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would be excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to use them. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional. The first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally unusable. There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com and It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop which you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a folder on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is called the Omnitome and is on their website. In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote control is far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause, previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in using the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when you access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is playlists and then you touch the middle button for enter. If you numerically sequence your playlists in Anapod, you can then count clicks to the playlist you want, enter, then either touch the top of the wheel to play or use the play button on the remote. Not the easiest interface in the world to use, but with a little elbow grease, it can be made to cooperate a little. I highly recommend that anyone interested in using an Ipod check out Anapod explorer. I also found it essential to sit with a sighted person enough
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Nope, never got it working. I have no idea what the problem was. Its annoying! LOL Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:47 AM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Sarai, Did you ever get your Archos recorder going with RockBox? Within the last week or so I purchased a 20gb recorder model and the voice system works great. I was curious to know if you ever got it working and if so, what the problem was to begin with? Best regards, Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarai and Rosie Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:35 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod awesome! Keep us updated! Which Ipod do you have? They just came out with an ipod many. Let me know if it works. Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 7:08 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, Good news on the Audible front: there is a plug-in for Anapod which has to be downloaded and installed separately which allows Anapod to support Audible files--any format! The Ipod remembers your place in an Audible file so even if you go skipping around the Ipod it will start playback where you left off. I have not figured out how to navigate from section to section or how to set bookmarks. I don't believe you can use the Itunes store without the Itunes software installed but I don't know that for sure as I have had no interest in getting it to that area. Debbie -Original Message- From: Sarai and Rosie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 12:03 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod Also, what about books from audible.com? I know that the do play the books on the ipods, but what about with out the itunes software? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: Paul Henrichsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes does? At 6/13/2004, you wrote: Hi. Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu review of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would be excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to use them. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional. The first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally unusable. There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com and It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop which you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a folder on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is called the Omnitome and is on their website. In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote control is far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause, previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in using the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when you access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is playlists and then you touch the middle button for enter. If you
Re: MP3 Ipod
Also, what about books from audible.com? I know that the do play the books on the ipods, but what about with out the itunes software? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: Paul Henrichsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes does? At 6/13/2004, you wrote: Hi. Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu review of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would be excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to use them. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional. The first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally unusable. There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com and It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop which you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a folder on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is called the Omnitome and is on their website. In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote control is far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause, previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in using the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when you access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is playlists and then you touch the middle button for enter. If you numerically sequence your playlists in Anapod, you can then count clicks to the playlist you want, enter, then either touch the top of the wheel to play or use the play button on the remote. Not the easiest interface in the world to use, but with a little elbow grease, it can be made to cooperate a little. I highly recommend that anyone interested in using an Ipod check out Anapod explorer. I also found it essential to sit with a sighted person enough to get some guidance in figuring out the interface. Hope these remarks are helpful. Debbie -Original Message- From: Aman Singer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:17 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hi. Unfortunately, the Ipod isn't very accessible. All the buttons on the newer units are touch-sensitive, and provide no tactile feedback. This might not be insurmountable, but the unit will not speak. The only sounds that'll be coming out of it will be those of the mp3, once you play it. Further, the software isn't very accessible. To the best of my knowledge, you must use the Itunes software (someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, as I heard some rumblings about Apple switching to a less proprietary interface, but am not sure if that happened or is going to). There are better and more accessible players. If accessibility is important to you, and you want to play only MP3 files, try some of the units from Archos. These units, with the help of an alternative firmware called Rockbox http://rockbox.haxx.se speak their menus, as well as spelling file names and speaking the names of folders. If you want to play more formats, like OGG and WMA, your best bet is to go with one of the Iriver units http://www.iriveramerica.com which, though they do not speak their menus or file/folder names, are good players and will play more formats than the Archos units. Both units come in the same capacities as the Ipod and, as a side benefit, are usually far cheaper. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Lash Sent: June 10, 2004 11:42 AM To: pc-audio Subject: MP3 Ipod Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use folders or do you just add files? Thanks
