[Dtb-talk] Tom Boy

[David Andrews]

On electronics-talk, somebody asked about a new DAISY player called 
the Tom Boy.  Does anybody know anything -- is this a new player, or 
repackaging of something else, or Maxiaids up to its old tricks and 
ripping off the work of others.

Dave


>From: "Debbi Williamson" <debbi107 at atlanticbb.net>
>To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
>         <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:45:12 -0500
>Thread-Index: AcppnlXgY4tGRg/cQpS6muFlxhIvNQAOHt0w
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Tom Boy
>
>David, here is the information from Maxiaids.  I am probably wrong to post
>anything about it here but, I just thought someone might know about it?
>Product Description
>
>Features
>   . DAISY and MP3 audio player
>   . Voice recorder and radio
>   . Playback saved text documents with text-to-speech
>   . Electronic alarm reminders, time and date
>   . Includes USB & power cables, earphones and case
>
>Tomboy is a powerful DAISY and MP3 player, text-to-speech document player,
>voice recorder, radio and electronic calendar - all in one compact unit!
>It's portable, versatile and is the perfect multi-function device for the
>blind, both at home and on the go.
>
>Listen to music on the radio or download your favorite books or music from
>your computer and listen to them wherever you go. The document player also
>gives you the ability to listen to your saved text files, including Word
>documents and text and html files. Plus, the voice recording function is
>great for school classes/lectures, business conferences or recording daily
>reminders and the electronic calendar lets you set appointment alarms.
>
>The lightweight, slimline Tomboy fits easily in a purse, backpack or pocket.
>The included sturdy, stylish black leather case with snap closure and
>built-in belt clip allows you to keep your Tomboy safe and always at your
>fingertips. Also includes internal rechargeable battery, power supply, USB
>cable, stereo earphones. 2-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty. Measures
>5-1/4" Long x 2-1/4" Wide x 5/8" Thick. Weight: 3.6 ounces.
>
>MAIN FEATURES:
>- DAISY Player: supports all DAISY functions (navigation, time jump
>intervals, bookshelf, bookmarks, variable speed playback, etc.)
>- MP3 Player: plays audio files in wav (PCM/IMA ADPCM 4.1), aac and MP3
>files. Play a single file, the files in order as they are saved, in random
>order, and all of them in a loop.
>- Document Player: reads Word documents, text tiles and html files with
>internal TTS (text-to-speech)
>- Recorder: built-in microphone for recording. Create your own file
>structure (up to 9 folders); place your new recording at the desired point
>among saved files (ex. for personal recorded alphabetical address book)
>- Radio: scan to find your favorite radio stations and bookmark up to 9
>stations for easy accessibility
>- Agenda/Time/Date: set your daily, weekly, monthly or yearly
>alarms/appointment reminders and add a note to each reminder. Access time
>and date information on demand.
>
>TECHNICAL DATA:
>- Easy navigation with 4 cursor keys and 10-digit keypad
>- Clear, high quality speech output
>- Automatic shut-off function saves power
>- Earphone jack
>- Built-in speaker and microphone
>- Jack for external microphone (external microphone not included)
>- USB port
>- Built-in rechargeable battery providing 12 hrs playtime
>- Slot for SD and SDHC cards
>- Integrated audio user manual
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
>Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:53 PM
>To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Tom Boy
>
>I have never heard of such a device.  That doesn't mean it doesn't
>exist-- who knows.  However, I am 99 point 999 percent sure, that, even if
>it exists -- it doesn't read NLS books!
>
>Dave
>
>At 08:15 PM 11/19/2009, you wrote:
> >Does anyone know anything about a daisy reading device called the tom Boy?
> >Am I correct that it will not read the NLS books?  Thanks.