Re: creative zen stone
I've only personally played with two players running Rockbox, but they were both equal with respect to navigating menus, , folders and managing your MP3 files. I would think that all players running Rockbox would be equivalent in this respect. The only differences I would see would be the controls of the player themselves. My iRiver has a slide bar and my Sansa has a scroll wheel. John Chilelli wrote: Hey everyone, I need an mp3 player for carrying around my school notes that I need to review regularly. They are all in an mp3 format. In your appreciated opinions, which of the Rockbox supported players offer the most robust Rockbox accessibility to menues, folders and various mp3 file management. Thanks so much, John At 12:09 AM 3/14/2009, you wrote: True, Rockbox isn't supported on the Zen Stone. As far as Creative Lite is concerned, maybe the author of those JFW scripts will update them to work with JFW 10. Do you still have JFW 9? Maybe you could switch back when you needed to run Creative Lite. Rockbox is great, and I occasionally use Creative Lite myself, but IMHO, the Zen Stone is simple enough that it doesn't need Rockbox or Creative Lite for that matter. Constantine wrote: Hi Ok, first off: http://www.rockbox.org Rockbox doesn't support this player, and why should it, as it only has a few simple functions - please read up on said website before posting. Secondly, scripts for what? JFW lite is outdated. contact details: email: tcwoo...@shaw.ca and others msn: the_conman...@hotmail.com skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Ketan Kothari muktake...@gmail.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 8:11 PM Subject: creative zen stone I have a creative zen stone 2 GB model. Is there anyway of making it talk with rockbox? The scripts of creative lite don't seem to work with JFW 10. Help will be welcome. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: muktake...@hotmail.com Skype ID: Ketan 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 -- Christopher cchalt...@austin.rr.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3936 (20090313) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher cchalt...@austin.rr.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: creative zen stone
Hey everyone, I need an mp3 player for carrying around my school notes that I need to review regularly. They are all in an mp3 format. In your appreciated opinions, which of the Rockbox supported players offer the most robust Rockbox accessibility to menues, folders and various mp3 file management. Thanks so much, John At 12:09 AM 3/14/2009, you wrote: True, Rockbox isn't supported on the Zen Stone. As far as Creative Lite is concerned, maybe the author of those JFW scripts will update them to work with JFW 10. Do you still have JFW 9? Maybe you could switch back when you needed to run Creative Lite. Rockbox is great, and I occasionally use Creative Lite myself, but IMHO, the Zen Stone is simple enough that it doesn't need Rockbox or Creative Lite for that matter. Constantine wrote: Hi Ok, first off: http://www.rockbox.org Rockbox doesn't support this player, and why should it, as it only has a few simple functions - please read up on said website before posting. Secondly, scripts for what? JFW lite is outdated. contact details: email: tcwoo...@shaw.ca and others msn: the_conman...@hotmail.com skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Ketan Kothari muktake...@gmail.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 8:11 PM Subject: creative zen stone I have a creative zen stone 2 GB model. Is there anyway of making it talk with rockbox? The scripts of creative lite don't seem to work with JFW 10. Help will be welcome. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: muktake...@hotmail.com Skype ID: Ketan 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 -- Christopher cchalt...@austin.rr.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3936 (20090313) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: creative zen stone
Hi Ok, first off: http://www.rockbox.org Rockbox doesn't support this player, and why should it, as it only has a few simple functions - please read up on said website before posting. Secondly, scripts for what? JFW lite is outdated. contact details: email: tcwoo...@shaw.ca and others msn: the_conman...@hotmail.com skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Ketan Kothari muktake...@gmail.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 8:11 PM Subject: creative zen stone I have a creative zen stone 2 GB model. Is there anyway of making it talk with rockbox? The scripts of creative lite don't seem to work with JFW 10. Help will be welcome. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: muktake...@hotmail.com Skype ID: Ketan 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
creative zen stone
I have a creative zen stone 2 GB model. Is there anyway of making it talk with rockbox? The scripts of creative lite don't seem to work with JFW 10. Help will be welcome. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: muktake...@hotmail.com Skype ID: Ketan To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: creative zen stone
True, Rockbox isn't supported on the Zen Stone. As far as Creative Lite is concerned, maybe the author of those JFW scripts will update them to work with JFW 10. Do you still have JFW 9? Maybe you could switch back when you needed to run Creative Lite. Rockbox is great, and I occasionally use Creative Lite myself, but IMHO, the Zen Stone is simple enough that it doesn't need Rockbox or Creative Lite for that matter. Constantine wrote: Hi Ok, first off: http://www.rockbox.org Rockbox doesn't support this player, and why should it, as it only has a few simple functions - please read up on said website before posting. Secondly, scripts for what? JFW lite is outdated. contact details: email: tcwoo...@shaw.ca and others msn: the_conman...@hotmail.com skype: the_conman283 system details: Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Ketan Kothari muktake...@gmail.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 8:11 PM Subject: creative zen stone I have a creative zen stone 2 GB model. Is there anyway of making it talk with rockbox? The scripts of creative lite don't seem to work with JFW 10. Help will be welcome. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: muktake...@hotmail.com Skype ID: Ketan 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 -- Christopher cchalt...@austin.rr.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player for $30 online at Circuit City
Just received a DealNews email for getting the 1GB Stone at a very good price. Some of you may want to take advantage of it. See below. Jeff Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player for $30 + free shipping The Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. 70PF213000111, costs $29.99 with free shipping at CircuitCity.com. That's $3 off last month's mention and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an .88-oz. weight, up to 10 hours of playback per charge, USB 2.0 connectivity, and support for MP3, WMA, WAV, and Audible music file formats. http://dealnews.com/Creative-ZEN-Stone-1-GB-MP3-Player-for-30-free-shipping/224206.html?ref=alertClick here for updates or to snap up this deal now * Matched on subscription to category MP3 players dealnews alerts put http://dealnews.com/dealnews.com content in your inbox based on your personal preferences. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
artifacts in mp3s, was re: Creative Zen Stone
