I have an Olympus as well and what I really like is the
fact that it is compatible with Dragon Dictate. Even though
I feel like a bit of a berk saying "stop, new sentence,
CapitalC..." on the bus or train, it works very well.
Kiran
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Herkiran Toor,
BT Project Manager
Centre for Access & Communication Studies
University of Bristol - Union Building
Queen's Road
Bristol BS8 1LN
0117 954 5717
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On Wed, 26 Feb 2003 12:09:57 -0000 Elaine Eldridge
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Yet another suggestion.
>
> I use the Olympus DM1 digital recorder - it can store & record voice and can
> store MP3 or WMA files for music. The amount of storage depends upon the
> size of the smartmedia card you use. It comes with 64MB which can take just
> over 20 hours of material & like the minidisks you can insert index marks.
>
> After lectures you can then download the files onto your pc and free the
> smartmedia card for more recordings.
>
> I've found it better than the tape recorder I used to use - mainly because I
> can be more organised and I don't lose track of where I've put the
> recording.
>
> When Kurzweill 3000 eventually gets the MP3 player into the software it will
> pay dividends. Then I'll be able to be less desk bound and still be able to
> study.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Elaine
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Smith, Susan A [LSS]" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 7:38 PM
> Subject: Re: Introduction minidisk recorder v's the Apple-Mac iPOD
>
>
> > I am posting this answer on behalf of my colleague Nev Johnson
> > ([log in to unmask]). Please contact him directly if you need further
> > information
> > Apple-Mac iPOD
> > Pros
> > * windows and mac compatible
> > * uses firewire (very fast 400Mbps compared with USB 1.1 12Mbps or
> > 3.35 megabytes compared to 0.77 megabytes per second) for transfer comes
> in
> > 3 sizes 5, 10 or 20 gigabytes
> > * runs for 10 hours off a single charge
> > * recharges through the firewire cable on macs, windows users need
> to
> > use the supplied ac adapter
> > * has limited pda functions (calendar, calculator etc...)
> > * supports mp3, aiff (mac) and wav (windows) audio formats
> > * weight 214grams
> >
> > Cons
> > * there is no line in or built in mic and therefore has no audio
> > record facility
> > * you cannot upgrade the capacity once it is full
> > * this is essentially a hard disk in a white case. so do not drop
> it!
> >
> > Minidisc
> > Pros
> > * many will run in excess of 40 hours on a single charge/battery
> > * unlimited storage as with any removable media audio player
> > * can be used as an audio recorder either through a built in mic as
> > with the MZ-B3 or through the line in such as the MZ-N707
> > * minidisc recorders are light and compact around 150 grams without
> > the battery
> >
> > Cons
> > * maximum storage per disc is 320 minutes
> > * windows only at the moment
> > * use USB 1.1 although due to small file sizes this is less of a
> > problem
> > * all audio to be transferred to the minidisc will be converted into
> > atrac3 (minidiscs only supported audio type)
> > * as with the ipod it is delicate so do not drop it!
> >
> > If I assume that the devices are to be used for note taking, so the
> > student may review what was said in a lecture etc.. then the ipod is
> > useless. As I have said above there is no line in or microphone on the
> > ipod which makes recording external audio sources impossible.
> >
> > The minidisc on the other hand will have a line in for a microphone
> although
> > if the student wants to transfer what is on the minidisc to his/her
> > computer, possibly for cd-r archival purposes then the minidisc is also
> > redundant as the only way it is possible to get the audio off the minidisc
> > is to re-record the minidisc via a line out using the computers sound
> card.
> >
> > May I make another suggestion?
> >
> > Creative Nomad 3
> > Pros
> > * windows and mac compatible
> > * supports both USB and firewire (see ipod for stats)
> > * has optical and analog line in (same socket, autodetects what is
> > plugged in) for a mic
> > * 10,20,30 or 40 Gigabytes of space
> > * 66 hours of wav with the 40GB model upto 665 hours with mp3
> > (recording on the fly) 40GB model
> > * upto 22 hours of battery life with second battery used
> >
> > Cons
> > * large in comparison to the minidisc and ipod
> > * heavier at 289 grams without batteries
> >
> > If you are an ipod user www.audible.com do audio books that are
> > compatible with it. they also support a myriad of other formats such as
> > windows media player and pocket pcs.
