I have a Gen. 1 and it lasted me 8 years. It needed repair once because I
droped it on the power cord jack when it was plugged in. The power button
finally went or was way on the way out or I'd still be using it. I carried
that device with me everywhere. There is no device which I've used more.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Scanlon" <sca...@tpg.com.au>
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 7:16 PM
Subject: RE: Daisy Player
Yeah, I went through that situation too!
I did buy another as it is a great device.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea
Sherry
Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 9:06 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Re: Daisy Player
Andrea Sherry doesn't like the Victor as it is currently in need of repair.
I am informed that the repairs could cost as much as the device originally
cost me less than 2 years ago.
On 12/09/2016 8:27 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote:
And I wonder why Andrea Sherry doesn't like the Victor. I find it perfect.
P.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
Dane Trethowan
Sent: Monday, 12 September 2016 1:38 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Re: Daisy Player
Daisy Players? I haven't used one of those things in a damn long time.
Now before everyone gets upset I should point out that my view is only a
personal one and everyone's circumstances are different.
I get all my books these days from Apple's iBooks or I buy from Google or
Amazon, I wonder where we'd be without those publishing houses, yep
they're not perfect as we've discussed here but they do open the doors to
a whole heap of information we never had before.
Daisy titles usually come from library's? That's fine if you like that
sort of thing but if I want to read a title that's just come onto the
market? Well I frown upon the idea of having to wait 6 months just to read
it.
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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