That might leave a lot of people out of it, maybe they're not good with the Internet on their mobiles, don't have a data plan etc unless you provide WIFI! I have no recommendations but a few low cost easy to use MP3 players could well be the way to go. On 7 Sep 2011, at 19:46, Darran Ross wrote: > Richard, what about a downloadable MP3 file that people could pop onto their > device of choice? Folks could then use their own phones, players etc. > > May be tricky of course if the group don't have a website to host the file. > > Darran > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Richard Godfrey-McKay > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 4:53 PM > Subject: [access-uk] MP3 PLAYER FOR SENSORY GARDEN > > Hi, I've been asked by a group which has constructed a sensory garden, what > would be the best way of providing audio info to visitors. > > One suggested route was the construction of "audio posts", but I'm sure this > would be far too expensive. > > I wondered if anyone else had suggestions as to the best type of player? > > I know that some libraries use "Playaways" which seem to be small MP3 players > which have a pre-recorded book on them, and which contain some navigation > features similar to DAISY. I presume these are pretty cheap, but would > welcome more info. > > Would also welcome other suggestions. > Richard > > Richard Godfrey-McKay > Telephone: 01738-445 880 > Mobile: 07791 452 593 > >