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 =
> > > cassets to shamedd=20
> > >
> > > from walter wb6jtj