2009/3/12 Adrian Higginbotham <[log in to unmask]>
> The shuffles have always been good for those with VI because of their
> inherent screenless usability. The biggest barrier is the Itunes
> software which is virtually the only way to manage content.
I must admit I wonder how much value the speech will add? What is the
advantage of hearing the details of each track in sequence over just
previewing each track in many cases? For music it's a level of
abstraction I don't need though I admit both together might be useful.
For podcasts and other sources it is arguably more useful. Unless
Apple have added something clever than sequential access - all I can
think of is a nested menu system which has it's own operational
issues.
Also anything that doesn't need itunes is good for me, I much prefer
managing and copying files myself so had to uninstall iTunes (actually
largely because it kept trying to run whenever I plugged in my iPod
just to charge). Using the shuffle on Linux I can just treat it as a
simple folder of tunes or use RhythmBox to manage it while keeping a
simple file layout.
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Steve Lee
Open Source Assistive Technology Software and Accessibility
fullmeasure.co.uk
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