Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Olivia: Bottom line concerning the Stream and the Mac... You will be able to do everything with the Stream, except authorize it for Audible. Audible works very very nicely on the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. I believe you have two of these. The NLS player is really worth getting though. I works great with the Mac. I downloaded 20 books and put them on it yesterday. The Stream really is a nice device and if you can get a discount through GDB, you should go or it. I believe you will enjoy it. Maybe you can get a friend to help you authorize it for Audible, on a windows machine if that is a deal breaker for you. On Jun 16, 2010, at 1:24 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: Thanks for the info! That helps :) Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 15, 2010, at 10:03 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: Simple answers: 1) Just put the SD card into the stream and power it on and let the stream take care of the rest. 2) Yes, different folders on the card 3) Yes, if you have finder preferences set to show volumes Hth Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:26 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: some more questions about streams and macs Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: some more questions about streams and macs
I have both an IPod touch and a victor stream, and I use both. I find the stream great at night because of it's sleep timer. I can set it and it turns off if I've fallen asleep. My Ipod doesn't or at least I haven't found the function to allow it to auto switch off. The only problem I really have with the victor stream, is that it at least mine which is about a year old, is limited to 16gig sd card storage. So my Ipod has more storage capacity. But the stream plays more book formats than the Ipod. Each has it's good and bad points. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2010 1:57 a.m. To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: some more questions about streams and macs Wonderful! Thank you for the help! :) Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 2:47 AM, Chris G wrote: Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Right, but, most people who live in the US are eligible for the free NLS player which does the job nicely. the only down side to that free player is that it's quite large. This was done intentionally to facilitate people who have various physical disabilities as well as those who are elderly and not used to small devices. However, the speaker on the NLS player as well as the battery life are wonderful. if I would have had this player when I bought my stream, I wouldn't have bothered. Now, that its not fully compatible with the MAc, I don't think I would even recommend it. there are much better ways of playing audio than a victor stream. On Jun 14, 2010, at 11:04 AM, Mary Otten wrote: You can't play library of congress talking books on an Ipod. so if you read a lot of those books and magazines, you'd need some sort of something to play them on, such as the stream, right? Mary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: some more questions about streams and macs
Simple answers: 1) Just put the SD card into the stream and power it on and let the stream take care of the rest. 2) Yes, different folders on the card 3) Yes, if you have finder preferences set to show volumes Hth Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:26 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: some more questions about streams and macs Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Thanks for the info! That helps :) Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 15, 2010, at 10:03 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: Simple answers: 1) Just put the SD card into the stream and power it on and let the stream take care of the rest. 2) Yes, different folders on the card 3) Yes, if you have finder preferences set to show volumes Hth Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:26 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: some more questions about streams and macs Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Hi Olivia, I think I can help you. I say think very lightly. I used to be a Stream user who used Windows, and obviously now have switched to the Mac. Okay let me see if I remember the first question, to format the SD card, you do it on the Stream directly. This is accomplished by pressing the 7 key on the numpad a few times till you hear format SD card. It will ask you to confirm by pressing the pound key. Once you press it, it will say formatting SD card and report back when the format is complete. Once that is done, you will have folders like VR audible, VR music etc. Yes, you can place talking books on the same card as music. You just place the talking books in to the VR DTB folder. I'm switching from the stream to the Ipod on my Iphone, I think the largest card the Stream can handle is a 16GB but I could be wrong. It is much faster if you were to get a Stream to copy content via the card reader than the Stream's USB port itself. The Stream shows up on the desktop once you insert the SD card in to a card reader. You just hit command O to open like normal and all the folders are there. I hope this has helped you. The only thing I'm unsure about is the Audible authorization. That might have to be done on a Windows machine, since the Audible version on the Mac assumes you are using Itunes on an Ipod. Well, I hope I have helped. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your help on the Iphone, it is much appreciated. Allison On Jun 14, 2010, at 1:26 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: some more questions about streams and macs
I As a stream user I would say this. Remember you will also have to pay for a storage card. That being the case, if I didn't have one I would regard any Apple device with 16 GB, or even better 32 or the incredible 64 GB of storage as a better bet. Synchronising will be much easier and I can't think of anything the stream can do that Apples can't provided you have a Daisy player app. The media player control knocks spots of anything in any gadget apart from the Stream, and in some ways is much better. Cheers Dave -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris G Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 10:47 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: some more questions about streams and macs Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
