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Re: Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
That makes sense, microphones, not
speakers.
Gene
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
Amazon Echo?
The first generation echo and first/second generation echo dot
has 7 far field microphones, I think the second generation echo has 8 far field
microphones. This is how they can understand you from another room, or when
they are playing audio.
I don't know what is meant by seven speakers. does that mean seven
speakers you can attach or Blue Tooth speakers? I wouldn't think it
would mean having seven speakers in the unit itself. I don't have any of
these products and I don't know if the full size Echo has more features or can
run more skills than the dot. But without more information, I wouldn't
make any decision based on the number of speakers listed.
No unit of the size of the Echo would have seven built-in speakers. And
if you are going to play whatever you buy through your stereo,
the quality of the internal speaker is irrelevant.
Gene
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home
or Amazon Echo?
Hi Mike,
Thank you as this answers quite a few of my
questions, and this is good information! So if the Echo has 7 speakers,
and the Dot has 1 speaker, this sounds like the Echo would have much more
quality sound, and that does explain why the Amazon Echo cost more
money. So I can just tell Alexa to enable several different skills, wow,
I like this! Smile!
Thank you also for the phone number as I think I will
give them a call to find out more about this Visa card and its rewards.
Amazon says if I apply for this Visa card, I will automatically get $50
off of my first purchase, not bad! LOL!
Thank you again, as I always appreciate the
help.
Janet
Just to help a leettle bit. The Amazon Echo has
7 speakers, whereas the Echo Dots have only 1 speaker. As for acquiring
skills, you can ask Alexa to enable probably hundreds if not thousands of
skills, but if it's not a skill Alexa can enable for you there is plenty of
help out there to learn how.
Also, the Amazon / Chase Visa card information is
very accessible from a telephone. You can make payments, schedule
payments, hear your balance, your rewards points plus much more from
their,
1-8888-247-4080 phone number.
Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers.
Sent from my
iBarstool.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will
annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:33
PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is
the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Mary,
So it sounds like it might be a task to find the
skills I might want. As far as listening to several pod casts, well, I'm
not sure I would want to put to much time in to that, as I have a busy
schedule as it is! LOL! So, I now see I need to do some research
on this as well! LOL! Smile!
The reason I would want to
connect the Echo to my Bose stereo is because from what I've heard, the Echo
is not the best sounding Device out there for listening to music. I
wanted to purchase Amazon music, but I want a good sound though,
especially if I have to pay the Amazon music monthly.
I also
want to listen to the news, as asking Alexa for the weather, make a call, etc.
Thank you again.
Janet
-----Original
Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:21 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Janet, You
have put your finger on the biggest issue I have with the
Echo. The skills
are great, that is, when you can find those that you
might like. And there
are podcasts which review skills, so there's help
there if you have time
to spend listening to that stuff. Some
capabilities are there out of the
box, of course, like listening to
radio stations through tune in, or
whatever. And there are some cool
skills. But star trek, it is not.
<smile>
Mary
On 6/4/2018 5:04 PM, janet gross
wrote:
HI Mary,
Well, thank you so much! I now have a little
better understanding about the add ons that enhance the functionality of the
Echo devices. I was thinking all the skills would just come with the
Echo.
I really thought I could just open the box with the new Echo, and all
the skills would be right there! LOL! I guess I'm asking for to
much! Smile!
Thank you again, as I greatly appreciate
it.
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 6:53 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
I'm not Chris,
but what he is getting at is that the Echo family of
products has add ons
that enhance the functionality of the device with
added capabilities that
are not available out of the box. To get that
additional functionality, you
need to find or somehow know about the
specific skills you want to add, and
then you must enable them by
telling your device to enable such and such a
skill or, if that doesn't
work, you go to the alexa app on your phone or to
a specific Amazon page
and search for and enable the skill there. There are
bunches of games,
for instance, which must be found and enabled before you
can play them.
Mary
On 6/4/2018 4:47 PM, janet gross
wrote:
Chris,
What do you mean when you say with the Amazon Echo
one must enable the skills?
Janet
-----Original
Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of chris judge
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:40 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Whith the
amazon echo one must enable the skills. Is the same true of the google
home?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of David
Mehler
Sent: June 4, 2018 3:26 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
Hello,
<probably a low-grade question> what is an
Echo Dot and a Google Home Mini? Are they smaller versions of the
alexa?
What all do they do and are there any podcasts on the
subject?
To those who have one or both devices are there privacy
concerns as there now are with I think it's the Amazon
alexa?
Thanks.
