[access-uk] Re: Sonata ++ again.
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 12:06:57 +0100
Hi Jim
Never made a podcast in my life (smile). I tend to write my experiences as
Access IT subscribers will know only too well.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jim McAuslan
Sent: 28 May 2012 18:16
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sonata ++ again.
Hi Jackie,
I'm also thinking about upgrading my Sonata radio to integrate into my hi-hi
system.
Have you thought about recording a podcast about your experience with your
new sonata?
Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn
Minds are like parachutes
they work best when open
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 9:46 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Sonata ++ again.
> Hi Billy
>
> In my honest, humble opinion, straight from the horse's mouth, I think
> it's ace!!
>
> This unit is a big improvement on its predecessor, even though it is
> great too.
>
> 1. You can put multiple network keys in with a spoken menu. So, for
> example, if you take your Sonata Plus to someone else's house, you
> could use their WiFi service by putting in their key easily with full
> speech access.
>
> 2. The motherboard is much faster, so response times are quicker.
>
> 3. There is now built-in TTS, the voice for which I have no idea,
> except he is a posh git but ok nevertheless, and a change from
> Daniel!!
>
> 3. The fact that TTS is built into the unit means that everything
> you stream isn't tagged from the server like it used to be. And
> because you now have two USB ports to run hard drives and pens, plus
> an SD card that supports 32GB of storage, your TTS will speak all your
> music filenames etc.
>
> I've tried the SD slot and it definitely works with a 32GB card on
> which I put a lot of music in folders and sub-folders as is my general
> layout. It enabled me to drop down to folders within folders and
> arrow up and down the
> MP3 files.
>
> Luke told me that you can run a USB drive on it through one of the
> ports, whether the drive is powered or relies on the internal workings
> of the unit.
>
> So Billy, I hope this has wet your appetite. I decided to get one
> because I recently bought new hifi separates, and didn't see the point
> in going down the road of purchasing a tuner with WiFi and all that
> built into it when I wouldn't be able to access the thing. So I
> bought the new Sonata Plus and use it for my tuner. We have such a
> crap DAB signal here that it's not worth having a DAB radio, hence the
> reason why I need to stream.
>
> I'm delighted with it, plus the service Luke and John provide, though
> Luke is undoubtedly my favourite and so terribly helpful.
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of BlueNose
> Sent: 25 May 2012 08:24
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Sonata ++ again.
>
> hi guys, I realise this subject has been discussed on this list
> before, but Now I will be getting one of these Sonata ++ for myself.
> It would be great if I could get some feed-back from blind users. I
> always like to get it straight from the horses mouth if you like lol.
>
> Are there any tutorials or podcasts been done on this product?.
>
> I would sure like some fee-back from users, I feel this is always
> best,
>
> Billy
>
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