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Re: Quick survey for 1.5 and beyond!
开云体育Hi Matthieu?
I would really like to know if it will be possible to download books directly from Online services in the UK like RNIB Reading Services and Calibre.?
Thanks?
Claire?
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Mathieu via groups.io <Mathieu.Paquette@...>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 8:42:24 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [dap-uk] Quick survey for 1.5 and beyond! ?
Hi everyone!
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I wanted to quickly poll all of you here to know what you'd like to see in future updates on the Stream 3.
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We already have some things in the works, of course, but I like to keep my finger on the pulse of what you all would like to see to better inform our roadmap.
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It can be something as big as a new service (like TuneIn, for example), or a small as an improvement to a feature (having the ability to use categories in notes, for example, although this last one is already being worked on!)
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I'd love to see some answers from people who have a Stream 3, but also from people who don't, to learn what it would take for you to upgrade your Stream 2!
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Looking forward to reading your answers!
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Mathieu Paquette
Product Manager HumanWare |
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Quick survey for 1.5 and beyond!
Hi everyone!
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I wanted to quickly poll all of you here to know what you'd like to see in future updates on the Stream 3.
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We already have some things in the works, of course, but I like to keep my finger on the pulse of what you all would like to see to better inform our roadmap.
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It can be something as big as a new service (like TuneIn, for example), or a small as an improvement to a feature (having the ability to use categories in notes, for example, although this last one is already being worked on!)
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I'd love to see some answers from people who have a Stream 3, but also from people who don't, to learn what it would take for you to upgrade your Stream 2!
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Looking forward to reading your answers!
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Mathieu Paquette Product Manager HumanWare |
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Re: Looking for new beta testers.
开云体育Alright, we’re done! ? Got quite a few people interested in. Thank you so much everyone for your interest, and if we ever expand again, I’ll post here again! ? Mathieu ? ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io
Sent: Monday, July 8, 2024 11:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Looking for new beta testers. ?
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Looking for new beta testers.
Hello!
We're looking for a few new beta testers for the Stream 3. Criteria to join: 1- Comfortable with technology: you will have to update your Stream 3 using an SD card and downloading builds via a web link. We want people who are comfortable doing this.? 2- Agree to provide feedback in a constructive manner: alpha and beta builds can be sometimes a bit unstable. Don't expect it to be perfect. You will have to provide feedback including steps to reproduce the issue, the build version you're running, and send us logs. 3- Agree to confidentiality: Do not discuss the beta versions, either in general or specific terms, with anyone. 4- Be a Stream 3 owner: we will not be providing units for this beta. 5- Technical support: our tech support team does not offer tech support on beta units. If you call in with a beta version, they will refuse to help. If you need to contact support about an issue unrelated to beta, please roll back to a current "normal" build using the links on our support page. If you are interested in joining (places are limited!), please email me at mathieu.paquette [at] humanware.com . Note that we do not have any ongoing beta right now, but we'll have one in the coming weeks. Thank you! Mathieu Paquette Product Manager |
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VR3 tutorial update
received a message from David Goldfield's list on the updated VR3 tutorial.
Is says, briefly, Hello all, This is? just a quick message to let everyone know the Stream 3 tutorial with? 3 more sections including Audible is ready to download. You can download? it from MysticAccessDownloads.com As always this is free to anyone that wants to download it. The text on the page needs to be updated to reflect the sections, but the audio is up and ready to get. Chris Nova Going to the download page the tutorial version info says: ?Last Updated November 13, 2023 Presume this is actually updated to include latest Audible support. Link to? download page: there is a DAISY version there also. Finally, I updated to the latest minor firmware update this morning, though I had to go into the settings to initiate the download. Ray. |
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Re: Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live!
开云体育Hi Matthew ? that’s understandable, it was a big up-date. ? I have had a couple of problems, when I installed the update this morning, my wifi wouldn’t start, I went to settings and tried to launch it but it said wifi manager has crashed and I had to restart my stream, it seems ok now but may be something up set things a bit. ? I can’t work out how to shut the stream down when it is in suspend mode, I press shut down now but nothing happens, the stream just freezes. I have to use the power button to turn it off. ??? ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live! ? Yes. The reason why 1.2 to 1.3 had to put back default voices is because we updated the Acapela engine between both from versions. 1.3.1 has no engine update. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Adrien Collins via groups.io ?
Hi David ? I have put the update on my stream, it seems to save the voices I have installed, hope that helps. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David Griffith via groups.io ? Thanks for forwarding. For myself I will not bother as since the last update the bookshelves are loading OK, especially in suspend mode, ?and I do not access DOD European Newspapers. Normally I would keep up to date anyway, but on the last update I had to download the Peter voice again, and also have now downloaded Lucy. Presumably, if applying this update, I would have to download each voice yet again? This makes me think I should only apply relevant more major updates. David Griffith ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists ? ?Just seen on David Goldfield's list.? Many useful links to a direct download, though given the much faster Wi-Fi connection of the VR3should hardly be necessary. Ray. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hello everyone! ? ? ? ? David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist Marketing Manager, Blazie Technologies (772) 214-1616 ? ? ? If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting ? ? ? ?
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Re: Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live!
开云体育Yes. The reason why 1.2 to 1.3 had to put back default voices is because we updated the Acapela engine between both from versions. 1.3.1 has no engine update. ? Mathieu ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Adrien Collins via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live! ?
Hi David ? I have put the update on my stream, it seems to save the voices I have installed, hope that helps. ? Regards Adrien ? From:
[email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of David Griffith via groups.io ? Thanks for forwarding. For myself I will not bother as since the last update the bookshelves are loading OK, especially in suspend mode, ?and I do not access DOD European Newspapers. Normally I would keep up to date anyway, but on the last update I had to download the Peter voice again, and also have now downloaded Lucy. Presumably, if applying this update, I would have to download each voice yet again? This makes me think I should only apply relevant more major updates. David Griffith ? From:
[email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Rea Lists ? ?Just seen on David Goldfield's list.? Many useful links to a direct download, though given the much faster Wi-Fi connection of the VR3should hardly be necessary. Ray. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hello everyone! ? ? ? ? David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist Marketing Manager, Blazie Technologies (772) 214-1616 ? ? ? If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting ? ? ? ?
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Re: Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live!
开云体育Hi David ? I have put the update on my stream, it seems to save the voices I have installed, hope that helps. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David Griffith via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live! ? Thanks for forwarding. For myself I will not bother as since the last update the bookshelves are loading OK, especially in suspend mode, ?and I do not access DOD European Newspapers. Normally I would keep up to date anyway, but on the last update I had to download the Peter voice again, and also have now downloaded Lucy. Presumably, if applying this update, I would have to download each voice yet again? This makes me think I should only apply relevant more major updates. David Griffith ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists ? ?Just seen on David Goldfield's list.? Many useful links to a direct download, though given the much faster Wi-Fi connection of the VR3should hardly be necessary. Ray. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hello everyone! ? ? ? ? David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist Marketing Manager, Blazie Technologies (772) 214-1616 ? ? ? If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting ? ? ? |
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Re: Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live!
开云体育Thanks for forwarding. For myself I will not bother as since the last update the bookshelves are loading OK, especially in suspend mode, ?and I do not access DOD European Newspapers. Normally I would keep up to date anyway, but on the last update I had to download the Peter voice again, and also have now downloaded Lucy. Presumably, if applying this update, I would have to download each voice yet again? This makes me think I should only apply relevant more major updates. David Griffith ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live! ? ?Just seen on David Goldfield's list.? Many useful links to a direct download, though given the much faster Wi-Fi connection of the VR3should hardly be necessary. Ray. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hello everyone! ? ? ? ? David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist Marketing Manager, Blazie Technologies (772) 214-1616 ? ? ? If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting ? ? ? |
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Latest For Owners of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3.1 is live!
开云体育?Just seen on David Goldfield's list.? Many useful links to a direct download, though given the much faster Wi-Fi connection of the VR3should hardly be necessary. Ray.
From:
[email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Mathieu via groups.io ? Hello everyone! ? ? ? ? David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist Marketing Manager, Blazie Technologies (772) 214-1616 ? ? ? If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my training services by visiting ?
