I wouldn't assume that APH or any reseller catering to the blind is
going to sell something for less than a general public can buy
something. A quick search with Google showed me places where I could get
a USB extension cable for $.69, $1.99 and $2.29, just to name a few.
That being said, if I were to buy a blank NLS cartridge, and I didn't
already have a USB extension cable (note that I already have a few just
lying around because they came free with different MP3 players, USB
sticks and so on) then I would just go ahead and order one from APH the
same time I ordered the NLS cartridge. This would be for convenience
though and not because the APH is able to sell these cheaper than a
mainstream electronics supply store. Remember they're selling a 2G flash
drive for $12.75, all be it in a special form factor for the NLS DTBM.
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Christopher
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On 3/13/2010 7:19 AM, Michael D. Barber wrote:
The cartridges come from the American Printing House for the Blind and I
believe they're about $12.75. I recommend getting the cable meant to be
used for these cartridges from the same place because I think they're less
expensive there.
I also recommend that you go to http://bardtalk.com and sign up on that
e-mail list as I just did. On that list, specifically dedicated to NLS
digital talking book machines, you will have access to all sorts of
information.
Michael Barber
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Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:01 AM
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Subject: Re: DIGITAL TALKING BOOK PLAYER QUESTION
High Kevin,
I was wondering where you could get those cartridges and how much they will
cost.
But ok, I understand that you can put NLS books on them.
But how about music, can you put music files on those cartridges to as well?
It looks like it will work on any computer using the USB interface, but how
do you plug those cartridges in to your computer so you can put files on
them?
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Minor"<kmi...@windstream.net>
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'"<pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 5:37 AM
Subject: RE: DIGITAL TALKING BOOK PLAYER QUESTION
Hi John.
I'm guessing here, but the San Disc drive may not be totally
compatible with the NLS player. People have reported problems with
this brand of drive.
I
tried hooking up an SD reader to my player, and it sort of worked. I
was able to play part of an NLS book, but then the player would say I
had reached the end of it. I didn't get a cartridge error, though.
People have reported good results with the Kingston brand of flash
drive, and I purchased a LEXAR 4 gig drive that works fine with the
player. Keep in mind, however, that the player is mainly designed to
work with the cartridges designed for it. You can get blank 2 gig
cartridges from
http://www.aph.org
These are more expensive than flash drives, and they don't hold as much.
I've decided to use them, because I know they work with the NLS
player, and they fit into the front of it with little effort.
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Kevin Minor
kmi...@windstream.net
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