RE: apps for ham radio and android
Hi Ok I will try and find echolink, am slowly getting used to the tablet. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:45 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: RE: apps for ham radio and android Echolink on ios is certainly accessible and easy to use and as far as I understand it the Android version is also accessible. There is an interesting service called Hamsphere available where a kind of simulated ham platform is created and in which unlicensed hams can participated. The IOS one is reasonably accessible but I have no idea how the android version works. André -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: 21 November 2015 11:12 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: apps for ham radio and android Hi What apps are there out there for using ham radio on an android nexus 7 please, I would like echolink, is it available? Regards Adrien --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
apps for ham radio and android
Hi What apps are there out there for using ham radio on an android nexus 7 please, I would like echolink, is it available? Regards Adrien
RE: re soundtaxi
Hi I am not sure if you got a response or not but here is their e-mail address, good luck. supp...@soundtaxi.info Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 9:05 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re soundtaxi Hi list, is anyone using soundtaxi. if so, do you have the e.mail address for their technical section. my old computer died rather suddenly, and i lost a lot of my e.mail addresses. brian.
RE: re soundtaxi
Hi I am not sure if you got a response or not but here is their e-mail address, good luck. supp...@soundtaxi.info Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 9:05 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re soundtaxi Hi list, is anyone using soundtaxi. if so, do you have the e.mail address for their technical section. my old computer died rather suddenly, and i lost a lot of my e.mail addresses. brian.
help with an audio problem
Hi My dad has problems hearing the tv, he has just got a set of bluetooth headphones but he doesn't want to use the 3.5 ml jack on the back of the tv, he would rather use the phono connections on the tv but there are 5 connections but according to the tv manual they are only for receiving audio and not transmitting audio. We have tried using them but the sound from the tv doesn't come through the audio part of the 5 set of phono connections. According to the manual you have to use a pair of two plugs plus a set of 3 but they are not audio out. If we plug the headphones in the rear of the satellite box, the headphones work perfectly but he cannot get the sound from the dvd through the satellite, only through the tv. The dvd doesn't have a scart connection on it, only hdmi. The satellite doesn't have a hdmi connection only scart and one pair of phono connectors. We have looked at hdmi to scart converters, they are very expensive. On my own tv setup I have the tv and dvd connected to the satellite and I am able to hear everything through my surround system. According to the questions and answers concerning the particular headphones the senheizer rs170, you can get a special adapter that creates another 3.5 ml connection on the rear of the tv but I know little about this kind of thing. Dad doesn't want to have to keep unplugging the headphones from the tv, plus if we all want to listen to the tv, it won't be possible without several sets of headphones, what is the best way around this please? Dad is insisting on using the phono connections. Help!! Regards Adrien
RE: looking for wifi headphones
Hi Yes they are good, I use them for my mp3 players. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André_van_Deventer Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 10:13 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: looking for wifi headphones You cannot go far wrong with Sennheiser. They used to manufacture specific wireless headphones for hard of hearing people. I had two different sets of them actually. Regards Andre -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of salamander22...@gmail.com Sent: 30 December 2014 06:25 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: looking for wifi headphones Hi We are looking for recommendations on wifi headphones for someone with hearing problems. My dad would like some earphones that are wifi, they are light to wear, he wants to use them on the tv, he has to have it really loud in order to hear it, also he would like some that can filter out a lot of the back ground sound, does anyone have any ideas please? He specifically would like some like the old stefascope design but I have not seen these in a long time. Again they must be wifi and not cable as it would not be practical, on amazon there are loads, it is hard to know what to look for. Our neighbour has some, he plugs them into the tv or connects them but it is still possible to hear the tv even though the person is using headphones. Thomson whp3001bk wifi headphones Regards Adrien
opus formats
Hi I have been given an album, it is in opus format, I have never come across this before, I googled it, it is a lossy audio format, I want to convert the files to mp3, I don't have a suitable converter, I have tried downloading 2 but they are not accessible, what can I do? Regards Adrien
RE: Olympus DM5 question
Hi You cannot put regular aaa batteries in this device, it has its own type of battery. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 12:29 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Olympus DM5 question i suspect that the batteries are simply not able to provide the required voltage. Replace them with regular AA batteries and i am guessing you will be fine. And now i need to get mine out again. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 3:10 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Olympus DM5 question Hi all. This is a tentative inquiry regarding this voice recorder. I bought it around 2-2.5 years ago but apart from a day or two of investigation I have never used the machine. I took the battery from the player and stored it all away for 2 and a half years or more. My interest has once more been rekindled but after replacing the battery, putting it on charge over night for around 8 hours I'm a little confused. When attached to a mains outlet and I then turn on the player I get the start tone and I can using the voice guidance navigate through the folders. Of course as it hasn't been used there is nothing in the folders but the voice guidance does work. However if I disconnect the player from the mains and again turn it on, I once more get the start up tone but around 3 or 4 seconds later I get 3 quick beeps but the voice guidance doesn't work as when it is attached to the mains. I at first thought the battery isn't charging but if that were the case then it wouldn't start and I wouldn't get the start tone so the player must be getting power from the battery. Unfortunately I will have no sighted help until Friday to see what is on the screen but if anybody can tell me what the 3 quick beeps mean and if it is a problem what can I do about it. Hope you can help but if you do need more info, I'll try and get that on Friday. Walter. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
a switch clarification
Hi I am converting files with switch, I am lowering the bit rate, in the options on switch it gives me the choice not to convert if the destination file already exists, does this mean if my files are already at the required bit rate, switch will ignore them? I am converting a lot of files. Regards Adrien I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: a switch clarification
Hi Joe I am lowering the bitrate to an equal level, I assume if the files are set at the required bitrate it will just skip them and just do the ones that need doing. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2014 1:42 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: a switch clarification Hi Adrian, I suspect that if switch is saving the files to a destination where files of the same name exist, depending on the setting it wil either overwrite or not. The vit rates of saved files, will not determine the behaviour. That is my understanding. Joe On Sat, 30 Aug 2014 12:19:29 +0200 Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I am converting files with switch, I am lowering the bit rate, in the options on switch it gives me the choice not to convert if the destination file already exists, does this mean if my files are already at the required bit rate, switch will ignore them? I am converting a lot of files. Regards Adrien I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com -- Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: converting ogg files
Hi Yes I have goldwave but have never been able to work it out. I have switch but it won't convert the ogg files and delete them as I have it set to convert and delete. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Sherry Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 12:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: converting ogg files Do you have Goldwave? This is very quick to convert. Andrea On 25/08/2014 7:29 AM, Adrien Collins wrote: Hi I want to convert a lot of largish ogg files, I have switch but I don't find it very good at converting them and it is a slow process, is there a quicker way of converting them, I think there are over 500 to convert, I prefer mp3. I know there are a lot of newer programs now. Regards Adrien I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. - Carl Brad I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
converting ogg files
Hi I want to convert a lot of largish ogg files, I have switch but I don't find it very good at converting them and it is a slow process, is there a quicker way of converting them, I think there are over 500 to convert, I prefer mp3. I know there are a lot of newer programs now. Regards Adrien I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: re victor stream
Hi Kulvinder No we'll know about it soon enough, it'll be all over the groups, I think it'll be a big up-grade. I think they have just done the stratus so it won't be long. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 4:05 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: re victor stream hi there Humanware have announced that there is going to be a new version soon but that is all they keep saying so far. I have just checked and there?s still no release yet. Regards Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder SKYPENAME: bobba2006 Tel: +441332 514323 Mob: +447581 483856 From: brian parker Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 7:43 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re victor stream Hi list, i have the victor stream, new generation. the version of software in my machine is 4.3.4 has anyone got anything later than that, if so, could let me the version number. brian. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: re victor stream
Hi Kulvinder Yes they have to now, when the stream first come out, they had a few problems but they have worked it all out. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 5:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: re victor stream Let?s hope not. They seem to be thorough with the testing though. Regards Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder SKYPENAME: bobba2006 Tel: +441332 514323 Mob: +447581 483856 From: Adrien Collins Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 3:22 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: re victor stream Hi Kulvinder No we'll know about it soon enough, it'll be all over the groups, I think it'll be a big up-grade. I think they have just done the stratus so it won't be long. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 4:05 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: re victor stream hi there Humanware have announced that there is going to be a new version soon but that is all they keep saying so far. I have just checked and there?s still no release yet. Regards Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder SKYPENAME: bobba2006 Tel: +441332 514323 Mob: +447581 483856 From: brian parker Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 7:43 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: re victor stream Hi list, i have the victor stream, new generation. the version of software in my machine is 4.3.4 has anyone got anything later than that, if so, could let me the version number. brian. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
no microfone on laptop
Hi I have a new laptop, there only appears to be a single 3.5 mm jack on the side, I assume this is for head phones, there isn't a second jack for an external mike. I have been looking on amazon for a usb mike, can't find a reasonable priced one under £10, anyone got any ideas please, most of them come with webcams but there is one built in. Regards Adrien I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: longwave radio
Hi Dane I used to listen to the longwave band when I used to use my ham radio, I heard more with my dipole then with my transistor radio, I can see this band being phased out eventually for radio stations, it will be used for aircraft or something like that. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 3:35 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: longwave radio there's nothing much in Australia to be found and I've known this ever since I got my first communications receiver equipped with Long wave all those years ago smile, though Australia did use Long Wave in the 20s and 30s. The debate then was whether or not to keep using Long Wave, those in favour of the Long Wave system pointed out the vast distances Long Wave could travel using Ground wave thus any signal received at the radio end was immune from the sort of effects that Sky Wave cause, you only have to listen to Short Wave broadcasts or broadcasts at the top end of the Medium Wave band to know what I'm talking about here. Those who were not in favour of the continuing use of the Long Wave Band pointed out that Long Wave was more seseptable to natural interference from thunderstorms activity and so on, in any case the use of the Long Wave band was given over to navigation beacons etc. On 7 Jun 2014, at 11:22 pm, brian sackrider n8...@comcast.net wrote: I use to have radio shaak dx400 radio and would tune leftof the am broadcast band from 150-540 or so and the only thing that I have ever heard on this band was those 3 letter cw becons and weather and this was on a long wire antanna and this was back in the 80's. In 1986 I went toEurop and they did broadcast on this band but it was in their own langueges. I think that those 3 letter cw stations might be airport navagation stations and this is my experiences with the long wave band. Brian Sackrider On 6/7/2014 6:19 AM, Colin Howard wrote: Dane, No, they are not taking it off air in 2016, 2020 at the very very earliest. Do you want a long wave scan or just samples of stations? I am quite happy to do a scann for you, waiting on each station for a few minutes, but please be aware, I am located only three miles from the local transmitter which carries A.M services and we get some imaging at the hf end of long wave. As for sets being sold with long wave, I am not aware of any lack, certainly down here in Hampshire. Radio 4 is on 198kHz and RTE1 (or is it 2)? is on 252kHz. R4 is reasonable but again, suffers problems due to the local A.M transmitter, primarily because we have Talk Sport on 1107kHz which generates a hetrodyne on 198kHz, I have not yet found a radio which totally nulls this, if you care to work it out, 1107 minus 198 = more or less double the i.f of many sets, i.e 909, most sets have an i.f of 465, 455 is half 909, rather close to the i.f of 465, which most sets tend to use, least those which have a.m on the lf and mf bands. RTE on 252 here, is not very strong, but then being on the south coast, the signal not really being very strong from the transmitter, it not really a surprise. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc
Hi Very good question but also a lot of it depends on the quality of the earphones you use if you use them and not the speaker. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of André van Deventer Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 10:51 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc Why I wonder is it that all these blind specific mp3 players/recorders do not seem to perform well when you want to listen to music? Certainly my Plextalk pocket which has arguably the best recording capabilities of all these devices sound less than optimal when listening to music through the headphone socket. It seems that the same is true for both the booksense and the xtreme. Certainly music sounds much better through the headphone socket of my iphone than on the pocket. I would think that good quality music playback should be a very basic function! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: 06 June 2014 06:54 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc hi, Well I'm just happy there is more than one compeditor in the game. It's always for the bennefit of the consumer. The speaker in Victor Stream 2is less then optimal, but I love the physical keys, and so on. We can't win everytime. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 5:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc A couple of things here. I got a VR Stream - First Generation - in 2009, 5 years ago. At the time I was warned about the VR Streams dreadful speaker but - given the size and not knowing any better - I defended the VR Streams speaker, after all it seemed its better to have a speaker than not have one as my previous player - Bookport - didn't have one. So 2009 rolled on and we came to December 9 when I took delivery of an iPhone 3GS and this proved to be an eye opener. Not only did the speaker of this device sound ten times as good, the device had 100 times the functionality of the VR Stream as I was soon to discover. Now yes, the VR Stream is a Daisy/Audio player but the iPhone did all that soon and it wasn't long before I started using the iPhone to play Daisy Books and so forth with, not only that I had the benefits - even then - of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology so I could stream my material and even listen to Internet Radio stations in much the same way as those who use the current generation of the VR Stream do so really, the VR Stream is offering absolutely nothing that we don't already have if we choose to look around. On the other hand, Hims Inc are breaking new ground with their new offering and we find - yet again - that Human Beware are on the catchup roundabout and still trying to tell us all in their marketing stuff that they know the market for the visually impaired? What they actually mean is that they know their own loyal market. On 7 Jun 2014, at 1:04 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane Yes I see where you are coming from, I don't have much use for bluetooth regarding an mp3 or daisy player such as the vr stream but to have built in bluetooth for earphones would have been nice, I was one who requested it but I think I was in a minority. I do use bluetooth on my mobile phones, for pairing the phones etc and have unsuccessfully tried to link a bluetooth keyboard but have ordered a different one so don't give up that easily. I think humanware should give us the choice, whether they will incorporate bluetooth into a future product is anyone's guess, they will have to do something good otherwise they will lose out to the market again, when the vr stream was first released there was not many similar players but now you have many more and some of them are better in their own way but it depends on what you require. I think they had to bring out the new stream mark 2 rather quickly to keep the market otherwise many people would have gone away from humanware products in favour of say I devices or similar gadgets which can do much more in their own way. Again it is personal choice. What will come after stream mark 2 has gone the whole way as it will inevitably do in perhaps 5 or more years time, there will be much different demand. It is good that stream mark 2 has the wifi so there is several options as to what they can put that to use with. So far it is just internet radio for me in the uk and Europe and some book services in the states but of course for me they are not available. They will add more features in time. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Different Roads
RE: A Request
Hi I think radio 4 is still there but am not sure. It is hard to find a radio with long wave on it, will listen when I visit soon. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 12:37 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: A Request Even there, not much going on. RTE, the irish broadcast network is there along with some French stuff. Not to earth shaking as of Novembert, 2013 when we were there. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 12:57 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: A Request Hi! I've asked this before, had no response so will try one last time. I know there are people living in the U.K. where the Long Wave band is still in use, could someone possibly make some recordings of some signals on the band such as BBC Radio 4 etc? I visited the U.K. 23 years ago but couldn't take my Radio Shack DX440 communications receiver with me, too big and too heavy, this of course is back well before the days of such portables as even the Sony ICF-sw7600 series and well before Tecsun was ever thought of smile, all I had to work with was a Sony walkman so I got plenty of samples of stuff from FM and Medium wave. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: A Request
Hi Dane I don't think many stations are on long wave now, most of them have moved to the internet or sky or digital. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 10:26 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: A Request Hard to find a radio with Long Wave on it, have they stopped selling them? I think that Radio 4 is still broadcasting on the Long Wave band, I think Prince Charles was outraged! several years ago when the BBC wanted to close the Long Wave Transmitter even then though I did read somewhere recently that the BBC were going to take it off air in 2016. On 7 Jun 2014, at 4:41 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I think radio 4 is still there but am not sure. It is hard to find a radio with long wave on it, will listen when I visit soon. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dave McElroy Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 12:37 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: A Request Even there, not much going on. RTE, the irish broadcast network is there along with some French stuff. Not to earth shaking as of Novembert, 2013 when we were there. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 12:57 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: A Request Hi! I've asked this before, had no response so will try one last time. I know there are people living in the U.K. where the Long Wave band is still in use, could someone possibly make some recordings of some signals on the band such as BBC Radio 4 etc? I visited the U.K. 23 years ago but couldn't take my Radio Shack DX440 communications receiver with me, too big and too heavy, this of course is back well before the days of such portables as even the Sony ICF-sw7600 series and well before Tecsun was ever thought of smile, all I had to work with was a Sony walkman so I got plenty of samples of stuff from FM and Medium wave. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Yes trouble is bows are so expensive, mind you by the time we have got a stream or two and a plextalk, a bows system wouldn't go amiss, for those 3 alone you wouldn't have much change out of £1000. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 9:38 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text Aww hell yeah the Plextalk speaker is better. Plextalk always had nice clear sound. Though they also now lack now I've gotten use to epic sound from Bose. Lol. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 2:25 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text Hi Dane I have both models of vr stream and to be honest, the speaker is pretty poor considering what we pay for it and that a lot of us have to rely on the stream, they could use a much better quality speaker, the one that is in the plextalk pocket is far better. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 7:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text That brings up another question, the Hims Inc product has stereo speakers, will they sound any better than what the single speaker of the Human beware product does? I have to say that I was totally underwhelmed by the sound of the speaker of the new VR Stream from Human Beware, yep its better than the rubbish type speaker found on the original Human Beware VR Stream but its still not good compared to other speakers I've heard, take the speaker of the iPhone 5, the Samsung Galaxy S4 etc. On 3 Jun 2014, at 2:12 am, Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: Humanware got a device out for $369 with the same basic feature set except for OCR. So, the OCR better be really good since you will be paying the difference in price for that feature. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:05 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text You think so? I'm surprised that Hims Inc can get a device as feature packed as it is out the door for the price. On 2 Jun 2014, at 11:31 am, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: the issue is that at this price, it is reasonable to expect the USB file transfer technology of this decade not the previous one. with windows 8.1, people are gradually adopting and accepting Windows 8. I want a device that is future focused and ready for the computers of today and tomorrow not geared for a computing environment of yesteryear. Earlier this year, USB 3.1 was released as an official specification. It is fully backward compatible and supports connectors inserted in both ways like Apple's Lightning port. The FM radio seems to be a cheep add on to add to a specification sheet. Those that are brand loyal to Hims will likely demand it as an FM radio was in its previous generation portable book reader. Personally, I'm bloodless when it comes to choosing devices. Just because I bought a device from one company in the past doesn't mean I should buy the replacement device from them. Kelly On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Honestly, all this fuss about a FM radio, everyone knows that a FM radio in a device such as this - whether it be a Phone or similar - is bound to be inferior to a dedicated FM radio. The only real reason I can think of that Hims Inc would bother putting one of these into their products is because they can, a bit like Tecsun giving you 3,000 memories into a radio, not because they particularly serve any practical purpose having that many, just because Tecsun can do it. Its the OCR and associated functionality that I would think is more appealing about this equipment than a FM radio. On 2 Jun 2014, at 10:05 am, Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: If the FM radio in the Blaze EZ is not any better than the one in the BookSense XT, then it won't be much. The FM radio in the BookSense is not very sensitive, and the signal must be very strong to keep it in stereo mode. The FM radio in my old Nokia N82 cell phone picks up weak stations better using the same earphones as the antenna. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized MediaPlayer thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Accessto Printed Text
Hi Garry Yes that is it, I would buy a blaze if I didn't have my vr streams but have no real need to buy another audio player. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary King Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 10:18 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized MediaPlayer thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Accessto Printed Text The new generation of the Victor Reader Stream is priced at $369 in the US. The features of the two devices are similar, or probably will be, after the Blaze EZ is upgraded a few times. The major difference is that the Blaze EZ has OCR, which is the reason for the big price tag. Some procedures on the Blaze EZ won't be so easy to perform due to the lack of a numeric keyboard. All input will be by selecting letters, numbers and symbols from a grid. Well, I guess you only need to enter your network password once. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 1:22 PM Subject: RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized MediaPlayer thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Accessto Printed Text Hi Gary What was that device from humanware? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary King Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 6:13 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text Humanware got a device out for $369 with the same basic feature set except for OCR. So, the OCR better be really good since you will be paying the difference in price for that feature. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:05 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text You think so? I'm surprised that Hims Inc can get a device as feature packed as it is out the door for the price. On 2 Jun 2014, at 11:31 am, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: the issue is that at this price, it is reasonable to expect the USB file transfer technology of this decade not the previous one. with windows 8.1, people are gradually adopting and accepting Windows 8. I want a device that is future focused and ready for the computers of today and tomorrow not geared for a computing environment of yesteryear. Earlier this year, USB 3.1 was released as an official specification. It is fully backward compatible and supports connectors inserted in both ways like Apple's Lightning port. The FM radio seems to be a cheep add on to add to a specification sheet. Those that are brand loyal to Hims will likely demand it as an FM radio was in its previous generation portable book reader. Personally, I'm bloodless when it comes to choosing devices. Just because I bought a device from one company in the past doesn't mean I should buy the replacement device from them. Kelly On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Honestly, all this fuss about a FM radio, everyone knows that a FM radio in a device such as this - whether it be a Phone or similar - is bound to be inferior to a dedicated FM radio. The only real reason I can think of that Hims Inc would bother putting one of these into their products is because they can, a bit like Tecsun giving you 3,000 memories into a radio, not because they particularly serve any practical purpose having that many, just because Tecsun can do it. Its the OCR and associated functionality that I would think is more appealing about this equipment than a FM radio. On 2 Jun 2014, at 10:05 am, Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: If the FM radio in the Blaze EZ is not any better than the one in the BookSense XT, then it won't be much. The FM radio in the BookSense is not very sensitive, and the signal must be very strong to keep it in stereo mode. The FM radio in my old Nokia N82 cell phone picks up weak stations better using the same earphones as the antenna. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 4:32 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media PlayerthatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access toPrinted Text
, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price. so if you don't buy it right away and want to wait, it doesn't matter because the price won't go down. i guess they are counting on a lot of agency perchases. On 5/30/2014 9:15 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: Pity it doesn't have a radio listening thing like Ootunes like the victor. -Original Message- From: Dennis Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text oh yes! after seeing the cost of the booksence when it came out i figured this thing would cost every bit of $900 to $1000. i just wonder if the media player is better than the booksence was. it has a lot of other features that the booksence does and i just wonder if they are improved or the same. btw: the booksence is $50 less than when it came out a few years ago. i would have thought it would have come down a little more than that. On 5/30/2014 8:53 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Did you think it would be more expensive? That's a U.S. price, Goodness Knows what it will be by the time it reaches the Land Downunder. On 30 May 2014, at 10:38 pm, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: wow the price isn't anywhare near what i thought it would be. On 5/30/2014 5:17 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: http://www.prweb.com/releases/blindness-low-vision-tech/HIMS -Inc/prweb11897781.htm ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane
RE: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc
Hi Dane Yes I see where you are coming from, I don't have much use for bluetooth regarding an mp3 or daisy player such as the vr stream but to have built in bluetooth for earphones would have been nice, I was one who requested it but I think I was in a minority. I do use bluetooth on my mobile phones, for pairing the phones etc and have unsuccessfully tried to link a bluetooth keyboard but have ordered a different one so don't give up that easily. I think humanware should give us the choice, whether they will incorporate bluetooth into a future product is anyone's guess, they will have to do something good otherwise they will lose out to the market again, when the vr stream was first released there was not many similar players but now you have many more and some of them are better in their own way but it depends on what you require. I think they had to bring out the new stream mark 2 rather quickly to keep the market otherwise many people would have gone away from humanware products in favour of say I devices or similar gadgets which can do much more in their own way. Again it is personal choice. What will come after stream mark 2 has gone the whole way as it will inevitably do in perhaps 5 or more years time, there will be much different demand. It is good that stream mark 2 has the wifi so there is several options as to what they can put that to use with. So far it is just internet radio for me in the uk and Europe and some book services in the states but of course for me they are not available. They will add more features in time. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc Hi Adrien, I've changed the subject line to better suit the discussion. I didn't know that a survey was done so thanks for pointing this out. I can see how a lot of people wouldn't have rated Bluetooth as being critical to them but really that does illustrate more than anything to me just how Human Beware actually work, that company doesn't really want to market to people in the real world it seems. For example, those of us who have been using mobile phones over the last 10 years now take Bluetooth for granted thus we buy the appropriate equipment such as speakers, hands free kits, keyboards, headphones and the like to take full advantage of it. Hims Inc obviously want to market their products far and wide to help those who need good accessibility live as independent life as is possible and - wherever possible - integrate into a full working environment and use - wherever possible - all the tools that are available in the mainstream. I don't have any problems with the approach that Human Beware takes but its not what I want, I want to move ahead and make things as smooth and as uncomplicated as is possible whereas - with the other approach Human Beware takes - doing surveys and just making products specific to survey needs for their blind clients - means some isolation from the real world of changing technology, again its up to the user what road he/she chooses to travel. On 6 Jun 2014, at 11:54 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I don't know if you know, last year sometime humanware did a survey of what the users of the vr stream wanted, I think there was more demand for wifi than bluetooth, I think bluetooth would mean another hardware up-grade, I am not sure. I think bluetooth would have been great but as we can use an adapter for listening to bluetooth earphones, it is not much of a problem, not for me in any case. Regards Adrien ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane I use BullGuard to keep my computer clean. Try BullGuard for free: www.bullguard.com
RE: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc
