Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Olesen
Hi, I've had that too with my Victor stream 2. Why not check out. hims-inc.com and their Booksense XT. Here is a direct link. http://www.hims-inc.com/products/booksense-xt/ Best regards Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Salien Brown Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 9:08 PM To: PC

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Sunshine
I have all three and they all play audible.com content. they are all great devices. - Original Message - From: Salien Brown say...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 7:41 PM Subject: Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Aidan
Yes, they all nice, but since the guy here have audible as his main concern, I stil suggest the stream, because with the pocket and bookport plus you con't add bookmarks in the same fassion if at all in an audible book, and they support less formats. The booksense support audible but it can

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Olesen
Hi, But the ability to be able to connect a bluetooth headset and the much better speed really is a plus for the book sense xt. And the navigation isn't so difficult as you suggest. Al.Also the carieing bag optional that fits the Book Sense nicely is a big plus, when you go portable. Best

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Loren Buntemeyer
What is a good bluetooth headset for the Hims products? Loren - Original Message - From: Brian Olesen br...@blindkom.dk To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 7:35 AM Subject: Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader? Hi, But the ability

RE: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Adrian Spratt
There is also a good-quality leather case with a strap that you can buy for the Stream that makes it highly portable. No need of Bluetooth. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 8:36 AM To: PC

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Olesen
hi, Well you have many options. The sound bar from Bose is really exelent, but most headsets will do fine. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Loren Buntemeyer Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 4:56 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Olesen
HI, Also for the Stream 2? Cool! I didn't know that. I must ask my vendor, if he has a such. I have a great bluetooth headset, which can automatically switch from my iPhone to a Book Sense, and back again. So when you're in a bus or a train you can both listen to audio books, and check your

RE: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Adrian Spratt
Brian, I hadn't thought bout that advantage for Bluetooth. Chalk one up for your good-natured recommendation! -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brian Olesen Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 11:23 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Olesen
Hi, Thank you. :-) Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Adrian Spratt Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 5:31 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Recommendations for an audio book reader? Brian, I hadn't thought bout that advantage for Bluetooth. Chalk one up for your

for a foobar user

2013-10-01 Thread brian parker
Hi, i have just installed foobar2000. when i highlight an audio file, and go in to context, download to open with, foobar is not one of the programmes i am offered. can someone tell me what i am doing wrong. brian. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to:

Re: for a foobar user

2013-10-01 Thread covici
You may have to browse for it, instead. brian parker brian.parke...@btopenworld.com wrote: Hi, i have just installed foobar2000. when i highlight an audio file, and go in to context, download to open with, foobar is not one of the programmes i am offered. can someone tell me what i am doing

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Gary King
I have all 3 devices. I purchased the New Generation Victor Reader Stream in July. It hasn't been on the market long enough to judge how well it will hold up over time. I've had a Book Port Plus for 3 years and have had no trouble with it. I purchased the BookSense when it was released 4

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2013-10-01 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Thought list members may find this review interesting, seems that the Bose Soundlink Bluetooth unit is still the best to have if you can afford 1 but the new Logitech U.E. Boombox isn't far behind.

Is XM radio blind accessible with windows XP

2013-10-01 Thread Joe
I never intended to buy it, but just to see how the new Art Bell show was, I decided to trial serious XM with my computer using XP and Jaws. Boy! was that a mistake. It doesn't seem to work at all. I'm fairly advanced using the computer and can't even log in using either fire fox or explorer.

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Aidan
Yes, it seems that as far as hardware is concern, hims is not always doing very wel there. And navigation in a title is not difficult, I just ment that file organization might be a bit easyer on the stream. But it will depend on what you willing to cope with and want to learn. I no of someone who

RE: Is XM radio blind accessible with windows XP

2013-10-01 Thread Tom Kaufman
Joe and list: Although I basically agree with what Joe is saying, a very little of XM is somewhat accessible with Windows XP. Having said that, I wouldn't buy it as I have also tried it; not enough of it is accessible enough (at least not to me) to justify buying it! Is a shame, for there are

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Salien Brown
Ok, so at least now I've narroed my choices down to the Victor Stream or Book Port Plus. Is there any audio demonstration available shocasing either of these 2 devices? I'm curious if they've ever been put in a head-to-head test to see which one faired better? Right now it looks like they

RE: Is XM radio blind accessible with windows XP

2013-10-01 Thread Ray T. Mahorney
to add to this thread somewhat you're not going to get very far with the IPhone app either. Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 20:52 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List'

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Gary King
Currently, The Book Port Plus, in addition to playing books, also plays web radio stations and downloads and plays podcasts. I am hoping that these features will be implemented on the Victor Reader Stream in the future. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Salien

Re: Recommendations for an audio book reader?

2013-10-01 Thread Salien Brown
Interesting. Can you store the web radio stations in presets? So instead of having to navigate a bunch of menus to load up your favorite station, you could simply press a preset button. At 11:21 PM 10/1/2013, you wrote: Currently, The Book Port Plus, in addition to playing books, also plays

RE: Is XM radio blind accessible with windows XP

2013-10-01 Thread Rob Tabor
Good evening all, Having experienced both the SXM online listening page and the iPhone app I would definintly conclude the app is considerably more accessible than the audio streaming website. However, one has to do a bit of tweaking to make the app navigable. For one thing, the main menu buttons