Let me clarify a few points. First, Rockbox is not developed for the blind or by the blind. It happens to have some features that allow menus and files to be spoken, and the developers are willing to incorporate suggestions made by blind users, but it was not written to make MP3 players accessible. It was written as an open source replacement to the firmware that comes on many different MP3 players. BTW, there are some blind developers working on Rockbox.
Second, it is not like Talks for Cell phones or JFW for the PC. It is not a screen reader at all. It replaces the firmware that comes on your MP3 player, and it can be configured to speak the different menu options. It does not do this with a TTS but rather with recordings of the different menu options. you can also run a utility on your PC to create the same recorded files for the folders and files you have on your MP3 player, so that these will also be spoken. Otherwise, it'll call them Folder 1, Folder 2, ..., File 1, File 2, .., or you can also have the folders and files spelled to you. For more information on Rockbox, you can go to Rock box.org. I think someone else also suggested your favorite internet search engine, which is also a good idea. I use Yahoo! myself. I have an iRiver H10 20 GB MP3 player with Rockbox installed on it, and I love it! It took a little while to get it set up and running, but I find it totally accessible now. Anyone should note that installing it on your MP3 player will void your MP3's warrantee. It's also open source software that's under constant development. The documentation is good for an open source project, but you shouldn't go in expecting that it'll be as easy or go as smoothly as installing your favorite Windows application. You are replacing your MP3's firmware. This is not installing an application on a PC or a PDA/Cell phone, it's more like replacing your BIOS and OS all at once. I strongly recommend Rockbox for a blind owner of an MP3 player, but you need to go in with your eyes open. Also, one more thing I forgot to mention, MP3 players have to be out before Rockbox developers can start working on them, so your newest and latest MP3 players won't be supported by Rockbox. Furthermore, not every MP3 player is supported, and in some cases, only certain models of an MP3 are supported. Again, read the web site carefully and do your research before choosing and MP3 player and going down the Rockbox path. anthony campbell wrote: > hello, rock box is a software for some mp3 players so they can be used by > us. > > hth > anthony > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "PRODUCTIONS BEAUSOLEIL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 2:07 PM > Subject: Re: Rockbox > > > is it something like talx for cells? > Richard Beausoleil > > PRODUCTIONS BEAUSOLEIL > Arrangements musicaux > Studio multi-pistes > Démo vocal > > Tél : (514) 924-0411 > Courriel : [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ray's Home" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 8:58 AM > Subject: RE: Rockbox > > > I can tell you Richard that Rockbox is a piece of software written by > VI guys I believe, to make some Ipods and other non-speaking portable > players accessible via speech feedback. > > Seems in pretty well all instances installing this software, well, > firmware modification, invalidates the warranty that comes with > players. > > Sure if you do a search Google will come up with the places you can > download it. > > (All this from someone who's not cool enough to own an IPod or any > other MP3/AAC player, though I've got a Zenstone.) > > Cheers, > > >From Ray > I can be contacted off-list at: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of PRODUCTIONS > BEAUSOLEIL > > > Hi all > > My name is Richard. > > I'm a musician and I'm interested to know more about audio. > > Recently, I posted few questions on this list concerning the > accessibility > of mp3 players. > > What's rockbox? > > I don't know if my emails are coming through this list but I don't > understand I get any response on basic questions that passionated > people > like you should know answers about. > > Hope someone could help me. > > regards > > > Richard Beausoleil > > PRODUCTIONS BEAUSOLEIL > Arrangements musicaux > Studio multi-pistes > Démo vocal > > Tél : (514) 924-0411 > Courriel : [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:10 PM > Subject: Re: The Ipod classic > > > >> No problem. >> If you have any trouble: >> add me on msn: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> email: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> further