[Electronics-talk] Tom Boy

[barb o'connor]

This is interesting.  I didn't see a price, however.

Barb
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> 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-----
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> [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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