Hi Mike So what are the differences between the ptr1 and ptr2? I have the specs for the ptr2 but not the 1? Thanks On 1 Feb 2006 at 18:46, Mike Cassidy wrote: > Hi listers, > > Having read the spec on PTR2, I'm glad I took up the offer from RNIB. The > guy with whom I ordered didn't know about PTR2. > > Cheers, > > Mike > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <gw4nby@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:47 AM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: plextalk ptr1 > > > > Thanks Ray, > > > > Interesting that rnib are not mentioning the ptr2. > > > > Not sure whether to grab a ptr1 at the reduced price or hang on a > > while. > > > > > > On 31 Jan 2006 at 22:31, Ray's Home wrote: > > > >> Interesting question Keith. Seems Plextor's PTR1 has been discontinued, > >> but I'll quote from an email I found via Google. (This message dates > >> from back in September 2005.) Interesting the reasons given, to Changes > >> in EU regulations. Here's a bit about the PTR2. I'll follow that with > >> the PTR discontinuation notice. > >> > >> Ray > >> > >> Personal emails: Email me at > >> mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx > >> > >> > >> PTR2, taken from > >> http://www.plextalk.com/in/ptr2_top.html > >> PTR2 is designed to be a high quality recorder with the ability to > > create DAISY 2.02, audio only, books and Music CDs. It can play > > DAISY titles, Music CDs and Audio File CDs and CF cards. It can > > be used as a CD-RW or memory card drive when connected to a > > computer. For quicker and easier editing of your DAISY content, > > the PTR2 is supplied with the Plextalk Recording Software (PRS). > > This package gives you all the necessary tools to record, edit and > > finalize your own audio only DAISY 2.02 books. > >> PTR2 can be operated in 2 main modes called "Normal" mode > > and "Book Creator" mode. You can switch between these 2 modes > > at any time. The PTR2 will be supplied with Normal mode set as > > the default. Normal mode gives you a simplified interface and > > makes the process of creating a recording very straightforward. > > This mode of operation is ideal for a beginner or for someone who > > wants to make a recording quickly and easily. Some of the more > > advanced recording and editing features are not available to you in > > this mode. Book Creator mode gives you all the necessary tools to > > create a fully structured, audio only, DAISY 2.02 book including > > insert, punch in and overwrite recording, phrase editing and the > > ability to set heading levels. > >> > >> > >> Discontinuation of PTR1 (Support to continue) > >> We are sorry to inform that the sales of PTR1 will be end when > > the current > >> stock runs out. However the service and repair will be continued. > >> In Europe, from July 1, 2006, a new environmental regulation > > called ROHS > >> will be introduced. > >> (ROHS: The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical > > and electronic > >> equipment directive) > >> > >> In this directive, no lead contained material or components must > > be used in > >> the equipment or devise. We have contacted parts suppliers to > > keep the > >> current PTR1, > >> but no alternative parts were found. As a result, the design of > > PTR1 must > >> be changed. > >> > >> The follow-up model called PTR2 complying with RoHS will be > > released before > >> the end of 2005 and > >> the product details will be announced around the end of > > September. > >> > >> > >> -- Unquote -- > >> > >> Regarding the software upgrade of PTR1, we do apologize that > > we have not > >> release it recently. > >> Unfortunately, no new version-up software will be released within > > 2005. > >> When the date of new software release becomes available, the > > announcement > >> will be made on our web site. > >> Thanks for your continuous support of our products. > >> > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: <gw4nby@xxxxxxxxxxx> > >> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:01 PM > >> Subject: [access-uk] plextalk ptr1 > >> > >> > >> | Hi, > >> | > >> | Am thinking of taking advantage of the rnib price reduction on > > the > >> | ptr1 but before I do, I note on some webb pages that the ptr2 is > >> | being mentioned. > >> | > >> | So, is the ptr2 on sale in the uk? I have not found any info on > >> | google. > >> | > >> | Just thinking this may account for the price drop on the ptr1? > >> | > >> | Also, anyone worked out the difference between them? > >> | > >> | Thanks > >> | > >> | > >> | Keith Barrett > >> | > >> | - - - - > >> | > >> | Keith Barrett > >> | e-mail <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >> | www.barrettpianos.co.uk > >> | > >> > >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > >> ** [mailto:access-uk- request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >> ** and in the Subject line type > >> ** unsubscribe > >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > >> ** immediately-following link:- > >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > >> ** or send a message, to > >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > >> > >> > >> __________ NOD32 1.1389 (20060131) Information __________ > >> > >> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > >> http://www.eset.com > >> > >> > > > > > > Keith Barrett > > > > - - - - > > > > Keith Barrett > > e-mail <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > www.barrettpianos.co.uk > > Corntown, south wales > > Amateur radio callsign gw4nby > > www.barrettpianos.co.uk > > Bridgend South Wales > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > > ** [mailto:access-uk- request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > ** and in the Subject line type > > ** unsubscribe > > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > > ** immediately-following link:- > > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > > ** or send a message, to > > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > > > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > __________ NOD32 1.1391 (20060201) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > Keith Barrett - - - - Keith Barrett e-mail <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> www.barrettpianos.co.uk Corntown, south wales Amateur radio callsign gw4nby www.barrettpianos.co.uk Bridgend South Wales ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq