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Re: [Plextalk] introduction
by kelsey trevett 28 Aug '12

28 Aug '12

that's right. It is for the streaming bookclub online. Thank you. > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Jamie Cuthbertson" <jamie.cuthbertson(a)ntlworld.com >To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >Date sent: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:34:41 +0100 >Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction >Hi Frank, >Although I've never used it, I believe that NetPlextalk is a computer >software programme that allows you to hook into the RNIB Talking Books >library and download and play DAISY content on your computer. I don't know >if it is available elsewhere but it is an alternative to having a hardware >player. >Jamie >-----Original Message----- >From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf >Of frank cuta >Sent: 28 August 2012 05:30 >To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' >Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction >Kelly, >What is netplextalk? >Although I do not know of a newer version of the ptx1 there is very >likely a version upgrade to its firmware that you should be able to >download. The ptp1 is on firmware version 5 and I think that the >ptx1 is also several years old. >.. >Frank > from >-----Original Message----- >From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On >Behalf Of kelsey trevett >Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 1:03 AM >To: Plextalk User Discussion List >Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction >No, you can't connect to network and you can't record. You can >play off sd Cards and usb. It has an internal memory and can >play daisy books, cd, cd roms and mp3 discs. It has a 4 hour >rechargeable battery. >> ----- Original Message ----- >>From: "frank cuta" <cuta(a)bentonrea.com >>To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" ><plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >>Date sent: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:12:12 -0700 >>Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction >>Kelsey, >>Someone else might be able to better answer your questions. >>I have more questions for you than answers. >>is the ptx1 mostly a player or does it record audio with a >microphone as >>well? >>What is netplextalk? >>Most of us on this list use the other 3 models of plextalk, the >ptr1, >>ptr2 and ptp1. all of these units play and record. Only the >ptp1 also >>has network connection capability It is the newest model >of >>plextalk. It was released first in december of 2008. >>Frank Cuta >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] >On >>Behalf Of kelsey trevett >>Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 2:29 PM >>To: plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >>Subject: [Plextalk] introduction >>Hi, >>I've just joined this list. I have a Ptx1 and use NetPlexTalk. >>I've used Ptx1 for 3 years and NetPlexTalk for about 3 weeks. >>I have a question. Is there a newer Plextalk player after the >>Ptx1? If so, what are the new features? >>Thanks! >>Kelsey >>_______________________________________________ >>Plextalk mailing list >>Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >>http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >>_______________________________________________ >>Plextalk mailing list >>Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >>http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature >database 7422 (20120827) __________ >The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >http://www.eset.com >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] introduction
by kelsey trevett 28 Aug '12

28 Aug '12

No, you can't connect to network and you can't record. You can play off sd Cards and usb. It has an internal memory and can play daisy books, cd, cd roms and mp3 discs. It has a 4 hour rechargeable battery. > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "frank cuta" <cuta(a)bentonrea.com >To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >Date sent: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:12:12 -0700 >Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction >Kelsey, >Someone else might be able to better answer your questions. >I have more questions for you than answers. >is the ptx1 mostly a player or does it record audio with a microphone as >well? >What is netplextalk? >Most of us on this list use the other 3 models of plextalk, the ptr1, >ptr2 and ptp1. all of these units play and record. Only the ptp1 also >has network connection capability It is the newest model of >plextalk. It was released first in december of 2008. >Frank Cuta >-----Original Message----- >From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On >Behalf Of kelsey trevett >Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 2:29 PM >To: plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >Subject: [Plextalk] introduction >Hi, >I've just joined this list. I have a Ptx1 and use NetPlexTalk. >I've used Ptx1 for 3 years and NetPlexTalk for about 3 weeks. >I have a question. Is there a newer Plextalk player after the >Ptx1? If so, what are the new features? >Thanks! >Kelsey >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] introduction
by Aidan 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

The ptn2 can also do most or all of what the ptx can do, except for network related features. On 27 Aug 2012, at 3:05 PM, "Jamie Cuthbertson" <jamie.cuthbertson(a)ntlworld.com> wrote: Hi Kelsey, First a minor clarification to what you said in a previous post. Although the PTX1 may not yet be able to connect to a network, the hardware certainly does have this capability, both through a RJ45 network socket and a wireless capability. If it has not been activated in your player, this is due to the firmware being restricted. I know that when RNIB released the player at first, it was intended that at some stage the update would be issued to bring these other features on stream. If that has not happened yet, or is no longer going to happen, Idon't know the current position. It might be worth asking RNIB Customer Services about this. If it has been activated for some people, it may be just a case of installing a firmware upgrade to activate the network features. Now back to your original question.... If you are asking about players that are available through the RNIB Talking Books Service, the PTX1, to my knowledge, is the most up-to-date player. The Plextalk Pocket (PTP1) is more recent but is not available through the library. It is a much more portable device and does allow you to record pretty decent quality audio. It plays back DAISY titles and a number of audio formats such as MP3, WAV. It can also play synthetically formats such as TXT, DOC and HTML. As someone else also mentioned, it can be linked by WIFI for playing internet radio or for file transfer to the computer. All in all a really quite nice compact player. To my mind, the real bonus of the PTX1 is its ability to play from CD, SD card or USB and the ability to transfer from CD to the other media without using a computer. None of the other players are as flexible in this regard. Hope this helps. Jamie -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of kelsey trevett Sent: 27 August 2012 12:17 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction That's right. What can the newest models do that this one can't? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Peter Wilkins <goodsound(a)btinternet.com > To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > Date sent: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:06:51 +0100 > Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction > You can also copy from CD to SD card or memory stick, and you can > also store things in the internal memory. You cannot record on > to CD though. > PETER > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7421 (20120827) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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introduction
by kelsey trevett 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

