[Dtb-talk] Tom Boy

[Kathleen Flagg McWhorter]

I saw this (very simple) device about a month ago. It won't win any awards if it truly can do what they claim it can do, nor will it win an attractiveness award. And I didn't know that Maxiaids was known for repurposing...
Kathy McWhorter

-----Original Message-----
From: dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Kearney
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:44 PM
To: Discussion of Digital Talking Books
Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Tom Boy

It from maxiaids and is in their catalog online. I have never seen one.

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Greg Kearney
Association for the Blind of Western Australia

On 22/11/2009, at 10:29 AM, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
>
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