Dave.
On 6/4/18, Laz <laz@...> wrote:
As someone
who owns both an Echo Dot and a Google Home mini i have to
say that the
sound on the Google Home mini is much better than that
from the Echo Dot.
In my experience they both can access the same
radio stations and both use
Tune-In and I heart Radio. I've also found
that you can find a wider
variety of songs on the Google Home mini
than you can on the Echo Dot. both
can pair with bluetooth Speakers,
headsets, or Bluetooth receivers so
connecting either one to a stereo
isn't difficult.
Laz
On
6/4/18, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
<wpr@...>
wrote:
Hi.
That is good to know. Last October I traded in my Arcam Solo
neo DAB
music system for something different and high-end. The good
thing
about the Arcam Solo Neo was it also had internet radio,
unfortunately the
station listings were not accessible Via the hi-fi
unit but they were via
their website. I think there were well over
1000 internet stations I
could choose from and I could search them
via genre i.e. news, sport
country music pop music rock music
religious spoken word etc.. I
would imagine I'd need to do a web
search for stations in order to instruct
the echo, or would the echo
do a search for me?
Walter.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On
Behalf Of
-
Sent: 04 June 2018 13:17
To: Walter Ramage via
Groups.Io
Cc: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or
Amazon Echo?
Yes,
international stations can be accessed. Usually any station
is
started by its call letters or its name.
A local station k d k a
is started by that call name. Just using npr
anywhere starts the
local public radio station nearest to you.
For example using a name;
one of the bbc services is called bbc 4
which is a mostly news source, bbc
4 xtra plays radio dramas. There
are several other bbc choices for
music and regional services in the
uk.
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018, Walter
Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
Hi. Thanks. As much as I would
like to listen to local and
national
radio
stations I wonder if the
Echo would be able to find international
radio stations and if so, how is
it done. Walter.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On
Behalf
Of
Richard Brock
Sent: 03 June 2018 20:32
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or
Amazon Echo?
Hello
Walter,
I recommend the Amazon, Echo. You can purchase an Echo, Dot for
$39
thatt will give you all its features for a very reasonable
price.
You will ve able to listen to many radio stations, plus have
access
to thousands of skills that are fun to interact with.
Good
luck,
Rich
On 6/3/2018 1:45 PM, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
wrote:
Hi folks. It hasn't interested me in the past but I'm toying
with
the
idea
of purchasing either a Google Home or An Amazon
Echo. The problem
is, I don't know which product is the best,
especially in the area
of accessibility. My main use for the product
would be radio
listening.
I
do
have a number of DAB radios in the
house but their presets are
limited
and
it requires pressing a number
of buttons to get the station required.
With
either Google or Amazon I
can ask for that station to be played.
I
guess
other skills might be
useful but I don't know all what is
available
however
I'm not
interested in having it turn on and off lights since I
never use lights
since I am total. I understand that Amazon have
a much
wider
range
of products but I'm not really concerned about appearance as
it is
irrelevant to me. Also I know some echoes have touch screens
but
do
they
have audio feedback? As I have said, I'm toying
with the idea and
haven't
made my mind up but when I do and if I decide
to make a purchase
I'd
like
to
have some idea of what I'm about to
spend my money on. All
comments welcome.
Walter.
--
XB
--
Affordably
priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible phones,
Bluetooth
devices, and accessories http://www.talkingmp3players.com/
Email: laz@...
Phone:
727-498-0121
Skype: lazmesa
Personal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesa
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
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Re: Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Hi,
Just to clarify the braille is not on the card but they do have the old style orange card with raised numbers as contrasted with the newer all metal card whose numbers can't easily be felt. but yes on two separate brailled documents you'd get your card number and your expiration date and security code from the back of the card.
Robin
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-----Original Message-----
From: janet gross
Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 2:19 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Hi robin,
Wow, so Chase Bank will send me my Visa card in Braille if I request it? wow, I like that, as my bank does not do that, matter of fact, I have been having a very difficult time using my bank's site on my computer, but if I download their app on my phone, well, it is even worse! Thank you for all this.
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Robin Frost
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 8:51 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Hi,
I just wanted to mention in the interest of accessibility for the blind that
Chase bank the issuer of this card still offers upon request the older style
of card with embossed numbers. They also offer for the blind card holders
upon request what they call a dual letter. This is a pair of brailled
letters coming under separate cover the first containing your card number in
braille along with its expiration date. The second arriving bearing the
security code info found on the back. The separate these two pieces of
information even in Braille for security's sake.
I hope that helps anyone who might have or be considering this card.
Tale good care.
Robin
-----Original Message-----
From: Marie
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 8:29 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I have had an Amazon Visa for about two years and like it quite a lot. To
benefit the most from the card you really need to be an Amazon Prime member
which costs $119 per year. For that membership you get free Amazon videos,
tons of free music, free 2 day shipping on most items and a 5% rewards for
purchases made at Amazon.
In addition even if not a member you get 2% at restaurants, service stations
and drugstores and 1% anywhere else. If you did not want to get the
membership you could still get the card, take advantage of the $50 gift card
and just hold it for the required time.
Best is if you only charge what you can pay in full on each statement. If
you manage it correctly it is a great deal, but as Michael said if not
managed it is not so great just like any other credit card.
Marie
-----Original Message-----
From: janet gross
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 11:58 AM
To: 'main@TechTalk.groups.io'
Subject: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
HI Everyone,
I'm still debating which Echo or Dot to buy. So far I am considering either
the Echo Dot, or the Echo second generation. I am looking for something
that has a good sound quality as I will probably buy Amazon's music. I went
on to the Amazon web site, and they are giving me a offer in which I don't
know anything about, so I want to ask those who might be more familiar with
the Amazon Visa Card. This offer is only if I buy an Echo or dot. So if
anyone is familiar with the card would you please share your information or
experience?
I copied and pasted below the message I get when I visit the site.
Janet
Amazon Rewards Visa Card
$50 instant gift card
Janet, get a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon
Rewards Visa Card
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Re: UEB Braille code and restaurant menu inaccessibility
I have done something like that with a Braille writer or a slate and stylus.
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-----Original Message----- From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Ann Parsons Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 8:36 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] UEB Braille code and restaurant menu inaccessibility Hi all, Well, well, well, I guess both chivalry and problem solving are dead. It's a real shame too. Problem solving is so helpful! I noticed last night when I was looking up the dollar sign on my cheat sheet and couldn't figure out which dots were which. I went to my handy, dandy brailleNote and wrote the symbols down till I got the one that looked the same as the one in the book. One does not need to have a BrailleNote or even a Perkins Brailler to solve this problem. All you need is a scrap of paper and a slate and stylus. Write it down, duplicate it, hello? Is anyone home? Yes it would be easier if the dot numbers were given, but since they aren't, you have to stretch your mind just a tiny bit. It's good for you! People yammer on and on about physical exercise when sometimes what is needed is mental stretching. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@sero.email Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.infoSkype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
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Re: Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Chris Grabowski <skywalker@...>
The first generation echo and first/second generation echo dot has 7
far field microphones, I think the second generation echo has 8 far
field microphones.
This is how they can understand you from another room, or when they
are playing audio.
I don't know what is meant by seven speakers. does that mean
seven speakers you can attach or Blue Tooth speakers? I
wouldn't think it would mean having seven speakers in the unit
itself. I don't have any of these products and I don't know if
the full size Echo has more features or can run more skills than
the dot. But without more information, I wouldn't make any
decision based on the number of speakers listed. No unit of the
size of the Echo would have seven built-in speakers. And if you
are going to play whatever you buy through your stereo,
the quality of the internal speaker is irrelevant.
Gene
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better
product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Mike,
Thank you as this answers quite a few
of my questions, and this is good information! So if the
Echo has 7 speakers, and the Dot has 1 speaker, this sounds
like the Echo would have much more quality sound, and that
does explain why the Amazon Echo cost more money. So I can
just tell Alexa to enable several different skills, wow, I
like this! Smile!
Thank you also for the phone number
as I think I will give them a call to find out more about
this Visa card and its rewards. Amazon says if I apply for
this Visa card, I will automatically get $50 off of my first
purchase, not bad! LOL!
Thank you again, as I always
appreciate the help.
Janet
Just to help a leettle bit. The
Amazon Echo has 7 speakers, whereas the Echo Dots have
only 1 speaker. As for acquiring skills, you can ask
Alexa to enable probably hundreds if not thousands of
skills, but if it's not a skill Alexa can enable for you
there is plenty of help out there to learn how.
Also, the Amazon / Chase Visa card
information is very accessible from a telephone. You can
make payments, schedule payments, hear your balance, your
rewards points plus much more from their,
1-8888-247-4080 phone number.
Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers.
Sent from my iBarstool.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it
will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday,
June 04, 2018 5:33 PM
Subject: Re:
[TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
Amazon Echo?
