Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-28 Thread Steve Matzura
On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:06:54 +1200, you wrote: No it's of no interest to me personally, I have the N86 which has a brilliant media player. My XV6800's media player is fine, too, but if it ever breaks down, as did a friend of mine's Nokia-something the other day, I'd be without both a cell phone

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-28 Thread Steve Matzura
On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:26:21 -0500, you wrote: Does anyone have experience with this? Sounds like typing would be cumbersome. The rest sounds pretty cool, I'm just curious how it works in reality. Then come on over to the portable player mailing list

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-28 Thread Steve Matzura
On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:01:39 -0500, you wrote: How does the iTouch compare to a rockbox enabled mp3 player for functionality? For one thing, it doesn't spell everything, it reads it in plain VoiceOver text-to-speech. I don't think there's a single thing it cannot read, unlike the

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-26 Thread dean martineau
. Dean -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jason Boston Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:26 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Does anyone have experience with this? Sounds

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-26 Thread Jason Boston
advantages the iPod doesn't have. Dean -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jason Boston Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:26 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Does anyone have

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-26 Thread Jason Boston
Does anyone have experience with this? Sounds like typing would be cumbersome. The rest sounds pretty cool, I'm just curious how it works in reality. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Pattison Sent: Wednesday,

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-14 Thread Jonathan Mosen
List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch So, Jonathan, do you have the new IPod Touch? - Original Message - From: Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Lynn

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Wood
Well I wonder if Windows will go with a touch. - Original Message - From: André van Deventer andred...@webafrica.org.za To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:23 AM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Wonder what this thing

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Wood
So, Jonathan, do you have the new IPod Touch? - Original Message - From: Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Lynn, the Quicktime issue's easy enough

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-13 Thread Chris Hallsworth
: christopher...@yahoo.com Klango: chrishallsworth -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wood Sent: 13 September 2009 8:18 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Well I wonder

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Gary Wood
, September 11, 2009 2:58 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Hi, Gary: On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:36:09 -0500, you wrote: Steve, it sounds like an interesting device, especially if it changes the playing field for screenreaders, but if everything goes to a touch pad, where you use your finger

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Gary Wood
I think that maybe others might eventually have this feature! - Original Message - From: Constantine tcwoo...@shaw.ca To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:53 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Wow. So - any apple haters have

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Ford Blackwell
No it doesn't. Voice Over is only on the 32 and 64 models. - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:56 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch it sounds like the built

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Mac Norins
What are you driving at with your question? - Original Message - From: Constantine tcwoo...@shaw.ca To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:53 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Wow. So - any apple haters have anything to say about

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Gary Schindler
thanks, this is the kind of information we need. - Original Message - From: Ford Blackwell blackwe...@ameritech.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:34 AM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch No it doesn't. Voice Over

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread André van Deventer
List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Wow. So - any apple haters have anything to say about this? Smiles. 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

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Ray
it be competition for e.g. thextreme or the plextalk pocket? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Constantine Sent: 12 September 2009 04:53 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Wow. So

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread André van Deventer
Would be interesting to know what this machine costs? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: 12 September 2009 05:43 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch No, the Stream

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Ford Blackwell
Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:23 AM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch Wonder what this thing actually costs? Would it be competition for e.g. thextreme or the plextalk pocket? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Gary King
Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: Ford Blackwell blackwe...@ameritech.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:41 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch The 32 gb model is slated to be $299 and the 64 gb

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Amie Slavin
To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch For those interested in the specifications for the iPod Touch, here they are: What's in the Box? iPod touch Apple Earphones with Remote and mic USB 2.0 cable Dock adapter Quick Start guide Requirements: Mac Requirements Mac computer

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Jonathan Mosen
September 2009 1:31 p.m. To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch What I would really like to know, and I can't find this anywhere, is how the recording facilities are on this little gem. It comes with a mic, and there is a lot of discussion about the video

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread André van Deventer
Of Ford Blackwell Sent: 12 September 2009 07:42 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch The 32 gb model is slated to be $299 and the 64 gb is to be $399. Their all hung up for now with a problem with the camera module. Could be this week or a month before they really

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-12 Thread Ray
-audio.org] On Behalf Of Gary King Sent: 12 September 2009 19:57 To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch For those interested in the specifications for the iPod Touch, here they are: What's in the Box? iPod touch Apple Earphones with Remote and mic USB 2.0 cable Dock adapter

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Ray
RayAmie, I won't say much on this as I've never used a Mac, an Iphone or an ITouch. On the last one, could someone please spare me ferreting around sites to find out what an ITouch actually is and what it does? A sort of organiser, maybe? I get the impression for these things to be available

