Hi all, got the below message from Bob at Plextalk Support. Hi Rich, Got your voice mail also, so this will cover both. The Linio Pocket will be available only in Europe. No pricing set by retailers but I believe it will run a bit more expensive than the standard Pocket. Units purchased in Europe will only be able to use European languages, e.g., UK English, so purchasing one there for domestic use won't gain you anything. CNIB (Canada) is still ramping up DAISY Online Delivery Protocol (DOPD) with the PTX1. After they come on line, the Linio Pocket MAY be available in Canadian Markets. I have no idea when NLS or other providers will implement DOPD. It is in their interest from a financial point of view to do so, since it would save them shipping charges on their cartridges. More in the customer interest too since a computer is not needed. I assume the standard Pocket will still be available in the US for some time. Best regards, Bob Bob Smith Plextalk support support-northamerica@plextalk.com 1-866-962-8176 -----Original Message----- From: Rich Cavallaro [mailto:richcav1014@gmail.com <richcav1014@gmail.com>] Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:10 AM To: Bob Smith Subject: plextalk linio pocket Hi Bob, Do you know anything about this new version of the pocket? Such as pricing? Can one preorder this new version of the pocket? Rich Cavallaro Rich Cavallaro Sent from my iPhone On Nov 12, 2012, at 11:09 AM, Russ Kiehne <russ94577@gmail.com> wrote: If so, I would be one of the first persons to buy it! -----Original Message----- From: Aidan Maher Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 7:53 AM To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Ok I forgot about that, but do you think they will cell the new one also for that price? Hmm, I wunder. On 12/11/2012, Russ Kiehne <russ94577@gmail.com> wrote: The current plextalk pocket can be had from FS for $275.00. -----Original Message----- From: Aidan Maher Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:00 AM To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket I doubt it would be 375 dollar because the current one is not even that cheap, but who noes. On 12/11/2012, Don Ball <donball10@gmail.com> wrote: I thought I saw a price of $375 us some where. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Life My Way" <lifemyway@yahoo.com> To: "Plextalk User Discussion List" <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Do you know how much this new model will cost? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aidan Maher" <aidan.smarttalk@gmail.com> To: "Plextalk User Discussion List" <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Its new hardware, the same size as the older pocket. But a new unit. Thanks to andre for the mentioning of kalahari. On 11/11/2012, Life My Way <lifemyway@yahoo.com> wrote: Is this a new unit or an update to the plextalk pocket? ----- Original Message ----- From: "André van Deventer" <andredbsa@webafrica.org.za> To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Bought a 32 gb card for the Plextalk from Kalahari.com for about R320. -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org<plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org>] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: 10 November 2012 02:21 PM To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Ok, it have 2 gig, I was a bit out, sorry, wel stil to little. One of my biggest problems is that where I am, I con't get hold of 32 gig cards, so now, if I have a milestone together with an 8 or 16 gig card, it won't make a big difference, but if I have this new unit with 8 gig build in memory, plus a 16 gig card, that is talking storage space at least. Its also not as easy to get milestone in all regions, its not as strongly marketed as the more decent players and there must be a good reason for that I suppose. I mean they only started recently to cell it in the US if i'm rite. On 10/11/2012, Steve Nutt <steve@comproom.co.uk> wrote: Hi, Exactly, just your opinion. The audio quality of the headphone jack on the milestone is in my opinion better. Again, just my opinion. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: steve@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org<plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org>] On Behalf Of Jamie Cuthbertson Sent: 09 November 2012 18:41 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Steve, I agree that it depends on what you want, but to say that the Milestone has better quality audio output than the Plextalk Pocket is, in my humble opinion, tripe. I don't use Audible at all so cannot comment on that side of things but, if you want quality sound in terms of playback of audio content, I think the average punter will struggle to tell the difference between most of these kind of devices. If you are talking about the quality of the synthetic speech output when reading things like HTML and TXT files, then you may have a bit of a case. If you then want to do a comparison of the recording quality, again in my opinion, the Plextalk is superior to the majority of the other devices of this type and certainly better than the Milestone. Just my opinion though! Jamie -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org<plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org>] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt Sent: 09 November 2012 17:05 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Hi, Depends on what you want. If you want sound quality, and better support of Audible, then it beats the Plex hands down. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: steve@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org<plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org>] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: 09 November 2012 16:41 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket After listening to a podcast on the Milestone, I feel it is over priced. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Nutt Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 8:01 AM To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Hi, Most of this is already available in the Milestone 312, so I'm not that impressed yet. We'll see. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: steve@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org<plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org>] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: 09 November 2012 16:00 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket Wel, as far as audible goes that will be a problem if audible no longer wish to support our players. I don't no the price, they said now its only in Europe at this stage I think, but soon enough we should no. And the daisy online service is great but I guess that many people con't really take advantage of it just as much as othres could do that. The real bennifit now I think is the acapela, the calendar and alarm, and the epub and pdf support. How long is it now that we want pdf support. That is ausom. I also hope they will provide an upgrade path or something of that nature. On 09/11/2012, emma goodwin <emma.sleeptalk@gmail.com> wrote: I agree there. They inspired APH to really do nice things with the bookport and some of their other devices but I agree in some ways Plextalk can also improve. Nice comment though. On 11/9/12, Steve Nutt <steve@comproom.co.uk> wrote: Hi, For my part, I hope it does Audible enhanced audio. None of the Plextalks do that so far, and it's time they did. They are so ahead on some things, and so behind on others. All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: steve@comproom.co.uk Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org<plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org>] On Behalf Of emma goodwin Sent: 09 November 2012 15:36 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] plextalk linio pocket I like the sound of it It sounds similar to the DT in some ways but it sounds like a real nice machine. I hope all plextalk users can have the ability to upgrade from their pocket to this new lineo pocket. Thanks Aidan, nice article. Plextalk is a great company. On 11/9/12, Aidan Maher <aidan.smarttalk@gmail.com> wrote: This is what plextalk announced today: For Immediate Release Shinano Kenshi Introduces PLEXTALK Linio Pocket The world's first portable DAISY online player and recorder Brussels - 9 November 2012, Shinano Kenshi Europe today introduced the PLEXTALK Linio Pocket, the world's first portable DAISY online player and recorder, designed for the visually impaired and dyslexic to stream or download talking newspapers, magazines and books online. "PLEXTALK Linio Pocket is the smartest talking book player that we've ever developed in our long experience as a patent company and contributor to the global DAISY standard." said Marc Van der Aa, the sales manager of the assistive technology sales division. "We've designed a device with various advanced capabilities, thin and light weight with 8GB internal memory. You can immediately access any materials of your interest online wherever you have an Internet connection to a DAISY online service. It's not necessary any more to wait for a CD to be delivered or need a computer. We believe it will significantly help customers to reinvent their independent and brilliant life." The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket is one of the most robust DAISY players and recorders in the world, with its resin case it absorbs shocks and has passed a drop test from 150cm onto a steel floor, and a newly designed beautiful midnight blue color. The key layout is designed to cover all capabilities only using a finger or your thumb, with separated cross keys and numeric keys for intuitive navigation on the drip-proof keypad, which protects against liquids spills. The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket introduces enhanced audio features including the high-quality Acapela text to speech engine for highly natural narration with the choice of two voices, and PLEXVoice technology guarantees optimal sound quality in lower and higher speed playback, the built-in speaker is optimized to offer clear sound especially for the human voice, and the built-in microphone provides auto gain control system for recording in DAISY format. Users can also take advantage of the advanced full editing functionalities of the PLEXTALK Recording software, free of charge for buyers of the PLEXTALK Linio Pocket. The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket offers immediate access to DAISY online services in countries such as Finland, The Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Japan and more countries in the near future. The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket has access to web radio stations and podcasts through the built-in high speed wireless Internet connection, and detects automatically wireless network access points and security mode. A variety of content is supported such as EPUB and PDF*. Flexible data management by using intuitive commands to drag and drop any content from your personal computers to the PLEXTALK Linio Pocket by using Windows Explorer, or use the intuitively operational PLEXTALK transfer software. The PLEXTALK Linio Pocket also features advanced time management capabilities such as calendar and alarm functions*. *Available soon with a free firmware upgrade. Availability PLEXTALK Linio Pocket will roll out in December in the following languages Dutch, English, German and Russian. 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