Mary,
So it sounds like it might be a task to find the skills I
might want. As far as listening to several pod casts, well,
I'm not sure I would want to put to much time in to that, as I
have a busy schedule as it is! LOL! So, I now see I need to
do some research on this as well! LOL! Smile!
The reason I would want to connect the Echo to my Bose stereo
is because from what I've heard, the Echo is not the best
sounding Device out there for listening to music. I wanted to
purchase Amazon music, but I want a good sound though,
especially if I have to pay the Amazon music monthly.
I also want to listen to the news, as asking Alexa for the
weather, make a call, etc.
Thank you again.
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:21 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google
Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Janet, You have put your finger on the biggest issue I have
with the
Echo. The skills are great, that is, when you can find those
that you
might like. And there are podcasts which review skills, so
there's help
there if you have time to spend listening to that stuff. Some
capabilities are there out of the box, of course, like
listening to
radio stations through tune in, or whatever. And there are
some cool
skills. But star trek, it is not. <smile>
Mary
On 6/4/2018 5:04 PM, janet gross wrote:
HI Mary,
Well, thank you so much! I now have a little better
understanding about the add ons that enhance the functionality
of the Echo devices. I was thinking all the skills would just
come with the Echo.
I really thought I could just open the box with the new Echo,
and all the skills would be right there! LOL! I guess I'm
asking for to much! Smile!
Thank you again, as I greatly appreciate it.
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 6:53 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google
Home or Amazon Echo?
I'm not Chris, but what he is getting at is that the Echo
family of
products has add ons that enhance the functionality of the
device with
added capabilities that are not available out of the box. To
get that
additional functionality, you need to find or somehow know
about the
specific skills you want to add, and then you must enable them
by
telling your device to enable such and such a skill or, if
that doesn't
work, you go to the alexa app on your phone or to a specific
Amazon page
and search for and enable the skill there. There are bunches
of games,
for instance, which must be found and enabled before you can
play them.
Mary
On 6/4/2018 4:47 PM, janet gross wrote:
Chris,
What do you mean when you say with the Amazon Echo one must
enable the skills?
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of chris judge
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:40 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google
Home or Amazon Echo?
Whith the amazon echo one must enable the skills. Is the same
true of the google home?
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
On Behalf Of David Mehler
Sent: June 4, 2018 3:26 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google
Home or Amazon Echo?
Hello,
<probably a low-grade question> what is an Echo Dot and
a Google Home Mini? Are they smaller versions of the alexa?
What all do they do and are there any podcasts on the subject?
To those who have one or both devices are there privacy
concerns as there now are with I think it's the Amazon alexa?
Thanks.
Dave.
On 6/4/18, Laz <laz@...>
wrote:
As someone who owns both an Echo Dot and a Google Home mini i
have to
say that the sound on the Google Home mini is much better than
that
from the Echo Dot. In my experience they both can access the
same
radio stations and both use Tune-In and I heart Radio. I've
also found
that you can find a wider variety of songs on the Google Home
mini
than you can on the Echo Dot. both can pair with bluetooth
Speakers,
headsets, or Bluetooth receivers so connecting either one to a
stereo
isn't difficult.
Laz
On 6/4/18, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
<wpr@...>
wrote:
Hi. That is good to know. Last October I traded in my Arcam
Solo
neo DAB music system for something different and high-end.
The good
thing about the Arcam Solo Neo was it also had internet radio,
unfortunately the station listings were not accessible Via the
hi-fi
unit but they were via their website. I think there were well
over
1000 internet stations I could choose from and I could search
them
via genre i.e. news, sport country music pop music rock music
religious spoken word etc.. I would imagine I'd need to do a
web
search for stations in order to instruct the echo, or would
the echo
do a search for me? Walter.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf Of
-
Sent: 04 June 2018 13:17
To: Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
Cc: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google
Home or
Amazon Echo?
Yes, international stations can be accessed. Usually any
station is
started by its call letters or its name.
A local station k d k a is started by that call name. Just
using npr
anywhere starts the local public radio station nearest to you.
For example using a name; one of the bbc services is called
bbc 4
which is a mostly news source, bbc 4 xtra plays radio dramas.
There
are several other bbc choices for music and regional services
in the
uk.
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
Hi. Thanks. As much as I would like to listen to local and
national
radio
stations I wonder if the Echo would be able to find
international
radio stations and if so, how is it done. Walter.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
Behalf
Of
Richard Brock
Sent: 03 June 2018 20:32
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google
Home or
Amazon Echo?
