Audio software on Asus Netbook

2011-03-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Anyone out there used audio editing software on an Asus EEEPC Netbook, have you found any problems or issues I should be aware of before going down this road? I probably won't bother with Sound Forge but I'll certainly be giving Goldwave a try not to mention the Winamp player and Total Reco

CC SW Radio

2011-03-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I've had one of these radio sets for a little while now and I've just updated my blog with the first part of my review of the set. http://www.grtdane.wordpress.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

Re: Audio software on Asus Netbook

2011-03-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I have an Asus netbook. GoldWave and Total Recorder appear to work fine. Of course don't expect immediate results with it being a netbook but as they are lightweight programs they will work just fine. Take care. Chris Hallsworth On 05/03/2011 09:06, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! Anyone

RE: Audio software on Asus Netbook

2011-03-05 Thread Tony Hernandez
Hi Dane. I don't know how much memory you have, but my experience tells me that the more ram you have on one of those netbooks for that sort of thing the better. Goldwave should not pose much of a problem, but you might get more stability if you could make sure the processor priority is lower than

USB Powered Speakers from Logitech

2011-03-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Sorry everyone, got the model number wrong, its ls-150 They're not a power house as far as speakers go by any manner of means, about 2 watts but then again they are USB powered speakers . To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org

Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player

2011-03-05 Thread Laz Mesa
This may be interesting to those of you who have questions about what Rockbox can do on an affordable MP3 player.    News Wire: Laz MESA  will be discussing Rockbox, a replacement firmware which can be used with some MP3 players and which takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of the MP3 pl

Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player

2011-03-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Only have one comment to this, if the blind want to be continually ripped off then go here, why would anyone apy extra to buy a MP3 player and have Rockbox installed when they can do it themselves, rockbox is available free of charge but its a free country so do as you feel. On 6/03/2011 7:0

Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player

2011-03-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hmm, not sure about this, bordering on going against the Rockbox open licence agreement, as you'll see from his web site he's selling Rockbox installed on the player. On 6/03/2011 7:05 AM, Laz Mesa wrote: > This may be interesting to those of you who have questions about what > Rockbox can do on

RE: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player

2011-03-05 Thread Matthew C
I would wonder if he could get around that by just saying he is charging for the labor to do it? Instead of charging any money for the actual program? Just a thought. I don't like the policy though. As you stated I believe it is free and easy to install. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-

Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player

2011-03-05 Thread Joe Giovanelli
The Rockbox folder is very complex. In order for files to be spoken, there are some utilities which must be run. These are in another folder which is a part of what Mr. Mesa has in his Sansa players. I think it's wonderful to see that he has taken the time and trouble to offer these products.

Re: Presentation of Rockbox on a Talking MP3 Player

2011-03-05 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay, well I'd like to make it clear that I certainly don't want to ruin anyone's reputation and I agree! the more products the blind have access to then the better. I've made my points and again its all down to freedom of choice. On 06/03/2011, at 9:31 AM, Joe Giovanelli wrote: > The Rockbox