[bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players
- From: "Gary Petraccaro" <garyp130@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:53:17 -0500
It really doesn't matter whether the player talks if the software on the disc
doesn't. You will need an accessible remote, of course, where the buttons'
shape helps you remember what they do. That's not as awful as it sounds since
play is usually the default option and the buttons on the remote need only not
be placed in undifferentiated rows.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jana Jackson
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 3:49 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players
Hi, everyone! I also have a DVD player connected to my TV, and both my
desktop and laptop have one as well. However, I can't seem to play DVD's on
either of them. On my laptop, Windows Media Player pops up. It says it's
playing, but there's no sound. When I checked for plug-ins, several
decoders are available, but I have no idea if one is more accessible than
another. Any suggestions?
As far as the hardware DVD players, I've heard that at least one of the
major companies is working on a talking one, but I haven't heard anything
about when it will be for sale. I think maybe it's Panasonic, but I'm not
sure.
Jana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julie Morales" <mercy421@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 1:34 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players
> I, too, play DVD's on my computer. I, too, have a DVD player hooked up to
> my
> TV but haven't had anyone over here yet who can show me the layout. I do
> have a little vision, so if I know what to do, I believe I can do it. I
> just
> haven't had anyone over here to show me yet, but if there are any
> accessible
> ones out there, I'd definitely be interested. Take care.
> Julie Morales
> To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you need to be in their lives
> today. -- Unknown
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lorana Chanicut" <loravara@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:21 AM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players
>
>
> *Ponders* Others may have more information on this than I do, but I'll
> admit
> that I play my DVDs on the computer, using any number of applications,
> including Intervideo WinDVD player. I'd love to hear others' suggestions
> on
> this.
>
> I do have a DVD player that connects to my TV as well. My first
> observation
> was that the remotes are often designed very well, and you can tell the
> arrow keys, the OK button, the numbers, readily by touch.
>
> I've also learned that typically you can put the DVD in, and when it
> starts
> playing music, press OK a couple of times. That will take you into the
> feature presentation, but often, accessing the extras is difficult, which
> is
> why I prefer the computer.
>
> If others have other suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them as well.
>
> Lora
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
> <nabs@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 9:33 PM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] O_T Accessible DVD players
>
>
>>I was very frustrated the last time I went to the video store, and found,
>>to
>> my dismay, that I can't get VHS yes, videos any longer.
>>
>> So... it is time to bite the bullet as it were, and get a DVD player.
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggestions on accessible ones, ones where you DON'T
>> have to see the screen to get the darn thing to play?
>>
>> I can't use one on the PC, as apparently it messes up my screen reader or
>> so
>> the tech guy told me when I asked about it. Is something to do with my
>> PC.
>>
>> Anyway, would appreciate any suggestions anyone has on stand alone, or
>> portable players that have worked for them.
>>
>> Thanks you and sorry for the O_T. smile.
>>
>> Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden
>> juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
>> Graduate Advisory Council
>> www.guidedogs.com
>>
>> The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to
>> stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs.
>>
>> -- Vance Havner
>>
>>
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