Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
No, B&O being Bang And Olvsin, hope I spelt that correctly . Now there are several Logitech Boom models and the UE Boom is the one I’m referring to, I’d put it just behind the Bose Soundlink III in quality but not by much and that says a lot for the Bose actually given its smaller size. Having

Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

2014-11-28 Thread Mary Otten
Well, I have heard of the logitec, but haven't actually heard that particular unit. And I'm not sure what you meant by b&o. I know you're familiar with B&W, so don't guess that was the question. Color me confused. I have heard neither the Braven that I initially asked about, nor the B&W t7. On Sa

Re: portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! Shame you can’t be with your Bose Soundlink III, I wouldn’t be without mine. So a less costly alternative, have you looked at the Logitech UE - Ultimate Ears) - Boom? Its longer than the Soundlink and not as tall but is built very well, sounds reasonable enough but doesn’t go quite as loud

portable speaker to replace my soundlink 3?

2014-11-28 Thread Mary Otten
I have, or should I say had, a Bose Soundlink 3 speaker for use with portable bluetooth capable devices. For reasons not particularly relevant to this list, I won't have access to that speaker during the school year, since it will be going to school with my spouse. So I'm wondering about other alte

RE: a cd problem

2014-11-28 Thread frank cuta
Hi Joe, Boy its good to see that name! I remember when we used to talk microphones on the phone even before the Playback years. Note: I see that I have this folder sorted by size instead of receive date so I accidently pulled up a question that you had back in June. I do not care, I am going

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

2014-11-28 Thread goshawk on horseback
audio only I think. Simon - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 10:33 PM Subject: RE: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/ Does this software also do video...or just audio? -Original Message- From: Pc-au

RE: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

2014-11-28 Thread Tom Kaufman
Does this software also do video...or just audio? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of plrussi...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 5:05 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/ Hi, try

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

2014-11-28 Thread goshawk on horseback
I would agree, this software is completely accessible. if I was being really picky, the 2 minor points I don't like so much about it, are that it doesn't seem to have that many really high quality output options, and I also find the volume a bit low on the audio files it produces. a quick run th

Re: dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

2014-11-28 Thread plrussillo
Hi, try DVD Audio Extractor; just Google it and you'll find it. It's shareware so you pay about $30 or thereabouts, but after that all updates are free; I use it; it's about as accessible as things get; I'm sure there are other options but others can fill you in on those, but for my money DVD

dvd ripping dvd audio ripping software/

2014-11-28 Thread Sunshine
What is the best dvd ripping/ dvd audio ripping software out there? Has anyone used xzillasoft dvd ripper ultimate? what software is the best for quality, and all around proformance and accessibility? What software will run under windows 7 professional 64 bit? I have a quad core processer/ an i

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Geoff Eden
Likewise. Geoff -Original Message- From: Andrea Sherry Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 12:08 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler I have had one for a number of years and never use it. Find the process cumbersome. Andrea On 28-Nov-14 3:52 PM, Dane Treth

Re: Update on TapinRadio Crashing

2014-11-28 Thread Aidan
Why don't you change your antivirus software? Sounds like it love to mess it up. On 28/11/2014, Charles Krugman wrote: > I've still never gotten a response from Tapin Radio regarding this issue. I > > have had to stop using the program because I don't even have an original > list of stations from

Re: Update on TapinRadio Crashing

2014-11-28 Thread Charles Krugman
I've still never gotten a response from Tapin Radio regarding this issue. I have had to stop using the program because I don't even have an original list of stations from when I installed it. Chuck -Original Message- From: Steve Pattison Sent: Friday, November 28, 2014 7:55 AM To: PC

Just Under 4 Weeks Till Christmas

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Just ordered my Christmas present, a new Samsung Galaxy Note3 phone though its said that this phone is a cross between a tablet and a phone. I'll let you know how I get on, starting and setting up is usually the most difficult task but after that's done I don't see any major issues springing up.