Hi Dane Yes totally agree with you, again this is why they had to bring out the new stream to offer more facilities otherwise again more and more people would have abandoned ship in favour of the iphone. I like the stream because it is easy for me to use and offers enough for me but also because I cannot cope with touch screens, but that is a different matter. The speaker on the new stream isn't great but is better in some ways than the old speaker but they could offer some more facilities. I have seen a few I devices and I think most of them are touch screen and this is the one thing that is holding me back, I know there are ways around this but a keyboard would have been better for me personally. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 5:22 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc A couple of things here. I got a VR Stream - First Generation - in 2009, 5 years ago. At the time I was warned about the VR Streams dreadful speaker but - given the size and not knowing any better - I defended the VR Streams speaker, after all it seemed its better to have a speaker than not have one as my previous player - Bookport - didn't have one. So 2009 rolled on and we came to December 9 when I took delivery of an iPhone 3GS and this proved to be an eye opener. Not only did the speaker of this device sound ten times as good, the device had 100 times the functionality of the VR Stream as I was soon to discover. Now yes, the VR Stream is a Daisy/Audio player but the iPhone did all that soon and it wasn't long before I started using the iPhone to play Daisy Books and so forth with, not only that I had the benefits - even then - of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology so I could stream my material and even listen to Internet Radio stations in much the same way as those who use the current generation of the VR Stream do so really, the VR Stream is offering absolutely nothing that we don't already have if we choose to look around. On the other hand, Hims Inc are breaking new ground with their new offering and we find - yet again - that Human Beware are on the catchup roundabout and still trying to tell us all in their marketing stuff that they know the market for the visually impaired? What they actually mean is that they know their own loyal market. On 7 Jun 2014, at 1:04 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane Yes I see where you are coming from, I don't have much use for bluetooth regarding an mp3 or daisy player such as the vr stream but to have built in bluetooth for earphones would have been nice, I was one who requested it but I think I was in a minority. I do use bluetooth on my mobile phones, for pairing the phones etc and have unsuccessfully tried to link a bluetooth keyboard but have ordered a different one so don't give up that easily. I think humanware should give us the choice, whether they will incorporate bluetooth into a future product is anyone's guess, they will have to do something good otherwise they will lose out to the market again, when the vr stream was first released there was not many similar players but now you have many more and some of them are better in their own way but it depends on what you require. I think they had to bring out the new stream mark 2 rather quickly to keep the market otherwise many people would have gone away from humanware products in favour of say I devices or similar gadgets which can do much more in their own way. Again it is personal choice. What will come after stream mark 2 has gone the whole way as it will inevitably do in perhaps 5 or more years time, there will be much different demand. It is good that stream mark 2 has the wifi so there is several options as to what they can put that to use with. So far it is just internet radio for me in the uk and Europe and some book services in the states but of course for me they are not available. They will add more features in time. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc Hi Adrien, I've changed the subject line to better suit the discussion. I didn't know that a survey was done so thanks for pointing this out. I can see how a lot of people wouldn't have rated Bluetooth as being critical to them but really that does illustrate more than anything to me just how Human Beware actually work, that company doesn't really want to market to people in the real world it seems. For example, those of us who have been using mobile phones over the last 10 years now take Bluetooth for granted thus we buy the appropriate equipment such as speakers, hands free kits, keyboards, headphones
RE: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc
Hi Brian Absolutely, the stream is great, it suits my needs, I have the plextalk pocket too but that hardly gets as much use as the stream, but they are both very good gadgets. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 6:54 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc hi, Well I'm just happy there is more than one compeditor in the game. It's always for the bennefit of the consumer. The speaker in Victor Stream 2is less then optimal, but I love the physical keys, and so on. We can't win everytime. Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 5:21 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc A couple of things here. I got a VR Stream - First Generation - in 2009, 5 years ago. At the time I was warned about the VR Streams dreadful speaker but - given the size and not knowing any better - I defended the VR Streams speaker, after all it seemed its better to have a speaker than not have one as my previous player - Bookport - didn't have one. So 2009 rolled on and we came to December 9 when I took delivery of an iPhone 3GS and this proved to be an eye opener. Not only did the speaker of this device sound ten times as good, the device had 100 times the functionality of the VR Stream as I was soon to discover. Now yes, the VR Stream is a Daisy/Audio player but the iPhone did all that soon and it wasn't long before I started using the iPhone to play Daisy Books and so forth with, not only that I had the benefits - even then - of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology so I could stream my material and even listen to Internet Radio stations in much the same way as those who use the current generation of the VR Stream do so really, the VR Stream is offering absolutely nothing that we don't already have if we choose to look around. On the other hand, Hims Inc are breaking new ground with their new offering and we find - yet again - that Human Beware are on the catchup roundabout and still trying to tell us all in their marketing stuff that they know the market for the visually impaired? What they actually mean is that they know their own loyal market. On 7 Jun 2014, at 1:04 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane Yes I see where you are coming from, I don't have much use for bluetooth regarding an mp3 or daisy player such as the vr stream but to have built in bluetooth for earphones would have been nice, I was one who requested it but I think I was in a minority. I do use bluetooth on my mobile phones, for pairing the phones etc and have unsuccessfully tried to link a bluetooth keyboard but have ordered a different one so don't give up that easily. I think humanware should give us the choice, whether they will incorporate bluetooth into a future product is anyone's guess, they will have to do something good otherwise they will lose out to the market again, when the vr stream was first released there was not many similar players but now you have many more and some of them are better in their own way but it depends on what you require. I think they had to bring out the new stream mark 2 rather quickly to keep the market otherwise many people would have gone away from humanware products in favour of say I devices or similar gadgets which can do much more in their own way. Again it is personal choice. What will come after stream mark 2 has gone the whole way as it will inevitably do in perhaps 5 or more years time, there will be much different demand. It is good that stream mark 2 has the wifi so there is several options as to what they can put that to use with. So far it is just internet radio for me in the uk and Europe and some book services in the states but of course for me they are not available. They will add more features in time. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc Hi Adrien, I've changed the subject line to better suit the discussion. I didn't know that a survey was done so thanks for pointing this out. I can see how a lot of people wouldn't have rated Bluetooth as being critical to them but really that does illustrate more than anything to me just how Human Beware actually work, that company doesn't really want to market to people in the real world it seems. For example, those of us who have been using mobile phones over the last 10 years now take Bluetooth for granted thus we buy the appropriate equipment such as speakers, hands free kits, keyboards, headphones and the like to take full advantage of it. Hims Inc obviously want to market their products far
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Hi John Yes the stream is good value for its simplicity, I don't have a phone on a contract but own my own phones, much cheaper way of doing it. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of John Heath Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 6:54 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc In defense of the Stream: First I'm not making an argument again using Apple products. My friends who are blind have and love them. However for some of us there is a very good reason to choose the Stream. Money! Those people I talk to about their i-phones tell me they pay between 45 and 60 Canadian dollars a month for the provider and data. This along with the initial price of buying a phone either outright or part of a contract with the provider.. I use a simple blind friendly phone, cost 100 dollars with 25 more dollars a month for a provider The new generation Stream when I get will cost me about a hundred dollars more than the original. Dane I envy your ability to buy and test as many wonderful products; if I had t he resources I know I'd be doing the same thing. But until I win a lotto it's Humanware for me! - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 11:21 AM Subject: Re: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc A couple of things here. I got a VR Stream - First Generation - in 2009, 5 years ago. At the time I was warned about the VR Streams dreadful speaker but - given the size and not knowing any better - I defended the VR Streams speaker, after all it seemed its better to have a speaker than not have one as my previous player - Bookport - didn't have one. So 2009 rolled on and we came to December 9 when I took delivery of an iPhone 3GS and this proved to be an eye opener. Not only did the speaker of this device sound ten times as good, the device had 100 times the functionality of the VR Stream as I was soon to discover. Now yes, the VR Stream is a Daisy/Audio player but the iPhone did all that soon and it wasn't long before I started using the iPhone to play Daisy Books and so forth with, not only that I had the benefits - even then - of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology so I could stream my material and even listen to Internet Radio stations in much the same way as those who use the current generation of the VR Stream do so really, the VR Stream is offering absolutely nothing that we don't already have if we choose to look around. On the other hand, Hims Inc are breaking new ground with their new offering and we find - yet again - that Human Beware are on the catchup roundabout and still trying to tell us all in their marketing stuff that they know the market for the visually impaired? What they actually mean is that they know their own loyal market. On 7 Jun 2014, at 1:04 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane Yes I see where you are coming from, I don't have much use for bluetooth regarding an mp3 or daisy player such as the vr stream but to have built in bluetooth for earphones would have been nice, I was one who requested it but I think I was in a minority. I do use bluetooth on my mobile phones, for pairing the phones etc and have unsuccessfully tried to link a bluetooth keyboard but have ordered a different one so don't give up that easily. I think humanware should give us the choice, whether they will incorporate bluetooth into a future product is anyone's guess, they will have to do something good otherwise they will lose out to the market again, when the vr stream was first released there was not many similar players but now you have many more and some of them are better in their own way but it depends on what you require. I think they had to bring out the new stream mark 2 rather quickly to keep the market otherwise many people would have gone away from humanware products in favour of say I devices or similar gadgets which can do much more in their own way. Again it is personal choice. What will come after stream mark 2 has gone the whole way as it will inevitably do in perhaps 5 or more years time, there will be much different demand. It is good that stream mark 2 has the wifi so there is several options as to what they can put that to use with. So far it is just internet radio for me in the uk and Europe and some book services in the states but of course for me they are not available. They will add more features in time. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Different Roads For Humanware and Hims Inc Hi Adrien, I've changed the subject line to better suit the discussion. I didn't know that a survey was done so thanks
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Dane I wouldn't buy it because of the fm radio, the internet radio should be good enough. I would only buy it for the text or ocr functionality. But will see what happens. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price. so if you don't buy it right away and want to wait, it doesn't matter because the price won't go down. i guess they are counting on a lot of agency perchases. On 5/30/2014 9:15 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: Pity it doesn't have a radio listening thing like Ootunes like the victor. -Original Message- From: Dennis Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text oh yes! after seeing the cost of the booksence when it came out i figured this thing would cost every bit of $900 to $1000. i just wonder if the media player is better than the booksence was. it has a lot of other features that the booksence does and i just wonder if they are improved or the same. btw: the booksence is $50 less than when it came out a few years ago. i would have thought it would have come down a little more than that. On 5/30/2014 8:53 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Did you think it would be more expensive? That's a U.S. price, Goodness Knows what
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Hi Dane On my vr stream mark 2 the internet radio is great, I am sure I saw that this new device has internet radio, I am sure I saw that on their website. In which case, why bother with the fm radio? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 8:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I share your thoughts, I wondered about the Internet Radio initially and came around to the idea that it made perfect sense, if the machine has Wi-Fi capabilities and Internet connectivity then may as well put Internet Radio and perhaps some sort of Podcasting facility into the device but to me FM radio is just one of those features which is there and I'll probably never use given the fact that you'll need to plug headphones into the device to have the FM radio work anyway. On 2 Jun 2014, at 4:05 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I wouldn't buy it because of the fm radio, the internet radio should be good enough. I would only buy it for the text or ocr functionality. But will see what happens. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Dane Yes I have just checked, it does have internet radio on it. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 8:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I share your thoughts, I wondered about the Internet Radio initially and came around to the idea that it made perfect sense, if the machine has Wi-Fi capabilities and Internet connectivity then may as well put Internet Radio and perhaps some sort of Podcasting facility into the device but to me FM radio is just one of those features which is there and I'll probably never use given the fact that you'll need to plug headphones into the device to have the FM radio work anyway. On 2 Jun 2014, at 4:05 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I wouldn't buy it because of the fm radio, the internet radio should be good enough. I would only buy it for the text or ocr functionality. But will see what happens. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price. so if you don't buy it right away and want to wait, it doesn't matter because the price won't go down. i guess
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Hi Dane Could be the case but I don't have a book sense so cannot compare it. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 8:41 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text You're absolutely right! My only assumption here is that the FM radio is part of one of the chips Hims is using. On 2 Jun 2014, at 4:37 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane On my vr stream mark 2 the internet radio is great, I am sure I saw that this new device has internet radio, I am sure I saw that on their website. In which case, why bother with the fm radio? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 8:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I share your thoughts, I wondered about the Internet Radio initially and came around to the idea that it made perfect sense, if the machine has Wi-Fi capabilities and Internet connectivity then may as well put Internet Radio and perhaps some sort of Podcasting facility into the device but to me FM radio is just one of those features which is there and I'll probably never use given the fact that you'll need to plug headphones into the device to have the FM radio work anyway. On 2 Jun 2014, at 4:05 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I wouldn't buy it because of the fm radio, the internet radio should be good enough. I would only buy it for the text or ocr functionality. But will see what happens. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:33 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Gary What was that device from humanware? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary King Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 6:13 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text Humanware got a device out for $369 with the same basic feature set except for OCR. So, the OCR better be really good since you will be paying the difference in price for that feature. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:05 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text You think so? I'm surprised that Hims Inc can get a device as feature packed as it is out the door for the price. On 2 Jun 2014, at 11:31 am, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: the issue is that at this price, it is reasonable to expect the USB file transfer technology of this decade not the previous one. with windows 8.1, people are gradually adopting and accepting Windows 8. I want a device that is future focused and ready for the computers of today and tomorrow not geared for a computing environment of yesteryear. Earlier this year, USB 3.1 was released as an official specification. It is fully backward compatible and supports connectors inserted in both ways like Apple's Lightning port. The FM radio seems to be a cheep add on to add to a specification sheet. Those that are brand loyal to Hims will likely demand it as an FM radio was in its previous generation portable book reader. Personally, I'm bloodless when it comes to choosing devices. Just because I bought a device from one company in the past doesn't mean I should buy the replacement device from them. Kelly On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Honestly, all this fuss about a FM radio, everyone knows that a FM radio in a device such as this - whether it be a Phone or similar - is bound to be inferior to a dedicated FM radio. The only real reason I can think of that Hims Inc would bother putting one of these into their products is because they can, a bit like Tecsun giving you 3,000 memories into a radio, not because they particularly serve any practical purpose having that many, just because Tecsun can do it. Its the OCR and associated functionality that I would think is more appealing about this equipment than a FM radio. On 2 Jun 2014, at 10:05 am, Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: If the FM radio in the Blaze EZ is not any better than the one in the BookSense XT, then it won't be much. The FM radio in the BookSense is not very sensitive, and the signal must be very strong to keep it in stereo mode. The FM radio in my old Nokia N82 cell phone picks up weak stations better using the same earphones as the antenna. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 4:32 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Dane I have both models of vr stream and to be honest, the speaker is pretty poor considering what we pay for it and that a lot of us have to rely on the stream, they could use a much better quality speaker, the one that is in the plextalk pocket is far better. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 7:38 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text That brings up another question, the Hims Inc product has stereo speakers, will they sound any better than what the single speaker of the Human beware product does? I have to say that I was totally underwhelmed by the sound of the speaker of the new VR Stream from Human Beware, yep its better than the rubbish type speaker found on the original Human Beware VR Stream but its still not good compared to other speakers I've heard, take the speaker of the iPhone 5, the Samsung Galaxy S4 etc. On 3 Jun 2014, at 2:12 am, Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: Humanware got a device out for $369 with the same basic feature set except for OCR. So, the OCR better be really good since you will be paying the difference in price for that feature. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:05 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGivesBlindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text You think so? I'm surprised that Hims Inc can get a device as feature packed as it is out the door for the price. On 2 Jun 2014, at 11:31 am, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: the issue is that at this price, it is reasonable to expect the USB file transfer technology of this decade not the previous one. with windows 8.1, people are gradually adopting and accepting Windows 8. I want a device that is future focused and ready for the computers of today and tomorrow not geared for a computing environment of yesteryear. Earlier this year, USB 3.1 was released as an official specification. It is fully backward compatible and supports connectors inserted in both ways like Apple's Lightning port. The FM radio seems to be a cheep add on to add to a specification sheet. Those that are brand loyal to Hims will likely demand it as an FM radio was in its previous generation portable book reader. Personally, I'm bloodless when it comes to choosing devices. Just because I bought a device from one company in the past doesn't mean I should buy the replacement device from them. Kelly On 6/1/14, Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Honestly, all this fuss about a FM radio, everyone knows that a FM radio in a device such as this - whether it be a Phone or similar - is bound to be inferior to a dedicated FM radio. The only real reason I can think of that Hims Inc would bother putting one of these into their products is because they can, a bit like Tecsun giving you 3,000 memories into a radio, not because they particularly serve any practical purpose having that many, just because Tecsun can do it. Its the OCR and associated functionality that I would think is more appealing about this equipment than a FM radio. On 2 Jun 2014, at 10:05 am, Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: If the FM radio in the Blaze EZ is not any better than the one in the BookSense XT, then it won't be much. The FM radio in the BookSense is not very sensitive, and the signal must be very strong to keep it in stereo mode. The FM radio in my old Nokia N82 cell phone picks up weak stations better using the same earphones as the antenna. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 4:32 PM Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blind and Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi For what it can do, very possible. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 3:53 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blind and Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text Did you think it would be more expensive? That's a U.S. price, Goodness Knows what it will be by the time it reaches the Land Downunder. On 30 May 2014, at 10:38 pm, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: wow the price isn't anywhare near what i thought it would be. On 5/30/2014 5:17 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: http://www.prweb.com/releases/blindness-low-vision-tech/HIMS -Inc/prweb11897781.htm ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price. so if you don't buy it right away and want to wait, it doesn't matter because the price won't go down. i guess they are counting on a lot of agency perchases. On 5/30/2014 9:15 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: Pity it doesn't have a radio listening thing like Ootunes like the victor. -Original Message- From: Dennis Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text oh yes! after seeing the cost of the booksence when it came out i figured this thing would cost every bit of $900 to $1000. i just wonder if the media player is better than the booksence was. it has a lot of other features that the booksence does and i just wonder if they are improved or the same. btw: the booksence is $50 less than when it came out a few years ago. i would have thought it would have come down a little more than that. On 5/30/2014 8:53 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: Did you think it would be more expensive? That's a U.S. price, Goodness Knows what it will be by the time it reaches the Land Downunder. On 30 May 2014, at 10:38 pm, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: wow the price isn't anywhare near what i thought it would be. On 5/30/2014 5:17 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: http://www.prweb.com/releases/blindness-low-vision-tech/HIMS -Inc/prweb11897781.htm ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Peter I agree with you, I don't like touch screens, I much prefer proper buttons, I will be watching to see how this gadget develops. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Peter Scanlon Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 12:15 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I don't want a FM Radio, but the internet radio was what I wanted. I want all in one device. I hear you say, get an IPhone,. Well I want something with real buttons rather than touch screen. And I see no reason why Himms or someone could not make such a device which also includes a phone. P. -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 7:32 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price. so if you don't buy it right away and want to wait, it doesn't matter because the price won't go down. i guess they are counting on a lot of agency perchases. On 5/30/2014 9:15 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: Pity it doesn't have a radio listening thing like Ootunes like the victor. -Original Message- From: Dennis Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text oh yes! after seeing the cost of the booksence when it came out i figured this thing would
RE: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text
Hi Dane I wish, an all in one device. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 2:09 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text And a coffee maker too! On 2 Jun 2014, at 8:15 am, Peter Scanlon sca...@tpg.com.au wrote: I don't want a FM Radio, but the internet radio was what I wanted. I want all in one device. I hear you say, get an IPhone,. Well I want something with real buttons rather than touch screen. And I see no reason why Himms or someone could not make such a device which also includes a phone. P. -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 7:32 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player thatGives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I guess the problem is that Hims Inc has made a device that they hope will appeal to a mass market, I myself could well do without a FM and Internet radio, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone say Yesterday that they were going to buy this device because of its FM radio, what's the use! On 2 Jun 2014, at 7:01 am, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi For us in Europe I have just calculated that the cost of this gadget will be around £400, not bad but as we already have the internet radio on our vr streams mark 2, I am only really interested in the ocr and epub and other reading functions, apart from an I device what else would cover these features? It looks very good though. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 11:00 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text I can quite understand that, one of the most sensitive AM radios on the planet today, you can then buy the other product when your moneybox is full again to read the CC 2E manual smile. On 31 May 2014, at 4:21 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: not a problem. you are one of my favorites.i think i would rather spend my money on a new cc radio 2. On 5/30/2014 1:02 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: sorry about repeating everything you wrote smile. On 31 May 2014, at 3:49 am, Dennis dennis...@gmail.com wrote: for everyones information on price. i just looked at the website and if you order before june 30 its $695 after that its $749. if you order before may 31, you get free shipping. it ships in late june. i almost dropped the hammer and ordered one just now. but i cant help wanting to wait and see the reviews on it sence i already have a booksence that i payed $500 for and i just don't know if i'd get my monys worth from buying the blaze.this is just my 2 penny's worth. On 5/30/2014 12:14 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: Hello everyone. I'll have to see it and try it on documents that really challenge solutions like Openbook, Kurzweil 1000 and the combination of the IPhone 5S, Prizmo and the standscan pro. Results need to be much much better than the other solutions before I would buy it. On May 30, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Gerardo Corripio gera1...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone post the video? I guess I didn't pay attention to the past thread, thus missed it. El 30/05/2014 09:30 a.m., Dane Trethowan escribió: Only advantage in waiting a bit is that you hear what others are saying, read reviews etc, I won't be able to get one for quite some time - even if I wanted one - but - judging by the Youtube video I referred to earlier - we're going to see some most interesting chatter regarding this machine in the weeks and months ahead. On 31 May 2014, at 12:27 am, Dennisdennis...@gmail.com wrote: well it clames it has internet radio listening cabability. not sure what that means. it also has a fm radio. it seams pretty interesting, but i don't know if i'll drop the over $700 for the thing. its over $700 because they charge shipping. the other thing that bothers me is unlike other technology these things don't go down in price. so if you don't buy it right away and want to wait, it doesn't matter because the price won't go down. i guess they are counting on a lot of agency perchases. On 5/30/2014 9:15 AM, Peter Scanlon wrote: Pity it doesn't have a radio listening thing like Ootunes like the victor. -Original Message- From: Dennis Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 12:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HIMS Inc. Releases New Pocket-sized Media Player that Gives Blindand Visually Impaired Near-instant Access to Printed Text oh yes! after seeing the cost of the booksence when it came out i figured
RE: looking for a wifi headset with mike
Hi Dane I will reserve judgement until I receive it but it should be sufficient for what I need, it was a tossup between the logitecech h600 and the h800 but I only really need it for skype so it should be ok, I won't be using it for music. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike Yes, the design of this headset is a good one however I don't think its the value for money headset it could have been, an older standard of Bluetooth being used for example which doesn't take full advantage of the clarity and functionality available in the later standards of Bluetooth. On 11 Mar 2014, at 8:16 pm, Robert Doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net wrote: I am really happy with the Logitech h800 it is both bluetooth and wireless. I can use it with my pc as well as my smart phone. For example, if I am in a skype call I just need to mute then switch to bluetooth and answer my phone all by moving a switch on the headset. Amazon now has it for $69 USD. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 2:03 PM Subject: looking for a wifi headset with mike Hi I am trying to find a wifi headset with mike, I want to pay around £50 or less, found one but are there many of them out there, I have looked briefly on amazon uk, any other ideas please? I need it for my pc and skype. Regards Adrien ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: looking for a wifi headset with mike
Hi Dane I wasn't really looking for bluetooth but wifi but when you do a search, it is hard to be specific on amazon unless you know the exact name of something, type in wifi headphones or headset and it brings up all kinds of things. I suppose wireless headphones would have been better. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike If you're using the headset for Skype with your PC then you should be fine, the headset works rather well, as I said the only issue I have is with the Bluetooth standard used. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:13 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I will reserve judgement until I receive it but it should be sufficient for what I need, it was a tossup between the logitecech h600 and the h800 but I only really need it for skype so it should be ok, I won't be using it for music. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike Yes, the design of this headset is a good one however I don't think its the value for money headset it could have been, an older standard of Bluetooth being used for example which doesn't take full advantage of the clarity and functionality available in the later standards of Bluetooth. On 11 Mar 2014, at 8:16 pm, Robert Doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net wrote: I am really happy with the Logitech h800 it is both bluetooth and wireless. I can use it with my pc as well as my smart phone. For example, if I am in a skype call I just need to mute then switch to bluetooth and answer my phone all by moving a switch on the headset. Amazon now has it for $69 USD. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 2:03 PM Subject: looking for a wifi headset with mike Hi I am trying to find a wifi headset with mike, I want to pay around £50 or less, found one but are there many of them out there, I have looked briefly on amazon uk, any other ideas please? I need it for my pc and skype. Regards Adrien ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: looking for a wifi headset with mike
Hi Dane Ok will have a look just before amazon ship the Logitech ones but if need be, I will go with the logitech ones. Thanks. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:55 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike I can't comment on Amazon as I don't use it. In my opinion - if Bluetooth isn't an issue for you - then i think the Plantronics Audio 995 is a far better pair of headphones with a microphone, sounds better and is now available for half the price of the Logitech H800, obviously there's little point in paying extra for something if you're not going to use it - that being the Bluetooth functionality -. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:43 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I wasn't really looking for bluetooth but wifi but when you do a search, it is hard to be specific on amazon unless you know the exact name of something, type in wifi headphones or headset and it brings up all kinds of things. I suppose wireless headphones would have been better. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike If you're using the headset for Skype with your PC then you should be fine, the headset works rather well, as I said the only issue I have is with the Bluetooth standard used. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:13 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I will reserve judgement until I receive it but it should be sufficient for what I need, it was a tossup between the logitecech h600 and the h800 but I only really need it for skype so it should be ok, I won't be using it for music. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike Yes, the design of this headset is a good one however I don't think its the value for money headset it could have been, an older standard of Bluetooth being used for example which doesn't take full advantage of the clarity and functionality available in the later standards of Bluetooth. On 11 Mar 2014, at 8:16 pm, Robert Doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net wrote: I am really happy with the Logitech h800 it is both bluetooth and wireless. I can use it with my pc as well as my smart phone. For example, if I am in a skype call I just need to mute then switch to bluetooth and answer my phone all by moving a switch on the headset. Amazon now has it for $69 USD. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 2:03 PM Subject: looking for a wifi headset with mike Hi I am trying to find a wifi headset with mike, I want to pay around £50 or less, found one but are there many of them out there, I have looked briefly on amazon uk, any other ideas please? I need it for my pc and skype. Regards Adrien ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: looking for a wifi headset with mike