This is very helpful. Thanks! :) Now, I'm just trying to figure out if this device is worth the money. I've heard both mac and PC users who are blind say that it's the best money they spent on an AT product, so I'm trying to figure out if I really need it given the great Apple stuff I have. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 4:42 AM, Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Olivia, I think I can help you. I say think very lightly. I used to be a Stream user who used Windows, and obviously now have switched to the Mac. Okay let me see if I remember the first question, to format the SD card, you do it on the Stream directly. This is accomplished by pressing the 7 key on the numpad a few times till you hear format SD card. It will ask you to confirm by pressing the pound key. Once you press it, it will say formatting SD card and report back when the format is complete. Once that is done, you will have folders like VR audible, VR music etc. Yes, you can place talking books on the same card as music. You just place the talking books in to the VR DTB folder. I'm switching from the stream to the Ipod on my Iphone, I think the largest card the Stream can handle is a 16GB but I could be wrong. It is much faster if you were to get a Stream to copy content via the card reader than the Stream's USB port itself. The Stream shows up on the desktop once you insert the SD card in to a card reader. You just hit command O to open like normal and all the folders are there. I hope this has helped you. The only thing I'm unsure about is the Audible authorization. That might have to be done on a Windows machine, since the Audible version on the Mac assumes you are using Itunes on an Ipod. Well, I hope I have helped. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your help on the Iphone, it is much appreciated. Allison On Jun 14, 2010, at 1:26 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
This is great information. Is there a daisy app for iPad or iPhone? Where can I get one for the mac? I have a 32 gig iPad and a 16 gig iPhone. Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 5:52 AM, Dave Taylor wrote: I As a stream user I would say this. Remember you will also have to pay for a storage card. That being the case, if I didn't have one I would regard any Apple device with 16 GB, or even better 32 or the incredible 64 GB of storage as a better bet. Synchronising will be much easier and I can't think of anything the stream can do that Apples can't provided you have a Daisy player app. The media player control knocks spots of anything in any gadget apart from the Stream, and in some ways is much better. Cheers Dave -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris G Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 10:47 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: some more questions about streams and macs Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Wonderful! Thank you for the help! :) Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 2:47 AM, Chris G wrote: Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: some more questions about streams and macs
If I didn't have a stream now, and I liked the way the apple products work, which I hope I will when I get my hands on them in a few weeks, I would say a 64 GB iPhone 4G would meet so many needs that a Stream would not be worth the money. Given that I bought one a couple of years ago when VO wasn't quite as well established and the Apple products not as good, it was one of the best purchases I ever made. I'd like to be able to spell filenames and things like that on it which you can't, and I wish it had internet access etc. Things have changed a lot in two years! -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 2:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: some more questions about streams and macs This is very helpful. Thanks! :) Now, I'm just trying to figure out if this device is worth the money. I've heard both mac and PC users who are blind say that it's the best money they spent on an AT product, so I'm trying to figure out if I really need it given the great Apple stuff I have. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 4:42 AM, Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Olivia, I think I can help you. I say think very lightly. I used to be a Stream user who used Windows, and obviously now have switched to the Mac. Okay let me see if I remember the first question, to format the SD card, you do it on the Stream directly. This is accomplished by pressing the 7 key on the numpad a few times till you hear format SD card. It will ask you to confirm by pressing the pound key. Once you press it, it will say formatting SD card and report back when the format is complete. Once that is done, you will have folders like VR audible, VR music etc. Yes, you can place talking books on the same card as music. You just place the talking books in to the VR DTB folder. I'm switching from the stream to the Ipod on my Iphone, I think the largest card the Stream can handle is a 16GB but I could be wrong. It is much faster if you were to get a Stream to copy content via the card reader than the Stream's USB port itself. The Stream shows up on the desktop once you insert the SD card in to a card reader. You just hit command O to open like normal and all the folders are there. I hope this has helped you. The only thing I'm unsure about is the Audible authorization. That might have to be done on a Windows machine, since the Audible version on the Mac assumes you are using Itunes on an Ipod. Well, I hope I have helped. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your help on the Iphone, it is much appreciated. Allison On Jun 14, 2010, at 1:26 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
You can't play library of congress talking books on an Ipod. so if you read a lot of those books and magazines, you'd need some sort of something to play them on, such as the stream, right? Mary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
You can't play NLS books, but there is the free NLS digital player for that. On Jun 14, 2010, at 9:51 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: This is great information. Is there a daisy app for iPad or iPhone? Where can I get one for the mac? I have a 32 gig iPad and a 16 gig iPhone. Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 5:52 AM, Dave Taylor wrote: I As a stream user I would say this. Remember you will also have to pay for a storage card. That being the case, if I didn't have one I would regard any Apple device with 16 GB, or even better 32 or the incredible 64 GB of storage as a better bet. Synchronising will be much easier and I can't think of anything the stream can do that Apples can't provided you have a Daisy player app. The media player control knocks spots of anything in any gadget apart from the Stream, and in some ways is much better. Cheers Dave -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris G Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 10:47 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: some more questions about streams and macs Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Olivia, I have the Stream and the Book Sense. I like the Book Sense better. It's smaller, can record in more formats right out of the box, plays NLS, Audible, RFBD, all sorts of text files. It's about 1/3 the size of the Stream. The XT model even has an FM radio and blue tooth connectivity, of which the Stream has neither. Only drawback to this is it's somewhere between $400 and $500 instead of $329 or so. It works with the Mac very well for transferring files. The XT model even came with an 8 gig card and 4 gigs of internal storage, which is very handy. I hope this helps instead of confusing you further. I do believe you would still have to authorize it on Audible with a windows PC, but I'm not 100% sure of this one. On Jun 14, 2010, at 9:55 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: This is very helpful. Thanks! :) Now, I'm just trying to figure out if this device is worth the money. I've heard both mac and PC users who are blind say that it's the best money they spent on an AT product, so I'm trying to figure out if I really need it given the great Apple stuff I have. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 14, 2010, at 4:42 AM, Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Olivia, I think I can help you. I say think very lightly. I used to be a Stream user who used Windows, and obviously now have switched to the Mac. Okay let me see if I remember the first question, to format the SD card, you do it on the Stream directly. This is accomplished by pressing the 7 key on the numpad a few times till you hear format SD card. It will ask you to confirm by pressing the pound key. Once you press it, it will say formatting SD card and report back when the format is complete. Once that is done, you will have folders like VR audible, VR music etc. Yes, you can place talking books on the same card as music. You just place the talking books in to the VR DTB folder. I'm switching from the stream to the Ipod on my Iphone, I think the largest card the Stream can handle is a 16GB but I could be wrong. It is much faster if you were to get a Stream to copy content via the card reader than the Stream's USB port itself. The Stream shows up on the desktop once you insert the SD card in to a card reader. You just hit command O to open like normal and all the folders are there. I hope this has helped you. The only thing I'm unsure about is the Audible authorization. That might have to be done on a Windows machine, since the Audible version on the Mac assumes you are using Itunes on an Ipod. Well, I hope I have helped. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your help on the Iphone, it is much appreciated. Allison On Jun 14, 2010, at 1:26 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
I think the stream and the Book Sense both handle 32 gig cards. On Jun 14, 2010, at 7:42 AM, Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Olivia, I think I can help you. I say think very lightly. I used to be a Stream user who used Windows, and obviously now have switched to the Mac. Okay let me see if I remember the first question, to format the SD card, you do it on the Stream directly. This is accomplished by pressing the 7 key on the numpad a few times till you hear format SD card. It will ask you to confirm by pressing the pound key. Once you press it, it will say formatting SD card and report back when the format is complete. Once that is done, you will have folders like VR audible, VR music etc. Yes, you can place talking books on the same card as music. You just place the talking books in to the VR DTB folder. I'm switching from the stream to the Ipod on my Iphone, I think the largest card the Stream can handle is a 16GB but I could be wrong. It is much faster if you were to get a Stream to copy content via the card reader than the Stream's USB port itself. The Stream shows up on the desktop once you insert the SD card in to a card reader. You just hit command O to open like normal and all the folders are there. I hope this has helped you. The only thing I'm unsure about is the Audible authorization. That might have to be done on a Windows machine, since the Audible version on the Mac assumes you are using Itunes on an Ipod. Well, I hope I have helped. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your help on the Iphone, it is much appreciated. Allison On Jun 14, 2010, at 1:26 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some more questions about streams and macs
Hi, I'm going to play devils advoket here. The advantage of the removable storage is this. 1. If the card dies, you throw it away and buy another one. Before I get emails saying cards are not likely to die, I just had a 2gb die on me. (smile) 2. If all you can afforde is 8gb, buy an 8gb SD card and when money allows buy a 16 or 32 gb sd card. you still have access to your 8GB card. On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:52:27 +0100 Dave Taylor d...@cl333.plus.com wrote: I As a stream user I would say this. Remember you will also have to pay for a storage card. That being the case, if I didn't have one I would regard any Apple device with 16 GB, or even better 32 or the incredible 64 GB of storage as a better bet. Synchronising will be much easier and I can't think of anything the stream can do that Apples can't provided you have a Daisy player app. The media player control knocks spots of anything in any gadget apart from the Stream, and in some ways is much better. Cheers Dave -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris G Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 10:47 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: some more questions about streams and macs Answers below. On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0700 Olivia Norman olivianor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at the Q and A's that someone sent earlier today (Thank you, who ever sent these! :) I have a few more questions, as all of the material I've seen works on the assumption that people are using windows. 1. How do you formatt the stream's card? The material discusses various folders to copy certain kinds of files into. So, how do I take a blank SD card and make it work with the stream's folders using a mac? You insert the card into the stream and it creates the folders for you. 2. Can I copy music files and put them on the same SD card as talking books? Yes, you put them in the $VRMusic folder. 3. I'm assuming that the SD card would simply show up in the finder and content can just be coppied between devices that way. This is correct. You would see the streams folders through the finder. I'm still considering whether or not to drop the money on the stream, or if I would simply be fine with my iPod, iPad, etc, as they work better with a mac. I would welcome people's thoughts and opinions! Thanks! Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Chris G cgrabowsk...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