hi. Ok, maybe my ears have just never been trained to hear these sounds. I can definitely tell if an mp3 has a lot of artifacts, like for example if a badly encoded mp3 has artifacts you'll hear a sort of swishy sound, that's the best way to describe it, especially with higher frequency stuff like symbal crashes and stuff like that. But being able to tell something in the 60 to 120 hertz range? I couldn't tell you something like that if my life depended on it. All I know is what sounds good to me, and what doesn't, but my ears aren't trained enough to give you specifics such as that. At 05:56 AM 3/7/2008, you wrote: High Jerry, I'm concerned about this because MP3's don't really sound all that grate to me. Maybe there is something wrong with my ears, but if it's a loscy file of some kind that I'm listening to, I can hear a faint ringing noise in the 60 to 120 HZ range. And that is bother some to me. But with lossless files, I don't hear that noise. If the creative Zenstone can play WMA lossless files, then I'm sold on it. But if not, then I will have to come up with a plan b as far as small portable music players go. John. - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 4:15 PM Subject: Re: Creative ZenStone I don't know of a difference between WMA and lossless WMA. I thought WMA was pretty much a lossless format regardless. Alls I know is what I read in the manual and hear from Creative technical assistance, that they play MP3 and WMA with no reference to lossless WMA. Jerry Chirp|Chirp|Chirp: It's the Bat, Chirping Bat .Com ! Edirol R-09: high quality portable stereo Secure Digital Audio recorder with USB, $359.00, includes delivery within the USA, add $35.00 outside, www.chirpingbat.com/edirol.shtml ! DEC-TALK USB: $650.00, includes delivery within the USA, add $35 outside, www.chirpingbat.com/dectalkusb.shtml ! J-Say 4.0 without Naturally Speaking: $650.00, www.chirpingbat.com/j-say.shtml ! Window Eyes 6.0: $895, includes delivery in the USA, www.ChirpingBat.Com/windoweyes.shtml ! Triple Talk: USB $450, includes delivery within the USA, add $35 outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/tripletalk.shtml ! Sound Forge 9.0 with CD Architect 5.2 and Noise Reduction 2.0: $289, includes delivery within the USA, add $35 outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/soundforge.shtml ! We accept PayPal All Major Credit Cards, money orders, checks, wire transfers, etc. We ship Internationally. Click to convert our prices into your currency at: www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml Reach BA Software in the United States at: Phone: 1-518-572-6092 weekdays, 1-518-359-8538 other, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Skype name adirondackbat, WWW: www.ChirpingBat.Com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1315 - Release Date: 3/6/2008 9:07 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: artifacts in mp3s, was re: Creative Zen Stone
I know what he's describing. many compressed files, especially heard when using good headphones, the sound seeems too compressed - not producing all the different frequencies you might hear in the background as meant by the producer of the track. In addition, yes, there is WMA, WMA variable bit rate, WMA pro and WMA lossless. I own a Pogo radio with MP3 player, which plays the first 3 formats I listed, but I never tried lossless format on it. It may be beneficial to contact tech support of the manufacturer to clerify before the purchase. HTH! Best Regards, Cornell Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:54:39 -0600 To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: artifacts in mp3s, was re: Creative Zen Stone hi. Ok, maybe my ears have just never been trained to hear these sounds. I can definitely tell if an mp3 has a lot of artifacts, like for example if a badly encoded mp3 has artifacts you'll hear a sort of swishy sound, that's the best way to describe it, especially with higher frequency stuff like symbal crashes and stuff like that. But being able to tell something in the 60 to 120 hertz range? I couldn't tell you something like that if my life depended on it. All I know is what sounds good to me, and what doesn't, but my ears aren't trained enough to give you specifics such as that. At 05:56 AM 3/7/2008, you wrote: High Jerry, I'm concerned about this because MP3's don't really sound all that grate to me. Maybe there is something wrong with my ears, but if it's a loscy file of some kind that I'm listening to, I can hear a faint ringing noise in the 60 to 120 HZ range. And that is bother some to me. But with lossless files, I don't hear that noise. If the creative Zenstone can play WMA lossless files, then I'm sold on it. But if not, then I will have to come up with a plan b as far as small portable music players go. John. - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 4:15 PM Subject: Re: Creative ZenStone I don't know of a difference between WMA and lossless WMA. I thought WMA was pretty much a lossless format regardless. Alls I know is what I read in the manual and hear from Creative technical assistance, that they play MP3 and WMA with no reference to lossless WMA. Jerry Chirp|Chirp|Chirp: It's the Bat, Chirping Bat .Com ! Edirol R-09: high quality portable stereo Secure Digital Audio recorder with USB, $359.00, includes delivery within the USA, add $35.00 outside, www.chirpingbat.com/edirol.shtml ! DEC-TALK USB: $650.00, includes delivery within the USA, add $35 outside, www.chirpingbat.com/dectalkusb.shtml ! J-Say 4.0 without Naturally Speaking: $650.00, www.chirpingbat.com/j-say.shtml ! Window Eyes 6.0: $895, includes delivery in the USA, www.ChirpingBat.Com/windoweyes.shtml ! Triple Talk: USB $450, includes delivery within the USA, add $35 outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/tripletalk.shtml ! Sound Forge 9.0 with CD Architect 5.2 and Noise Reduction 2.0: $289, includes delivery within the USA, add $35 outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/soundforge.shtml ! We accept PayPal All Major Credit Cards, money orders, checks, wire transfers, etc. We ship Internationally. Click to convert our prices into your currency at: www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml Reach BA Software in the United States at: Phone: 1-518-572-6092 weekdays, 1-518-359-8538 other, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Skype name adirondackbat, WWW: www.ChirpingBat.Com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1315 - Release Date: 3/6/2008 9:07 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Problem with creative zen stone
I don't have any problems rewinding through a track with the Zen Stone. Are you sure you're holding the rewind button down long enough? It'll rewind about 5 seconds, play about a second, rewind about 5 seconds and so on, so it may sound like it's advancing through the track, when really it's rewinding. I hope that makes sense! Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, Like everyone else, I like the zen stone and its ease of use. I did find one thing it was doing, and wanted to know if there is a way of doing a certain function. While listening to an audio book, I found that it would skip sometimes during the book. It would only skip a little, like a sentence or two. I found out how to fast forward with the unit, but I can not find out how to rewind with the unit. Now when I say fast forward, I do not mean moving from track to track, but fast forwarding within the same track. If you hold down the forward button, it will move forward within the same file, but the same does not work for me if I hold down the back button. If I hold down the back button, it still advances forward in the file. When it does skip while listening to an audio book, I was just going to rewind it a little and try to listen to that part again to see if it did it again, but like I said, I could not get it to move backward within a file. Now I also considered that it could be a problem with the file, so I checked the file out on my computer using Winamp, and there was no skipping at all. Any help or suggestions with this would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 3:52 AM Subject: Re: creative zen stone All true. If you still want to check out the Creative Media Lite application, you can get JFW scripts for it at http://www.hartgen.org/zenstone.html. Chris Skarstad wrote: Hi. You really don't need the creative media lite utility as far as actually transfering files to the player is concerned. You can simply use windows explorer and transfer them just as you would any other drive that shows up under windows explorer. How cool is that! No extra software to use, none of that. Do you have a bit of usable vision? If so, there is a small orange LED light on the player that continually flashes while it's charging, and when it's completely charged, the light stays on. How I do it is I just plug it into the USB port when I'm not using it. It makes sure that I don't lose the player, and it also makes sure that it's fully charged all the time. So yep, you can use the program, but you really don't have to, unless you're super curious. go to http://www.creative.com/zenstone and it's there. Hope that helps. At 09:43 PM 7/19/2007, you wrote: Hi, Several people have mentioned the creative media lite utility, and how you can monitor the zen stone's charging process with this utility. Where can I find this utility? I got no CD or anything with my zen stone. I just plugged it in my USB port, and it was ready to go. Any help with this would be appreciated. And I have the 1 GB Creative Zen Stone. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: creative zen stone My Zen Stone doesn't play while it's hooked up to the computer. You don't have to wait until it's fully charged before you start listening to it though! :-) I haven't timed how long it takes to charge, but the Creative Media Lite utility will give you the current charge on the Zen Stone, so you can monitor it's charging process with that utility. Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2408 (20070719) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc
Re: creative zen stone
All true. If you still want to check out the Creative Media Lite application, you can get JFW scripts for it at http://www.hartgen.org/zenstone.html. Chris Skarstad wrote: Hi. You really don't need the creative media lite utility as far as actually transfering files to the player is concerned. You can simply use windows explorer and transfer them just as you would any other drive that shows up under windows explorer. How cool is that! No extra software to use, none of that. Do you have a bit of usable vision? If so, there is a small orange LED light on the player that continually flashes while it's charging, and when it's completely charged, the light stays on. How I do it is I just plug it into the USB port when I'm not using it. It makes sure that I don't lose the player, and it also makes sure that it's fully charged all the time. So yep, you can use the program, but you really don't have to, unless you're super curious. go to http://www.creative.com/zenstone and it's there. Hope that helps. At 09:43 PM 7/19/2007, you wrote: Hi, Several people have mentioned the creative media lite utility, and how you can monitor the zen stone's charging process with this utility. Where can I find this utility? I got no CD or anything with my zen stone. I just plugged it in my USB port, and it was ready to go. Any help with this would be appreciated. And I have the 1 GB Creative Zen Stone. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: creative zen stone My Zen Stone doesn't play while it's hooked up to the computer. You don't have to wait until it's fully charged before you start listening to it though! :-) I haven't timed how long it takes to charge, but the Creative Media Lite utility will give you the current charge on the Zen Stone, so you can monitor it's charging process with that utility. Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2408 (20070719) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Problem with creative zen stone
Hi all, Like everyone else, I like the zen stone and its ease of use. I did find one thing it was doing, and wanted to know if there is a way of doing a certain function. While listening to an audio book, I found that it would skip sometimes during the book. It would only skip a little, like a sentence or two. I found out how to fast forward with the unit, but I can not find out how to rewind with the unit. Now when I say fast forward, I do not mean moving from track to track, but fast forwarding within the same track. If you hold down the forward button, it will move forward within the same file, but the same does not work for me if I hold down the back button. If I hold down the back button, it still advances forward in the file. When it does skip while listening to an audio book, I was just going to rewind it a little and try to listen to that part again to see if it did it again, but like I said, I could not get it to move backward within a file. Now I also considered that it could be a problem with the file, so I checked the file out on my computer using Winamp, and there was no skipping at all. Any help or suggestions with this would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 3:52 AM Subject: Re: creative zen stone All true. If you still want to check out the Creative Media Lite application, you can get JFW scripts for it at http://www.hartgen.org/zenstone.html. Chris Skarstad wrote: Hi. You really don't need the creative media lite utility as far as actually transfering files to the player is concerned. You can simply use windows explorer and transfer them just as you would any other drive that shows up under windows explorer. How cool is that! No extra software to use, none of that. Do you have a bit of usable vision? If so, there is a small orange LED light on the player that continually flashes while it's charging, and when it's completely charged, the light stays on. How I do it is I just plug it into the USB port when I'm not using it. It makes sure that I don't lose the player, and it also makes sure that it's fully charged all the time. So yep, you can use the program, but you really don't have to, unless you're super curious. go to http://www.creative.com/zenstone and it's there. Hope that helps. At 09:43 PM 7/19/2007, you wrote: Hi, Several people have mentioned the creative media lite utility, and how you can monitor the zen stone's charging process with this utility. Where can I find this utility? I got no CD or anything with my zen stone. I just plugged it in my USB port, and it was ready to go. Any help with this would be appreciated. And I have the 1 GB Creative Zen Stone. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: creative zen stone My Zen Stone doesn't play while it's hooked up to the computer. You don't have to wait until it's fully charged before you start listening to it though! :-) I haven't timed how long it takes to charge, but the Creative Media Lite utility will give you the current charge on the Zen Stone, so you can monitor it's charging process with that utility. Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2408 (20070719) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
Hi. What do you mean by the serial?not sure about that? the only serial number I know of is a number that's found on the box of the package when you get it, and it's usually used to register your product. and in case anyone's doing searches for it, it's actually called the Creative Zen Stone, no key in there. If by serial you mean the model number for it, there's really only one model and it's 1 gig, so unless you get something else, that's what you'll get. I've only ever seen the Creative Zen Stone in a 1 gig model, so I believe that's all there is. At 12:25 AM 7/19/2007, you wrote: I was reading about the creative Zen keystone player. Sounds pretty neat and not to expensive. Does anyone have the serial for the 1 gigabyte that's been talked about here? Thanks Leslie check out this new and exciting business opportunity and it's totally free!!! http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/5847 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2405 (20070718) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
