That's a very good point. One can do it but but not as easy and as straight forward as it should be.
I'm thinking about the possibility of using DownCast for mp3 audio books but haven't tried it yet. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval I still haven't found an easy way to put audio books on the IPhone which are not Audible books. So without this, I still need my BookSense. On 9/13/13, Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm really looking forward to the BARD Mobile app, but I also like > having a separate device. In addition to what Eric says below about > the battery consumption, I also like just being able to pick up my > Booksense, and by pressing just one button, start reading a book right > where I left off. No need to unlock the device, jump to the app > switcher and bring up my BARD Mobile app to start reading again. The > fact that it's a physical button, and I can just pause/play my reading > by hitting a physical button while the Booksense is in my pocket, is > also a plus. I know it's not that hard to get the BARD Mobile app to > start reading again, but it is convenient to have a device dedicated > to my book reading and being only one button away from reading. > > I also think the booksense is a bit lighter and easier to carry around. > I can operate it's buttons while it's in my pocket. I also have a > lanyard, so I can just hang it from my neck. > > Would I go out and buy a Booksense if I already had an iPhone and the > BARD Mobile app? I'm not sure, but I do know that I'll be using both > my iPhone and my Booksense to read BARD books once I get my hands on > the BARD Mobile app. > > On 09/13/2013 02:57 PM, eric oyen wrote: >> there are advantages to using a separate device. >> Chief among these is battery life on the iPhone. Playing media sucks >> down battery like an old drunk on a bender. Its the same with other >> apps that have discrete devices (trekker breeze, color detector and barcode reader). >> all of these devices are specially designed for that one task. Its >> been my experience that iPhone apps are fine in a pinch, but when you >> want reliability without sacrificing battery life, its better to have >> the extra devices on hand. >> >> Sure, its convenient to have all your functions and technology in one >> device, but it that device breaks, you are out a whole lot more than >> just a phone. >> >> Just something to keep in mind. >> >> -eric >> >> On Sep 13, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: >> >>> Yes, it's the official app from NLS so we can read books downloaded >>> from BARD on our iDevices. Between this app, the Kindle app, the >>> Nook app, and Voice Dream Reader or Read2Go for BookShare books, >>> it's hard to imagine why one would need devices like the Stream or >>> BookSense but I'm sure some may still prefer using a separate >>> device. This is my plan so I will be upgrading to the 64gb version >>> of the 5s so I have no issues with space. >>> >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Rick Alfaro >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >>> Behalf Of Alan Paganelli >>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:58 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> I haven't been following this thread. Is this an app which will let >>> you listen to NLS talking books on an iPhone for example? >>> ------- >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Alan >>> >>> Go Chicago Bears in 2013! >>> >>> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now!!!!! >>> Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. >>> >>> Please click on: >>> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ >>> There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances >>> played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics >>> format formerly on my website are still available upon request. >>> Thanks for listening! >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Scott Rumery" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:39 AM >>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>> >>> >>>> How do you know this? If this is true then that is great news >>>> because I know that there are a lot of blind people who have been >>>> waiting a very log >>> >>>> time for it. >>>> >>>> Scott Rumery >>>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Bill Holton <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The app has been submitted, so should be out very soon. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>>> Google Group. >>>>> >>>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >>>>> >>>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>>>> >>>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> >>>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>>> --- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups >>> >>>>> "VIPhone" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>> send an >>> >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>> Google Group. >>>> >>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >>>> >>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>>> >>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>>> [email protected]. >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>>> [email protected]. >>>> >>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google >>> Group. >>> >>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >>> >>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> >>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>> [email protected]. >>> >>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>> [email protected]. >>> >>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>> send an email to [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> >>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >>> >>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> >>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>> [email protected]. >>> >>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>> [email protected]. >>> >>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>> send an email to [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> > > -- > Christopher (CJ) > chaltain at Gmail > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. > > Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. > > Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > > Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing > [email protected]. > > Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing > [email protected]. > > More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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