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Hello, Good news on the Audible front: there is a plug-in for Anapod which has to be downloaded and installed separately which allows Anapod to support Audible files--any format! The Ipod remembers your place in an Audible file so even if you go skipping around the Ipod it will start playback where you left off. I have not figured out how to navigate from section to section or how to set bookmarks. I don't believe you can use the Itunes store without the Itunes software installed but I don't know that for sure as I have had no interest in getting it to that area. Debbie -Original Message- From: Sarai and Rosie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 12:03 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod Also, what about books from audible.com? I know that the do play the books on the ipods, but what about with out the itunes software? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: Paul Henrichsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes does? At 6/13/2004, you wrote: Hi. Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu review of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would be excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to use them. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional. The first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally unusable. There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com and It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop which you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a folder on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is called the Omnitome and is on their website. In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote control is far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause, previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in using the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when you access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is playlists and then you touch the middle button for enter. If you numerically sequence your playlists in Anapod, you can then count clicks to the playlist you want, enter, then either touch the top of the wheel to play or use the play button on the remote. Not the easiest interface in the world to use, but with a little elbow grease, it can be made to cooperate a little. I highly recommend that anyone interested in using an Ipod check out Anapod explorer. I also found it essential to sit with a sighted person enough to get some guidance in figuring out the interface. Hope these remarks are helpful. Debbie ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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awesome! Keep us updated! Which Ipod do you have? They just came out with an ipod many. Let me know if it works. Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 7:08 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, Good news on the Audible front: there is a plug-in for Anapod which has to be downloaded and installed separately which allows Anapod to support Audible files--any format! The Ipod remembers your place in an Audible file so even if you go skipping around the Ipod it will start playback where you left off. I have not figured out how to navigate from section to section or how to set bookmarks. I don't believe you can use the Itunes store without the Itunes software installed but I don't know that for sure as I have had no interest in getting it to that area. Debbie -Original Message- From: Sarai and Rosie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 12:03 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod Also, what about books from audible.com? I know that the do play the books on the ipods, but what about with out the itunes software? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Original Message - From: Paul Henrichsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:50 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes does? At 6/13/2004, you wrote: Hi. Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu review of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would be excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to use them. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional. The first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally unusable. There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com and It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop which you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a folder on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is called the Omnitome and is on their website. In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote control is far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause, previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in using the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when you access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is playlists and then you touch the middle button for enter. If you numerically sequence your playlists in Anapod, you can then count clicks to the playlist you want, enter, then either touch the top of the wheel to play or use the play button on the remote. Not the easiest interface in the world to use, but with a little elbow grease, it can be made to cooperate a little. I highly recommend that anyone interested in using an Ipod check out Anapod explorer. I also found it essential to sit with a sighted person enough to get some guidance in figuring out the interface. Hope these remarks are helpful. Debbie ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Yes. That was nice to hear about that separate program, but does it still allow for downloading or purchsing books from the itunes site as itunes does? At 6/13/2004, you wrote: Hi. Have you thought of writing a text file or doing a main menu review of the Ipod from a blind person's perspective? I think your ideas would be excellent. I had no idea that the Ipod could be made even somewhat usable and, with the popularity of the machines, some blind people might want to use them. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debbie Crafts Sent: June 12, 2004 1:23 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hello, I won an Ipod at work and have been able to get it somewhat functional. The first step was to ditch the Itunes software, which I found totally unusable. There is a peace of software called Anapod Explorer put out by RedChair software which works like a dream. The URL is www.redchairsoftware.com and It organizes the Ipod in to folders and puts an icon on your desktop which you basically access like just another folder in My Computer. You can either copy/paste or send-to files to this window just like you can a folder on your hard drive, and Anapod even lets you manipulate playlists in an intuitive manner. It doesn't insist on synchronizing the Ipod with a library on your computer as Itunes apparently does. The documentation is called the Omnitome and is on their website. In terms of using the device itself, I found that the remote control is far the easiest interface. There are definite buttons for play/pause, previous and next. You press down on the prev. and next buttons to fast forward or rewind through a selection. I have had limited success in using the unit itself by counting the audible clicks emitted by the Ipod when you access the touch wheel. The second selection on the menu is playlists and then you touch the middle button for enter. If you numerically sequence your playlists in Anapod, you can then count clicks to the playlist you want, enter, then either touch the top of the wheel to play or use the play button on the remote. Not the easiest interface in the world to use, but with a little elbow grease, it can be made to cooperate a little. I highly recommend that anyone interested in using an Ipod check out Anapod explorer. I also found it essential to sit with a sighted person enough to get some guidance in figuring out the interface. Hope these remarks are helpful. Debbie -Original Message- From: Aman