I understand from our regional librarian that there is a plan to
transfer, many but not all cassette materials to digital. Apparently
in some cases the original material cannot be upgraded. And of
course all the really old 33-1/3 books weren't archived and can't
re-appear!! Perhaps all you kids don't remember that media!!
Pat, K9JAUAt 07:26 PM 2/6/2010, you wrote:
> Colleen:
>
>I wonder if the plan is to eventually transfer all books on cassettes over
>to the new Daisy format?
>
>If so, that would be great, because there are a few books that I'd really
>like to read on my Stream, or the new NLS player when I get it, that aren't
>digitized yet.
>
>73 from tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "COLLEEN Roth" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 10:31 AM
>Subject: Re: off topic igot i got the digital player from nls
>
>
>Hi Tom,
>Some people are still getting things on cassette and there are some books
>not available in Digital format.
>Right now they are using them but I am sure that will change in the not too
>distant future.
>Colleen
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: tom behler <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 15:37:46
>Subject: Re: off topic igot i got the digital player from nls
>
> >
> >
> > I'll ask them about my cassette machine when I get the chance to call
> > them here.
> >
> > If someone else can use it, that's perfectly fine with me.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:42 AM
> > Subject: Re: off topic igot i got the digital player from nls
> >
> >
> > Our local library would take back unused cassette players - they are
> > still needed by some patrons and there are no more maintenance parts
> > available.
> > K9JAUAt 02:14 PM 2/6/2010, you wrote:
> > >Hi Tom,
> > >You can have the 4-track Cassette Machine and the Digital Talking
> > >Book Machine too.
> > >It is my understanding that the Cassette Machines will just be left
> > >with Library Patrons. There won't be much use for the machines by
> > >the Library after everything become digital.
> > >The NLS Digital Player is so much nicer than the VR.
> > >The audio is much clearer and lder, and you do not have to attach an
> > >external speaker.
> > >I wish someone would manufacture one like it.
> > >The VR IS DEFINITELY INFERIOR. While it is true that it is saller
> > >battery life and volume are definitely better on the NLS Digital Player.
> > >Colleen N8TNV;
> > >
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: tom behler <[log in to unmask]>
> > >To: [log in to unmask]
> > >Date: 2010/02/06 17:02:33
> > >Subject: Re: off topic igot i got the digital player from nls
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hey, guys:
> > > >
> > > > I know this is "off topic", but I just have to throw something in
> > > > here.
> > > >
> > > > When I moved out to Colorado, and got my Library membership
> > > transferred out
> > > > here to the Denver library, they sent me one of those old four-track
> > > > cassette book machines.
> > > >
> > > > I couldn't believe it!
> > > >
> > > > I really need to call them and find out if I can now get a digital
> > > > machine
> > > > to accommodate the new book cartridges.
> > > >
> > > > Of course, I do have a VRStream, but it'd be nice to have a back-up.
> > > >
> > > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:10 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: off topic igot i got the digital player from nls
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I've had mine for about 3 weeks now. Using BARD, THE CABLE AND
> > > > CARTRIDGE I
> > > > bought, I've been able to download a number of books to play on it.
> > > > It
> > > > has
> > > > great sound.
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Walter Hampton" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 7:17 AM
> > > > Subject: off topic igot i got the digital player from nls
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >i got the digital player from nls. it's easy to work i love it. it
> > > > >puts
> > > > >for
> > > > > cassets to shamedd=20
> > > > >
> > > > > from walter wb6jtj
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