Re: sound forge question
Look through the menus, you have something running which takes focus away, can't say what it is, but it is though, I've often seen it. Curtis Delzer. HS At 12:44 PM 8/21/2008, you wrote: hello friends, my computer is behaving strangely when working with sound forge eight, i have an audio file, i went in to the process menu to slightly alter the volume of the file, a strange message kept coming up it said zero automatable and then the whole thing would just stop, i tried every trick in the book to resurrect the file, but it wasn't there, or at least i couldn't find it, i had to start all over again, any suggestions what this zero automatable is all about i seem to be having trouble lately with my sound forge eight, it's giving me strange messages when i open it, such as, effects have i got something open that i shouldn't have??? i am using jaws scripts with my sound forge, i have had to switch off my computer and start again , totally frustrating, can anyone help, regards, joe bollard. , Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sirius Stilleto and my comp...
Hi All, I just plugged in my Sirius Stilleto 100, but for whatever reason, my comp isn’t recognizing it. Typically, the window would appear without me doing anything further. Even when I go into my computer, I don’t see it listed under drives. Any ideas? Any help is much appreciated. I wanted to transfer music files for a road trip we’re going on this morning. Best Regards, Cornell Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: best player for blind person for mp3s?
Since this hold 2 gb or 4 gb can you get memory cards to add more to the memory? Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:19 PM Subject: Re: best player for blind person for mp3s? All points I was going to make! From my own personal experience, I would just like to add the following. I have a Zen Stone with an External Speaker that I highly recommend. It has a 2GB capacity. It has no screen, and it's totally accessible. I upgraded to this from my 1GB Zen Stone, which also didn't have a screen and was totally accessible. Both players have a resume feature, which will pick up where they left off when you powered them down. this is a global setting, so you can't have a separate book mark for each song or file. They may come in a 4GB version now. I paid $40 for the 2GB Zen Stone with External Speaker from Frye's. As clifford said, there are also versions that come with a FM radio, recorder and a display. I've heard blind people have been successful using them, but I can't speak to that myself. I personally use my Zen Stone for my audible.com and overdrive.com books, since it will play WMA DRM files, and these files typically aren't files I want to keep around forever, so the 2GB capacity isn't an issue. I also have a few of my favorite CD's on there as well. I also have an iRiver H20 running rockbox. This has a 20GB capacity. It's my portable music library. rockbox is open source firmware that you use to replace the firmware that comes on your MP3 player. It won't run on every player, and it takes a while to be ported over to new players, so the latest and greatest of each player aren't necessarily supported. It also won't play WMA DRM files, so no good for audible.com or overdrive.com books or some music subscription services. rockbox was not developed for the blind. It was developed by and for audiophiles who wanted to get more from their MP3 players than they could get with the player's native firmware. It does have an eyes free mode where menus, files and directories can be spoken. This is done with tiny recordings, usually generated with a speech synthesizer, and it is not done with a TTS. Rockbox is not a screen reader. Given all of this, Rockbox is a great project and wonderful for use by the blind. It is not as easy to install as a Windows application though, so if you want to install it, and have it speak your files and directories to you, it will take some reading and work on your part. IMO, it's definitely worthwhile, but people shouldn't go into it thinking it'll be as easy as buying a Zen Stone and hitting the power button. Good luck, and I hope this helps. Blackwell, Clifford wrote: The question of a device is somewhat complicated. There are screenless commercially available players like the Creative Labs, Zen Stone (1 and 2 gb models, the Creative Labs Muvo t100 (1, 2 and 4 gb models) the and the Ipod Shuffle. There are devices built specifically for the blind like the VR Stream from Humanware. There are also commercially available players with much more storage that can be made to talk with the addition of software from Rockbox. What do you want the .mp3 player to do? Hold and play lots of music? Play enough music for a work out or walk or trip? Do you want it to play Audible and other recorded books? Does size matter? The Creative Labs players and the Shuffle are all very small. The VR Stream is about the size of a deck of cards and the players that can be loaded with Rockbox vary in size. Finally, what are you looking to spend? The commercially available screenless models are generall under $75. I think the Stream is around $300 and you will need to buy memory cards. And the other players vary depending on availability, size and features. Hope this gets you started. There are good discussions of various options on AFB Main Stream, in AFB's Access World magazine and in a book from NBP. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lauren Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: best player for blind person for mp3s? I am seeking a portable device. Sincerely, Lauren - Original Message - From: Blackwell, Clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:15 PM Subject: RE: best player for blind person for mp3s? Are you seeking a portable device or the kind of player used to play .mp3's on a computer? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lauren Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:15 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: best player for
