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Comment on Blank Digital Cartridges by Ellie Hughes

Ellie Hughes — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:43:13 +0000

if you are going to use third party USB cables, makes sure that they have the RU or UL mark for best performance.,;”

Comment on Blank Digital Cartridges by Staff

Staff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:42:04 +0000

We just received this information from NLS on Jan. 25:
Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products of the Perkins School for the Blind, is now selling 1GB digital talking-book cartridges and compatible USB cables, designed to be used with NLS digital talking-book machines.

Blank 1GB cartridges are $14.95, while blank 1GB cartridges bundled with a compatible 36-inch USB cable are $17.95. The USB cable may also be purchased separately for $3.95.

Customers ordering by phone or online may use credit cards. Perkins also accepts e-mail or fax purchase orders. To place an order, contact Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products, as follows:

E-mail: adaptivetech@perkins.org
Phone: (978) 462-3817
Fax: (978) 462-3928

To place an order online, go to the Talking Book Accessories section of http://www.perkinsproducts.org.

To order by mail, send your request with a check to:

Perkins Products
P.O. Box 778
Amesbury, MA 01913

Comment on Flash Drive for Downloading by William Kindervater

William Kindervater — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:05:05 +0000

I followed from the member’s experience with downloading a book from BARD and then transferring it to a regular flash drive for use in the digital player. Apparently this member experienced no difficulty for a number of times.
My download and transfer were normal. My drive is physically compatible with the player. The book opened and the narrator went through the introduction and chapter descriptions. Then I was told that I was not authorized to hear the book. Where did I mess up?

Comment on Blank Digital Cartridges by Ann

Ann — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:10:46 +0000

I will be posting on this Blog that Independent Living Aids LLC no longer carries the cartridges. According to my sources, they are still selling the cable. American Printing House for Blind plans to offer the cartridges in the future. No set date but may be next week. Thank you for bringing the issue to light.

Comment on Blank Digital Cartridges by Diana Kregiel

Diana Kregiel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:50:16 +0000

We have been informed by Independent Living Aids LLC that they are no longer carrying the cartridges. Is there another vendor? Where can we purchase these?
Thank you