Hi Dane Too late, I found the headset you recommended but the Logitech one has been shipped, it is a lot of agro to return it as I have to send it back to the uk, I am in France. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:55 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike I can't comment on Amazon as I don't use it. In my opinion - if Bluetooth isn't an issue for you - then i think the Plantronics Audio 995 is a far better pair of headphones with a microphone, sounds better and is now available for half the price of the Logitech H800, obviously there's little point in paying extra for something if you're not going to use it - that being the Bluetooth functionality -. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:43 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I wasn't really looking for bluetooth but wifi but when you do a search, it is hard to be specific on amazon unless you know the exact name of something, type in wifi headphones or headset and it brings up all kinds of things. I suppose wireless headphones would have been better. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike If you're using the headset for Skype with your PC then you should be fine, the headset works rather well, as I said the only issue I have is with the Bluetooth standard used. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:13 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I will reserve judgement until I receive it but it should be sufficient for what I need, it was a tossup between the logitecech h600 and the h800 but I only really need it for skype so it should be ok, I won't be using it for music. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike Yes, the design of this headset is a good one however I don't think its the value for money headset it could have been, an older standard of Bluetooth being used for example which doesn't take full advantage of the clarity and functionality available in the later standards of Bluetooth. On 11 Mar 2014, at 8:16 pm, Robert Doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net wrote: I am really happy with the Logitech h800 it is both bluetooth and wireless. I can use it with my pc as well as my smart phone. For example, if I am in a skype call I just need to mute then switch to bluetooth and answer my phone all by moving a switch on the headset. Amazon now has it for $69 USD. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 2:03 PM Subject: looking for a wifi headset with mike Hi I am trying to find a wifi headset with mike, I want to pay around £50 or less, found one but are there many of them out there, I have looked briefly on amazon uk, any other ideas please? I need it for my pc and skype. Regards Adrien ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: looking for a wifi headset with mike
Hi Dane Well it depends, I intend using it on my pc for skype but I have a question. I use 3g internet, it uses a dongle, if I plug in a wifi adapter for the usb headset, are they likely to conflict? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:04 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike Its not a critical point of course and I doubt you'll be disappoint, if you won't be using the Bluetooth then you certainly won't be missing all that much smile. On 11 Mar 2014, at 10:58 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane Too late, I found the headset you recommended but the Logitech one has been shipped, it is a lot of agro to return it as I have to send it back to the uk, I am in France. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:55 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike I can't comment on Amazon as I don't use it. In my opinion - if Bluetooth isn't an issue for you - then i think the Plantronics Audio 995 is a far better pair of headphones with a microphone, sounds better and is now available for half the price of the Logitech H800, obviously there's little point in paying extra for something if you're not going to use it - that being the Bluetooth functionality -. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:43 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I wasn't really looking for bluetooth but wifi but when you do a search, it is hard to be specific on amazon unless you know the exact name of something, type in wifi headphones or headset and it brings up all kinds of things. I suppose wireless headphones would have been better. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:24 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike If you're using the headset for Skype with your PC then you should be fine, the headset works rather well, as I said the only issue I have is with the Bluetooth standard used. On 11 Mar 2014, at 9:13 pm, Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Dane I will reserve judgement until I receive it but it should be sufficient for what I need, it was a tossup between the logitecech h600 and the h800 but I only really need it for skype so it should be ok, I won't be using it for music. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: looking for a wifi headset with mike Yes, the design of this headset is a good one however I don't think its the value for money headset it could have been, an older standard of Bluetooth being used for example which doesn't take full advantage of the clarity and functionality available in the later standards of Bluetooth. On 11 Mar 2014, at 8:16 pm, Robert Doc Wright godfea...@wrighthere.net wrote: I am really happy with the Logitech h800 it is both bluetooth and wireless. I can use it with my pc as well as my smart phone. For example, if I am in a skype call I just need to mute then switch to bluetooth and answer my phone all by moving a switch on the headset. Amazon now has it for $69 USD. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 2:03 PM Subject: looking for a wifi headset with mike Hi I am trying to find a wifi headset with mike, I want to pay around £50 or less, found one but are there many of them out there, I have looked briefly on amazon uk, any other ideas please? I need it for my pc and skype. Regards Adrien ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US
looking for a wifi headset with mike
Hi I am trying to find a wifi headset with mike, I want to pay around £50 or less, found one but are there many of them out there, I have looked briefly on amazon uk, any other ideas please? I need it for my pc and skype. Regards Adrien
RE: Wireless speakers
Hi Chris There you go, I am sure your family will club together and buy that for your birthday considering it is an important one. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Walter Ramage Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:17 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Wireless speakers Are you refering to the Bose Speakerbar? If so, the Cinemate SR1 is very impressive but very expensive at £1300. Walter. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: 22 February 2014 20:42 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Wireless speakers Talking of speakers and speaker docks has anyone tried any from Bose or Sonus? My father recommends these brands and I will research myself. This is for an upcoming 30th birthday present of mine. Sure there are others and please feel free to share these. But I have heard a Bose Radio and was very impressed with it so much so I am looking into acquiring Bose equipment starting off with wireless speakers. Also has anyone heard of a device from Bose that connects to a TV and supposedly brings the sound to the whole room? Any or all comments are welcome. Thanks! -- Regards Chris --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
copying some dvd's to avi
Hi I would like to copy some dvd's to avi files to listen to or turn into mp3 files, what program is accessible and will copy dvd's to avi please? I use windows 7 pro and nvda. Regards Adrien
RE: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade
Hi Nothing as yet but it will come, one thing at a time. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Sherry Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 5:21 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade So apart from this OOTunes what other internet radio services are there? Andrea On 17/02/2014 3:06 PM, Sunshine wrote: when you say the other service is that what itunes uses to get their streams? - Original Message - From: Kulvinder Singh Bhogal kbhog...@btinternet.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 6:30 AM Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade No problem. Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder SKYPENAME: bobba2006 Tel: +441332 514323 Mob: +447581 483856 From: Gary Schindler Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 12:37 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade I am glad you cleared this up. - Original Message - From: Kulvinder Singh Bhogal kbhog...@btinternet.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 4:35 PM Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade Hi there Just to clear up this business about Tunein radio, the Stream does not use it but it does use Ootunes like the Apple products do. Regards Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Twitter: @BhogalKulvinder SKYPENAME: bobba2006 Tel: +441332 514323 Mob: +447581 483856 From: Howard Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 5:36 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade howard wolcott -- From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade Possibly they do and no one has said they aren't. On 15 Feb 2014, at 11:57 pm, Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net wrote: I thought that Humanware used Tunein Radio. - Original Message - From: Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:48 AM Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade Okay well that's not too bad then if Humanware are using a provider, I don't know what the provider is for Apple's iTunes/Apple TV Radio service, I know that Denon and Panasonic use vTunes and Sangean use something called Wifi Radio. On 15 Feb 2014, at 9:34 pm, Brian Olesen br...@blindkom.dk wrote: hi, no not flash, and it's also only afiliated with one radio provider. The same one as Apple is using. But there are allot of well known stations like public service stations, and even ACB. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 11:15 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Victor Reader Stream Upgrade So can the Victor Reader Stream handle flash streams like most other portable Internet Radio devices can? If it can then I'll certainly look at buying one. hi: humanware uses ootunes. One thing than can be said about the new Victor Reader Stream is that it has a far better speaker than the older model but then again, what doesn't! I'm looking at Daisy players at the moment, the Plextalk Pocket looks a very attractive option still even though the processor isn't as good as that found in the Stream, dealers tell me that still the firmware is far better. The Milestone is also something I'm considering, Bluetooth connectivity is very appealing. On 12 Feb 2014, at 11:09 am, Andrea Sherry sherr...@wideband.net.au wrote: Some may be interested in the latest upgrade for this device. Using the in-built wireless facility users now have the capability of accessing on-line radio. Hopefully current VRS users have received notification of this change. The upgrade can be installed using the update facility of the VRS or can be downloaded from the Humanware site and then installed. Andrea -- Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. - Carl Brad ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
using switch
Hi I have a couple of questions regarding switch. I am using the full version of switch, is there any way to minimise the program to the system tray when you are running a long job and why does switch keep installing add-ons, for example, I have just had to restart my pc after switch reinstalled the roxio sin player, it does this all the time, I like switch but it can be a bit of a pain. Regards Adrien
RE: Good Headsets To Use With Skype Etc
Hi I have been looking at usb microphones, amazon doesn't have many, I use skype all the time now as my main phone system, I need the pc speakers but either a usb mike or headset with mike would be useful, is there a way for windows to automatically switch between the two without my disconnecting the usb set? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2014 4:58 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Good Headsets To Use With Skype Etc One of my favourite headsets for Skype and similar applications is the Plantronics Audio 478 Headset, I've had my original pair for 2 years and I just bought another. This headset is completely portable coming in its own travel bag, portable it may be but its durable enough to sit on your desk and be used as a main headset for your desktop computer. The headset is a stereo type with quite good sound for the money but certainly not audiophile sound as one would find with something like the Grado SR60I headphones but quite acceptable for Skype and everyday listening. The Audio 478 headset is an on the ear type thus you can hear what's going on around you. The headset employs DSP technology for noise cancelation and signal processing. The microphone of the Audio 478 rotates downwards from the left and can be adjusted once lowered. For a headset of this price the microphone sounds very nice and doesn't exhibit the quality of talking through your nose type sound that some microphones do on these sorts of headsets, I had terrible trouble with a logitech pair in this regard. An inline control panel provides volume, mute and answer/hangup buttons, these buttons can be manipulated through the Plantronics Audio 478 control panel which is a downloadable add-in to Windows, you can customise what the buttons do, a plugin is also available for Skype to allow Skype to take advantage of the answer/hangup capabilities of the Audio 478. The headset is a USB type and the cable is fairly rugged, again a great plus for this headset over the older Logitech pair I owned whose cable started curling and perishing after a very short period of time. The Plantronics Audio 478 in my view is very reasonably priced, I paid $65.00 for my new pair and $70.00 2 years ago when I bought my original pair so the price hasn't changed all that much. The price I paid is in Australia dollars so people living in the U.S. will probably pay quite a bit less. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954
RE: using switch
Hi The add-ons will only be downloaded if switch needs them, i.e. it depends on which format you are converting, Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:10 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: using switch I bought Switch a week ago and so far no add-ons have been installed yet. Don't know the answer to your other question. Evan - Original Message - From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:20 AM Subject: Re: using switch Nch Software are notorious for that and in a way this is putting me off even considering Switch never mind buying the full version. I use the conversion features in my audio editors GoldWave and Audacity and they do the job well done. Just my thoughts. Regards Chris On 12/02/2014 08:07, Adrien Collins wrote: Hi I have a couple of questions regarding switch. I am using the full version of switch, is there any way to minimise the program to the system tray when you are running a long job and why does switch keep installing add-ons, for example, I have just had to restart my pc after switch reinstalled the roxio sin player, it does this all the time, I like switch but it can be a bit of a pain. Regards Adrien
RE: using switch
Hi Evan and don These aren't toolbars that switch installs when you install the program but say you are converting a folder with many files in it and some of them are avi, some are mp3 and you are converting avi to mp3 and then lowering the bit rate of the mp3 files, switch seems to pick and install different converters as it goes along, it will use different converters for different file types. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 1:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: using switch When I installed Switch last week, using Window Eyes 8.4, those check boxes for Google Chrome and the toolbar were perfectly accessible, so I was able to uncheck them. Evan - Original Message - From: Don Ball donbal...@earthlink.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 7:42 PM Subject: Re: using switch I saw a review of a program called checky that deals with add on software such as google crome the different tool bars and such. Just install checky and it is supposed to uncheck all of those options for ya. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@gmail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 1:53 PM Subject: RE: using switch Hi The add-ons will only be downloaded if switch needs them, i.e. it depends on which format you are converting, Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:10 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: using switch I bought Switch a week ago and so far no add-ons have been installed yet. Don't know the answer to your other question. Evan - Original Message - From: Chris H christopher...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:20 AM Subject: Re: using switch Nch Software are notorious for that and in a way this is putting me off even considering Switch never mind buying the full version. I use the conversion features in my audio editors GoldWave and Audacity and they do the job well done. Just my thoughts. Regards Chris On 12/02/2014 08:07, Adrien Collins wrote: Hi I have a couple of questions regarding switch. I am using the full version of switch, is there any way to minimise the program to the system tray when you are running a long job and why does switch keep installing add-ons, for example, I have just had to restart my pc after switch reinstalled the roxio sin player, it does this all the time, I like switch but it can be a bit of a pain. Regards Adrien
using skype for calls and speaker questions
Hi I am using skype for my calls now, I purchased a trust desk mike but move my head away and it goes very quiet, it obviously isn't very good. I put on a headset, far better but I don't want to leave the earphone jack plugged in all the time, when I put it in, it brings up the realtech audio device screens, i.e. line, mike or headphone, I just need to select which one I am plugging in. Is there any way to automatically switch between the two and leave the speakers and the headset/mike plugged in all the time, just easily select whether I want to listen with headphones or speakers? I intend to use the skype for my phone all the time. Regards Adrien
RE: using skype for calls and speaker questions
Hi Ray I have them both installed on here but use gwconnect mostly. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 9:38 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: using skype for calls and speaker questions are you using proper Skype or GW connect? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 20:31 To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: using skype for calls and speaker questions Hi I am using skype for my calls now, I purchased a trust desk mike but move my head away and it goes very quiet, it obviously isn't very good. I put on a headset, far better but I don't want to leave the earphone jack plugged in all the time, when I put it in, it brings up the realtech audio device screens, i.e. line, mike or headphone, I just need to select which one I am plugging in. Is there any way to automatically switch between the two and leave the speakers and the headset/mike plugged in all the time, just easily select whether I want to listen with headphones or speakers? I intend to use the skype for my phone all the time. Regards Adrien - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4259 / Virus Database: 3681/7037 - Release Date: 01/27/14
RE: victor reader stream question
Hi The reason why they won't repair the stream in this case is because the new units are as dear as replacing the circuit boards. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Bollard Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:34 PM To: pc- audio Subject: victor reader stream question thanks paul, yes, i think you might be right, i've had it over three years now, and use it a lot, it seems as though it's time for a new reader, and a hole in the bank account, i value your response, thanks again, god bless, travel safely, joe. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: How do I put MP3 music files in Booksense XT and in Victor Reader streme from the PC?