thanks there are also some that are 2 gig. - Original Message - From: Chris Skarstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:34 PM Subject: Re: creative zen stone Hi. What do you mean by the serial?not sure about that? the only serial number I know of is a number that's found on the box of the package when you get it, and it's usually used to register your product. and in case anyone's doing searches for it, it's actually called the Creative Zen Stone, no key in there. If by serial you mean the model number for it, there's really only one model and it's 1 gig, so unless you get something else, that's what you'll get. I've only ever seen the Creative Zen Stone in a 1 gig model, so I believe that's all there is. At 12:25 AM 7/19/2007, you wrote: I was reading about the creative Zen keystone player. Sounds pretty neat and not to expensive. Does anyone have the serial for the 1 gigabyte that's been talked about here? Thanks Leslie check out this new and exciting business opportunity and it's totally free!!! http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/5847 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2405 (20070718) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
hi, there is a 2 gig version on the market now. kevin - (lord l) Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice-Will Durant contact me: email/msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: lordandladyl - Original Message - From: Chris Skarstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:34 AM Subject: Re: creative zen stone Hi. What do you mean by the serial?not sure about that? the only serial number I know of is a number that's found on the box of the package when you get it, and it's usually used to register your product. and in case anyone's doing searches for it, it's actually called the Creative Zen Stone, no key in there. If by serial you mean the model number for it, there's really only one model and it's 1 gig, so unless you get something else, that's what you'll get. I've only ever seen the Creative Zen Stone in a 1 gig model, so I believe that's all there is. At 12:25 AM 7/19/2007, you wrote: I was reading about the creative Zen keystone player. Sounds pretty neat and not to expensive. Does anyone have the serial for the 1 gigabyte that's been talked about here? Thanks Leslie check out this new and exciting business opportunity and it's totally free!!! http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/5847 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2405 (20070718) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
Hi Leslie, I have one and like it very much. I got mine on Amazon.com and I think I paid $33.00 for it. But you can get different colors for $39.00. Hope this helps! Jim On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:25:29 -1000 leslie ferrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was reading about the creative Zen keystone player. Sounds pretty neat and not to expensive. Does anyone have the serial for the 1 gigabyte that's been talked about here? Thanks Leslie check out this new and exciting business opportunity and it's totally free!!! http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/5847 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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hello friends, i recently purchased the zen stone player, delighted with it, unfortunately, i got the one gigabyte version, didn't know there was a two gig version until a week after i had purchased this one, but really no problem, for a totally blind person it is so easy to operate, just one thing i need to know, how long is the running time, how many hours can i run it before recharging it?? the headphones that come with it are rubbish, but i do have a very natty and extremely good set of headphones that came with a radio someone gave me last year, anyway, can someone tell me how long this little baby runs without needing a recharge, regards from ireland, travel safely, joe. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
Hey Joe. It's advertised running time on a full charge is 10 hours. Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Joe Bollard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc -audio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 12:23 PM Subject: creative zen stone hello friends, i recently purchased the zen stone player, delighted with it, unfortunately, i got the one gigabyte version, didn't know there was a two gig version until a week after i had purchased this one, but really no problem, for a totally blind person it is so easy to operate, just one thing i need to know, how long is the running time, how many hours can i run it before recharging it?? the headphones that come with it are rubbish, but i do have a very natty and extremely good set of headphones that came with a radio someone gave me last year, anyway, can someone tell me how long this little baby runs without needing a recharge, regards from ireland, travel safely, joe. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: creative zen stone
The 2 GB model is known as the Zen Stone Plus and is supposed to be rather less accessible than the 1 GB Zen Stone. The Zen Stone Plus has a voice recorder and FM radio, I believe, while the 1 GB model is just a music player. Caroline. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of leslie ferrell Sent: 19 July 2007 06:25 To: pcaudio Subject: creative zen stone I was reading about the creative Zen keystone player. Sounds pretty neat and not to expensive. Does anyone have the serial for the 1 gigabyte that's been talked about here? Thanks Leslie check out this new and exciting business opportunity and it's totally free!!! http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/5847 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2407 (20070719) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
I'm not sure but do you happen do know the model number and how much was it? Thanks Leslie - Original Message - From: Joe Bollard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc -audio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 1:23 AM Subject: creative zen stone hello friends, i recently purchased the zen stone player, delighted with it, unfortunately, i got the one gigabyte version, didn't know there was a two gig version until a week after i had purchased this one, but really no problem, for a totally blind person it is so easy to operate, just one thing i need to know, how long is the running time, how many hours can i run it before recharging it?? the headphones that come with it are rubbish, but i do have a very natty and extremely good set of headphones that came with a radio someone gave me last year, anyway, can someone tell me how long this little baby runs without needing a recharge, regards from ireland, travel safely, joe. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
Yeah this is true, but the reviews I've read, as well as my own experience, says it's more like six to seven hours. The Creative Media Lite utility does tell you whether the Zen Stone has a full charge or not, so you can at least make sure you're starting off with a full battery. Kevin Lloyd wrote: Hey Joe. It's advertised running time on a full charge is 10 hours. Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Joe Bollard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc -audio pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 12:23 PM Subject: creative zen stone hello friends, i recently purchased the zen stone player, delighted with it, unfortunately, i got the one gigabyte version, didn't know there was a two gig version until a week after i had purchased this one, but really no problem, for a totally blind person it is so easy to operate, just one thing i need to know, how long is the running time, how many hours can i run it before recharging it?? the headphones that come with it are rubbish, but i do have a very natty and extremely good set of headphones that came with a radio someone gave me last year, anyway, can someone tell me how long this little baby runs without needing a recharge, regards from ireland, travel safely, joe. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
