[Nfbk] question about nls bard
slery
slerythema at gmail.com
Thu Aug 15 06:15:32 UTC 2013
I don't remember what NLS recommends (they only added a recommendation list
after people had problems with some brands, though this may have been
remedied in the last firmware). I am currently using PNY.
Cindy Sheets
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Kathy Pingstock
> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:17 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
>
> Can I ask what usb devices work good with the nls player?
>
> Kathy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slery
> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 12:35 AM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
> Yes, it makes your drive run parallel to the unit instead of
> sticking straight out. I like using both a USB and
> cartridges. I download things from Bard and put directly on
> the USB. Then, when my library sends me cartridges, while the
> player is off, pop in the cartridge to hear the description,
> turn off the player, pop out the cartridge, turn the player
> back on and I am right where I left off in the book on the USB drive.
>
> I like to read non-fiction when I am cleaning the house and
> can concentrate on it to a degree. But, at night, I like to
> listen to fiction as I fall asleep. By using both methods to
> access books, I have them easily switchable. I can also
> switch between books on the USB drive and it remembers where
> I am in both books, too.
>
> Cindy Sheets
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Lora Felty
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:21 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
>
> What exactly is that? I'm confused because I wasn't
> aware that something like that is available. Does it
> reposition the USB drive to be more flush with the player?
> I've used both the USB drives in the port on the side of the
> player and the cartridges. I'm interested in how this works.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kevin Pearl <mailto:kvnprl at twc.com>
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> <mailto:nfbk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 5:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
> Oh, sorry for missing that. Hope I didn't cause
> any confusion.
>
> On Aug 13, 2013, at 12:42 AM, "slery"
> <slerythema at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> Kevin,
>
> I believe that Kathy is talking about the "L" converters
> that NLS provides. You plug your usb drive into it and then
> you plug it into the SIDE of your player where there is a usb port.
>
> Kathy,
>
> If that is what you are talking about, I got
> mine through my regional NLS library. I'm in Indiana across
> from Louisville, but I believe you would call the state
> Library in Frankfort and ask them about it. There may have
> been a limit on the number given to each state, so they may
> or may not still be available. I have used mine for well over
> a year now.
>
> Cindy Sheets
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Kevin Pearl
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 10:13 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
>
> It is the same kind of cartridge
> talking books come
> on. You can order them by calling American Printing House for
> the Blind 1-800-223-1839 or online at
> http://www.aph.org/products/
>
>
>
> On Aug 13, 2013, at 1:01 AM, "Kathy
> Pingstock" <kpingstock at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Where is the best place to buy these at, and not
> sure what it is called but
> it is usb and plugs into your usb prt on the nls
> player so that your jump
> drive plugs in and it goes up and down
> instead of
> sticking out.
>
> Kathy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Lora Felty
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 4:01 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
> Personally, I prefer using the NLS
> cartridges that
> you can purchase from the
> American Printing House for the Blind.
> They cost
> $12. I like these better
> than a thumb drive because they go in
> the front of
> the player as opposed to
> the side. I often carry my player
> around the house,
> and when I use a thumb
> drive, I have bumped it into things because it
> sticks out the side. I know
> that some have been successful at
> putting a thumb
> drive into the front of
> the player, but I have not. The APH
> cartridges are
> 2 gig, and I can get
> approximately 15 books on one
> cartridge, depending
> on the size of the book,
> of course. I have multiple cartridges
> and plan to
> keep some books
> permanently; however, I have others
> that i add and
> delete books from. The
> cost isn't much more than a thumb
> drive, and it just
> works best for me.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kathy Pingstock
> <mailto:kpingstock at gmail.com>
> To: Nfbk at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 10:46 PM
> Subject: [Nfbk] question about nls bard
>
>
> Does anyone know the mailing list
> for nls bard
> for the players, I
> wanted to find out what jump drives
> work best with
> them? Another question I
> have is their a need for tutoring persons for
> Braille?
>
>
>
> Kathy
>
>
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