[accesscomp] Fw: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
- From: "Bob Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:34:22 -0800
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From: "Rich Cavallaro" <richcav1014@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Plextalk User Discussion List" <plextalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Hi all, got the below message from Bob at Plextalk Support.
Hi Rich,
Got your voice mail also, so this will cover both.
The Linio Pocket will be available only in Europe. No pricing set by
retailers but I believe it will run a bit more expensive than the
standard Pocket. Units purchased in Europe will only be able to use
European languages, e.g., UK English, so purchasing one there for
domestic use won't gain you anything.
CNIB (Canada) is still ramping up DAISY Online Delivery Protocol (DOPD)
with the PTX1. After they come on line, the Linio Pocket MAY be
available in Canadian Markets.
I have no idea when NLS or other providers will implement DOPD. It is
in their interest from a financial point of view to do so, since it
would save them shipping charges on their cartridges. More in the
customer interest too since a computer is not needed.
I assume the standard Pocket will still be available in the US for some
time.
Best regards,
Bob
Bob Smith
Plextalk support
support-northamerica@xxxxxxxxxxxx
1-866-962-8176
-----Original Message-----
From: Rich Cavallaro [mailto:richcav1014@xxxxxxxxx <richcav1014@xxxxxxxxx>]
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:10 AM
To: Bob Smith
Subject: plextalk linio pocket
Hi Bob,
Do you know anything about this new version of the pocket?
Such as pricing?
Can one preorder this new version of the pocket?
Rich Cavallaro
Rich Cavallaro
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On Nov 12, 2012, at 11:09 AM, Russ Kiehne <russ94577@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
If so, I would be one of the first persons to buy it!
-----Original Message----- From: Aidan Maher
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 7:53 AM
To: Plextalk User Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Ok I forgot about that, but do you think they will cell the new one
also for that price? Hmm, I wunder.
On 12/11/2012, Russ Kiehne <russ94577@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The current plextalk pocket can be had from FS for $275.00.
-----Original Message-----
From: Aidan Maher
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
I doubt it would be 375 dollar because the current one is not even
that cheap, but who noes.
On 12/11/2012, Don Ball <donball10@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I thought I saw a price of $375 us some where.
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From: "Life My Way" <lifemyway@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Do you know how much this new model will cost?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aidan Maher" <aidan.smarttalk@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Its new hardware, the same size as the older pocket. But a new unit.
Thanks to andre for the mentioning of kalahari.
On 11/11/2012, Life My Way <lifemyway@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Is this a new unit or an update to the plextalk pocket?
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From: "André van Deventer" <andredbsa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Bought a 32 gb card for the Plextalk from Kalahari.com for about R320.
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Sent: 10 November 2012 02:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Ok, it have 2 gig, I was a bit out, sorry, wel stil to little. One of my
biggest problems is that where I am, I con't get hold of 32 gig cards,
so
now, if I have a milestone together with an 8 or 16 gig card, it won't
make
a big difference, but if I have this new unit with
8 gig build in memory, plus a 16 gig card, that is talking storage space
at
least. Its also not as easy to get milestone in all regions, its not as
strongly marketed as the more decent players and there must be a good
reason
for that I suppose. I mean they only started recently to cell it in the
US
if i'm rite.
On 10/11/2012, Steve Nutt <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,
Exactly, just your opinion. The audio quality of the headphone jack
on the milestone is in my opinion better. Again, just my opinion.
All the best
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Sent: 09 November 2012 18:41
To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Steve,
I agree that it depends on what you want, but to say that the
Milestone has better quality audio output than the Plextalk Pocket is,
in my humble opinion, tripe. I don't use Audible at all so cannot
comment on that side of things but, if you want quality sound in terms
of playback of audio content, I think the average punter will struggle
to tell the difference between most of these kind of devices.
If you are talking about the quality of the synthetic speech output
when reading things like HTML and TXT files, then you may have a bit of
a
case.
If you then want to do a comparison of the recording quality, again in
my opinion, the Plextalk is superior to the majority of the other
devices of this type and certainly better than the Milestone.
Just my opinion though!
Jamie
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Sent: 09 November 2012 17:05
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Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Hi,
Depends on what you want.
If you want sound quality, and better support of Audible, then it
beats the Plex hands down.