My Zen Stone doesn't play while it's hooked up to the computer. You don't have to wait until it's fully charged before you start listening to it though! :-) I haven't timed how long it takes to charge, but the Creative Media Lite utility will give you the current charge on the Zen Stone, so you can monitor it's charging process with that utility. Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
Hi, Several people have mentioned the creative media lite utility, and how you can monitor the zen stone's charging process with this utility. Where can I find this utility? I got no CD or anything with my zen stone. I just plugged it in my USB port, and it was ready to go. Any help with this would be appreciated. And I have the 1 GB Creative Zen Stone. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: creative zen stone My Zen Stone doesn't play while it's hooked up to the computer. You don't have to wait until it's fully charged before you start listening to it though! :-) I haven't timed how long it takes to charge, but the Creative Media Lite utility will give you the current charge on the Zen Stone, so you can monitor it's charging process with that utility. Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative zen stone
Hi. You really don't need the creative media lite utility as far as actually transfering files to the player is concerned. You can simply use windows explorer and transfer them just as you would any other drive that shows up under windows explorer. How cool is that! No extra software to use, none of that. Do you have a bit of usable vision? If so, there is a small orange LED light on the player that continually flashes while it's charging, and when it's completely charged, the light stays on. How I do it is I just plug it into the USB port when I'm not using it. It makes sure that I don't lose the player, and it also makes sure that it's fully charged all the time. So yep, you can use the program, but you really don't have to, unless you're super curious. go to http://www.creative.com/zenstone and it's there. Hope that helps. At 09:43 PM 7/19/2007, you wrote: Hi, Several people have mentioned the creative media lite utility, and how you can monitor the zen stone's charging process with this utility. Where can I find this utility? I got no CD or anything with my zen stone. I just plugged it in my USB port, and it was ready to go. Any help with this would be appreciated. And I have the 1 GB Creative Zen Stone. Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: creative zen stone My Zen Stone doesn't play while it's hooked up to the computer. You don't have to wait until it's fully charged before you start listening to it though! :-) I haven't timed how long it takes to charge, but the Creative Media Lite utility will give you the current charge on the Zen Stone, so you can monitor it's charging process with that utility. Chris Chaffin wrote: Hi all, I just got my new zen stone today in the mail. I just plugged it up to my computer. How long does it take to charge initially? And do I have to wait until it is done charging, or will it play while it is hooked up to the computer charging? I just did not know if it can get its power from the USB port to play while it is charging. All help is appreciated. Chris Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2408 (20070719) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
creative zen stone
I was reading about the creative Zen keystone player. Sounds pretty neat and not to expensive. Does anyone have the serial for the 1 gigabyte that's been talked about here? Thanks Leslie check out this new and exciting business opportunity and it's totally free!!! http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/5847 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
Garry, where can you purchase the Zenstone for $10.00?, Billy - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:40 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. I have been trying to find and access a manual for the Zen Stone, but haven't had any luck finding it. if someone has it, may I have it please? then I may be able to help Alison. I think I can buy one of these players for $10.00 or so. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2317 (20070607) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
- Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] anyone know the best place to purchase the Zenstone here in the UK?, BillyTo: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:40 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. I have been trying to find and access a manual for the Zen Stone, but haven't had any luck finding it. if someone has it, may I have it please? then I may be able to help Alison. I think I can buy one of these players for $10.00 or so. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2317 (20070607) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
Amazon.com seems to have the Skin tone black real cheap. I don't know if it is because they are being discontinued. - Original Message - From: TrueBlue Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 5:41 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. Garry, where can you purchase the Zenstone for $10.00?, Billy - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:40 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. I have been trying to find and access a manual for the Zen Stone, but haven't had any luck finding it. if someone has it, may I have it please? then I may be able to help Alison. I think I can buy one of these players for $10.00 or so. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2317 (20070607) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
Hi. It's important to point out that the skin for the Zen Stone just changes the look of the player, it's not the player itself. So when you purchase the skin, you aren't getting a player along with it, all you are getting is he skin to put on the player to make it look different. So if you don't have a Zen Stone, this would be, well, kind of useless. At 07:20 AM 6/8/2007, you wrote: Amazon.com seems to have the Skin tone black real cheap. I don't know if it is because they are being discontinued. - Original Message - From: TrueBlue Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 5:41 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. Garry, where can you purchase the Zenstone for $10.00?, Billy - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:40 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. I have been trying to find and access a manual for the Zen Stone, but haven't had any luck finding it. if someone has it, may I have it please? then I may be able to help Alison. I think I can buy one of these players for $10.00 or so. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2317 (20070607) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2318 (20070608) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
If the Zen Stone can only be recharged via the USB port.. .this shouldn't pose too much of a problem as you can get A C adapters that allow you plug a USB connection in, so you can charge it that way. Just like the way I pods are charged. John [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/06/07 03:29 Bruce, you wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Yes, if you prefer normal batteries, you might checkout the iRiver T50 and T60. Not quite as cheap as the Stone, but more powerful and not too expensive either. *** Michael Lang *** Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Are the T50 and T60 from iRiver accessible? [was Re: Creative Zen Stone Player]
