Hi!
This depends who you are and what you do.
I don’t have any problems having control on the text on my phone but this
doesn’t mean others have.
One thing i like with a smart phone is that you can attach a braille unit and
read from that.
/A
> On 15 Sep 2016, at 15:54, Aidan <aidan.smartt...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Furder more, dain, the thing people don't remember is that with these
> deticated players, you have full control over text documents or daisy
> text, wich you don't have on smart phones. It make me sick to do
> everything on the dam phone.
>
> On 13/09/2016, Tim Grady <timfgrady...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> The problem with all of these players for US customers is that they are not
>> supported by the national library service, so they would be of limitted use
>> here.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea
>> Sherry
>> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 6:05 PM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
>> Subject: Re: Daisy Player
>>
>> Thanks for this information. This is exactly what I wanted to know.
>>
>>
>> On 11/09/2016 10:46 PM, Smiling? wrote:
>>> This is simply just a list of Daisy players that RNIB put together that I
>>> thought may help whomever of you find informative. there are Desktop
>>> players, Portable players (which I've copied and pasted below) and
>>> Computer software players.
>>>
>>> Buy a DAISY player from RNIB | RNIB | Supporting people with sight loss:
>>> http://www.rnib.org.uk/services-we-offer-reading-services-rnib-audio-b
>>> ooks-service-talking-books/buy-daisy-player-rnib
>>>
>>> Portable players
>>>
>>> If you want to fit a large amount of audio content in your pocket the
>>> these small, lightweight players can be easily carried with you wherever
>>> you go. They all use SD cards for storage and you will generally need to
>>> use a computer in order to copy your content to the card. All portable
>>> DAISY players have these common features:
>>> •play various audio file types - DAISY, MP3 and WAV •listen to text
>>> files read out with the text-to-speech (T T S) software, with a choice
>>> of male and female voices •microphone, speakers and headphone jack
>>>
>>> Milestone
>>>
>>> The Milestone is the smallest and lightest DAISY player on the market.
>>> There are three different models but all feature the same simple layout
>>> with five buttons arranged in a cross with a button in the centre and a
>>> mode button on the top edge. These tactile keys and simple layout help
>>> ensure you hit the right button every time.
>>>
>>> The Milestone 212 is primarily a book and music player and is one of the
>>> easiest to use portable players.
>>>
>>> The Milestone 312 adds an FM radio, one gigabyte of internal memory, a
>>> clock, timer and alarm. You can also manage appointments and set reminders
>>> by adding Milestone Agenda software.
>>>
>>> The Milestone 312 Pro adds Speakout which enables you to record voice
>>> labels for items around your home and office.
>>>
>>> You can also use the Milestone to work out what colour something is with
>>> the optional Milestone Fame colour detector.
>>>
>>> Plextalk Pocket (PTP)
>>>
>>> Listen to web-based radio stations by using the built-in Wifi to connect
>>> to the internet. The Plextalk Pocket has a number key pad providing
>>> shortcuts to menu functions, bookmarks as well as arrow keys for
>>> navigation. The ability to record in DAISY format makes it perfect for
>>> education and work. You can add headings during a lecture so you can
>>> quickly and easily navigate the audio when revising. Available in two
>>> colours; black with white buttons and white with black buttons.
>>>
>>> Plextalk Linio Pocket
>>>
>>> The Plextalk Linio Pocket is very similar to the original Plextalk Pocket
>>> both in design and adds a calendar, alarm and 8GB of internal memroy.
>>>
>>> BookSense
>>>
>>> The BookSense is compatible with the widest range of formats enabling you
>>> to listen to content from the widest selection of providers. The BookSense
>>> range all have FM radio and a dedicated time button. There are three
>>> models available - BookSense T50, BookSense T50XT and the BookSense DS.
>>>
>>> The red BookSense T50 has a number key pad and arrow keys for navigation.
>>>
>>> The white BookSense T50XT has the same key layout as the T50 but also has
>>> four gigabytes of internal memory and Bluetooth so you can listen to your
>>> music and books using wireless headphones.
>>>
>>> The BookSense DS also has Bluetooth and four gigabytes of internal memory
>>> but also has a high quality OLED screen. Its number key pad has well
>>> defined, tactile buttons.
>>>
>>> Blaze ET & EZ
>>>
>>> New Victor Reader Stream
>>>
>>> The Victor Reader Stream 2 is roughly the size of a pack of playing cards
>>> and is the largest of the portable players. Its number key pad has well
>>> defined and raised tactile buttons.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Andrea Sherry
>>> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 5:02 AM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>>> Subject: Daisy Player
>>>
>>> Need a suggestion for a new player which is not the Victor Reader Stream.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Andrea
>>>
>>>
>>
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>> now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Brad
>>
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