Singer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:17 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hi. Unfortunately, the Ipod isn't very accessible. All the buttons on the newer units are touch-sensitive, and provide no tactile feedback. This might not be insurmountable, but the unit will not speak. The only sounds that'll be coming out of it will be those of the mp3, once you play it. Further, the software isn't very accessible. To the best of my knowledge, you must use the Itunes software (someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, as I heard some rumblings about Apple switching to a less proprietary interface, but am not sure if that happened or is going to). There are better and more accessible players. If accessibility is important to you, and you want to play only MP3 files, try some of the units from Archos. These units, with the help of an alternative firmware called Rockbox http://rockbox.haxx.se speak their menus, as well as spelling file names and speaking the names of folders. If you want to play more formats, like OGG and WMA, your best bet is to go with one of the Iriver units http://www.iriveramerica.com which, though they do not speak their menus or file/folder names, are good players and will play more formats than the Archos units. Both units come in the same capacities as the Ipod and, as a side benefit, are usually far cheaper. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Lash Sent: June 10, 2004 11:42 AM To: pc-audio Subject: MP3 Ipod Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use folders or do you just add files? Thanks ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http
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Hi. Unfortunately, the Ipod isn't very accessible. All the buttons on the newer units are touch-sensitive, and provide no tactile feedback. This might not be insurmountable, but the unit will not speak. The only sounds that'll be coming out of it will be those of the mp3, once you play it. Further, the software isn't very accessible. To the best of my knowledge, you must use the Itunes software (someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, as I heard some rumblings about Apple switching to a less proprietary interface, but am not sure if that happened or is going to). There are better and more accessible players. If accessibility is important to you, and you want to play only MP3 files, try some of the units from Archos. These units, with the help of an alternative firmware called Rockbox http://rockbox.haxx.se speak their menus, as well as spelling file names and speaking the names of folders. If you want to play more formats, like OGG and WMA, your best bet is to go with one of the Iriver units http://www.iriveramerica.com which, though they do not speak their menus or file/folder names, are good players and will play more formats than the Archos units. Both units come in the same capacities as the Ipod and, as a side benefit, are usually far cheaper. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Lash Sent: June 10, 2004 11:42 AM To: pc-audio Subject: MP3 Ipod Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use folders or do you just add files? Thanks ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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But I thought it was mentioned on either this list or another list that Archos isn't making the player that is accessible with the rockbox anymore. - Original Message - From: Aman Singer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:16 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hi. Unfortunately, the Ipod isn't very accessible. All the buttons on the newer units are touch-sensitive, and provide no tactile feedback. This might not be insurmountable, but the unit will not speak. The only sounds that'll be coming out of it will be those of the mp3, once you play it. Further, the software isn't very accessible. To the best of my knowledge, you must use the Itunes software (someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, as I heard some rumblings about Apple switching to a less proprietary interface, but am not sure if that happened or is going to). There are better and more accessible players. If accessibility is important to you, and you want to play only MP3 files, try some of the units from Archos. These units, with the help of an alternative firmware called Rockbox http://rockbox.haxx.se speak their menus, as well as spelling file names and speaking the names of folders. If you want to play more formats, like OGG and WMA, your best bet is to go with one of the Iriver units http://www.iriveramerica.com which, though they do not speak their menus or file/folder names, are good players and will play more formats than the Archos units. Both units come in the same capacities as the Ipod and, as a side benefit, are usually far cheaper. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Lash Sent: June 10, 2004 11:42 AM To: pc-audio Subject: MP3 Ipod Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use folders or do you just add files? Thanks ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Correct, but they're still available, either on ebay, or certainly for those in the UK, www.theupgradestore.com. Rob --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.701 / Virus Database: 458 - Release Date: 07/06/2004 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MP3 Ipod
Hi. It is true that Archos is no longer producing the players that work with the accessible rockbox firmware. However, many of these are available both used and new from Ebay. I've also heard of a few people in the UK buying them new from there and am sure that, with persistence, American online suppliers may be found. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Lash Sent: June 10, 2004 1:25 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: MP3 Ipod But I thought it was mentioned on either this list or another list that Archos isn't making the player that is accessible with the rockbox anymore. - Original Message - From: Aman Singer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:16 PM Subject: RE: MP3 Ipod Hi. Unfortunately, the Ipod isn't very accessible. All the buttons on the newer units are touch-sensitive, and provide no tactile feedback. This might not be insurmountable, but the unit will not speak. The only sounds that'll be coming out of it will be those of the mp3, once you play it. Further, the software isn't very accessible. To the best of my knowledge, you must use the Itunes software (someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, as I heard some rumblings about Apple switching to a less proprietary interface, but am not sure if that happened or is going to). There are better and more accessible players. If accessibility is important to you, and you want to play only MP3 files, try some of the units from Archos. These units, with the help of an alternative firmware called Rockbox http://rockbox.haxx.se speak their menus, as well as spelling file names and speaking the names of folders. If you want to play more formats, like OGG and WMA, your best bet is to go with one of the Iriver units http://www.iriveramerica.com which, though they do not speak their menus or file/folder names, are good players and will play more formats than the Archos units. Both units come in the same capacities as the Ipod and, as a side benefit, are usually far cheaper. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Lash Sent: June 10, 2004 11:42 AM To: pc-audio Subject: MP3 Ipod Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use folders or do you just add files? Thanks ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MP3 Ipod
Hi. Is not accessible and itunes, which is the software for sending to the ipod is not accessible either. At 6/10/2004, you wrote: Does anyone out there have this player? Is it accessible? Can you use folders or do you just add files? Thanks ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