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Re: Milestone 312 Ace Config file
开云体育Don’t do it, unless you know what you’re doing. Also, if you mess it up, just delete it, it will be re-created again when you turn it on or restart it again. ? All the best
? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of claire amoroso
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Milestone 312 Ace Config file ? Hi everyone? Just wondering if anyone with a Milestone has tried fiddling with the config.txt file on the device to configure certain settings? Many thanks? Claire |
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Re: Milestone 312 Ace Config file
开云体育Hi Clare ? I never sussed that part of the config file out but if you press mode which is the bottom button you can do all sorts within each mode, i.e. radio, books etc. ? Regards Adrien ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of claire amoroso via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Milestone 312 Ace Config file ? Hi everyone? Just wondering if anyone with a Milestone has tried fiddling with the config.txt file on the device to configure certain settings? Many thanks? Claire |
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Re: Audio Book Now
开云体育Apparently you can download files in Daisy format see here:
Has anyone tried ?
Also is this the same as?
Thanks?
Claire?
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of ltmmcarter@... <ltmmcarter@...>
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:44:26 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [dap-uk] Audio Book Now ?
This looks good.
Has anybody joined internetarchive.org looks good if a? little complex. Marys -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David Griffith via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Audio Book Now It was suggested that I share this post I made to TAVIP here. With all the discussion about access to Audible content I thought it was worth informing people about another accessible, non-DRM? protected Audio book Service. As I previously reported, I already have accounts with Libro.FM? and Audio Books Guild, both of? which provide access to downloading? their Audio books in mp3 format. Audio Book Guild offer no plans or credits and only allow download in mp3 for 14 days after purchase. They almost exclusively provide books in the Fantasy, Sci Fi and Adult Erotica Genre. Libro have a wider catalogue as well as providing a credit plan. Today I took out a Free Trial Membership to a further Audio Book provider. This is called Audio Book Now. This does not use a credits scheme, but does offer discounts on books to members. You only get the discounts if signed up as a member,? and, As far as I can tell, it is completely accessible with easy download of your purchases in mp3 from your library. I downloaded my first book today without issue. You can pay for both books and membership by PayPal to add some extra security. Some books will be very cheap and some less so. On first impression it is competitive with Audible prices. With the $4.99 plan you will get rights to a free book from a selected list, these? books tend to be quite short, 50% off any book you purchase from the main catalogue, with further discounts for further purchases. Below are details of my plan and link to the website. Thank you for signing up for the Audiobooks Now Club Pricing Plan. Details of your plan are listed below: Monthly Club Pricing Plan Trial Period: 30 day free trial ($4.99/month thereafter) Monthly Billing Day: 5 --------------------------------------- If you do not deactivate your Club Pricing Plan by the end of your free trail, your card will be charged $4.99/month until the plan is deactivated. To deactivate your plan, simply click on the "Deactivate Monthly Club Pricing" button in your account at our website. Your Club Pricing Plan benefits include: .?????? 50% off your first audiobook each month .?????? 35-40% off everything else you purchase .?????? A free premium audiobook (select titles only) .?????? 50% discounts roll over to the next month .?????? Access to exclusive discounts and offers .?????? Unlimited access to Sleep & Meditation content .?????? Double reward points for credit back .?????? Loyalty program that offers free months .?????? No long-term commitments, cancel anytime |
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Milestone 312 Ace Config file
开云体育Hi everyone?
Just wondering if anyone with a Milestone has tried fiddling with the config.txt file on the device to configure certain settings?
Many thanks?
