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which ipod for blind person
Febs:
If I were buying a new player today, I would probably get one of the Toshiba players (X or F series) supported by Rockbox, rather than an iPod. They're less expensive and they have better screens and significantly faster processors. Also, I would think (though this is admittedly speculation on my part) that the controls are better for blind users because they provide more tactile feedback than the iPod's clickwheel.
nlehman:
The point about the tactile controls is certainly true. Even on the Archos devices, the dial was confusing to some of our clients. The screen however won't make a difference to our clients. Is there anything else I need to know before purchasing a Toshiba device? I see I can get a Gigabeat 60gb device for $249, 30gb for around $160. I have only used Rockbox on Archos devices to date (Albeit many many of them) and I'm scared I am going to hit some new issue which I won't be able to get by.
Thanks for all the help
irfan:
if they want an ipod and tactile sense then probably a 1st gen since the can find the play/FF/RW/menu buttons easier... same with a 3rd gen.. I cant remember exactly how a 2G ipod does it.
pixelma:
--- Quote from: irfan on February 02, 2007, 03:26:22 PM ---if they want an ipod and tactile sense then probably a 1st gen since the can find the play/FF/RW/menu buttons easier... same with a 3rd gen.. I cant remember exactly how a 2G ipod does it.
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Please don't take this as advice - Rockbox doesn't run on 1st and 2nd gen Ipods and even though there is a port to the 3rd gen Ipods it is very immature. And as far as I know the original firmware doesn't have a voice user interface.
Mad Cow:
How about the iriver H3xx, H1xx or iaudio X5? They all have good rockbox support and use joysticks instead of touchpads.
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