You keep drinking that kool aid man!
It's your money! Or, is it?
What a goof!
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From: "André van Deventer"
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'"
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 12:07 AM
Subject: RE: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1 version
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Well, the Stream can't record wma files, so I have no idea what you
were comparing but is there a users list for the plextalk pocket?
On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:07 AM, André van Deventer wrote:
The xtreme has been on the market much longer.
And I heard some recordings made by the xtreme. They're p
What program is used to play flac files? It seems they don't play in my copy
of winamp. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Dave Marthouse
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Hi Dave,
I just created a FLAC file to test this. I'm not sure what version of
Winamp you're using but I'm using version 5.56 which is currently the
latest version and it played the FLAC file without any problems. I
didn't need to download a plug-in to play the file, as far as I know
version 5.5
Thanks Steve. I'll have tu check things out as I have an older version of
winamp on an old win-me box. I don't think windows-me will handle the
latest winamp version so I'll have to look at other options for that legacy
box.
Dave
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well, compaired to the olympus recorders the stream is horid, in the
recording aspect.
but the plextalk pocket far surpasses the recording of any one of the
olympus recorders.
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From: "Tim Grady"
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Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:31 AM
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What's this crap. You didn't see me anywhere say it wasn't a better
recorder. I think I only said that the Stream could already play
unprotected wma, so I didn't think that was anything special about the
Plextalk Pocket. Really I just wanted to know about the machine and
wondered why som
Please be civil in your posts.
Thanks,
Tom
** Message From: Tim Grady **
>What's this crap. You didn't see me anywhere say it wasn't
>a better recorder. I think I only said that the Stream could
>already play unprotected wma, so I didn't think that was
>anything special about the Plextalk P
i never said it was crap.
and anyway from many people i have heard that the stream is a good player
but lacks in many respects. whild other units are more used to other
functions. and other ways of handeling things.
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From: "Tim Grady"
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Depends what those updates are though.
I am quite aware of the fact that none of these recorders can record in wma
. I don't think the xtreme had the capability in the beginning also.
Now something completely different: I would be most curious to hear
recording tests of the book sense. The
not that i know
of.
one thing i wonder though is why neil, never really does any microphone
tests with cheaper microphones that might be in one point and time in a
buddget range for someone who is starting out.
I have tried many microphones as well. and some of the more expensive ones
do so
Hello, now I didn't know that Winamp now ships with a flac plug-in. I used
the flac plug-in for Winamp that I had to download. Everything dealing with
flac files, including how to decode them to .wav and how to encode .wav
files to flac is contained at
http://flac.sourceforge.net
Since I'm not
Winamp hs decoded FLAC natively for at least four or five years now.
Gold Wave handles them seamlessly, among other programs.
bruce
On Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:23:04 -0700, "Matthew Bullis"
said:
> Hello, now I didn't know that Winamp now ships with a flac plug-in. I
> used
> the flac plug-in for Wina
You definitely have a point. Price is not always everything when sound is
concerned.
But it does at least give you some idea of what the capabilities are though.
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Just to add more to this mix, how is recording quality with the Booksense as
compared to the Plextalk? Anyone
know?
Peace,
Kathy
On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:35:26 -0500, Sunshine wrote:
>well, compaired to the olympus recorders the stream is horid, in the
>recording aspect.
>but the plextalk pock
My understanding is that the Book Sense does not have things like
talking level meters and so on. The Plextalk Pocket does. In my view
this fact alone makes it a superior choice.
Bruce
On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:20:45 -0400, "kathy szinnyey"
said:
> Just to add more to this mix, how is recording qu
Exactly!!
I suppose I simply distrust anything without a proper record volume!
Andre
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On Behalf Of kathy szinnyey
Sent: 09 October 2009 08:21 PM
To: sunsh...@abe.midco.net; PC Audio Discussion
Well, the PTP is supposed to be a great recorder, but if your interest
were reading, then the Stream or even the booksense at this buggy time
is a much better alternative.
