[access-uk] Re: Anyone seen or used a Newsbridge? (More info)
- From: "Ray's Home" <rays-home@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:51:56 -0000
Graham, I did email the makers of the Newsbridge to point out my
concerns about the audio production and duplication software. That
was four or five days ago, and stil no reply. I shall try again, but
a lack of willingness to communicate says to me they either cannot be
bothered to communicate or they're 'blind' to the issue of the
software's usability by VI people.
There would, of course be alternatives for recording, but I believe
very strongly that anyone working to meet our needs should treat us
with respect not just as users of talking newspaper s but as people
who do want to join in providing the service themselves. Maybe we're
seen as simply passive recipients?
The none-recording question of the speaker units is something that
could be addresssed, but there's no reason why a talking newspaper
shouldn't hold onto a cassette machine for playing in contributions
from those wanting to send them in this way.
It is good that there's some interest in this subject, and I hope
someone will report to us if and when they get to handle the portable
players.
Cheers,
From Ray
I can be contacted off-list at:
mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
Graham Page
also, users often make recordings back to talking newspapers when they
want
to make a comment or submit features of their own. the ability to
record
using the newsbridge loud speaker unit would also need to be available
if
this product is to replace the cassette.
Of course, as this is meant as an accessible product, the recording
software
should be accessible. I would go as far as to say that if the
software is
mouse driven then I would treat any claims made about the product with
caution as if the recording program is not accessible than clearly the
developer does not really understand the needs of possible users of
this
product.
Regards
Graham
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray's Home" <rays-home@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 9:43 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Anyone seen or used a Newsbridge? (More info)
Sort of replying to my own message, but thought some would like to see
the info for this device which is at:
http://www.bridgedigital.net/default.asp
At Last, a Genuine Replacement for the Analogue Cassette!
Bridge Digital is proud to introduce its easy-to-use, affordable and
environmentally friendly digital recording and duplication system.
If your organisation is a Talking Newspaper, Audio Book club or
similar, then NewsbridgeT is for you!
* Make high quality digital recordings from any computer
* No knowledge of digital recording required!
* Record from your home or office
* For your service users, playing a recording is easier than using
a cassette recorder
* Use existing volunteers for duplicating, packing and sending
* A reusable system that's environmentally friendly
* Half the cost of other digital recording systems
How does it work?
1. Use our NewsbridgeT software on virtually any computer to make your
digital recordings. It couldn't be easier, just use the controls
on-screen as you would on a cassette recorder. If you make a mistake
just stop, rewind a little, then record again!
Easy-to-use Newsbridge digital recording software
2. Duplicate the digital recordings onto 20 thumbdrives at a time, by
pressing a single button in NewsbridgeT. Alternatively, if making a
recording at home, just copy to a single thumb drive, then send it
back to the office for them to edit and duplicate.
Duplicate thumbdrives with Newsbridge
3. Send the thumbdrives to your service users - they just plug their
thumbdrive in to the Newsbridge loud speaker, and start listening!
Send thumbdrives to your service users
4. Thumbdrives are returned to be used
http://www.bridgedigital.net/default.asp
Comment:
Looks as if the software is very mouse driven, but of course I've not
seen this in action, so don't know.
From Ray
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