All the best
Steve
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Sent: 09 November 2012 16:41
To: Plextalk User Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
After listening to a podcast on the Milestone, I feel it is over
priced.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Nutt
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 8:01 AM
To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Hi,
Most of this is already available in the Milestone 312, so I'm not
that impressed yet.
We'll see.
All the best
Steve
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Sent: 09 November 2012 16:00
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Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
Wel, as far as audible goes that will be a problem if audible no
longer wish to support our players. I don't no the price, they said
now its only in Europe at this stage I think, but soon enough we
should no. And the daisy online service is great but I guess that many
people con't really take advantage of it just as much as othres could
do that. The real bennifit now I think is the acapela, the calendar
and alarm, and the epub and pdf support. How long is it now that we
want pdf support. That is ausom. I also hope they will provide an
upgrade path or something of that nature.
On 09/11/2012, emma goodwin <emma.sleeptalk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I agree there. They inspired APH to really do nice things with the
bookport and some of their other devices but I agree in some ways
Plextalk can also improve. Nice comment though.
On 11/9/12, Steve Nutt <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,
For my part, I hope it does Audible enhanced audio. None of the
Plextalks do that so far, and it's time they did.
They are so ahead on some things, and so behind on others.
All the best
Steve
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Sent: 09 November 2012 15:36
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Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket
I like the sound of it It sounds similar to the DT in some ways but
it sounds like a real nice machine. I hope all plextalk users can
have the ability to upgrade from their pocket to this new lineo
pocket.
Thanks Aidan, nice article. Plextalk is a great company.
On 11/9/12, Aidan Maher <aidan.smarttalk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
This is what plextalk announced today:
For Immediate Release
Shinano Kenshi Introduces PLEXTALK Linio Pocket
The world's first portable DAISY online player and recorder
Brussels - 9 November 2012, Shinano Kenshi Europe today introduced
the PLEXTALK Linio Pocket, the world's first portable DAISY online
player and recorder, designed for the visually impaired and
dyslexic to stream or download talking newspapers, magazines and
books
online.
"PLEXTALK Linio Pocket is the smartest talking book player that
we've ever developed in our long experience as a patent company
and contributor to the global DAISY standard." said Marc Van der
Aa, the sales manager of the assistive technology sales division.
"We've designed a device with various advanced capabilities, thin
and light weight with 8GB internal memory. You can immediately
access any materials of your interest online wherever you have an
Internet connection to a DAISY online service. It's not necessary
any more to wait for a CD to be delivered or need a computer. We
believe it will significantly help customers to reinvent their
independent and brilliant life."
The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket is one of the most robust DAISY players
and recorders in the world, with its resin case it absorbs shocks
and has passed a drop test from 150cm onto a steel floor, and a
newly designed beautiful midnight blue color. The key layout is
designed to cover all capabilities only using a finger or your
thumb, with separated cross keys and numeric keys for intuitive
navigation on the drip-proof keypad, which protects against liquids
spills.
The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket introduces enhanced audio features
including the high-quality Acapela text to speech engine for
highly natural narration with the choice of two voices, and
PLEXVoice technology guarantees optimal sound quality in lower and
higher speed playback, the built-in speaker is optimized to offer
clear sound especially for the human voice, and the built-in
microphone provides auto gain control system for recording in
DAISY format. Users can also take advantage of the advanced full
editing functionalities of the PLEXTALK Recording software, free
of charge for buyers of the PLEXTALK Linio Pocket.
The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket offers immediate access to DAISY online
services in countries such as Finland, The Netherlands, Denmark,
Belgium and Japan and more countries in the near future. The
PLEXTALK Linio Pocket has access to web radio stations and
podcasts through the built-in high speed wireless Internet
connection, and detects automatically wireless network access
points and security mode. A variety of content is supported such
as EPUB and PDF*. Flexible data management by using intuitive
commands to drag and drop any content from your personal computers
to the PLEXTALK Linio Pocket by using Windows Explorer, or use the
intuitively operational PLEXTALK transfer software. The PLEXTALK
Linio Pocket also features advanced time
management
capabilities such as calendar and alarm functions*.
*Available soon with a free firmware upgrade.
Availability
PLEXTALK Linio Pocket will roll out in December in the following
languages Dutch, English, German and Russian. The other languages
will follow suit by free firmware upgrade.
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