That is true. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reginald George" <sgeorge@xxxxxxxxx> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 1:41 PM Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fw: NFBK TAD - Voice Recorder > Well, just for memos and notes to yourself you can get the basic Olyympus > voice recorders for around $40. They don't talk but, they are very > accessible and easy to learn. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Duyahn Walker" <themusicman1@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:41 AM > Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Fw: NFBK TAD - Voice Recorder > > > Yeah. Figured as much. For people who have a big bank account. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Reginald George" <sgeorge@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 1:47 AM > Subject: [real-eyes] Fw: NFBK TAD - Voice Recorder > > >>I thought some of you may be interested in this. >> Olympus Appeals to Podcasters & Visually-Impaired With New Digital Voice >> Recorders >> >> HYPERLINK >> "http://www.hereshow.ca/Uploads_News_Summer2006/02042007_olympus.jpg"; >> >> Olympus has added three new digital voice recorders to its DS-Series >> line, >> all of which are optimized for usage in podcasting. The DS-30, DS-40, and >> DS-50 come with software that aids in downloading podcasts, then >> automatically updates the content each time the recorder is synched with >> the >> PC. They are also specially designed to work with HYPERLINK >> "http://www.audible.com/"www.audible.-com, a popular online provider of >> audio books and other spoken entertainment and information. >> >> Each recorder boasts the highest sound quality in the firm's line: using >> a >> new XSHQ Remarkable Stereo Sound Quality mode, the devices can record and >> play back audio at 44.1 kHz. A Voice Guidance function can be activated >> to >> audibly guide users through selecting settings and set-up options: an >> added >> benefit for the visually-impaired. The instructional manual is also >> available as an audio file. The recorders, which connect to the PC for >> downloading MP3 and WMA files via USB, include a removable stereo >> microphone; and built-in memory that ranges from 256 MB to 1 GB. >> >> “Olympus has done a fantastic job designing the new DS-Series, in >> particular >> the voice guidance feature will have great appeal to both commuters and >> the >> visually impaired community,” said Chia-Lin Simmons, Vice President >> Strategic Alliances, Audible, Inc. “This functionality is a great asset >> to >> anyone that relies upon Audible for its audio programming. We are >> confident >> that the combination of Audible’s vast audio selection with Olympus, the >> technology leader in digital voice recording, will be well received.” >> >> “Our DS-Series voice recorders have been used for years by professionals >> such as doctors and lawyers to capture audio throughout their workday,” >> added Andy Flagg, Director, Sales and Marketing, Olympus Imaging America >> Inc. “These new devices have moved from the hospital and courtroom into >> their personal lives. With stereo headphones and up to one gigabyte >> memory, >> the new devices are optimal for holding virtual libraries of music, audio >> books and podcasts, as well as the traditional voice recordings.” >> >> The speaker is located on the back, while recording and playback buttons >> are >> situated on the side of each unit. The front is dedicated to an arrow pad >> and buttons for menu navigation, and the high-contrast LCD screen, which >> displays file information, recording time, and settings. Each recorder >> also >> includes a sliding power on/off switch. Using an optional remote >> controller, >> podcasters can remove the microphone and clip it onto their shirt or tie >> for >> more comfortable use. >> >> Additional features include timer recording; variable speed playback (up >> to >> 50 per cent slower and faster than real time); and up to 32 hours of >> continuous operation via two AAA batteries (AC power also available). >> >> All three models are finished in metallic: the DS-30 in silver with an >> amber >> backlight LCD screen; the DS-40 in dark silver with a white backlight >> LCD; >> and the DS-50 in blue, also with a white backlight LCD. All three ship >> with >> the stereo microphone and earphones, USB cable, DSS Player Version 7 >> Software CD-ROM, and two AAA-alkaline batteries; while the DS-50 adds a >> remote control and carrying case. ESPs are $179.99 (DS-30); $239.99 >> (DS-40); >> and $299.99 (DS-50). >> >> >> >> Published: 1/4/2007 3:37:40 PM >> >> >> --- >> Listen to the Blind Reality Podcast at: >> HYPERLINK >> "http://clickcaster.com/blindreality"http://clickcaster.-com/blindreality >> Visit the Kentucky Goalball website at: >> HYPERLINK "http://kygoalball.org/"http://kygoalball.-org >> >> >> __._,_.___ >> HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/message/2641;_ylc=X3oDMTMyYWRobjkyBF9 >> TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARtc2dJZAMyNjQxBHNlYwN >> mdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTE2ODA5NTE0NQR0cGNJZAMyNjQx"Messages in this >> topic >> (1) HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJubzZvcHNuBF9TAzk3MzU >> 5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARtc2dJZAMyNjQxBHNlYwNmdHIEc2x >> rA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTE2ODA5NTE0NQ--?act=reply&messageNum=2641"Reply (via >> web >> post) | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJjb2ZsOHBtBF9TAzk3MzU >> 5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1 >> lAzExNjgwOTUxNDU-"Start a new topic >> HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/messages;_ylc=X3oDMTJjMWNrdXVqBF9TAzk >> 3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNtc2dzBHN >> 0aW1lAzExNjgwOTUxNDU-"Messages | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJkMWJzamdxBF9TAzk3Mz >> U5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNmaWxlcwRzdG >> ltZQMxMTY4MDk1MTQ1"Files | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/photos;_ylc=X3oDMTJjMm41ODh0BF9TAzk3M >> zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNwaG90BHN0a >> W1lAzExNjgwOTUxNDU-"Photos | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJkZWVmN2JzBF9TAzk3Mz >> U5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNsaW5rcwRzdG >> ltZQMxMTY4MDk1MTQ1"Links | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/database;_ylc=X3oDMTJhN3UxaW9lBF9TAzk >> 3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNkYgRzdGl >> tZQMxMTY4MDk1MTQ1"Database | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJjdDIycGFjBF9TAzk3 >> MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNtYnJzBHN0 >> aW1lAzExNjgwOTUxNDU-"Members | HYPERLINK >> "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFBKTAD/calendar;_ylc=X3oDMTJiMTZybWpqBF9TAzk >> 3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIxNjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA4MjE1NARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNjYWwEc3R >> pbWUDMTE2ODA5NTE0NQ--"Calendar >> To be removed from this list, send a blank e-mail to: >> NFBKTAD-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx . 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