Re: beginner with Ptr1/thanks explanations
- From: "Justin R" <mypc128@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:03:31 -0000
Hi Jamie, Judy and all,
One thing I have noticed with the PTN1 is that it is quite a bit smaller in
size than the Victor reader classic. PTN seems more compact. I suspect the
PTR1 is also a small machine like the PtN1.
The musical tune and on start up and shut down is one thing I do like about the
PTN1. Do you get this start up and shut down mode in the PTR1? It's
interesting how the PTN1, as a consequence takes time to shut down where as the
Victor reader takes no time to shut down at all.
I take it the PTN and PTR machines are digital machines, where as the Victor
reader isn't?
Sorry, I was supposed to add my imput and end it there. I've ended up asking
more questions instead. The PTN1 seems quite different to what I've used from
the RNIb before.
Justin
----- Original Message -----
From: Cuthbertson, Jamie
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 3:23 PM
Subject: RE: beginner with Ptr1/thanks explanations
Judy,
We are probably in danger of wandering away from the PTR1 subject of this
list but hopefully Andrew will forgive me this time....
In terms of ruggedness I would guess that they are both very similar.
Although I'm blind myself, I'm told that the Plextalk PTN1 looks a bit more
business like whereas the Victor Classic looks more recreational.
The functionality is very similar with both players being of the 'basic'
style. What I mean by this is that neither of them has a numeric keypad, hence
navigating by pages and other features can be done sequentially but you can't
jump direct to specific pages or headings etc.
Both players have 'Big Brother' versions of the player i.e. the PTN1 Pro and
the Victor Classic Plus, which do have the numeric keypad. However, neither of
these more professional players are available through the RNIB Talking Books
Service.
Overall, I don't think that there is much between the 2 machines. The PTN1
prototype used to have a rather irritating musical tune that was played when
the unit was turned on and when a book was loading etc but this may not have
been included in the release version of the player. Perhaps you like musical
tunes anyway!!
Hope this helps.
Jamie
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From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Judy W
Sent: 27 February 2006 14:35
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: beginner with Ptr1/thanks explanations
I have seen the Victor classic in this country, but I haven't seen the
plextalk player. Could someone please comment on the differences between the
two players and state which one seems to be most rugged?
Thanks,
Judy
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[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Justin R
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:32 AM
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: beginner with Ptr1/thanks explanations
Hi Jamie,
This has been very helpful. Thank you for your comments. I'm always a
little weary when faced with new, or new-ish technology, even if it is somewhat
similar to what I've used before. I discovered that you can find out the
battery status in the PTN1. That, I find, very useful. I assume the PTR1
would have this feature too. Unless the batteries in PTR1's are not internal
ones. It's very useful to know that I can take out the current CD I'm listening
to and still, not lose my place when I get back to it. I'll remember that when
listening to future talking books with the PTN1.
This is wetting my appetite to find out more about the PTR1 and, whether
I'd could make use of such a machine.
Thanks again,
Justin
----- Original Message -----
From: Cuthbertson, Jamie
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: RE: beginner with Ptr1
Justin,
Firstly, as Andrew says, it sounds like you have been given a Plextalk
PTN1 and not a PTR1. This would be entirely correct if the player was supplied
through the RNIB Talking Books Service as the only two models currently being
distributed are the PTN1 and the Victor Classic.
In terms of re-charging your battery, you can charge the unit either with
the unit switched on or, probably better if you are not wanting to use it, with
the unit switched off.
To my knowledge, you certainly can turn off the unit with the disc in it
without doing any damage to the unit or the CD. It is, however, probably good
practice to take the CD out and store it properly. Don't forget that you won't
loose your place as the PTN1 will remember where it last was in the title you
were reading.
Hope this helps.
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ptr1-users-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Justin R
Sent: 25 February 2006 19:02
To: ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: beginner with Ptr1
Hi everyone,
I've just received the ptr1 machine from RNIb's talking book service. It
was a replacement for the Victor Reader Classic that I've been using for a long
while.
I just have two questions about the ptr1.
I have, what i think is, the basic version, or home version. Doesn't
have as many buttons on the player than the pro version.
Anyway, firstly, I want to know about battery life care.
I listened to the audio CD instructions and it said that the player
should be recharged for four hours after being run down.
Now, what is the best way to recharge the ptr1 battery? Once the battery
needs charging, would I just switch the player on, leave it in standby mode to
charge for those four hours?
I never new how to recharge the victor reader classic, lol.
Secondly, like the Victor reader, is it OK to leave CD in the ptr1 when
switching it off? That is, if I'm still listening to a book and, want to
listen to some more later on, can I leave the CD where it is before switch off,
or must I remove the CD?
I know, the second question is so terribly basic. However, I do wanna
take particular care of this new player I'm renting. It's very smart indeed,
probably more expensive than the previous players I've loaned from RNIB.
Thanks for any advice.
all the best,
Justin
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