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batteries for Plextalk
by Steve Richards 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Hi, Here in the UK Site and Sound together with RNIB can no longer supply batteries for the PTN 2 players. There is a company in Leicester who are able to open the casing and insert new battery cells. The company is called ESP Special Batteries Ltd and their telephone number is 0116 2413796. The cost is about £32 as they will accept VAT exemption. As with the other former suppliers, the courier cost is about £10 because the post office will not allow batteries in their packages. I've had two such units done. Hope this helps... Steve Richards

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SD Cards
by Steve Richards 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Dear All, Apologies if you've already had this but I'm not sure that I have the correct address these days. Please may I ask which SD cards are not suitable for use with PTR1 Pocket and PTN2? I am currently looking to buying a couple more SD cards and have so far been successfully using ones with a capacity of up to 32GB. There are, however, so many different ones on the market now which make reference to the speeds at which they run and I have no idea how this affects the devices I am using. With thanks, Steve

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Re: PTN 1
by Andrew Hodgson 14 Jan '22

14 Jan '22

Hi. Potentially someone can make a new battery pack, I have had one of these done in the past and it worked well but it isn't always guaranteed as it can cause problems with the charging circuits. What is the default talking book player on RNIB these days? The shop seems to sell fairly expensive models. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Peter Wilkins <goodsound(a)btinternet.com> Sent: 13 January 2022 17:05 To: Plextalk Discussion <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Plextalk] PTN 1 I have been given a PTN 1 to try and find a home for. Currently the machine does not have a battery. When I switch it on, it tells me there is a problem with the battery and that I should disconnect the A C adaptor. This indicates that the machine must always have a battery in it in order to work. I have telephoned Sight and Sound, and they tell me that they can no longer get the battery. I am, therefore, asking if anyone has a battery for the PTN 1 which they no longer need. If I cannot source one, then the machine will have to go in the bin, which seems a shame as it looks to be in good condition. Best wishes, Peter _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list -- plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to plextalk-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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OT: Can someone please reply to this message, so I can respond and add the list to contacts
by meikle.aiden＠btinternet.com 13 Jan '22

13 Jan '22

-----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: 13 January 2022 18:22 To: Plextalk User Discussion List <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Plextalk] Re: PTN 1 Hi. Potentially someone can make a new battery pack, I have had one of these done in the past and it worked well but it isn't always guaranteed as it can cause problems with the charging circuits. What is the default talking book player on RNIB these days? The shop seems to sell fairly expensive models. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Peter Wilkins <goodsound(a)btinternet.com> Sent: 13 January 2022 17:05 To: Plextalk Discussion <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Plextalk] PTN 1 I have been given a PTN 1 to try and find a home for. Currently the machine does not have a battery. When I switch it on, it tells me there is a problem with the battery and that I should disconnect the A C adaptor. This indicates that the machine must always have a battery in it in order to work. I have telephoned Sight and Sound, and they tell me that they can no longer get the battery. I am, therefore, asking if anyone has a battery for the PTN 1 which they no longer need. If I cannot source one, then the machine will have to go in the bin, which seems a shame as it looks to be in good condition. Best wishes, Peter _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list -- plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to plextalk-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list -- plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to plextalk-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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PTN 1
by Peter Wilkins 13 Jan '22

13 Jan '22

I have been given a PTN 1 to try and find a home for. Currently the machine does not have a battery. When I switch it on, it tells me there is a problem with the battery and that I should disconnect the A C adaptor. This indicates that the machine must always have a battery in it in order to work. I have telephoned Sight and Sound, and they tell me that they can no longer get the battery. I am, therefore, asking if anyone has a battery for the PTN 1 which they no longer need. If I cannot source one, then the machine will have to go in the bin, which seems a shame as it looks to be in good condition. Best wishes, Peter

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how to change he email address
by Ecaterina Henter 13 Oct '21

13 Oct '21

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Fw: Repairs for a PTN2 and PTR1
by Steve Richards 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Hi, This is one for Marc vanderaa please see below. Thanks, Steve > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Richards" <stephenrichards1951(a)tiscali.co.uk> > To: <marc.vanderaa(a)telenet.be> > Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5:44 PM > Subject: Repairs for a PTN2 and PTR1 > > >> Dear Marc, >> >> >> >> Some time ago, you quoted for replacing the USB port on my PTN2. I did >> not pursue this but now the earphone socket also requires attention. I do >> have a second PTN2 but there are lots of bookmarks on my first machine >> and I wish to keep these active and so I would like you to repair both >> the USB and earphone ports please. >> >> >> >> I also have a PTR1 which is not usable because the play/stop button and >> the rewind button will not respond. If you think that this can be >> repaired and the cost is not too high, I could have this machine fixed >> also. The cost of shipping concerns me but, if you have appropriate >> batteries for the two machines to use whilst repairing, I could cut down >> the weight of the package by removing the batteries before shipping. >> >> >> >> I would appreciate your thoughts on all of this together with the cost >> (including a breakdown cost for each machine). >> >> >> >> I do hope that you are able to assist me. >> >> >> >> Thanking you in advance, >> >> Steve Richards >> >> England >> >

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PRT1 accessories
by Steve Richards 21 Aug '21

21 Aug '21

Hi, My PTR1 has given up the ghost (the push buttons don't respond). As a result I am about to dispose of it. I now have for sale the following: The battery The mains adapter (UK 3-pin plug). The adapter which slides into the right hand side of the unit and enables the use of a CF card - Hitachi PC Card Adapter for Microdrive. Offers are invited, shipping will depend upon where you are located. Steve Richards

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is this still a list?
by Penny Golden 01 Aug '21

01 Aug '21

If so, I am wanting to know if I can buy a NEW Plextalk 2. One of mine is saying that there is no disk when I've just put in a beautifully new music cd. I did it with 3 new disks, and 1 used one that I'd just been creating. no disk. no disk. But at least if I push the eject key as the first thing before it says there is no disk, the disk will pop out. Of course, any help would be appreciated. Best, Penny (Golden) pengold2(a)gmail.com

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Repare service for PTN2/PTR2 still available?
by Arno Schuh 10 Jun '21

10 Jun '21

Dear Marc, is Plextalk still reparing the PTR2 and PTN2 devices? Especially is it still possible to replace a damaged CF-Card slot? Thanks in advance for any reply Yours incerely Arno -- Arno Schuh, Staden 42, 54439 Saarburg, Germany Tel +49 6581 39 44 Fax: 4932223705079 arno.schuh(a)t-online.de http://www.arnoschuh.de/toccata.php Dear God, when my mom makes leftovers, do I have to pray for the food again? - Emma

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