Hi Bret; Will the nls site let you look at the list of books available for download even if you have not been approved for the download program? Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 2:01 PM Subject: Re: off topic digital talking books Richard,=20 The beta test has been testing the download version of the DTB project for some time now. We have been downloading to SD cards which were originally placed into modified Victor Reader Classic models. Humanware has been the first to release a stand alone card only reader for this project. It will also play other types of material. =20 In the very near future NLS will begin distributing cartridges (to accommodate manual dexterity issues with the very small cards) with materials pre-loaded as you currently get books from the library. An option for the Humanware Victor Stream is a cable which will allow you to connect to the NLS cartridges as well. =20 Downloading of books will continue for those who wish to use it but this is not designed to replace cartridge distribution for other users or to my knowledge limit your participation in both distribution methods. =20 A FAQ is available at Human ware's website if you look for digital talking books. =20 HTH. =20 ### BRETT WINCHESTER [log in to unmask] 208-639-8386 ### -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Fiorello Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:10 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: off topic digital talking books Hi; We got on this thread a few weeks ago and I'm not certain if I ever figured a few things out. If you are a resident of the States you should be eligible for books on memory cards sometime in the future. Can you or will you be able to simply down load them with your computer similar to bookshare? If yes can you currently do that and where might I look for more info. The state affiliate library says cards only but I was left with the idea that there is or will be some type of download program. Richard