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Hello Ashley,

Thank you so much for your informed suggestions.  I will investigate all of them.

With gratitude,

Laura

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Hello Laura,

I hope my message is readable! The NFB server bug has not been fixed.

I understand your reluctance for smart phones. The touch screen = interface is so sensitive; I've tried using them on other IOS devices = such As a Ipod touch which is similar to the IPhone but without a phone = connection.

Can you tell us what you are looking for  a little more? Such as the =
size?=20
Saying not too large is relative.
It sounds like you need a digital recorder and this device has audio = output and input for your notes.


Some suggestions are what follows.
I suggest going to the electronics department of a multipurpose store = such as Best Buy or Wal-Mart and seeing what you can find. They might = have more suggestions than I know about.
In my experience, Best Buy sales reps are helpful and knowledgeable of = the equipment and if its not in store, they can help you order it for = pick up at that store.


First, there is the small light weight Olympus DM 720 digital recorder.
It is slightly larger than a credit card and its very light weight and = easily carried in a purse or large pocket.
I use it and am impressed with its durability and its recording output.
In the Olympus dm 720, you can adjust the microphone sensitivity for = better clarity.
You can go to the recording menu and select the recording type if you = want to. The default recording is mp3, I think, which for me works fine = for most notes.

Second, you might want to try the MicroSpeak recorder.=20 This is a simple pocket sized recorder and I think you can put recorded = notes in folders but not much else.
I know people who use it and find it easy to use.

Third, you could use a VR stream for audio notes, but this is pretty = expensive.

There are other recording devices still out there in this day of smart = phone and touch screen technology but these are my top ideas.

These devices have small buttons though so if feeling for small buttons = is a concern, you might need something different. Some older people have = sensitivity challenges I know.
All these recorders can speak to you as you go through the menus. You = will need to turn on a setting called voice guidance though if you buy = the Olympus version.

Here are reviews of the Olympus and Microspeak.

Good luck in finding an audio output device that meets your needs.

Olympus Digital Recorder

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Recorder-Direction-Connection-Transcriptio=
n/dp/B019G8LNL6?th=3D1=20


https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1232369-REG/olympus_v414111su000_l=
s_p2_linear_pcm_voice.html=20
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Microspeak recorder

https://vi.ie/the-micro-speak-plus-an-accessible-voice-recorder/=20

If you want more information, ask and me or someone might be able to = provide more information.

These recorders are a little over 100 dollars except for the more = expensive vr stream.
If you want cheaper, options exist but because you are blind, I  highly = suggest you get a recorder which can speak the menus to you.
Cheaper recorders cannot usually talk.

HTH,
Ashley
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Hi All,
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I am blind, 79 and do not use a Smart Phone, nor do I want to!  I need a = piece of equipment which I can use for making notes for myself and there = is audio output and input, is not too large or very expensive.  That's = all!
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Thanks,
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Laura
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Laura Bock, B.A., M.A., RdB
Archival Processing
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40 Camino Alto, #13205
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415)383-6842
lbock at earthlink.net <mailto:lbock at earthlink.net>=20
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