> >
> > Nev Johnson
> > IT Help Assistant
> > City Campus Learning Centre
> > Leeds Metropolitan University
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: S.D.Clayton [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > > Sent: 20 February 2003 17:04
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: Introduction
> > >
> > > Dear All,
> > >
> > > I have a challenge for the hard-core tekkies out there. This one might
> > > sort
> > > the men from the boys (or the girls, as I know one of the most able
> > > tekkies
> > > amongst you is indeed female).
> > >
> > > Could someone give a summary of the differences in capability and scope
> > > between a minidisk recorder and the Apple-Mac iPOD? Why would an Awards
> > > Officer approve one over a minidisk, and if the student already posessed
> a
> > > minidisk, why would a student with severe dyslexia benefit further from
> > > the
> > > iPOD? You would be helping me greatly if you could offer comparisons and
> > > thoughts.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > ___________________________________________
> > > Steve Clayton
> > > Manager, Planning and Resources
> > > Disabled Student Services Section
> > > The Open University
> > > Tel: ++44 (01908 858937) Fax (01908 659044)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Sharon Perry [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > > Sent: 19 February 2003 18:04
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: Introduction
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Monty
> > >
> > > You could try http://www.jobs.ac.uk which advertises many of the Further
> > > and
> > > Higher Education posts in the UK.
> > >
> > > I hope that helps and I wish you good luck in your search for a post in
> > > Scotland.
> > >
> > > Best Regards
> > >
> > > Sharon Perry
> > > Accessibility SIG Co-ordinator
> > > CETIS (Centre for Educational Technology Interoperability Standards)
> > > Research Institute for Enhancing Learning Padarn School of Education
> > > University of Wales Bangor Normal Site Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2PX
> > >
> > > website: http://www.cetis.ac.uk/accessibility
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Monty Lilburn" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 6:55 PM
> > > Subject: [DIS-FORUM] Introduction
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello list,
> > > >
> > > > My name is Monty Lilburn and I currently live in Vancouver British
> > > Columbia,
> > > > Canada. In mid April, I will be re-locating to Scotland. Prior to
> > > > the
> > > move I
> > > > would like to gather some information regarding potential employment
> > > > opportunities at academic institutions in Scotland.
> > > >
> > > > My area of expertise is information technology, with an emphasis on
> > > > adaptive technology and network design. For the past five years I
> > > > have
> > > been
> > > > employed at the University of British Columbia as a Braille and
> > > > Adaptive Technology Specialist. In this position, I have been
> > > > afforded the
> > > opportunity
> > > > to evaluate/use several adaptive products as well as train students
> > > > and
> > > staff
> > > > on the use. Over the past several years I have also been involved
> > > > with a charity where I headed/managed a project to develop and design
> > > > an Internet Service Provider from the ground up using the Linux
> > > > platform.
> > > >
> > > > In case this mailing list can not accommodate file attachments, I have
> > > > set
> > > up a
> > > > web page where you may browse or download my curriculum vitae. The
> > > > URL
> > > is:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.bc.cx/cv1
> > > >
> > > > I would very much appreciate everyone reading this message to take a
> > > couple of
> > > > minutes and review my experiences and learn a little bit about me.
> > > > Even
> > > if
> > > > you reside in other areas of the United Kingdom perhaps you will be
> > > > able
> > > to
> > > > recommend a contact or give me some feed-back/ideas on how I may
> > > > attain employment in the UK.
> > > >
> > > > If you can assist in anyway, please reply to this list or contact me
> > > > at: [log in to unmask] I look forward to the chance to be able to share my
> > > knowledge,
> > > > skills, and positive attitude to educational institutions in
> > > > Scotland.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for your time.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Yours sincerely
> > > >
> > > > Monty Lilburn <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > P.S Although I will be located in the Glasgow area, I am willing to
> > > > travel or consider relocation to other areas of central Scotland.
> > > >
>
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