Hi Rosario You are welcome. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rosario Perez Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:00 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: How do I put MP3 music files in Booksense XT and in Victor Reader streme from the PC? Hi Adrien, Thank you very much for your help. I truly appreciate it. Best wishes, Rosario I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:28 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: How do I put MP3 music files in Booksense XT and in Victor Reader streme from the PC? Hi Rosario You just need to put the sd card in the pc and copy and paste, careful though as certain files have to go in certain folders, txt and rtf and html in text, mp3 into music and otherbooks, don't know about the book sense. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rosario Perez Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: How do I put MP3 music files in Booksense XT and in Victor Reader streme from the PC? Hi To all, I have MP3 Music Files that I want to put in my BooksenseXT and my friend's Victor Reader Streme from my PC but I don't know how to do it. I am using Windows7 and Jaws 13. I hope that you can help me in this. Thank you very much. Blessings, Rosario I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. -Original Message- -- -- -0.7 RCVD_IN_DNSWL_LOW RBL: Sender listed at http://www.dnswl.org/, low trust [209.85.212.180 listed in list.dnswl.org] 0.0 FREEMAIL_FROM Sender email is commonly abused enduser mail provider (buys.fanus[at]gmail.com) -0.0 SPF_PASS SPF: sender matches SPF record -1.9 BAYES_00 BODY: Bayes spam probability is 0 to 1% [score: 0.] -0.1 DKIM_VALID_AU Message has a valid DKIM or DK signature from author's domain -0.1 DKIM_VALID Message has at least one valid DKIM or DK signature 0.1 DKIM_SIGNEDMessage has a DKIM or DK signature, not necessarily valid X-Spam-Flag: NO X-BeenThere: pc-audio@pc-audio.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.15 Precedence: list Reply-To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org List-Id: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio_pc-audio.org.pc-audio.org List-Unsubscribe: http://pc-audio.org/mailman/options/pc-audio_pc-audio.org, mailto:pc-audio-requ...@pc-audio.org?subject=subscribe List-Post: mailto:pc-audio@pc-audio.org List-Help: mailto:pc-audio-requ...@pc-audio.org?subject=lp List-Subscribe: http://pc-audio.org/mailman/listinfo/pc-audio_pc-audio.org , mailto:pc-audio-requ...@pc-audio.org?subject=bscribe Content-Type: text/plain; charset=so-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Errors-To: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org Sender: Pc-audio pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org X-OutGoing-Spam-Status: No, score=.6 X-AntiAbuse: This header was added to track abuse, please include it with any abuse report X-AntiAbuse: Primary Hostname - hwa2.ultrahost.us X-AntiAbuse: Original Domain - webafrica.org.za X-AntiAbuse: Originator/Caller UID/GID - [47 12] / [47 12] X-AntiAbuse: Sender Address Domain - pc-audio.org X-Get-Message-Sender-Via: hwa2.ultrahost.us: acl_c_authenticated_local_user: mailman/mailman Hello Andre I use CDEX. It is simple but one has to use the jaws cursor a bit but one can record .wav or mp3 and others. Regards Fanus - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 8:46 PM Subject: accessible free sound recorder Hi all I'm looking for some kind of recording program free if possibly than can record in .wav format. It does not have to have any editing capabilities at all - something like the windows sound recorder but which can record in .wav. Does anyone know of something like that that will run on windows 7 and with jaws 14? I have audacity yes but would like to get something simpler which can record in good quality sound in a simple way. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc
RE: How do I put MP3 music files in Booksense XT and in Victor Reader streme from the PC?
Hi Rosario You just need to put the sd card in the pc and copy and paste, careful though as certain files have to go in certain folders, txt and rtf and html in text, mp3 into music and otherbooks, don't know about the book sense. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Rosario Perez Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:18 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: How do I put MP3 music files in Booksense XT and in Victor Reader streme from the PC? Hi To all, I have MP3 Music Files that I want to put in my BooksenseXT and my friend's Victor Reader Streme from my PC but I don't know how to do it. I am using Windows7 and Jaws 13. I hope that you can help me in this. Thank you very much. Blessings, Rosario I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. -Original Message- -- -- -0.7 RCVD_IN_DNSWL_LOW RBL: Sender listed at http://www.dnswl.org/, low trust [209.85.212.180 listed in list.dnswl.org] 0.0 FREEMAIL_FROM Sender email is commonly abused enduser mail provider (buys.fanus[at]gmail.com) -0.0 SPF_PASS SPF: sender matches SPF record -1.9 BAYES_00 BODY: Bayes spam probability is 0 to 1% [score: 0.] -0.1 DKIM_VALID_AU Message has a valid DKIM or DK signature from author's domain -0.1 DKIM_VALID Message has at least one valid DKIM or DK signature 0.1 DKIM_SIGNEDMessage has a DKIM or DK signature, not necessarily valid X-Spam-Flag: NO X-BeenThere: pc-audio@pc-audio.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.15 Precedence: list Reply-To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org List-Id: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio_pc-audio.org.pc-audio.org List-Unsubscribe: http://pc-audio.org/mailman/options/pc-audio_pc-audio.org, mailto:pc-audio-requ...@pc-audio.org?subject=subscribe List-Post: mailto:pc-audio@pc-audio.org List-Help: mailto:pc-audio-requ...@pc-audio.org?subject=lp List-Subscribe: http://pc-audio.org/mailman/listinfo/pc-audio_pc-audio.org , mailto:pc-audio-requ...@pc-audio.org?subject=bscribe Content-Type: text/plain; charset=so-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Errors-To: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org Sender: Pc-audio pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org X-OutGoing-Spam-Status: No, score=.6 X-AntiAbuse: This header was added to track abuse, please include it with any abuse report X-AntiAbuse: Primary Hostname - hwa2.ultrahost.us X-AntiAbuse: Original Domain - webafrica.org.za X-AntiAbuse: Originator/Caller UID/GID - [47 12] / [47 12] X-AntiAbuse: Sender Address Domain - pc-audio.org X-Get-Message-Sender-Via: hwa2.ultrahost.us: acl_c_authenticated_local_user: mailman/mailman Hello Andre I use CDEX. It is simple but one has to use the jaws cursor a bit but one can record .wav or mp3 and others. Regards Fanus - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 8:46 PM Subject: accessible free sound recorder Hi all I'm looking for some kind of recording program free if possibly than can record in .wav format. It does not have to have any editing capabilities at all - something like the windows sound recorder but which can record in .wav. Does anyone know of something like that that will run on windows 7 and with jaws 14? I have audacity yes but would like to get something simpler which can record in good quality sound in a simple way. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
roxio sign player
Hi Each time I go to use nero or switch, for some reason, it wants to install roxio sign player, what is this please? I have to install it and restart my pc, it is odd. Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: victor stream old version question
Hi It is Daniel and Samantha for the uk. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of brian parker Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 7:42 PM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: victor stream old version question Hi, i am trying to upgrade my victor tothe last version. i know that i haven't got it, but every time i try to find the united kingdom tom and samantha, and download it, i end up with a prevision to what i already have. any ideas would be appreciated. brian. p s 3.5.1 is what i have loaded. brian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: about victor stream
Hi 10 hours compared to 29 is a big difference. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 4:48 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: about victor stream I've never had a Victor Stream, but I do have an NLS player and the same holds true: if I put the thumb drive in (and the player is fully charged) it'll give me a reading of 10 hours, whereas if I have the cartridge in, it then gives me 29 hours! So yes..it would appear that flash drives _do_ drain more power! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: brian parker brian.parke...@btopenworld.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 3:46 AM Subject: about victor stream Hi, recently i have been playing books on a flash drive connected to my victor stream with the short lead. i noticed that i wasn't getting the usual playing time. i assumed that the battery was failing, so i bought a new battery. i found the same result with the new battery. i sent a message to humanware about this, asking whether the flash drive would take up more current. below is their answer. incidently, i have gone back to playing from the sd card, and am now getting the amout of playing time i was used to. brian. Brian It does depend on the drive itself but generally most flash drives will cause the stream to use more power when accessing them. Kind Regards Martin Griffiths To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
program to raise volume on mp3's
Hi I have a selection of mp3's music files on my victor stream, apart from mp3 gain, what other program increases the volume on mp3 files please? Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: olympus podcast
Hi When ever I try and get your podcasts, I keep getting 404 page not found. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit Campos Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:06 PM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: olympus podcast Ah cool man! Thanks. I've seen this recorder, it's really interesting. I just didn't get it cause it only does DVD quality. At the time, I wanted the LS-7 recorder. It does Blu-ray quality which is 96 KHZ 24 birt. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00 AM To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: olympus podcast Hello everyone. As promised, I provide my podcast here about the dm620, hope it will be helpful for someone, and all feedback are welcome. https://www.dropbox.com/s/bapjdsas76so68b/Olympus%20dm620.m p3 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
increasing volume in avi files
Hi My dad is having problems hearing the volume on some avi files he downloads, is there a way to increase the volume please? Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
lowering the bit rate
Hi I want to lower the bit rate in my music, apart from switch, what other programs will do this for me? Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: lowering the bit rate
Hi Kevin ok I have sound taxi, I will try and set it up. thanks. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 11:06 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: lowering the bit rate Hi Adrien. I use a program called Sound Taxi to lower the bit rate of files. It works great. You'll have to use the mouse to configure things in the program, but once you do that for the first time you don't have to worry about the mouse anymore. The program costs something like $40. Do a search for it, and you'll find the web site. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY kmi...@windstream.net To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: victor reader stream
Hi It should do after the next up-date. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of cov...@ccs.covici.com Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 6:06 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: victor reader stream But the new stream won't do audible at all according to their tech support. Karl Smith k...@axistech.net wrote: The new stream has the softpack built in. Karl __ Karl Smith, Access Technology Consultant Axis 4304 South El Camino St. Taylorsville, Utah 84129 Phone: 866-824-7885 Fax: 866-824-7885 E-mail: k...@axistech.net Alternate E-mail: karl.axist...@gmail.com Twitter http://twitter.com/axistech My blog http://www.samobile.net/users/oksaxis/blog/ -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gery Gaubert Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:48 PM To: 'pc-audio@pc-audio.org' Subject: victor reader stream I pressed the info and there is no soft pak. If I want to play format 4 books from audible will I still need the soft pak? Like I wrote earlier, I played books on this stream a while back. Nothing has changed. Gery D. Gaubert Assistant, Information Technology Administrator St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office office (985) 783-0208 mobile 504-329-9439 ggaub...@stcharlessheriff.org This e-mail and any attachments thereto are intended only for the use by the addressee(s) named herein and contain propriety/confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me by telephone (985-783-0208) and permanently delete/destroy the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
changing volume in foolbar
Hi I am using foolbar to play my music, how can I change the volume once I have started playing please? Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
help with winamp please
Hi I have just restored my pc, I have installed winamp, the latest beta version, when I click on an mp3 file to play it, an error message comes up, can't find cd in hard drive, I am assuming winamp is trying to use my drive as a cd, not quite sure how to stop this. Any ideas please? Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
playing a music file in windows 7
Hi I seem to be experiencing problems when playing music files in windows 7, in xp you can just press enter on a music file and it'll start playing but in windows 7 I have to use the context menu or application key and press play to get it to play with winamp, what am I doing wrong? Also, I noticed a media info button in the context menu, what program put this there please? Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: playing a music file in windows 7
Hi On my pc, I have been through the winamp settings, I had to uncheck and then recheck all the winamp file settings to get it to show in the context menu, not sure. Could be that another program has taken over. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 14 March 2013 20:56 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: playing a music file in windows 7 interesting I am using a windows 7 craptop and because winamp is associated with most audio files I can press enter and the file will come right up check your winamp settings primarily file associations Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 17:20 To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: playing a music file in windows 7 Hi I seem to be experiencing problems when playing music files in windows 7, in xp you can just press enter on a music file and it'll start playing but in windows 7 I have to use the context menu or application key and press play to get it to play with winamp, what am I doing wrong? Also, I noticed a media info button in the context menu, what program put this there please? Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Handheld recorder with recording timer
