[bookport] Re: Talking MP3 Player
- From: "Aman Singer" <aman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 12:42:39 -0400
Hi, Rich.
You said
I've heard rumors about some kind of modified OS for the Archos line
but
have never been able to locate any actual documentation, specs or anyone who
knew anything concrete about where to get it.
The Archos firmware is available at
http://rockbox.haxx.se
It will speak the menus of the unit, spell file names, and speak
directory names. It is not so accessible as the BP and, of course, cannot
read text, but it makes the Archos the most accessible HD-based MP3 player
out there.
Aman
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Rich Hartness
Sent: May 31, 2004 12:16 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Talking MP3 Player
I agree with Robert. It would be extra nice if there was a high capacity
hard disc based accessible MP3 player. A talking 20 or 40GB MP3 player
would be unreal. It would definitely not be a substitute for the Bookport
either in size or features. Things like Custom play lists, random play and
play all modes would be nice. I wouldn't want to take away any of the
reading power of the BP for more powerful music listening features.
A 2GB card for the BP is certainly a consideration, but that gets expensive
and you don't get the advanced listening features. .
I've heard rumors about some kind of modified OS for the Archos line but
have never been able to locate any actual documentation, specs or anyone who
knew anything concrete about where to get it. I'd love to find out more
about that if anyone has any details.
I appreciate the zeal the BP staff has for their product. I'm sure they are
as anxious to release it as we are to get it. It won't be long.
Thanks to all,
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Carter" <r-carter@xxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 10:08 AM
Subject: [bookport] Talking MP3 Player
> Hi All,
>
> After exploring mp3 players, I have decided that the Book Port is the most
> truly accessible hardware mp3 player out there. Its limitation, of course,
> is storage space. Is there any chance of developing a Book Port with a 20
> or 40 gigabyte hard disk like some of the inaccessible mp3 players have?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert Carter
>
>
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