RE: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread David Boden
I have been using the original version for two or three months. I understand RNIB has just brought out a new version. The sound quality is very low-fi. I sometimes find The small labels difficult to find on frozen food. I place a couple of boxes of frozen food in a bag and label the bag. In th

Digit-Eyes IOS App

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Hi! I mentioned this App when talking about the Penfriend Audio Labeler. I've just been up onto the Apps Store to rredownload Digit-Eyes and discovered that a "Digit-Eyes Light" version is available, I have the purchased version which I think I may have purchased nearly 5 years ago now. Just t

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay then there’s really no excuse for performance issues then, must have a look to see when the App was last updated. > On 29 Nov 2014, at 2:34 am, cov...@ccs.covici.com wrote: > > I have a 6+, but I used digit-eyes on a 5 and by the time you positioned > the camera properly, etc. it could take

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
Thanks, some people unfortunately just have built-in prejudices/bias or just like holding a grudge I’ve never seen this item before so am greatly impressed by the amount of input given by other users of the labelling device, they’re cheap enough and its always handy to have a backup “stand-Alo

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Curtis Delzer
we have one and it works fine! make sure to back up just in case things get scrambled, since if you make a lot of labels you'll not want to lose them. -- Curtis Delzer On Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:52:15 +1100 Dane Trethowan wrote: > Hi! > > I could use one of these, has anyone used one before and

Update on TapinRadio Crashing

2014-11-28 Thread Steve Pattison
Hi all, Recently there was some discussion about TapinRadio crashing for some people on the list. I mentioned that I had solved this problem by uninstalling my anti-virus program which is ESET Smart Security version 8, updating TapinRadio with the latest station presets and then re-installin

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread covici
I have a 6+, but I used digit-eyes on a 5 and by the time you positioned the camera properly, etc. it could take some time and sometimes I could not get it to see the label, and the specialized devices work immediately, so this is why I use them instead. Dane Trethowan wrote: > What model of iPh

RE: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Gary Ray
Gary Ray here. I have had a Pen Friend for a number of years. I use mine regularly. Sometimes it does feel a bit cumbersome, but it is like anything else...if you want to use it, you will use it. I use mine mostly for marking SD card holders, program CDs, and other smaller things. -Origina

RE: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Tom Kaufman
And they usually will help you with that if you set up an account; they remember what you ordered before and will make sure you get the right labels! Tom Kaufman -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of cov...@ccs.covici.com Sent: Friday, Novemb

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Dane Trethowan
What model of iPhone are you using Digit-Eyes on? I’m curious as to whether it may be quicker on the iPhone 6 and IOS 8, I have to admit that Digit-Eyes is not one of those Apps I use each and every day though it does come into its own when I do need to use it. I can’t comment on the labeled as

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Robert Godridge
I am a record collector and had one of these bought for me, thinking it would be an absolute life saver as I have about 10 thousand records to label. Not so much, because I always forget to have it on me and you have to have it to hand to read stuff. Plus I hate the sound of my own voice. so I've g

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread Mike Thomas
I too have one and rarely use it. My reason is I have the tiniest bit of vision and if I use huge print I can see the item's title. If one had no other choice, the unit is okay, but if you have an iPhone, you have several options which work very well. Mike - Original Message - From

RE: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread rex wisdom
I have a brand new one for about a year. I have never taken out of the box. I would be willing to sell the one I have if someone wants it. Contact me off list if interested at rexwis...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of

RE: The difference a subwoofer can make

2014-11-28 Thread Walter Ramage
Hi John. Yes, Arcam do a few dacs but the one I have is the R-Pack USB DAC. With the subwoofer I find that the USB interconnect is better if you use the Chord cable. Without the subwoofer things are a bit clinical but you get great imagery and clarity but as I said, a little too clinical. Howeve

RE: The difference a subwoofer can make

2014-11-28 Thread John Gurd
Hi Walter, that sounds like a great set up. A well-controlled sub can sound amazing. I have a Linn Sismik with an Arcam amplifier in my living room but I didn't know Arcam do a DAC for a PC. I think I might look into a set up like that myself. Thanks for sharing. John -Original Message

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread covici
Digit-eyes works great, but it takes too long, pen friend or another similar item takes a couple of seconds. Dane Trethowan wrote: > Follow the link and check the price for yourself. > > If you have an iPhone or similar then you might want to check out Digit-Eyes > which is around a quarter of

Re: Penfriend Audio Labeler

2014-11-28 Thread covici
I use it all the time, you have to watch that when you order labels a second time, you order a differentletter otherwise you will get the same numbers, otherwise its fine. Tina Wilson wrote: > Actually, I like mine. I don't use it constantly, but at least, I know it's > there when I really need