Re: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35
Can you get memory cards for this player? Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Fwd: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35 For those looking to get a screenless MP3 player that handles protected WMA files for something like Overdrive Unabridged books as well as Audible books, you might consider the Creative Muvo T100. This is a great price. Jeff Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player for $35 + $7 sh JR.com offers the Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player in Blue, model no. 70PF224200YY1, for $34.99. With $6.95 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $7. Features include a direct USB Connection, one touch bass boost, 10-hour rechargeable battery, and more. http://dealnews.com/Creative-Labs-Mu-Vo-T100-4-GB-MP3-Player-for-35-7-s-h/246462.html?ref=alertClick here for updates or to snap up this deal now * Matched on subscription to category MP3 players dealnews alerts put http://dealnews.com/dealnews.com content in your inbox based on your personal preferences. To configure your preferences, go to http://dealnews.com/mydealnews/profile.htmlmydealnews http://dealnews.com/mydealnews/unsubscribe_alert.html?201432Click here to stop receiving alerts to category MP3 players. dealnews®, dealmac®, dealcam®, and dealram® are registered trademarks of dealnews.com Inc. dealnews.com Inc. disclaims responsibility for all content, including prices, specifications, and availability. Content is subject to change without notice. By using dealnews®, you agree to certain http://dealnews.com/disclaimer.htmlterms and conditions. Please see our http://dealnews.com/privacy.htmlprivacy policy. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.4/1615 - Release Date: 8/16/2008 7:11 AM Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
olympus digital recorder
What is the newest olympus digital recorder out there and how much storage space does it have. Right now I have the DS50 so I am wondering if any new recorders came out since then. Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
burning CDs with WMP
Hi, I ripped all the CDs I want to WMP. Now I want to burn songs from each of the CDS, but not every song on every CD. I inserted a blank CD, but am stuck on what to do next. I looked at the help for burning CDs, and it says I need to create a list and need to drag items to there. I use Jaws. What do I need to do and how do I do it to burn the songs I want? Thank you. Sincerely, Lauren Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: olympus digital recorder
the newest Olympus I know of is the LS-10 which has built in memory and you can also use a secure data card to expand the memory. - Original Message - From: jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 6:16 AM Subject: olympus digital recorder What is the newest olympus digital recorder out there and how much storage space does it have. Right now I have the DS50 so I am wondering if any new recorders came out since then. Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: olympus digital recorder
Nice to see you on here Chris! - Original Message - From: Chris Chamberlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:22 AM Subject: RE: olympus digital recorder Hello: The Olympus DS-50 is the only 1 I'm aware of that has voice guidance. Please check our newsletter for updates on hardware products and software. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jason Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 6:16 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: olympus digital recorder What is the newest olympus digital recorder out there and how much storage space does it have. Right now I have the DS50 so I am wondering if any new recorders came out since then. Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: olympus digital recorder
Hello: The Olympus DS-50 is the only 1 I'm aware of that has voice guidance. Please check our newsletter for updates on hardware products and software. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jason Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 6:16 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: olympus digital recorder What is the newest olympus digital recorder out there and how much storage space does it have. Right now I have the DS50 so I am wondering if any new recorders came out since then. Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Gold Wave question.
Hi Richard, You haven't said what screen reader you are using but if you are using Window-Eyes scripts for Goldwave can be downloaded from www.gwmicro.com/sc. Regards Steve. From: Richard T. Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Hi all, I understand there are scripts for goldwave, where can I get them thanks? Regards Steve Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Windows Live Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: burning CDs with WMP
Hello there, You can simply go to the file folder of each rip and select individual songs. Then, copy and drag over to CD drive.Once you've moved all the songs you want, tab over once, followed by down arrow to 'burn to disc.' That should then open WMP and you may have to tab over and hit the ‘start burn’ button. HTH! Once you’ve put all song files there, tab over once, and then arrow down to burn Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: burning CDs with WMP Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:41:57 -0400 Hi, I ripped all the CDs I want to WMP. Now I want to burn songs from each of the CDS, but not every song on every CD. I inserted a blank CD, but am stuck on what to do next. I looked at the help for burning CDs, and it says I need to create a list and need to drag items to there. I use Jaws. What do I need to do and how do I do it to burn the songs I want? Thank you. Sincerely, Lauren Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
adding files to a burned CD?
