The below appeared on the TNF list recently.? Sounds as if this USB player might be the replacement many Talking News groups are wating for.? Unclear at the moment whether the chapter skip function it for skipping between segmants of a long file divided into "chapters" or if it will skip between folders on a USB stick.? This player isn't actually available yet from RNIB but looks like it may be the replacement for the Communiplayer.? Could wish personally it had a rotary volume control but that's a minor point.
Ray.
This combination USB player and Bluetooth speaker is specifically
designed for blind and partially sighted users, with easy-to-use tactile
controls, easy-to-locate ports, bookmarking features and chapter
skipping function.
The product has great sound quality and has been designed to be easy to
operate independently, coming with USB C connections and a charging pad
option. I will be able to share full information and images in the near
future.
We are expecting the stock to arrive at the end of March. The product
will have a retail rate of ?49.99 ex VAT with a standard trade discount
of 15%.
Plays MP3 and WMA files (up to 32GB USB stick).
Large, tactile volume control buttons.
Chapter skip function (forwards and backwards).
Book skip (forward) function.
Automatic bookmarking.
Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity (10m range)
Two passive, mono sub-woofer speakers.
Wired and wireless charging ability.
USB-A port on top of device to read USB sticks.
3.5mm jack for headphones
Lanyard attached for security when carrying.
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