Hello Walter,
I recommend the Amazon, Echo. You can purchase an Echo, Dot
for $39
thatt will give you all its features for a very reasonable
price.
You will ve able to listen to many radio stations, plus have
access
to thousands of skills that are fun to interact with.
Good luck,
Rich
On 6/3/2018 1:45 PM, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
Hi folks. It hasn't interested me in the past but I'm toying
with
the
idea
of purchasing either a Google Home or An Amazon Echo. The
problem
is, I don't know which product is the best, especially in the
area
of accessibility. My main use for the product would be radio
listening.
I
do
have a number of DAB radios in the house but their presets are
limited
and
it requires pressing a number of buttons to get the station
required.
With
either Google or Amazon I can ask for that station to be
played.
I
guess
other skills might be useful but I don't know all what is
available
however
I'm not interested in having it turn on and off lights since I
never use lights since I am total. I understand that Amazon
have
a much wider
range
of products but I'm not really concerned about appearance as
it is
irrelevant to me. Also I know some echoes have touch screens
but
do
they
have audio feedback? As I have said, I'm toying with the idea
and
haven't
made my mind up but when I do and if I decide to make a
purchase
I'd
like
to
have some idea of what I'm about to spend my money on. All
comments welcome. Walter.
--
XB
--
Affordably priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible
phones,
Bluetooth devices, and accessories http://www.talkingmp3players.com/
Email: laz@...
Phone: 727-498-0121
Skype: lazmesa
Personal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesa
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
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Re: Advocating for talking insulin pumps and CGMs
I'd herd that there were issues in accessibility with the pumps, but
I'd of figured that at least one CGM device might come with some
sort of speech. I'd thought about looking into something like this
to help keep track of my levels, but then I was curious how hard
it'd be to find one that would either speak the result to me or let
me get the result through some other accessible means.
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On 6/5/2018 5:02 AM, Keith S wrote:
Greetings,
A group of blind diabetics are embarking on attempts to get
insulin infusion pump companies/manufacturers
to seriously consider implementing speech output for their
devices. (This also includes
CGM technology, also known as Continuous Glucose
Monitoring). In short, we all feel
it is a safety issue when using such devices, if we cannot
see exactly what is going
on with the pumps and the CGM units. We have been given 2
websites, one for the Federal
House of Representatives
and the other for the Federal Senate groups that are in
charge of ensuring diabetes
care is at it's best for Americans with this illness. If
you care about accessability
to medical devices that diabetics use, as blind people,
please contact the members
of both the House and the Senate websites and ask that
accessability to diabetes
devices be improved in relation to blind Americans.
Congressional Diabetes Caucus (House of Representatives:
https://diabetescaucus-degette.house.gov/membership
Senate Diabetes Caucus:
https://www.ciclt.net/sn/pol/poc_detail.aspx?P_ID=&ClientCode=nclm&LegComID=21211
Caucus Members
diabetescaucus-degette.house.gov
Even if your Representatives and Senators from your states
are not listed, please contact some of these folks to
educate and encourage them to request pump and CGM
manufacturers to include speech output for these devices.
There are no laws forcing them to do so at the present time.
Thank You.
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Issues With Eloquence SAPI 5 from AT Guys On Windows 10 Version 18.03
Hi Group,
A few weeks ago, I had reported that Jim Kitchen's games would not work on Windows 10 version 18.03. I never thought to check anything concerning the message I received: "Please register this product." It turns out that Jim Kitchen's games weren't the issue. I guess I must be getting old, but this registration thing finally (after more than 2 weeks) clicked in my head. I had SAPI 5 Eloquence from AT Guys set as the default voice for SAPI 5. When I tried running it using NVDA, I got the same: "please register this product" Message.
My questin is: has anybody else had this issue with losing the registration for their Eloquence from AT Guys and how is it rectified? I have already tried reentering the activation code, but the server returns and 'already registered' message. I have sent a message to support@atguys.com, but have not received a response so far.
Thanks for any help on this issue.
--
They Ask Me If I'm Happy; I say Yes.
They ask: "How Happy are You?"
I Say: "I'm as happy as a stow away chimpanzee on a banana boat!"
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Re: Amazon Music Question Please.