Has a blind person used or had any experience with the iRiver T50 or the iRiver T60? If so, how accessible did you find them? From the review posted at http://www.pocketables.net/2007/05/review_iriver_t.html, I read the following, which makes me wonder how accessible these players are. The reference to a joy stick and a GUI, even though they say it's straightforward, give me pause. It does appear that you can just use Windows Explorer to transfer music, but you may have to use the PC software to switch between MTP and UMS mode. That doesn't seem like a big deal, but I wonder if the PC software is accessible with a screen reader or not. Controls Navigation on both players is primarily handled by a small joystick on the right side of the display The joystick is unrestricted in its movement and easy to use, but it's a bit wobbly. This makes selecting various options tricky because pressing the center of the joystick straight down requires actual precision. You can't just push the center and expect the system to recognize it as an OK or Enter command. More often than not, tapping the center of the joystick pushes it slightly to the left, which rewinds a track or takes you to the previous menu option. Navigation would be more accurate if the joystick's movements were limited to just four directions (up, down, left, right). Graphical user interface The T50 and T60 are equipped with yet another GUI not found on any other recent iriver DAP (it's the same one used on the older T10). All that nonsense aside, the T50 and T60's GUI is self-explanatory and easy to use. The main menu is colorful and cute, but the rest of the system isn't really anything to look at. It's all very file-tree and Windows Explorer: plain but functional. Transferring content The T50 and T60 can be formatted to support MTP or UMS/MSC for transferring media with or without the use of software. Drag-and-drop via Windows Explorer can be done in either mode, but other differences exist to make choosing between one or the other pretty crucial. Switching between the two modes requires the use of the supplied Cross Updater software and also deletes all of the content, so it's easier to just choose one and stick to it forever. Keep in mind that you need MSC/UMS to: • Use iriver plus 3 • Supposedly playback podcasts (not sure why iriver says this, as most podcasts are in MP3 format) And you need MTP to: • Use Windows Media Player 11 and other music management software • Playback Audible content Michael Lang wrote: Bruce, you wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Yes, if you prefer normal batteries, you might checkout the iRiver T50 and T60. Not quite as cheap as the Stone, but more powerful and not too expensive either. *** Michael Lang *** Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re[2]: Creative Zen Stone Player
hello all, there is more than one solution to the problem of charging your mp3 usb players. i bought a mp3 and usb charger a while ago. this is a small device that looks just like a standard mains plug and has a usb socket on the face, all you do is plug it into the wall socket and plug any usb powered device into it to either run it off the mains or to charge it. i only paid 5.99 UK pounds for it about12 US dollars. the place i got mine from doesn't have this particular model any more but they do have an alternative one that has some extras. mine was for UK use only, but the one they have now is a travel version which comes with adapters allowing you to use it in the UK, USA, Europe or Australia. this model costs 9.99 UK pounds about 21 US dollars here is the url for the item: http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/AvCommunications/iPodAccessories/TravelCharg erUSB.htm pete. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
The whole point of portability is, well, portability. If you have to cart a computer along just so you can recharge the device you have music on which has been transfered from the device you're having to cart along to recharge the portable device ... Bruce On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:43:22 -0500, Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
the ipod shuffle functions in the same way, tj - Original Message - From: Bruce Toews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 9:04 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player The whole point of portability is, well, portability. If you have to cart a computer along just so you can recharge the device you have music on which has been transfered from the device you're having to cart along to recharge the portable device ... Bruce On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:43:22 -0500, Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
But with the Zen stone, you don't have to use annoying transfer software. You can just copy and paste from windows explorer. Allison - Original Message - From: Thomas (TJ) Olsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 9:47 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player the ipod shuffle functions in the same way, tj - Original Message - From: Bruce Toews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 9:04 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player The whole point of portability is, well, portability. If you have to cart a computer along just so you can recharge the device you have music on which has been transfered from the device you're having to cart along to recharge the portable device ... Bruce On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:43:22 -0500, Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re[2]: Creative Zen Stone Player
Great. I figured there must be something like that being made. - Original Message - From: pete gurney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 6:08 AM Subject: Re[2]: Creative Zen Stone Player hello all, there is more than one solution to the problem of charging your mp3 usb players. i bought a mp3 and usb charger a while ago. this is a small device that looks just like a standard mains plug and has a usb socket on the face, all you do is plug it into the wall socket and plug any usb powered device into it to either run it off the mains or to charge it. i only paid 5.99 UK pounds for it about12 US dollars. the place i got mine from doesn't have this particular model any more but they do have an alternative one that has some extras. mine was for UK use only, but the one they have now is a travel version which comes with adapters allowing you to use it in the UK, USA, Europe or Australia. this model costs 9.99 UK pounds about 21 US dollars here is the url for the item: http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/AvCommunications/iPodAccessories/TravelCharg erUSB.htm pete. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
He's just trying to justify purchasing the BP as a mp3 player. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:43 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
No justification is necessary on that point. The BP is one of the best purchases I've ever made, and I am now just glad I didn't purchase the Zen stone ... not because there's anything wrong with it, but because I'm better served by my Book Port and I'll take the larger size for what I'm offered. Personal thing, I have nothing to justify. Bruce On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:00:27 -0400, TIM GRADY [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: He's just trying to justify purchasing the BP as a mp3 player. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:43 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
creative zen stone won't play.
Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: creative Zen stone won't play.
Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
I have been trying to find and access a manual for the Zen Stone, but haven't had any luck finding it. if someone has it, may I have it please? then I may be able to help Alison. I think I can buy one of these players for $10.00 or so. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
Hi Rick! It turns out I was just being impatient. This is nothing new. Lol. You need to hold down the play button for about three seconds during, and then wait ten to fifteen seconds for it to start playing the file. Allison - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creative Zen stone won't play.