Hi, If you have an audio CD with some files, can you add more to it and how? Sincerely, Lauren Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: burning CDs with WMP
Hi where exactly does that burn button reside? I cant quite locate it. Thanks On 8/22/08, Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello there, You can simply go to the file folder of each rip and select individual songs. Then, copy and drag over to CD drive.Once you've moved all the songs you want, tab over once, followed by down arrow to 'burn to disc.' That should then open WMP and you may have to tab over and hit the 'start burn' button. HTH! Once you've put all song files there, tab over once, and then arrow down to burn Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: burning CDs with WMP Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:41:57 -0400 Hi, I ripped all the CDs I want to WMP. Now I want to burn songs from each of the CDS, but not every song on every CD. I inserted a blank CD, but am stuck on what to do next. I looked at the help for burning CDs, and it says I need to create a list and need to drag items to there. I use Jaws. What do I need to do and how do I do it to burn the songs I want? Thank you. Sincerely, Lauren Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Olympus WS_311m and Rockbox
Hello List! You know, I have been told that this list is a place where one can get info about anything audio-wise; therefore I asked a question about Rockbox and Olympus WS_311m to determine whether or not they are compatible with each other. Now, I can understand if nobody knows the answer to this question and can continue looking elsewhere for the answer; however, it serves no purpose for anyone to tell someone to go to a particular web site before asking such a stupid question, which is what happened on this list to me. I am not at all happy with this attitude by a list member, who portrays himself as a bit of an expert on some topics. If you don't know the answer to a question or do not want to answer it, then I suggest this person and others with a similar attitude should shut up and be silent and let those who want to help, help. No one ever told us list members that we cannot ask stupid or silly questions if we don't know the answer to an audio problem. The list is here and I have heard or read many questions asked about Rockbox and devices it is used for and no one ever putforth such a rediculous response to something they were suppose to be doing to help. To cap it off, this person with the negative and superior attitude didn't even bother to answer the question, providing he knew it. thanks very much for time and help, as it is usually pretty good. James Robinson Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: olympus digital recorder
I heard about a DS60 on EBay from a Japanese dealer. They claimed to deliver anywhere but don't know if it would be compatible in other countries or if one could get repairs. Bob - Original Message - From: Chris Chamberlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 7:22 AM Subject: RE: olympus digital recorder Hello: The Olympus DS-50 is the only 1 I'm aware of that has voice guidance. Please check our newsletter for updates on hardware products and software. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jason Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 6:16 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: olympus digital recorder What is the newest olympus digital recorder out there and how much storage space does it have. Right now I have the DS50 so I am wondering if any new recorders came out since then. Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
line-in cable not recognized
Hi, I bought an audio patch cord for my computer. I know the cord works because I went from comp headphone to a mic on a recorder and it works. I'm trying to go from the headphone jack of 1 device to the line in/mic in jack of my comp. The cable isn't showing up as recognized, and every time I try and record all I hear is hiss. What am I doing wrong? Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35
No, memory is built-in with no slots for additions. Jeff At 03:10 AM 8/22/2008, you wrote: Can you get memory cards for this player? Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc - Original Message - From: Jeff Samco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Fwd: DEALNEWS ALERT: Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player $35 For those looking to get a screenless MP3 player that handles protected WMA files for something like Overdrive Unabridged books as well as Audible books, you might consider the Creative Muvo T100. This is a great price. Jeff Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player for $35 + $7 sh JR.com offers the Creative Labs MuVo T100 4GB MP3 Player in Blue, model no. 70PF224200YY1, for $34.99. With $6.95 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $7. Features include a direct USB Connection, one touch bass boost, 10-hour rechargeable battery, and more. http://dealnews.com/Creative-Labs-Mu-Vo-T100-4 -GB-MP3-Player-for-35-7-s-h/246462.html?ref=alertClick here for updates or to snap up this deal now * Matched on subscription to category MP3 players dealnews alerts put http://dealnews.com/dealnews.com content in your inbox based on your personal preferences. To configure your preferences, go to http://dealnews.com/mydealnews/profile.htmlmydealnews http://dealnews.com/mydealnews/unsubscribe_alert.html?201432Click here to stop receiving alerts to category MP3 players. dealnews®, dealmac®, dealcam®, and dealram® are registered trademarks of dealnews.com Inc. dealnews.com Inc. disclaims responsibility for all content, including prices, specifications, and availability. Content is subject to change without notice. By using dealnews®, you agree to certain http://dealnews.com/disclaimer.htmlterms and conditions. Please see our http://dealnews.com/privacy.htmlprivacy policy. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.4/1615 - Release Date: 8/16/2008 7:11 AM Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.7/1628 - Release Date: 8/22/2008 6:32 PM Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: adding files to a burned CD?
