Re: Just wondering.
- From: "Jamie Cuthbertson" <jamie.cuthbertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:57:22 -0000
Phil,
To my mind, the most significant difference between the units is the fact
that the PTR2 can be operated in 2 different modes i.e. Normal and Book
Creator modes.
Normal mode is intended to make the process of recording as simple as
possible by cutting out some of the features that you can get to in Book
Creator mode e.g. phrase editing, insert, punch in and overwrite recording
etc. The beauty of this, to my mind, is that a fairly complex recorder can
be used by relative beginners to achieve good quality recordings in the
DAISY format. In other words it is excellent for resource centres, teachers
etc.
Book Creator mode gives you back all the features that you would expect in
the PTR1 plus the additional benefits highlighted in the message sent by
Michael.
Essentially, I think the PTR2 is a much better engineered device in which
many of the issues raised by PTR1 users have been incorporated e.g. stereo
microphone, key lock preventing accidental switch on in a bag and so on.
The unit is slightly bigger than the PTR1 but, with the repositioning of the
controls and the inclusion of the CF card with the unit, it is generally a
better overall bundle than the PTR1.
Having said that, your dilemma of whether to get a PTR2 instead of or as
well as a PTR1 is harder than a straight debate between the two devices.
Unfortunately your debate probably boils down to a question of resources and
how much you can afford. In a straight decision, the PTR2 wins hands down
in my opinion.
Hope this helps.
Jamie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Parr" <philparr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: Just wondering.
Actually I probably will keep my old p t r and just take it to the
studio for backup purposes. I have been backing up on dat tape and one of
those machines is slowly dying.
I still would like to here from persons who have, or have had both and
some comments about the differences.
Phil Parr.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John McCann" <lists@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 1:05 AM
Subject: Re: Just wondering.
Hi Phil:
Funny you should bring this up because I've finally decided to purchase a
PTR2, after having owned a PTR1 since December of 2004. Given what I'd
likely be able to get for the PTR1, I've just decided that, when I get
the PTR2, to leave the PTR1 unit at my worksite. My PTR1 was purchased
from RFB, meaning that they configured it to access their CDs. I may
ultimately have them (rfb) make this same adjustment to my PTR2, but
there's certainly no rush about this since I can read RFB books on the
PTR1. (By the way, don't get me started on RFB's nazi-esque concern about
insuring that their books aren't pirated!)
John
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Parr" <philparr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ptr1-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 1:51 AM
Subject: Just wondering.
I have been limping along with an old p t r one now for say three plus
years. I like it fine, it works as far as I no perfectly and, you
probably know where I am going. Recently that longing for a new p t r two
has been getting increasingly apparent. I could probably sell my old
recorder for maybe 500$ and buy a new one for around 1000$ but is their
that much difference in the two. Maybe someone out their who has had both
or currently owns both can give me some guidance about this conundrum.
Thanks in advance, Phil Parr.
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