[access-uk] Re: So, what about the Vi-Player?

  • From: "Ian Macrae" <ian.macrae@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:14:10 +0100

except it doesn't do scanned text reading.  

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Sent: 17 July 2007 14:30
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: So, what about the Vi-Player?


Thanks for the extra info on the Vi-Player Ian.  Seems, as I pointed out on 
another list, these things come along in bunches, like waiting for buses.
 
Well, seems this Vi-Player will be on demo, so it seems, in the Reading Room at 
SV, so for anyone wanting to find out more and get some nitty gritty on 
deciding between this or the Stream, it would seem the place to go if you can 
make it.  If the Vi-layer has a variable speed function then choosing between 
it and the Stream might be quite difficult.
 

From Ray 
I can be contacted off-list at: 
mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx 

        -----Original Message-----
        From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf 
Of Ian Macrae
        
        

        A bit more news on this VIPlayer.  It's currently in pre-production but 
will eventually retail for £175.  It has 4GB on board memory and can also take 
SD cards up to 8 gig.  They're currently working on getting more daisy 
functionality into it and it's already registered as an Audible player.  

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        From:   access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ]  On Behalf Of Ray's Home 
        Sent:   16 July 2007 19:49 
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        Subject:        [access-uk] So, what about the Vi-Player? 

        We've all been talking about the Victor Stream, seemingly being 
launched about now, but I hear now of the Vi-Player?  Seems Calibre have had a 
hand in its development, but it is another portable MP3 player.

        Seems we might find out something in the Reading Room at SV - (this 
curtasy of Terry What Not's site. 

        Clicking on the link gives me a time out in Firefox, but this is what 
I've gleaned from a Googled cashed page. 

          _____ 
        

        Company philosophy 

        SAKS Electronics was specifically formed to design, manufacture and 
distribute the "VI-Player". SAKS Electronics are a privately owned British 
company and have worked with some of the best known names in the industry to 
design the ultimate MP-3 player for visually impaired users. 


        Calibre Cassette Library have been heavily involved during the design 
and manufacturing process of "VI-Player" and this has given SAKS a unique 
insight into the needs and requirements of visually impaired users. Also, due 
to the user-friendly nature of the player the unit is ideal for all users who 
may have deteriorating eyesight or just simply want an easy to use device for 
playback of audio files.


        "VI-Player" will open up a whole world of MP-3 entertainment to all 
users, audio files (whether they are music or audio-books) can be easily loaded 
and played from either the internet or from existing libraries using SD card 
technology. The voice-guidance software will guide you precisely through the 
easy-to-use menu system and take you exactly to what you want to listen to. The 
unique "Intelligent Pause/Resume" function will ensure you never lose your 
place while listening.


        At SAKS Electronics we have a passion for what we do - and we believe 
you will see this in our product. "VI-Player" has been specifically designed 
with the needs of visually impaired users in mind and offers the very latest in 
technology whilst remaining easy to use.




        Innovation lies at our heart, we constantly challenge convention. 
Through fresh thinking we are continually first with new ideas and products 
that seize the initiative. Even as we've grown we have stayed innovative; 
striving to create our next advance. This ensures you will always be offered 
products that take full advantage of opportunities and technologies available, 
"VI-Player" is only the first product to be offered by SAKS Electronics and 
over the coming years more new and exciting products will be added.


        We are committed to working in partnership with experts - knowing what 
core skills are a part of SAKS, and refining these - knowing what expertise 
others have and working with them. We created "VI-player" by listening to 
experts who know what users require and by using manufacturers who are the best 
in their chosen field and have a commitment to making the very best product 
possible. Innovation, partnership and commitment to excellence - three 
hallmarks of the way we approach business.


        (End of exstract) 

        So, just another MP3 player?  Or what? 

        Yours, intrigued. 

        From Ray 
        I can be contacted off-list at: 
        mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx <mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx>  


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