On Oct 9, 2009, at 2:20 PM, kathy szinnyey wrote:
Just to add more to this mix, how is recording quality with the
Books
Bruce, that's very interesting re. recording level meters. that clinches it
for me as I do want something like a semi-pro accessible recorder with raw
.wav recording.
Worth pointing out too that mic pre-amps from Fell Audio here in the UK will
make the recorder usable with balanced mics. Is it f
OK, this brings up the question is the Plextalk better than the Sony
(and I may have the wrong model number) pcd5m -- which I know is not as
accessible, but it looks like it does a great job of recording.
Ray wrote:
> Bruce, that's very interesting re. recording level meters. that clinches it
Hi, think you're refering to the Sony PMCD50 which is exspensive and a pro
level recorder with 24 bit depth recording and 96Khz sampling rate support.
It will support pro mics but you have to buy a separate XLR interface if you
want to use regular pro-style mics. so no, the Plextor wouldn't be on
with the newer firmware upgrade, the Plextalk pocket got just as good if not
better than the Victor stream. it is more responsive than before, and if you
have prepared books in the stream with the companion software, the Plextalk
will recognize the folders and play them just fine.
- Origin
i have tried a three dollar microphone, and a ten dollar one and have
gotten a really great recording from each.
the floor noise is quite good forthe external microphone/ line jack.
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From: "André van Deventer"
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Sent: Friday, October
i would actually would have to respectfully disagree with you tim, the
plextalk pocket far suppass's the book sens, and victor reader stream.
for theone of the biggest reasons, no needed folder structor neeing to be
created on the sd cards unlike the stream, or book sense.
just place the content
That's what I'd like to know too because I'm really leaning toward the
Booksense.
Bob
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From: "kathy szinnyey"
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Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocket ptp1version
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I wouldn't know because I've only read the documentation, but it still
has some major drawbacks for a book reader like no audible support and
5 less hours of battery life. If I'm wrong about this then all I can
say is I must have missed it in my readings.
On Oct 9, 2009, at 4:41 PM, Gary S
I don't know why you guys are getting your bowels in an uproar. I'm
just stating what I hear about the PTP1. I'd much rather deal with
people who could discuss something without being so hyper sensitive.
On Oct 9, 2009, at 4:59 PM, Sunshine wrote:
i would actually would have to respectful
I was hoping there was some kind of discussion list, because it is
apparent you won't get any good info here.
On Oct 9, 2009, at 7:47 PM, Robert Logue wrote:
That's what I'd like to know too because I'm really leaning toward
the Booksense.
Bob
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Does anyone know what speech synthesizer is used in the Plextalk? I'm
attracted to the
recording ability of the plextalk, I know that the booksense uses neospeech and
I'm not fond of the
reading voices used by the Stream. I do have a Braille plus which I like a lot,
but I would like a backup
The plextalk have their own voice for reading most prompts, but the nuance
vocaliser voices such as Samantha and Tom for US and Daniel and Emmily for
the UK are used for reading text/doc files.
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it is the scan soft samtha, and tom voices.
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From: "kathy szinnyey"
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Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: Blind Computer Users Plextalk Pocketptp1
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Does anyone know what speech synthesiz
Yes, there is a list for the PTP which also includes discussion of
the PTR1 and PTR2. Here's the subscription line from an email post:
List-subscribe:
The list is moderately active. It has a lot of knowledgeable posters.
So, feel free to post any and all questions.
HTH,
Jeff
At 07:11 PM 10/9/
I have the Pocket. In the menu there are two text-to-speech voices listed as:
US English Tom
US English Samantha
I don't recall; Maybe they are ScanSoft voices?
Hope this helps,
Jeff
At 08:14 PM 10/9/2009, you wrote:
Does anyone know what speech synthesizer is used in the
Plextalk? I'm attracted
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