[gui-talk] FW: NBP-Announce: GENERAL: A Pocketful of Sound, by Anna Dresner

[albert griffith]

Since we've had quite a few discussions related to media players, I thought
some might be interested in this publication. 

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From: nbp-bounces at nbp.org [mailto:nbp-bounces at nbp.org] On Behalf Of Tony
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Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:22 PM
To: nbp at nbp.org
Subject: NBP-Announce: GENERAL: A Pocketful of Sound, by Anna Dresner

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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