[IL-Talk] E-Reader

[Leslie Hamric]

Cool! I decided to call over there and see where I was on the waitlist. My E reader was sent on March 28 and my cartridge was sent on the 24th. Looking forward to getting it and doing some exploring.

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division


> On Mar 30, 2023, at 2:44 PM, Dan TeVelde via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> I wanted to let you know that more devices are being sent out by the Utah
> Library for the Blind. Yesterday I got a cartridge with the generic label
> 'audiobooks' which I didn't understand because I got an error when I tried
> using it with my NLS player. When I called the library, they told me that if
> the cartridge you receive doesn't play than the cartridge contains Braille
> files. The person pointed out that most cartridges had been printed with the
> same Braille label so at some point people will get correctly labeled
> cartridges. We are getting the Humanware model which is great for people who
> already use a display like the Mantis or Brailliant. I attended an NLS
> presentation where they said they want to make the devices available in
> every state by the end of the year. If people have questions, they can call
> the Utah Library at 800-453-4293. I was told my device was sent so I am
> anxious to see how it works.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dan
> 
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