Only if you did not finalize, your cd when you first burned it, otherwise, no. If it is a rewritable CD, then you can. Curtis Delzer. HS At 08:58 AM 8/22/2008, you wrote: Hi, If you have an audio CD with some files, can you add more to it and how? Sincerely, Lauren Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: line-in cable not recognized
sounds to me like you don't have line in checked on the sound card. - Original Message - From: josh pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 4:35 PM Subject: line-in cable not recognized Hi, I bought an audio patch cord for my computer. I know the cord works because I went from comp headphone to a mic on a recorder and it works. I'm trying to go from the headphone jack of 1 device to the line in/mic in jack of my comp. The cable isn't showing up as recognized, and every time I try and record all I hear is hiss. What am I doing wrong? Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Olympus WS_311m and Rockbox
I think I know the email you're referring to, and I don't think it was mine, but let me just point out a few things There were two questions that came into this mailing list within a few days of each other, both asking about support of an Olympus player with Rockbox. I'm not sure if they both came from you or not. The first email was answered by pointing them to the Rockbox web site. I'm not sure the same person responded to both emails or not. Actually, I'm subscribed to so many lists, it's possible that these questions actually came to two separate lists. Oh well, it's possible that this person felt his first response was ignored, so his response to the second list might have had a bit of bitterness in it. I am not sure this is the case though. I don't have the response I think you're referring to in front of me, but I recall when I read it that I'm not sure the author was a native English speaker, so what you're interpreting as attitude may have just been a particular way something was worded. I know you're not saying this, but IMHO, RTFM is a perfectly acceptable answer to a question. When I respond to a question I try to do more than just point someone to a web site, but often this means I'm not doing much more than just copying something from the web site I'm referring to. This was the case when I responded to your question. A question like Does Rockbox run on this particular player? is a tough question to answer in the negative unless someone goes to the Rockbox page itself. If someone has Rockbox running on that player then there's a good chance someone will respond with that information, but unless someone has recently researched that very same question, and found out that it isn't supported, you won't get an answer. Even if someone remembers that from the last time they went to the web site, you'll only get what was true at that time, and things could have definitely changed in the interim. Bottom line, is that the most accurate, up to date and informative source of information is going to be the Rockbox web site in this case. Finally, I'd just like to point out that everyone needs to take some care in how they word their responses to questions on mailing lists, so in this sense, I totally agree with what you're saying. On the flip side though, people also need to have a bit of a thick skin when they go onto the internet. You're not picking and choosing the people you want to talk to and you're going to run into all kinds. Also figure in the fact that not everyone is a native English speaker, so things (like attitude) may be lost in the translation, not to mention that things like sarcasm and humor are so hard to convey in a email message. For these reasons, you need to focus on the bottom line, which is the information you're getting, and let some things like perceived attitude slide. TheLearningCenter wrote: Hello List! You know, I have been told that this list is a place where one can get info about anything audio-wise; therefore I asked a question about Rockbox and Olympus WS_311m to determine whether or not they are compatible with each other. Now, I can understand if nobody knows the answer to this question and can continue looking elsewhere for the answer; however, it serves no purpose for anyone to tell someone to go to a particular web site before asking such a stupid question, which is what happened on this list to me. I am not at all happy with this attitude by a list member, who portrays himself as a bit of an expert on some topics. If you don't know the answer to a question or do not want to answer it, then I suggest this person and others with a similar attitude should shut up and be silent and let those who want to help, help. No one ever told us list members that we cannot ask stupid or silly questions if we don't know the answer to an audio problem. The list is here and I have heard or read many questions asked about Rockbox and devices it is used for and no one ever putforth such a rediculous response to something they were suppose to be doing to help. To cap it off, this person with the negative and superior attitude didn't even bother to answer the question, providing he knew it. thanks very much for time and help, as it is usually pretty good. James Robinson Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: best player for blind person for mp3s?