Hi Here in Europe you can get sd cards for a very reasonable amount, not sure about cf flash cards as I never use them. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: 09 March 2013 23:48 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Handheld recorder with recording timer Wel, its not dollar forty in all regions, and also, the prices for sd cards compared to some of these cards are very simular. Wel in my region at least. So it depend I guess. On 09/03/2013, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Maybge so. But come on, $40 for a 4 GB card? I mean, the geek in me would and I kind of want to. We'll see I guess. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:40 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Handheld recorder with recording timer Yeh, I get what you say in many ways, I do feel however that why do they stil make the machine if it might not be so much in use anymore. They don't update the hardware either. But I think if you no why you want it and if you no you can use it alot its stil werth the money, but you rite that most people will have to compare the amount of money with what they get for it. But I guess if you buy the sandisk cards, chances for locking up is maybe less, although I couldn't test that. On 09/03/2013, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Oh yeah, you can find them alright. But when you want to get one for the PTR2 it gets harder. I'll tell you abit why just so as not to leav you hanging, but I won't go too deep as it maybe off topic. But perhaps not. Here it is. Basicly the problem is this, heck you can buy them at staples but it's the ultra 2 ones. The PTR1 and 2 want either type 1 or 2. They don't like Ultra 2. They lock up when you put one in. That's the company's falt though. I don't get why the PTR2 didn't accept type Ultra 2 cards since it came out in 2005 I think. Or was it 6? Is it too little too Late? Is that something that they could still fix with firmware if they chose to? Or would they have to reforge the PTR2 to put a new card reader in it? The cards are essentially the same but for speed. Like I said, Amazon has them, or at least 2, but one I'm not sure of, and the Sandisk one is $40 for only 4 GB. IS it just me or does any one here agree that $40 is a little too much for only 4GB. I actually wander about this too, and this maybe another topic for a whole new thread. Is something like the PTR2 even worth buying anymore? Or is it just just for mastaljicreasons. You know what I mean? It's just cool, one may just love it just because and for almost just collection purposes you may want one. But it's $895. With all the limitations and let's be honest, dying or dead tech in it, is $895 to get it from IRTI even fair anymore? I don't know if anyone wants to debate this or least make their views known, but there you have mine. But yeah, to get off the sope box and back to the main point, you can find the cards, but it's not guarantied the ones you may find will work. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 2:30 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Handheld recorder with recording timer Those compact flash cards are still available. They not the latest and the greatest but stil you can find them, I don't no in the US where to go but in my region they stil available. On 08/03/2013, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah yeah. I don't recall the PTR2 having one. Very interesting. I had a PTR2 once, It's gone now though. Ah the goodold PTR2. Sometimes I want to buy another one but come on, $895 for something that the cards don't exist for any more almost? You can find a select few on Amazon, but who's to say they'll really work? Pluss, like you said, the LS 100 does better quality recording anyways. It does HD. But part of me still loves the good old PTR2. But I digress, point is, that's cool man. I don't the PTR2 having it, but if it does that's cool. The PTP1 does now you remind me of it. But I forgot. Very interesting. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Don Ball Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 12:54 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Handheld recorder with recording timer well all I know is that the custom settings have both a start time and an end time. and there are other options like sound detection to. Now I don't know how reliable any of that is as I don't use those features. In fact sense I got my ls 100 I don't use the pocket for recording much at all. I know that both the ptr2 and the pocket had those features. try them out and see. There is a clock on there for some reason. - Original Message - From: Hamit Campos
RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files
Hi Joe Yes it is dreadful audio, it could be better. A great track all the same. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 08 March 2013 00:41 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Hello Adrien, I've heard it tonight. Dreadful audio though, but a good guitar solo, reckon he liked the original. Brian may would have been pleased to hear his work so expertly executed. Drums are high in the mix as well, huge conpression all over the place, I'd look for a better version if I liked the track. Reckon the quality is the answer to your distortion. particularly if other music is clean and good sounding. Thanks. Joe At 20:19 07/03/2013, you wrote: Hi Joe I have a feeling it is youtube, the audio possibly isn't too clear, if you want to hear them, search for guns and roses and Elton john bohemian rhapsody, not a great recording. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 07 March 2013 17:50 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Hi, I've just seen your answer to ray Adrien. If you play these files on-line from Youtube, how is the sound thenm? Do you think that the distortion is being introduced when the files are converted? I haven't had any excperience with these youtube stream rippers or whatever they are. Thanks. Joe To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files
Hi Joe When I listen to them, I hear a lot of distortion or crackling when I have the audio up full. It is difficult to get it at a comfortable level Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 07 March 2013 12:03 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Adrian, Lowering the bit-rate wil not improve the situation. There may be a number of reasons why you are hearing distortion, and changint the bit-rate will not fix this. When you say distortion, do you mean over mudulation, or are you hearing artifacts in the audio? Joe At 20:29 06/03/2013, you wrote: Hi I have just got my new victor reader stream, when I play one or two live tracks on the stream, they sound really distorted because the are in a higher bit rate, would lowering the bit rate solve this and in what program should I lower the bit rate? I have easy cd converter as well as the latest version and sound taxi to name but a few. Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files
Hi Ray In this case, I converted them from youtube, they are in 320 bit. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 07 March 2013 14:38 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files lets go back to something else here Live Who encoded them and what were the input levels? Lowering either the bit rate or sampling frequency would only further degrade the file or files. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 11:03 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Adrian, Lowering the bit-rate wil not improve the situation. There may be a number of reasons why you are hearing distortion, and changint the bit-rate will not fix this. When you say distortion, do you mean over mudulation, or are you hearing artifacts in the audio? Joe At 20:29 06/03/2013, you wrote: Hi I have just got my new victor reader stream, when I play one or two live tracks on the stream, they sound really distorted because the are in a higher bit rate, would lowering the bit rate solve this and in what program should I lower the bit rate? I have easy cd converter as well as the latest version and sound taxi to name but a few. Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files
Hi Joe I have a feeling it is youtube, the audio possibly isn't too clear, if you want to hear them, search for guns and roses and Elton john bohemian rhapsody, not a great recording. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 07 March 2013 17:50 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Hi, I've just seen your answer to ray Adrien. If you play these files on-line from Youtube, how is the sound thenm? Do you think that the distortion is being introduced when the files are converted? I haven't had any excperience with these youtube stream rippers or whatever they are. Thanks. Joe To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files
Hi It was ok, not great, but ok, not as clear if you were converting from cd. I would hope they would be better quality. Don't know much about this at all. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Mahorney Sent: 07 March 2013 17:29 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files you converted them from you tube assuming you were using you tube to MP3 converter how was the audio on the source files? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 16:22 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Hi Joe When I listen to them, I hear a lot of distortion or crackling when I have the audio up full. It is difficult to get it at a comfortable level Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 07 March 2013 12:03 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: lowering bit rate in some mp3 files Adrian, Lowering the bit-rate wil not improve the situation. There may be a number of reasons why you are hearing distortion, and changint the bit-rate will not fix this. When you say distortion, do you mean over mudulation, or are you hearing artifacts in the audio? Joe At 20:29 06/03/2013, you wrote: Hi I have just got my new victor reader stream, when I play one or two live tracks on the stream, they sound really distorted because the are in a higher bit rate, would lowering the bit rate solve this and in what program should I lower the bit rate? I have easy cd converter as well as the latest version and sound taxi to name but a few. Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
lowering bit rate in some mp3 files
Hi I have just got my new victor reader stream, when I play one or two live tracks on the stream, they sound really distorted because the are in a higher bit rate, would lowering the bit rate solve this and in what program should I lower the bit rate? I have easy cd converter as well as the latest version and sound taxi to name but a few. Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: help with nero 9 please
Hi Joseph I am not sure as my dad has the problem and not me, I will ask him to let me know. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Paton Sent: 15 December 2012 01:44 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: help with nero 9 please Hello, Do you get an error message? What is it? just might help a bit. Joe At 19:32 13/12/2012, you wrote: Hi We are experiencing problems burning files to dvd or cd using nero 9, we want to burn a largish collection of mp3 files plus the corresponding art work but nero keeps failing, we have tried on both windows 7 home and xp home, it gets so far and fails, any ideas please? Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
help with nero 9 please
Hi We are experiencing problems burning files to dvd or cd using nero 9, we want to burn a largish collection of mp3 files plus the corresponding art work but nero keeps failing, we have tried on both windows 7 home and xp home, it gets so far and fails, any ideas please? Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: help with microphone
Hi It is a realtech card, it is sorted, it was the levels and volumes. Thanks to you all. Adrien -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Vítek Sent: 17 November 2012 14:19 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: help with microphone Hi, What sound card do you have? Try opening the command line (Windows+r) type mmsys.cpl and go to the recording card further tab once in order to get to the dropdown list choosing the microphone then tab to the properties hitting enter on it and try setting the microphone volume such as its volume channels left/right etc. If it fails then right in Skype go to menu - tools - settings - sound devices card and when hitting the tab key once you'll get to the dropdown list with options to choose from and one of them is microphone. You also have an option set microphone automatically as a default or something like that in the sound devices card. You need to know what sound card you have to attach the mike with that. It requires sort of experimenting I'd say b/c I've also had these troubles sometimes ago having to set the microphone as a default device as you go further in this card in Skype where you have to fiddle with the up/down buttons which is quite complicatet to learn and orientate in at the first sight. Good luck and have a shot before messing around with that not to loose your nerves:D Tapin-radio coordinator URL: http://www.tapinradio.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/tapinradio Twitter: http://twitter.com/tapin_radio Skype: tapinradio - Puvodní zpráva - Od: Adrien Collins Komu: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Odesláno: 17. listopadu 2012 13:06 Predmet: help with microphone Hi I have just got a microphone to use with skyp and windows 7 pro, I plugged it in but on testing it with sound recorder, I have no sounds coming out, is there a volume setting somewhere? I know the mike works ok as I tested it on my victor stream. On my pc there is a flap at the front and in there are a headphone and mike connection, if I plug the mike in to the earphone socket the main pc speakers stop working so I know I have it in the correct jack. Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Informace od ESET NOD32 Antivirus, verze databaze 6966 (20120314) __ Tuto zpravu proveril ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.cz To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
help with microphone
Hi I have just got a microphone to use with skyp and windows 7 pro, I plugged it in but on testing it with sound recorder, I have no sounds coming out, is there a volume setting somewhere? I know the mike works ok as I tested it on my victor stream. On my pc there is a flap at the front and in there are a headphone and mike connection, if I plug the mike in to the earphone socket the main pc speakers stop working so I know I have it in the correct jack. Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
contacting nero
Hi I need to contact nero, I have found a form on their website but does anyone know an e-mail address for them? Adrien P.S. Please note: my e-mail address has changed from adriencollins22...@googlemail.com to adriencollins22...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
program to convert mp4 to avi
Hi What is the best program to convert mp4 films to avi to burn on to dvd? Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Best way to up-date tag info automatically
Hi Ok thanks for this, will try it later on. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Blackwell, Clifford Sent: 05 September 2012 22:22 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: Best way to up-date tag info automatically There are several programs that do a nice job. My personal favorite is Magic MP3 tagger. You'll need to do a Google search for the web site. There's a free version that's a little clunky and a paid version that is very slick. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 1:26 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: Best way to up-date tag info automatically Hi I have a large number of mp3 files on my sd card, I would like to up-date the tag info but don't fancy doing several thousand manually, is there a way I can do it using the internet? Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Questions about audio books
Hi I have given my friend some audio books to try, he can't get on with mp3 players, he will be playing the books on his computer. If he stops a book after 10 minutes for example, which of the most popular audio programs, windows media, vlc, winamp or any others will allow you to set a book mark? Peter my friend isn't computer literate so it needs to be as simple as possible. I don't have this problem as I use my victor stream or speakon or easyreader. My friend is sighted but is having problems with his hearing so as this is an experiment I would like to know what is the best way to help him. Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