contact info in signature... >> >> >> >> Tristan Bussiere >> Founder, ACE Games >> http://www.acegamesonline.net >> >> Skype: tristanbussiere >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 5:54 PM >> Subject: Re: The Ipod classic >> >> >> >>> Thank you very much for posting this. >>> >>> On 09/11/2007, at 8:02 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> I just got my new iPod classic 80 gb, and here is my quick way of >>>> navigating >>>> the iPod... >>>> Simpelist method::: >>>> Sighted person not required. Lol! >>>> When the iPod classic is turned on [any button to do so], hit >>>> > play. > >>>> This >>>> will play all your songs in order. >>>> Basic steps::: >>>> I required some sighted assistance, but since I am telling you >>>> > these > >>>> pointers, you will not.: >>>> For shuffle; >>>> 1) Go to main menu on iPod classic. By hitting menu on the top of >>>> > the > >>>> clickwheel. Hit it 2 to 3 times to mkae sure you are in the main >>>> > menu. > >>>> 2) You should be able to hear an audible click, as you move from >>>> option to >>>> option on a menu. In this step it doesn't matter if the click is >>>> set to go >>>> through the head phones, or the iPod internal speaker. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Click" down the menu, until you hear no more audible clicks. >>>> 3) Go up one click (and/or option). And hit enter (select button). >>>> It should >>>> shuffle the songs and start playing. >>>> >>>> Now playing: >>>> 1) Go to the main menu. >>>> 2) Go to the very last option, and hit enter. >>>> *note: If there hasn't been a play session started, you will >>>> shuffle the >>>> songs! >>>> >>>> Audio books: >>>> note: This is my setup, if you have different folders or >>>> > playlists, > >>>> I am >>>> sorry if this does something to your iPod. *smile* >>>> 1) Go to main menu, and go to the very first option [music]. >>>> 2) Go all the way down until the iPod classic stops clicking, and >>>> go up one >>>> "click". >>>> 3) Listen away. >>>> >>>> ipod resources: >>>> <www.ilounge.com> >>>> www.ipod.com >>>> [redirects to apple's iTunes+iPod website] >>>> www.apple.com/ipod >>>> www.apple.com/itunes >>>> >>>> hth. >>>> Tristan Bussiere >>>> Founder, ACE Games >>>> http://www.acegamesonline.net >>>> >>>> Skype: tristanbussiere >>>> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Kim Thurman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:16 PM >>>> Subject: Re: The Ipod classic >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> But, how do you navagate the I-Pod itself? Rock Box? Any info >>>>> appreciated! >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "albert griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:41 PM >>>>> Subject: RE: The Ipod classic >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> You no longer have to use the jaws curser for navigation and FS. >>>>>> says >>>>>> there >>>>>> will be more improvements to the interface coming. I've used it >>>>>> > and > >>>>>> things >>>>>> are much better. >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 1:53 PM >>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>> Subject: Re: The Ipod classic >>>>>> >>>>>> I have an ipod classic 80 gb. Its great. What's your feedback >>>>>> dane and >>>>>> albert. How is the sync now accessible? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Tristan Bussiere >>>>>> Founder, ACE Games >>>>>> http://www.acegamesonline.net >>>>>> >>>>>> Skype: tristanbussiere >>>>>> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "albert griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:45 PM >>>>>> Subject: RE: The Ipod classic >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> synching is now accessible with the latest release of jaws as >>>>>>> > well. > >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>> On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 1:05 PM >>>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>>> Subject: The Ipod classic >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi! >>>>>>> Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to look at the new >>>>>>> > Ipod > >>>>>>> Classic >>>>>>> yet. Apparently it has a 160GB drive, forget about storing your >>>>>>> > MP3 > >>>>>>> collection or whatever on your computer <smile>. >>>>>>> The other reason I bring this up is because in the latest >>>>>>> version of >>>>>>> Itunes >>>>>>> for the Mac, the synching process for the Ipod and Itunes with >>>>>>> > your > >>>>>>> computer >>>>>>> is now fully accessible. >>>>>>> > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