Hi Gary. The zen stoen is so simple that a manual really isn't necessary. As Alison has discovered, you do have to hold the play button for 2 to 3 seconds and then wait 10 to 15 seconds for playback to start. I'd recommend taking a look at the following site to get a good overview of the player: http://www.hartgen.org/zenstone.html Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:40 AM Subject: Re: creative Zen stone won't play. I have been trying to find and access a manual for the Zen Stone, but haven't had any luck finding it. if someone has it, may I have it please? then I may be able to help Alison. I think I can buy one of these players for $10.00 or so. - Original Message - From: Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: RE: creative Zen stone won't play. Allison, This is just a shot in the dark, but after reading a review of the Zen Stone, I recall there is a switch that you have to use to put the player in folder navigation mode. I am thinking that you may have to use this mode to navigate to your music folder and then press what ever button makes a selection to go into the folder. I don't have a Zen Stone, so like I said this is just a shot in the dark based on what I read. I'd be interested to know whether that worked or not. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allison Mervis Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:04 PM To: list., PC audio discussion, ; org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: creative zen stone won't play. Hi all! I received my creative Zen stone today, plugged it in, deleted the sample tracks from the music folder, and pasted in some mp3 files of an audio book. I waited until the player was charged, plugged in the headphones, and held down the play button for one second. I heard a little popping sound which told me that the player had powered up, but no other sound. I tried pushing all sides of the wheel, thinking that the volume might just be too low. I assume that the portion of the wheel with the little dot on it is volume up. What could I be doing wrong? Should I have put the files in the route of the player instead of in the music folder? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Allison Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
Hi Bruce. I see the BP and Zen Stone as serving completely different purposes rather than two products competing in the same market so it's more likely that you'd want both rather than one or the other. I don't have a BP and haven't seenit's specs but I'd be very surprised if it had a great spec for playing music when you consider it's main purpose in life is to play the spoken word. The zen stone on the other hand is primarily a music player designed and built to provide the best playback quality possible in the tiniest size to compete with apple's products. It has a frequency range of 20 hz to 20 Khz whereas typically, players like the olympus ds50, milestone and I'd imagine the BP will only cover 50 hz to 19 Khz. The zen stone battery life is approx 10 hours on a full charge and it would of course be ridiculous to assume you'd need to take a laptop with you to recharge. These types of players always come with an adaptor to charge from mains and these can be hhad very cheaply. Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bruce Toews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:06 PM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player No justification is necessary on that point. The BP is one of the best purchases I've ever made, and I am now just glad I didn't purchase the Zen stone ... not because there's anything wrong with it, but because I'm better served by my Book Port and I'll take the larger size for what I'm offered. Personal thing, I have nothing to justify. Bruce On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:00:27 -0400, TIM GRADY [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: He's just trying to justify purchasing the BP as a mp3 player. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:43 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
you know we don't know how long it takes to charge the thing up. It could take as little as 15 minutes. It will surely take no longer than 1 hour. - Original Message - From: Christopher Chaltain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:43 AM Subject: Re: Creative Zen Stone Player I'm curious. How do you think this makes it more inconvenient? Are you thinking it's more inconvenient than something which has a rechargeable battery in it but uses an AC adapter to charge it? If so, I'm thinking whether you plug it into a USB port or an AC outlet, it would all be the same. I guess though AC outlets are still more ubiquitous than USB ports. If I go on vacation, like a cruise, I'd still have to bring my laptop just to recharge my Creative Zen Stone. If you're comparing it to something which takes batteries then I guess it would be more inconvenient, when the battery runs down, you have to tether yourself to an electrical outlet or a USB port while it's charging, but if it took batteries, you could just pop a fresh battery in and go. I guess for the price, you could always buy two! OK never mind, you're right, I can see where it would be a bit nor inconvenient! I'm still asking for one for Father's Day though! I have the Creative MuVo with 128M of memory, and having something that's supposed to be just as easy to use, but with 1GB of memory is just too appealing. Plus I see it's size and the fact that it has rechargeable batteries as providing it's own conveniences. I don't have to worry about spare batteries or carrying two separate cords. Bruce Toews wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Creative Zen Stone Player
Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
Don't quote me on this but if i'm not mistaken its possible to buy usb to standard outlet adapters tj - Original Message - From: Bruce Toews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1:15 PM Subject: Creative Zen Stone Player Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.ogts.net Radio Show and Podcast: http://www.totw.net Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Creative Zen Stone Player
Bruce, you wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Yes, if you prefer normal batteries, you might checkout the iRiver T50 and T60. Not quite as cheap as the Stone, but more powerful and not too expensive either. *** Michael Lang *** Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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As an alternative, aren't there battery charging units that plug into a USB port? Power comes from loading batteries into the charging unit. That way one could use rechargeable NiMH type batteries to easily fuel the portable charger. Am I assuming correctly about this? Jeff At 07:29 PM 6/6/2007, you wrote: Bruce, you wrote: Am I to understand that the Zen Stone can only be recharged by way of the USB port? If so, doesn't that cause a little inconvenience? Yes, if you prefer normal batteries, you might checkout the iRiver T50 and T60. Not quite as cheap as the Stone, but more powerful and not too expensive either. *** Michael Lang *** Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/837 - Release Date: 6/6/2007 2:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player
Yeah, but for a lot of olks, all they want to do is access their books or just have some music to listen to and not have to spend a lot of money or go nuts hoping they don't end up messing with a lot of menus. I know sighted people like this as well! Smile. Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Michael S. Goren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:09 AM Subject: Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player Only problem, is1 gig, now days, that isn't mucyh storage area. I have more than that on my cell phone. At 06:01 AM 05/28/2007, you wrote: Brian, this sounds like incredibly good news! As a person who works as a library assistant, I'm always on the lookout for affordable easy to use equipment for us blind folk who want to listen to audible books and music without losing our minds! Smile. Much to my beloved husband's annoyance (why do you need another one of these?), I will probably buy this and test it out at our library. This has got me jazzed, for sure! Until we get rid of that annoying DRM, this could be the best answer yet! Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org; Access-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: Fwd: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about portable media devices can be obtained from the Portable Player Portal. Please visit www.hartgen.org and choose the Portable Player Portal link. E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SKYPE: brianhartgen PHONE (UK): 0208-133-7186 PHONE (US): 213-985-3581 Regards Steve Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from
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Besides at the price, one can purchase a couple or more and dedicate certain players to certain media or subject. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Szinnyey Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 5:55 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player Yeah, but for a lot of olks, all they want to do is access their books or just have some music to listen to and not have to spend a lot of money or go nuts hoping they don't end up messing with a lot of menus. I know sighted people like this as well! Smile. Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Michael S. Goren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:09 AM Subject: Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player Only problem, is1 gig, now days, that isn't mucyh storage area. I have more than that on my cell phone. At 06:01 AM 05/28/2007, you wrote: Brian, this sounds like incredibly good news! As a person who works as a library assistant, I'm always on the lookout for affordable easy to use equipment for us blind folk who want to listen to audible books and music without losing our minds! Smile. Much to my beloved husband's annoyance (why do you need another one of these?), I will probably buy this and test it out at our library. This has got me jazzed, for sure! Until we get rid of that annoying DRM, this could be the best answer yet! Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org; Access-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: Fwd: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about portable media devices can be obtained from the Portable Player Portal. Please visit www.hartgen.org and choose the Portable Player Portal link. E-MAIL