No, not with the Zen Stones I was recommending. jason wrote: Since this hold 2 gb or 4 gb can you get memory cards to add more to the memory? Sincerely, Jason known as Blind Fury windowslive contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype contact kb3icc - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:19 PM Subject: Re: best player for blind person for mp3s? All points I was going to make! From my own personal experience, I would just like to add the following. I have a Zen Stone with an External Speaker that I highly recommend. It has a 2GB capacity. It has no screen, and it's totally accessible. I upgraded to this from my 1GB Zen Stone, which also didn't have a screen and was totally accessible. Both players have a resume feature, which will pick up where they left off when you powered them down. this is a global setting, so you can't have a separate book mark for each song or file. They may come in a 4GB version now. I paid $40 for the 2GB Zen Stone with External Speaker from Frye's. As clifford said, there are also versions that come with a FM radio, recorder and a display. I've heard blind people have been successful using them, but I can't speak to that myself. I personally use my Zen Stone for my audible.com and overdrive.com books, since it will play WMA DRM files, and these files typically aren't files I want to keep around forever, so the 2GB capacity isn't an issue. I also have a few of my favorite CD's on there as well. I also have an iRiver H20 running rockbox. This has a 20GB capacity. It's my portable music library. rockbox is open source firmware that you use to replace the firmware that comes on your MP3 player. It won't run on every player, and it takes a while to be ported over to new players, so the latest and greatest of each player aren't necessarily supported. It also won't play WMA DRM files, so no good for audible.com or overdrive.com books or some music subscription services. rockbox was not developed for the blind. It was developed by and for audiophiles who wanted to get more from their MP3 players than they could get with the player's native firmware. It does have an eyes free mode where menus, files and directories can be spoken. This is done with tiny recordings, usually generated with a speech synthesizer, and it is not done with a TTS. Rockbox is not a screen reader. Given all of this, Rockbox is a great project and wonderful for use by the blind. It is not as easy to install as a Windows application though, so if you want to install it, and have it speak your files and directories to you, it will take some reading and work on your part. IMO, it's definitely worthwhile, but people shouldn't go into it thinking it'll be as easy as buying a Zen Stone and hitting the power button. Good luck, and I hope this helps. Blackwell, Clifford wrote: The question of a device is somewhat complicated. There are screenless commercially available players like the Creative Labs, Zen Stone (1 and 2 gb models, the Creative Labs Muvo t100 (1, 2 and 4 gb models) the and the Ipod Shuffle. There are devices built specifically for the blind like the VR Stream from Humanware. There are also commercially available players with much more storage that can be made to talk with the addition of software from Rockbox. What do you want the .mp3 player to do? Hold and play lots of music? Play enough music for a work out or walk or trip? Do you want it to play Audible and other recorded books? Does size matter? The Creative Labs players and the Shuffle are all very small. The VR Stream is about the size of a deck of cards and the players that can be loaded with Rockbox vary in size. Finally, what are you looking to spend? The commercially available screenless models are generall under $75. I think the Stream is around $300 and you will need to buy memory cards. And the other players vary depending on availability, size and features. Hope this gets you started. There are good discussions of various options on AFB Main Stream, in AFB's Access World magazine and in a book from NBP. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lauren Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: best player for blind person for mp3s? I am seeking a portable device. Sincerely, Lauren - Original Message - From: Blackwell, Clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:15 PM Subject: RE: best player for blind person for mp3s? Are you seeking a portable device or the kind of player used to play .mp3's on a computer? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lauren Sent:
Something causing changes in file names
I am writing on behalf of a friend who is not subscribed to this list. I doubt that this is relevant, however, he uses some version of Winamp for playing his mp3 files. My friend notes that occasionally there will be a change in the names of some mp3 files to dos file conventions, that is, no more than eight characters followed by a period and the mp3 extention. These 8-character names terminate with a tilde followed by a number which is why I characterized it as a dos file naming convention. There doesn't seem to be any consistency to this. He can recall no specific event which seems to precipitate this. So I am wondering whether anyone on this list has experienced this. If so, what is its cause and what is the solution? Thanks in advance. Don Roberts Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
