Tony, if you're after a simple MP3 player, can handle Audible and WMA formats too, picks up playing from where you last stopped listening and doesn't cost much, have a look at the Zen Stones 2GB. However, if you want a full fledged book reader and MP3 player and one that has recording capabilities, I'm not sure if there're any out there that can be described as budget devices.
For reading books I use the Victor Stream from Humanware and I swear by it. I know you can record using it but I haven't tried that feature of the device so can't comment on its recording quality. I recall that the Stream can read DAIZY formats with the latest firmware but this is from memory. So, Consult the Humanware site on this particular point. The Victor costs something like £200.
So, for listening to Audible and MP3 books, listen to music, podcasts, read the odd text or HTML file and record a short note now and then, the Victor is a superb device indeed.
Lastly, I hate to disagree, but whatever you get, don't get an IPod! I Just find them a nuisance to use. Though I'd have to agree that the IPods look just the candy to the eye!
HTH, Amro----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:23 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Player For Smallish Content
Don't think so come to rationalise it! How would you mark say your spot in a book to know where to then resume? Tony----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Hallsworth" <christopherh40@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:14 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Player For Smallish ContentI don't think you can recall on those can you? -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopherh40@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MSN: ch9675@xxxxxxxxxxx Skype: chrishallsworth7266----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:08 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Player For Smallish ContentChris, Very helpful.Do you know of the recording quality and how many minutes can one record for roughly?Are we talking Daisy here too or is that too much to expect!I have been through a good few headsets in my time so that is a bit of a drawback but for 60 quid...Thanks Tony----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Hallsworth" <christopherh40@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:50 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Player For Smallish ContentI think the third generation iPod Shuffle will work for you. It's 4GB in size, speaks the entire iPod, and supports the most common file formats like MP3 or M4A. The only drawback is that the controls are on the headset themselves, so you must use the supplied headset in order to operate the shuffle. I hear though that companies are starting to produce adaptors containing these controls so you can use your own headset but still be able to operate the shuffle. Hope this helps. Oh yes, the price I believe is £60.-- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopherh40@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MSN: ch9675@xxxxxxxxxxx Skype: chrishallsworth7266----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:13 AM Subject: [access-uk] Player For Smallish ContentHi All,I know of course that a number of folk are at sight Village now so when you and they get a chance to read this I would love to heaer your comments back.I will be on the holls soon and am looking for an iPod/Mp3 player which will have the capability of small enough content and that would not cost "the earth"!Perhaps a book or two and one or two CDs!The ability to have a very good recording capability would be a must too.It would be of course have to be accessible to use for sure. Any thoughts, gratefully appreciated. Trust I haven't sturred up "a hornett's nest" now! 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