HI Ok I gave in, I couldn't get it to extract above 40 kps, I removed it, put in an older version, 10 ultimate, it is working ok. Very strange. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 20 January 2012 00:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, as tom ses, it sounds like the bit rate, and maybe even the type of encoding needs to be checked. I haven't used easy cd extractor since version 11. but in the output tab you determine what encoding you want, flak, mp3 ogg wma or whatever. Then you determine the bit rate along with lots of other peramaters. You may have an accessibility issue hear, as I say, i have no experience since the earlier version, but once set up, it should be a breeze to use. I hope you get an answer either from the forum or the good folks on this list who no much more than me. good luck, Joe To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi I am sure it is set on mp3 as that is one of the first things I checked, I use the files on my victor stream so it is important to get it in the right format. Keep you posted. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 20 January 2012 00:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, as tom ses, it sounds like the bit rate, and maybe even the type of encoding needs to be checked. I haven't used easy cd extractor since version 11. but in the output tab you determine what encoding you want, flak, mp3 ogg wma or whatever. Then you determine the bit rate along with lots of other peramaters. You may have an accessibility issue hear, as I say, i have no experience since the earlier version, but once set up, it should be a breeze to use. I hope you get an answer either from the forum or the good folks on this list who no much more than me. good luck, Joe To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi Tom Yes I will but I am not sure how to do it, will give it a go. Let you know how I get on. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: 19 January 2012 21:55 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem Adrien: Forgive me (I'm a little slow here) but I think it has just occurred to me what may be happening with your CD Extractor: can you go in a menu and change the bit rate that CD Extractor (I hope I have this right) which ever CD ripper you are using that gives you the lower bit rate, go in and change that; this is what sounds like is going on! My apologies if I'm way off here! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 3:02 PM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi Joe Firstly, I have written to poikasoft. Anyway, when I rip a cd, it is creating very small files, they may be 5 mb in total, I am getting the sound when the cd has been ripped, it may 118 mb if I rip the cd with wmp but with easy cd extracter I am only getting 5 mb. Very strange. The files are playable. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 19 January 2012 20:58 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, What exactly is happening? Joe At 18:31 19/01/2012, you wrote: Hi JP Yes I may just do that, not sure why I am having this problem. Thanks. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 19 January 2012 02:04 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, Why not drop a note to poikosoft. There's a support forum linnk at: http://www.poikosoft.com good luck. JP support? At 21:03 18/01/2012, you wrote: H Yes I think I have clarified but I have roxio creator 2011 on here, cdex 172. and the program I am having problems with is easy cd ripper by poikersoft, it will only convert the files in to very small files, the actual windows media player version is 118 mb for example but easy cd ripper is only giving me 5 or 6 mb in total. It is version 15. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 14 January 2012 18:27 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its different from roxio cd creator - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:57 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi Michael Yes that's the one. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 13 January 2012 19:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its called Easy CD DA extractor - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi JP Yes I may just do that, not sure why I am having this problem. Thanks. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 19 January 2012 02:04 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, Why not drop a note to poikosoft. There's a support forum linnk at: http://www.poikosoft.com good luck. JP support? At 21:03 18/01/2012, you wrote: H Yes I think I have clarified but I have roxio creator 2011 on here, cdex 172. and the program I am having problems with is easy cd ripper by poikersoft, it will only convert the files in to very small files, the actual windows media player version is 118 mb for example but easy cd ripper is only giving me 5 or 6 mb in total. It is version 15. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 14 January 2012 18:27 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its different from roxio cd creator - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:57 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi Michael Yes that's the one. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 13 January 2012 19:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its called Easy CD DA extractor - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi Joe Firstly, I have written to poikasoft. Anyway, when I rip a cd, it is creating very small files, they may be 5 mb in total, I am getting the sound when the cd has been ripped, it may 118 mb if I rip the cd with wmp but with easy cd extracter I am only getting 5 mb. Very strange. The files are playable. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 19 January 2012 20:58 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, What exactly is happening? Joe At 18:31 19/01/2012, you wrote: Hi JP Yes I may just do that, not sure why I am having this problem. Thanks. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 19 January 2012 02:04 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Adrian, Why not drop a note to poikosoft. There's a support forum linnk at: http://www.poikosoft.com good luck. JP support? At 21:03 18/01/2012, you wrote: H Yes I think I have clarified but I have roxio creator 2011 on here, cdex 172. and the program I am having problems with is easy cd ripper by poikersoft, it will only convert the files in to very small files, the actual windows media player version is 118 mb for example but easy cd ripper is only giving me 5 or 6 mb in total. It is version 15. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 14 January 2012 18:27 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its different from roxio cd creator - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:57 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi Michael Yes that's the one. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 13 January 2012 19:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its called Easy CD DA extractor - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
H Yes I think I have clarified but I have roxio creator 2011 on here, cdex 172. and the program I am having problems with is easy cd ripper by poikersoft, it will only convert the files in to very small files, the actual windows media player version is 118 mb for example but easy cd ripper is only giving me 5 or 6 mb in total. It is version 15. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 14 January 2012 18:27 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its different from roxio cd creator - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:57 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi Michael Yes that's the one. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 13 January 2012 19:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its called Easy CD DA extractor - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM
I am having a problem with easy cd creater 15
Hi I use easy cd creator 15 to rip my cds, it is only giving me about 5 mb of the total size of the cd, at first it was trying to create a disk image but I fiddled with the settings, it is still the same, if I rip the cd with windows media player, it is about 118 mb, a big difference. What is going on here? I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no joy. I have a full license, it is activated as far as I know. I use the same software on my xp machine, that works ok. I recently installed roxio creator 12, I wonder if they are conflicting? I also have cdx installed. I am using windows 7 home premium. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Help with easy cd creator please
Hi I use easy cd creator 15 to rip my cds, it is only giving me about 5 mb of the total size of the cd, at first it was trying to create a disk image but I fiddled with the settings, it is still the same, if I rip the cd with windows media player, it is about 118 mb, a big difference. What is going on here? I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no joy. I have a full license, it is activated as far as I know. I use the same software on my xp machine, that works ok. I recently installed roxio creator 12, I wonder if they are conflicting? I also have cdx installed. I am using windows 7 home premium. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Leon George Sent: 13 January 2012 05:00 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: goald wave question Hi list, how can I get the new goald wave scripts To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Further to my problem with easy cd creator
HI I meant to say that all the files are being ripped, or if there are 6 tracks on the cd, there are 6 files on the folder created by easy cd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Further to my cd creator problem
Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Help with a program please
Hi Apologies if this message has been read but I think I am having problems sending to some lists. I use easy cd creator 15 to rip my cds, it is only giving me about 5 mb of the total size of the cd, at first it was trying to create a disk image but I fiddled with the settings, it is still the same, if I rip the cd with windows media player, it is about 118 mb, a big difference. What is going on here? I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no joy. I have a full license, it is activated as far as I know. I use the same software on my xp machine, that works ok. I recently installed roxio creator 12, I wonder if they are conflicting? I also have cdx installed. I am using windows 7 home premium. I meant to say that all the files are being ripped, or if there are 6 tracks on the cd, there are 6 files on the folder created by easy cd creator. I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
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Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher (CJ) chalt...@gmail.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
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Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan Associate Director PML (Programme Management Limited) Tel +44 (0)207 256 2216 Fax +44 (0) 207 374 2509 Mob +44 (0) 7775 804861 E Mail colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com mailto:colin_phe...@pmlgroup.com __ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com __ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi garry It isn't easy creator but easy cd/dvd extracter by poikasoft, totally different from roxio cd creator, like you I haven't used that for at least 8 or 9 years for the very same reasons you mentioned. I have roxio creator on here and that is quite easy to use. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Schindler Sent: 13 January 2012 18:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem Starting with version 7 in the Roxio products you have to do some mousing around with your screen reader of choice and click on the correct graphic and then a couple of tree views will come up, a source and destination that you will have to select the source disc you want to rip, how you want to encode it, where you want it to be written to and so on. you will have to play with it. it isn't easy, that is why blind people don't useEasy creator products much any more. Clifford is right. the Easy creator product you have is formerly known as Roxio. - Original Message - From: Clifford Blackwell blackwe...@ameritech.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 11:11 AM Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi Michael Yes that's the one. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: 13 January 2012 19:38 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem its called Easy CD DA extractor - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from there. Is there an idiots guide to using Win Amp with relevant key strokes please. Many thanks Colin Colin Phelan
RE: Further to my cd creator problem
Hi Clifford No problem, it's easy to mix the programs up. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 20:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem Then I'm sorry. I don't know that one at all. With the name you were giving, it appeared to be the Roxio product. Sorry for the mistake. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 12:32 PM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi No it's not roxio, I think it is made by poikasoft, totally separate from roxio, I know it is talked about quite often on this list. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 17:12 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem It's a newer version of the old Roxio program, is it not? Who makes it if not Roxio? - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I ts not roxio but easy cd dvd creator. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 16:08 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem I don't know Roxio since about version 6. As I recal, back then, when you select the rip function, you have several controls that you can tab through before starting the rip. One of those controls was for the format and quality, i.e. .wma at various bit rates, .wav, or .mp3 at various bit rates.See if you can find such a control. Also check in the menus for option settings and see if there is such a menu. To check and see what bit rate the track was ripped at, highlight the ripped track, right click on it and up arrow once to Properties. Control tab to the Summary tab and tab or arrow down through the various options until you find the bit rate. In the Summary tab you'll wat to make sure that the Advanced option is checked/activated. If you can describe the process you go through as you rip a disk, it might help us to figure out where in the process selection of the rip format and quality is located. Good luck. Clifford - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:09 AM Subject: RE: Further to my cd creator problem H That's what I was thinking but I am not sure how to find out, I need some one who knows the program to help me with it please. Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Clifford Blackwell Sent: 13 January 2012 15:05 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Further to my cd creator problem At what bit rate are the files being ripped? My guess is the default for the program is a low bit rate rather than a higher bit rate resulting in a smaller file, but lower quality. - Original Message - From: Adrien Collins adriencollins22...@googlemail.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:09 AM Subject: Further to my cd creator problem Hi I have just played the first files, they seem to be playable, not sure how much data there is, the whole folder has about 6 files in it, but it is far smaller than the one created by wmp, I have never had this before. The magazine lasts about an hour normally. Not sure what else I can tell you. What am I doing wrong? Regards Adrien -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: 13 January 2012 00:20 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Win Amp Yes, all winamp hotkeys are listed there, and they all work, though not all will necessarily speak. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Win Amp What screen reader are you using with Winamp? If you're using JAWS, I'd suggest starting with the JAWS documentation for Winamp. check out the hot keys and the usage tips. On 12/01/12 04:03, Colin Phelan wrote: Hi All, Have been storing music on Win Amp but not really using it, what I mean is I have been accessing albums from windows explorer and playing them from
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Hi I have two questions for you, Firstly, is there a version of quick mix which works with windows 7? Secondly, how do I put the windows media player icons in the context menu like with winamp and easy cd creater, they are visable if I select an mp3 file or cd and select open with but not other wise. I can select to open the file or cd with windows media player but there is no option to play with wmp. Regards Adrien To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