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Now, my big question is whether or not it can properly handle files from Net Library. I know the device can play WMA with DRM but as you know, Net Library files are huge and I haven't found a player yet that will handle them properly. Yes, they will play, but fast forward and rewind don't work properly, and your current place in the book is not remembered if you switch to another file. It would be wonderful if this player worked as well with Net Library files as it does with audible books. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Szinnyey Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 7:02 AM To: PC audio discussion list. ; Access-L Subject: Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player Brian, this sounds like incredibly good news! As a person who works as a library assistant, I'm always on the lookout for affordable easy to use equipment for us blind folk who want to listen to audible books and music without losing our minds! Smile. Much to my beloved husband's annoyance (why do you need another one of these?), I will probably buy this and test it out at our library. This has got me jazzed, for sure! Until we get rid of that annoying DRM, this could be the best answer yet! Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org; Access-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: Fwd: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about portable media devices can be obtained from the Portable Player Portal. Please visit www.hartgen.org and choose the Portable Player Portal link. E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SKYPE: brianhartgen PHONE (UK): 0208-133-7186 PHONE (US): 213-985-3581 Regards Steve Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL
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That is exactly what I was wondering. I can use Net Library books on the Olympus DS-50, and I can set the skip so that I skip forward or back by a certain amount of time. But, if I play any other file between times I read the book it will loose its' place and be back at the start of the book. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:39 PM To: 'PC audio discussion list. ' Subject: RE: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player Now, my big question is whether or not it can properly handle files from Net Library. I know the device can play WMA with DRM but as you know, Net Library files are huge and I haven't found a player yet that will handle them properly. Yes, they will play, but fast forward and rewind don't work properly, and your current place in the book is not remembered if you switch to another file. It would be wonderful if this player worked as well with Net Library files as it does with audible books. --Warmest regards, --Rick Alfaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Szinnyey Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 7:02 AM To: PC audio discussion list. ; Access-L Subject: Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player Brian, this sounds like incredibly good news! As a person who works as a library assistant, I'm always on the lookout for affordable easy to use equipment for us blind folk who want to listen to audible books and music without losing our minds! Smile. Much to my beloved husband's annoyance (why do you need another one of these?), I will probably buy this and test it out at our library. This has got me jazzed, for sure! Until we get rid of that annoying DRM, this could be the best answer yet! Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org; Access-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: Fwd: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about
Re: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player
Brian, this sounds like incredibly good news! As a person who works as a library assistant, I'm always on the lookout for affordable easy to use equipment for us blind folk who want to listen to audible books and music without losing our minds! Smile. Much to my beloved husband's annoyance (why do you need another one of these?), I will probably buy this and test it out at our library. This has got me jazzed, for sure! Until we get rid of that annoying DRM, this could be the best answer yet! Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org; Access-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: Fwd: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about portable media devices can be obtained from the Portable Player Portal. Please visit www.hartgen.org and choose the Portable Player Portal link. E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SKYPE: brianhartgen PHONE (UK): 0208-133-7186 PHONE (US): 213-985-3581 Regards Steve Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/819 - Release Date: 5/26/2007 10:47 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Only problem, is1 gig, now days, that isn't mucyh storage area. I have more than that on my cell phone. At 06:01 AM 05/28/2007, you wrote: Brian, this sounds like incredibly good news! As a person who works as a library assistant, I'm always on the lookout for affordable easy to use equipment for us blind folk who want to listen to audible books and music without losing our minds! Smile. Much to my beloved husband's annoyance (why do you need another one of these?), I will probably buy this and test it out at our library. This has got me jazzed, for sure! Until we get rid of that annoying DRM, this could be the best answer yet! Peace, Kathy Listen to Kathy and Fred on the Web at http://www.live365.com/stations/cityslackers/ http://www.fredkate.libsyn.com - Original Message - From: Steve Pattison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org; Access-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:31 PM Subject: Fwd: The Creative Zen Stone MP3 player From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about portable media devices can be obtained from the Portable Player Portal. Please visit www.hartgen.org and choose the Portable Player Portal link. E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SKYPE: brianhartgen PHONE (UK): 0208-133-7186 PHONE (US): 213-985-3581 Regards Steve Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/819 - Release Date: 5/26/2007 10:47 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 2293 (20070527) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank
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From: Brian Hartgen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to let people know about a very affordable easy to use portable media player which Anna told me about and which I have just purchased. It is called the Zen Stone player from Creative, and it costs 25 pounds or 40 Us dollars. The player was released on 3 May this year and so is very new and is available just about everywhere you can think of including retail outlets and Amazon. The player is extremely small indeed and weighs less than one ounce and has no screen. It has a mode switch on the side (for cycling between some features such as repeat, play all or shuffle), and a typical wheel: up and down for volume, left and right to skip tracks or within a track, and play/stop in the centre. The mode switch, if pressed and held, will allow you to skip to the next album or folder which is a nice feature. The Zen Stone can accommodate up to 1 GB of storage. The great thing about this player is that no special software is required to transfer regular WMA or MP3 files to it. You can simply copy and paste using Windows Explorer. However, there is software which can be downloaded called Creative Media Light, which allows you to not only rip tracks from audio CD, but in addition once the audio extraction has taken place, the music is automatically transferred to the player. So for a person who does not want to get into the business of copying music to the player, this could be very good. There's a bit of scripting needing to be done with that, but I intend to issue some free JAWS scripts for this if I can get that particular item to work. Apart from that and one or two small issues of labelling buttons which I have done, the software is quite usable. The good thing about the software is that when the player is connected to the computer for charging, the status line will report the percentage of the charging process. Now to the final great feature. This player will allow you to play DRM Windows Media files and Audible content. When playing Audible content (up to format 3 only), and you stop playing the book and move to another folder, your position within the book is retained! I think that the storage capacity of the player, and the fact that the quality of format 3 is quite listenable, makes the use of this format quite acceptable. If anyone would like to know more about the player please let me know. But if you want something really simple on which to listen to music, podcasts and particularly Audible books, this is a very inexpensive option. If it does play DRM content, and I've no reason to doubt the claims made by the manufacturers, then this kind of player could be the start of people moving away from the iTunes music store (thank goodness) and to other music providers who offer DRM content. Brian Hartgen More information about portable media devices can be obtained from the Portable Player Portal. Please visit www.hartgen.org and choose the Portable Player Portal link. E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SKYPE: brianhartgen PHONE (UK): 0208-133-7186 PHONE (US): 213-985-3581 Regards Steve Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: steve1963 MSN Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