Claire
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Re: Audio Book Now
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Has anybody joined internetarchive.org looks good if a little complex. Marys -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David Griffith via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Audio Book Now It was suggested that I share this post I made to TAVIP here. With all the discussion about access to Audible content I thought it was worth informing people about another accessible, non-DRM protected Audio book Service. As I previously reported, I already have accounts with Libro.FM and Audio Books Guild, both of which provide access to downloading their Audio books in mp3 format. Audio Book Guild offer no plans or credits and only allow download in mp3 for 14 days after purchase. They almost exclusively provide books in the Fantasy, Sci Fi and Adult Erotica Genre. Libro have a wider catalogue as well as providing a credit plan. Today I took out a Free Trial Membership to a further Audio Book provider. This is called Audio Book Now. This does not use a credits scheme, but does offer discounts on books to members. You only get the discounts if signed up as a member, and, As far as I can tell, it is completely accessible with easy download of your purchases in mp3 from your library. I downloaded my first book today without issue. You can pay for both books and membership by PayPal to add some extra security. Some books will be very cheap and some less so. On first impression it is competitive with Audible prices. With the $4.99 plan you will get rights to a free book from a selected list, these books tend to be quite short, 50% off any book you purchase from the main catalogue, with further discounts for further purchases. Below are details of my plan and link to the website. Thank you for signing up for the Audiobooks Now Club Pricing Plan. Details of your plan are listed below: Monthly Club Pricing Plan Trial Period: 30 day free trial ($4.99/month thereafter) Monthly Billing Day: 5 --------------------------------------- If you do not deactivate your Club Pricing Plan by the end of your free trail, your card will be charged $4.99/month until the plan is deactivated. To deactivate your plan, simply click on the "Deactivate Monthly Club Pricing" button in your account at our website. Your Club Pricing Plan benefits include: . 50% off your first audiobook each month . 35-40% off everything else you purchase . A free premium audiobook (select titles only) . 50% discounts roll over to the next month . Access to exclusive discounts and offers . Unlimited access to Sleep & Meditation content . Double reward points for credit back . Loyalty program that offers free months . No long-term commitments, cancel anytime www.audiobooksnow.com |
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Re: Audio Book Now
You have to love the error on their web page though which says:
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If you do not deactivate your Club Pricing Plan by the end of your free trail, your card will be charged $4.99/month until the plan is deactivated. Free Trail? ? All the best Steve -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David Griffith via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [dap-uk] Audio Book Now It was suggested that I share this post I made to TAVIP here. With all the discussion about access to Audible content I thought it was worth informing people about another accessible, non-DRM protected Audio book Service. As I previously reported, I already have accounts with Libro.FM and Audio Books Guild, both of which provide access to downloading their Audio books in mp3 format. Audio Book Guild offer no plans or credits and only allow download in mp3 for 14 days after purchase. They almost exclusively provide books in the Fantasy, Sci Fi and Adult Erotica Genre. Libro have a wider catalogue as well as providing a credit plan. Today I took out a Free Trial Membership to a further Audio Book provider. This is called Audio Book Now. This does not use a credits scheme, but does offer discounts on books to members. You only get the discounts if signed up as a member, and, As far as I can tell, it is completely accessible with easy download of your purchases in mp3 from your library. I downloaded my first book today without issue. You can pay for both books and membership by PayPal to add some extra security. Some books will be very cheap and some less so. On first impression it is competitive with Audible prices. With the $4.99 plan you will get rights to a free book from a selected list, these books tend to be quite short, 50% off any book you purchase from the main catalogue, with further discounts for further purchases. Below are details of my plan and link to the website. Thank you for signing up for the Audiobooks Now Club Pricing Plan. Details of your plan are listed below: Monthly Club Pricing Plan Trial Period: 30 day free trial ($4.99/month thereafter) Monthly Billing Day: 5 --------------------------------------- If you do not deactivate your Club Pricing Plan by the end of your free trail, your card will be charged $4.99/month until the plan is deactivated. To deactivate your plan, simply click on the "Deactivate Monthly Club Pricing" button in your account at our website. Your Club Pricing Plan benefits include: . 50% off your first audiobook each month . 35-40% off everything else you purchase . A free premium audiobook (select titles only) . 50% discounts roll over to the next month . Access to exclusive discounts and offers . Unlimited access to Sleep & Meditation content . Double reward points for credit back . Loyalty program that offers free months . No long-term commitments, cancel anytime www.audiobooksnow.com |
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Audio Book Now
It was suggested that I share this post I made to TAVIP here.