Hi, I've just joined this list. I have a Ptx1 and use NetPlexTalk. I've used Ptx1 for 3 years and NetPlexTalk for about 3 weeks. I have a question. Is there a newer Plextalk player after the Ptx1? If so, what are the new features? Thanks! Kelsey

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Re: [Plextalk] introduction
by kelsey trevett 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

That's right. What can the newest models do that this one can't? > ----- Original Message ----- >From: Peter Wilkins <goodsound(a)btinternet.com >To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >Date sent: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:06:51 +0100 >Subject: Re: [Plextalk] introduction >You can also copy from CD to SD card or memory stick, and you can >also store things in the internal memory. You cannot record on >to CD though. >PETER >_______________________________________________ >Plextalk mailing list >Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] introduction
by Peter Wilkins 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

You can also copy from CD to SD card or memory stick, and you can also store things in the internal memory. You cannot record on to CD though. PETER

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connecting the Pocket to the PC and copying files
by Steve Richards 21 Aug '12

21 Aug '12

I am also having problems getting my PC to recognise the Plextalk Pocket. If I connect via the USB cable and then turn on the Pocket, it then says that Windows does not recognise the USB device,, or sometimes I have had an I/O error message. I have more success if I turn the Pocket on before connecting the cable, but I think this is contrary to the instructions. My second issue is copying DAISY files from my PC to the 16 GB SD card while it is in the Pocket. It will do a few dozen files and then stop saying that there is an I/O error. I then have to copy and paste the remaining files, but it will invariably stop again further down the line and I have to again copy and paste and so on.... I am using Windows XP. Any suggestions as to why I am struggling? Thanks, Steve

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new to Plextalk Pocket
by Steve Richards 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

I have just got a Plextalk Pocket. Having pressed the stop button, if I don't resume play within about a minute, then I find that which ever key I press, the unit first gives me the time and I have two re-press the button a second time in order to get it to do its normal function. I thought that the date should only be spoken when pressing 5. How can I correct this? Steve

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Plextalk Pocket mains adapter (United States)
by Steve Richards 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

I have a new mains adapter suitable for users of the Plextalk Pocket who reside in the United States. I am asking for £24 + £6 for shipping by airmail from the UK. I can accept payment via PayPal. Steve

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Re: [Plextalk] ptr1/ptr2 sleeptimer behaviour
by Aidan Maher 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Ok, thank you very much. I am glad you could actually check it for me since nobody around me have ptr2. But just one more thing, I understand that in the case of ptr2 you have to enter the number of minits for the sleeptimer on the number pad, so now what is the range possible to enter for the minimum and maximum amount of minits? On 13/08/2012, Jamie Cuthbertson <jamie.cuthbertson(a)ntlworld.com> wrote: > Hi again Aidan, > > It doesn't matter how the unit shuts down - every time it does so, the > sleep > timer memory (for want of a better word) is wiped out and you would have to > reset the sleep timer manually again. > > Hope this is what you wanted to know. > > Jamie > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf > Of Aidan Maher > Sent: 13 August 2012 20:56 > To: Plextalk User Discussion List > Subject: Re: [Plextalk] ptr1/ptr2 sleeptimer behaviour > > Thank you for that, but I think you got me a little rong here, I ment > if you leave the timer to go off on its own. So if I set it and leave > it to go off, then when I turn it on the next time, will it be > remembered? You see the thing that I would like to be able to set the > power on timer to start the unit and then the sleep timer to shut it > off again after a spisific amount of time, but if the sleep timer > setting is not remembered such as it is the case with most plextalk > players, then that won't work. I hope I make sense. Tel me if you > understand I can explain again. > > On 13/08/2012, Jamie Cuthbertson <jamie.cuthbertson(a)ntlworld.com> wrote: >> Hi Aidan, >> >> I've only double checked on a PTR2 but I guess it will be the same on the >> PTR1, if you turn off the unit, this effectively overrides the sleep >> timer >> and you will need to reset it the next time. >> >> I guess that this makes perfect sense as by turning it off manually, you >> are >> doing the job of the sleep timer so there is no need for it to retain the >> setting the next time the unit is turned on. >> >> Jamie >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On >> Behalf >> Of Aidan Maher >> Sent: 11 August 2012 20:27 >> To: plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> Subject: [Plextalk] ptr1/ptr2 sleeptimer behaviour >> >> So could anyone tel me if the sleeptimer wil be remembered after its >> used, so if I set it for six minits, and I switch it on later after it >> expired, will it go off again within six minits or would I need to >> reset it? I ask as I don't have such a unit to test with. If you don't >> use ptr1 or ptr2 but you no someone who does, please let them contact >> me off list. My email is: aidan.smarttalk(a)gmail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Plextalk mailing list >> Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature >> database 7378 (20120812) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Plextalk mailing list >> Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >> > > > -- > Send from my netbook. > > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 7382 (20120813) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk > -- Send from my netbook.

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