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Steve Matzura
On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:58:27 +0100, you wrote: RayAmie, I won't say much on this as I've never used a Mac, an Iphone or an ITouch. On the last one, could someone please spare me ferreting around sites to find out what an ITouch actually is and what it does? It's an iPod, which means it's a

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Ray
Thanks for the explanation Steve. So, an entertainment centre really. I've too much going on in my life to get an ILife! Afraid this sad guy will stick with his mobile, Zenstone and I'm not into mobile access to the internet as yet. Love listening to music on the move but I can't see the great

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Amie Slavin
Discussion List Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch RayAmie, I won't say much on this as I've never used a Mac, an Iphone or an ITouch. On the last one, could someone please spare me ferreting around sites to find out what an ITouch actually is and what it does? A sort of organiser, maybe? I

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Steve Matzura
On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:37:58 +0100, you wrote: Thanks for the explanation Steve. So, an entertainment centre really. Very much so, with a few bells and whistles to peak your curiosity occasionally. I've too much going on in my life to get an ILife! Afraid this sad guy will stick with his

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Gary Wood
be kind of difficult! - Original Message - From: Steve Matzura numb...@speakeasy.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 5:45 AM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:58:27 +0100, you wrote: RayAmie, I won't say

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Steve Matzura
Hi, Gary: On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:36:09 -0500, you wrote: Steve, it sounds like an interesting device, especially if it changes the playing field for screenreaders, but if everything goes to a touch pad, where you use your finger to find what you need, how are the blind going to be able to

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Ray
Steve, oh yes, entering text via a screen image of text is possible ok, and it amazes me how adaptable some blind people will get to be in the flow of things. I think there's more than a bit of Apple ideology driving some people here, and I'm not saying that's all a bad thing, but I've heard it

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Brett Boyer
and embrace things like the new ipod. thanks bb - Original Message - From: Ray rays-h...@raynetbrm.plus.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 2:35 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Steve, oh yes, entering text via a screen image

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Lynn Schneider
] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 4:36 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Steve, oh yes, entering text via a screen image of text is possible ok, and it amazes me how adaptable some blind people will get to be in the flow of things. I think

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Gary Schindler
To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:31 PM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch What I would really like to know, and I can't find this anywhere, is how the recording facilities are on this little gem. It comes with a mic

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-11 Thread Constantine
, Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive, connecsant AC-link audio - Original Message - From: Mac Norins macata...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 5:19 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Totally amazing, if this works

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-10 Thread Amie Slavin
This sounds amazing! I wonder if it's the future of all screenreaders, especially for mini gadgets? This sounds like equal access. Thanks for letting us know. Amie -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Pattison

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-10 Thread Brett Boyer
To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:57 AM Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch This sounds amazing! I wonder if it's the future of all screenreaders, especially for mini gadgets? This sounds like equal access. Thanks for letting us know. Amie

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-10 Thread André van Deventer
-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Matthew_2010 Sent: 10 September 2009 04:45 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch InFreakinCredible! I can't believe the amount of ingenuity and plain old simple utility and creativity Apple has

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-10 Thread Sean Waiting
Subject: RE: More on the new Ipod Touch What I really would like to know if this thing really perform as advertised? Also why would I need to know exactly where a certain icon on the screen is as long as I can access it? Would be interesting to know how this thing performs in real life

RE: More on the new iPod Touch

2009-09-10 Thread Nolan Crabb
I can't speak for the iPod touch, but you asked whether it truly works as advertised. I can tell you that my experience with the iPhone has been extremely rewarding, and those features do seem to work as advertised and then some. My apologies to the list moderator if this reply is somewhat off

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-09 Thread Mac Norins
Totally amazing, if this works as advertised! Can anyone imagine having a tablet, say the size of a keyboard, that you could utilize like this? I bet they come out with that, next, then musical instruments, etc., etc.,etc.! Kind of mind boggling! -Mac- - Original Message - From:

RE: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-09 Thread Matthew
To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Totally amazing, if this works as advertised! Can anyone imagine having a tablet, say the size of a keyboard, that you could utilize like this? I bet they come out with that, next, then musical instruments, etc., etc.,etc.! Kind

Re: More on the new Ipod Touch

2009-09-09 Thread Matthew_2010
: Mac Norins macata...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:19 PM Subject: Re: More on the new Ipod Touch Totally amazing, if this works as advertised! Can anyone imagine having a tablet, say the size of a keyboard, that you could