With all the discussion about access to Audible content I thought it was worth informing people about another accessible, non-DRM protected Audio book Service. As I previously reported, I already have accounts with Libro.FM and Audio Books Guild, both of which provide access to downloading their Audio books in mp3 format. Audio Book Guild offer no plans or credits and only allow download in mp3 for 14 days after purchase. They almost exclusively provide books in the Fantasy, Sci Fi and Adult Erotica Genre. Libro have a wider catalogue as well as providing a credit plan. Today I took out a Free Trial Membership to a further Audio Book provider. This is called Audio Book Now. This does not use a credits scheme, but does offer discounts on books to members. You only get the discounts if signed up as a member, and, As far as I can tell, it is completely accessible with easy download of your purchases in mp3 from your library. I downloaded my first book today without issue. You can pay for both books and membership by PayPal to add some extra security. Some books will be very cheap and some less so. On first impression it is competitive with Audible prices. With the $4.99 plan you will get rights to a free book from a selected list, these books tend to be quite short, 50% off any book you purchase from the main catalogue, with further discounts for further purchases. Below are details of my plan and link to the website. Thank you for signing up for the Audiobooks Now Club Pricing Plan. Details of your plan are listed below: Monthly Club Pricing Plan Trial Period: 30 day free trial ($4.99/month thereafter) Monthly Billing Day: 5 --------------------------------------- If you do not deactivate your Club Pricing Plan by the end of your free trail, your card will be charged $4.99/month until the plan is deactivated. To deactivate your plan, simply click on the "Deactivate Monthly Club Pricing" button in your account at our website. Your Club Pricing Plan benefits include: . 50% off your first audiobook each month . 35-40% off everything else you purchase . A free premium audiobook (select titles only) . 50% discounts roll over to the next month . Access to exclusive discounts and offers . Unlimited access to Sleep & Meditation content . Double reward points for credit back . Loyalty program that offers free months . No long-term commitments, cancel anytime www.audiobooksnow.com |
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Recording on the VR3
I found a little earlier today I am able to record radio programmes on the VR3 as I used to do on my VR trek.? I had thought recording was pretty well broken on the previous versions of the VR3 firmware but I find now that recording from my old playlists which have a good number of community and commercial stations that this works still as it should.
More than this though even the 60 odd stations in the UK Humanware playlist which has all the BBC feeds works too.? I had thought this might not be the case as the recording you get on the older .mp3 streams seems to mirror the sample-bit rate of the station being recorded.? I have yet to look at what format the BBC stations end up as, but recording stream live can be useful at times when you want to catch something on the fly.? I coul could wish the Stream could buffer recordings in a sort of standby mode, but that would be asking too much! Apart from the VR Stream cutting out for no apparant reason earlier today I have as yet found no serious bugs to report. Ray. |
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Re: [Tech-VI] For Users of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3 is now available!
开云体育Very interesting remarks you make David regarding the unsatisfactory terms of service imposed by Audible and the remark about Kindle Books made by someone else.? I hear of people who seem to devour Kindle Books on their iPads and the like but imagine they would not be slow in condemning Kindle were they to use access to their libraries.
You might David post a message here you sent to TAVIP on another audio book service, Audio Book Now. along with other publishers of audio books.? Its good to know of other guys on the block, so to speak.
Having read all the comments here, I would be tempted to give Open Audible a go, but the unfare prractices of Amazon and the like always leave one open to the sorts of corporate abuse many complain of.
Ray.
On 05/05/2024 01:09 am, David Griffith
via groups.io wrote:
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Re: [Tech-VI] For Users of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3 is now available!
开云体育Open Audible are a legit company with thousands of? users but I am sure, Audible are not thrilled. It is not free and requires ?the purchase of an annual licence or life time licence. It has a constant update cycle, sometimes more than once a week, which is a bit annoying. However. I would never be without it, as without it I would not be able to increase the volume on my Audible books. ? David Griffith ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rea Lists
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [dap-uk] [Tech-VI] For Users of the Victor Reader Stream 3: Version 1.3 is now available! ? So, is Open Audible an "unofficial" way to go about downloading books, or am I perhaps asking something I should not be asking? Ray. ? On 01/05/2024 07:24 pm, Adrien Collins via groups.io wrote:
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