[Dtb-talk] A Pocketful of Sound, by Anna Dresner

[David Andrews]

>
>A Pocketful of Sound
>A Quick-Start and Buyer's Guide to Accessible Book and Music Players
>By Anna Dresner
>In braille & PortaBook, $14
>
>Have you ever wished you could carry a whole library of CDs or
>audiobooks with you to college, on your commute, or on vacation? It's
>now possible to do just that, in a device that fits in your pocket. But
>there are so many choices it can be hard to know which one of these cute
>little gadgets you should buy.
>
>'A Pocketful of Sound' will help you decide. Author Anna Dresner
>describes and compares many of the most accessible players, including
>the Zen Stone; iPods; players running Rockbox; the Olympus DS-30, Ds-40,
>and DS-50; the Victor Stream; the Icon; and many others. She uses the
>same checklist for each product, so you can quickly compare their
>features. You'll learn how to get the most out of your player with
>detailed descriptions, basic instructions for use, and tips for power
>users. Anna has given each of these products a good work-out, and shares
>her personal opinions on each in a "Would I Use It" section .
>
>Also included are brief sections on the media-playing capabilities of
>notetakers and cell phones, information about how players organize
>music, links to tutorials and other resources, and sources for
>downloading music and books.
>
>So whether you already own a player or are considering your first one,
>this book will help you rock and read the way you want to.
>
>Check out the table of contents:
>http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/POCKET.html
>
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