The one thing I heard over and over again from humanware when they created
the new digital players for NLS is seniors.
They assumed that all patrons were older, something I thought was goofy
since I have been a member going back to age 7.
In fact that is part of why I am so surprised by all the bard focus.
I am not a smart phone user, the digital voices make me dizzy. I do not
belong to bard either, but for different reasons.
Speaking only for myself, I prefer my cassette player, knowing from nls
that not all titles in the collection will be converted, and I find time
and time again something I need for research only exists on tape,
sometimes even on disc. To me tapes sound better as well.
But that is me. I am no senior, but can honestly say almost all tech
stuff mobile wise is not accessible for me. I am sure I am not alone in
the nls population either.
Karen
On Wed, 13 Sep 2017, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
I'm not sure this is a safe assumption. Sure, when you're on a list like
this, it seems that everyone has a mobile device, but how many Talking Book
subscribers fall into this category? Talking Books are for everyone and not
just tech savvy people. I think the NLS places a premium on ease of use and
durability, and I'm not sure the current product doesn't deliver on this
admirably. As others have mentioned, just as with the cassette players, you
can get more mobile options from other vendors.
On 09/13/2017 07:45 AM, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
Assuming those for whom big buttons etc. is an advantage are a minority
perhaps there is a good compromise.
If there were to be a pad containing al the large controls and a speaker
which can attach to a pocket size device using headphones which is the
actual book reader; all needs could be met?
On Tue, 12 Sep 2017, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> I'm one of those who like the big buttons and the decent speaker of the
> NLS digital player, but you make a good point about the value of a
> device you can put in your pocket.
>
> Al
>
> On 09/11/2017 08:22 PM, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> > My apologies if it sounded like I was complaining. I'm actually
> > pleasantly surprised the players are Linux based as opposed to
> > something custom or even Windows based, and honestly, sticking to a
> > working model for a decade is actually kind of refreshing compared to
> > the mainstream electronics manufacturers who release some trivial
> > redesign every few months and try to push some resource hogging bit of
> > eyecandy or some alpha quality new feature that breaks or replaces
> > existing functionality that actually works on older models as a reason
> > to spend hundreds of dollars on a device with only marginally better
> > specs.
> >
> > If I have a complaint unique to the NLS player(limited file format
> > support and DRM are endemic problems with digital media players and
> > digital media distribution respectively and a wide range of devices
> > don't let the user swap in a spare battery), it's the fact the players
> > are bulky compared to just about anything battery powered made this
> > century. Granted, I imagine their are plenty of NLS patrons that
> > appreciate the overly large buttons and the large, room filling
> > speaker, but a cartridge player that could fit in my pocket or in my
> > fanny pack with all my other gadgets would still be nice.
> >
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