I'm not Marie, but here's my take on the two services, Amazon and Googles music. As to which service offers more, maybe there's an actual number that says that one offers slightly more music than the other, but I think they're pretty comparable. The weird thing about Amazon though is there seems to be two different parts of their service that offers music, one of them is the one that comes with Amazon prime which is kinda crappy in that it really doesn't have much to offer and then there's the unlimited one that's the one you'd probably compare to Apple music, google music, whatever. I don't recall exactly what we pay for prime and what the crappier music thing was costing us but I know that when my wife upgraded to the unlimited one, we're paying about the same as what I pay for my google music subscription, so about 10 bucks a month. I've never messed with the Amazon music stuff on my IOS device to see how accessible it is with VO, but my wife is able to create playlists, add and remove songs, play alboms, pretty much exactly the same as I can on my google account. I might even say that Amazon's ability to create a radio station from a song that you're listening to, so to make a station of related music works better than it does on google, but I tend not to use that feature as much on google.
While Amazon seems to work perfectly for my wife, something that was pretty important to me and why I decided to go with google instead was the inclusion of Youtube red as part of the google music plan. Since I watch quite a bit of Youtube and red lets you watch it with no ads plus it has a few other things too, I decided I liked it a little bit more. It does sorta suck though that Google devices and Amazon devices don't play friendly with each others services better, but I would definitely recommend trying out the trials on both of the services either way to see which one you might like.
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On 6/5/2018 1:01 PM, janet gross wrote: Hi Marie and all.
Ok Marie, time to whipe the egg off your face! Smile! You can correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds like you purchased Amazon's music? Can you tell me what you think about their music subscription? Such as do they have a large variety of music? So one could create their own play list? How much does it cost per month, or does it depend on different factors? I'm asking this because when I do purchase an Echo or Dot, I will more than likely also purchase Amazon music. I currently have Apple music on my phone, but will switch when I purchase the Echo or Dot. So if someone is using Amazon's music, would you please share your experience with me?
Thank you all!
Janet
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Re: Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Spotify is a desktop program or an app. I
can't tell you how you would use it with The Echo. And I don't know how
much you would pay per month to have access to it on the Echo. I also
don't know if you can create playlists on the echo.
It may not matter if you can find the music you
want on Apple or Amazon, they both have large libraries. But Spotify's
library is larger.
As far as playing cds causing dirt, I really doubt
it. Nothing touches the cd when it's playing. There is no friction
against the cd to rub anything off of it or damage the plastic. If dust or
dirt is getting into the CD player, I'm not sure how.
Gene
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
Amazon Echo?
Hi
Gene,
I
am currently paying Apple Music $9.99 per month, and I don’t really want to
spend any more than that. What I like about the music subscriptions
is
one
can create their own playlist. I have most of the same music on my
computer, but I would have to burn all those songs on a disc, and I’ve done that
before, but I think that might have messed up my Bose stereo a little, and I
would need to send my Bose stereo back to Bose, and pay $114, and they would
clean it and set it back to factory settings, so it would be like bran new, so I
wouldn’t want to put those discs back in the stereo. I did use the
cheapest CD’S to burn music, and I don’t think that was a good idea now!
The radio will play on the Bose, but if I insert a cd, the cd will either do
nothing, or it will just get stuck in it. Bose told me before just to buy
a cd cleaner, and if that didn’t work to send it to them, so I did buy and used
the cd cleaner, but I could only play my cd’s in the Bose for maybe close to a
year, and now it is right back doing the same thing.
Is
Spotify
an app? Not familiar with that.
Janet
From:
main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Gene
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:56 PM
To:
main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better
product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
How much do you
anticipate spending monthly on music? It might be better to use something
like Spotify with the Echo if you intend to spend at least ten dollars per
month.
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 04,
2018 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
Mary,
So it sounds like it
might be a task to find the skills I might want. As far as listening to
several pod casts, well, I'm not sure I would want to put to much time in to
that, as I have a busy schedule as it is! LOL! So, I now see I need
to do some research on this as well! LOL! Smile!
The
reason I would want to connect the Echo to my Bose stereo is because from what
I've heard, the Echo is not the best sounding Device out there for listening to
music. I wanted to purchase Amazon music, but I want a good sound though,
especially if I have to pay the Amazon music monthly.
I also
want to listen to the news, as asking Alexa for the weather, make a call, etc.
Thank you again.
Janet
-----Original
Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June
04, 2018 7:21 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
Hi Janet, You have put your finger on the biggest issue I have with
the
Echo. The skills are great, that is, when you can find those that you
might like. And there are podcasts which review skills, so there's help
there if you have time to spend listening to that stuff. Some
capabilities are there out of the box, of course, like listening to
radio stations through tune in, or whatever. And there are some cool
skills. But star trek, it is not.
<smile>
Mary
On 6/4/2018 5:04 PM, janet gross
wrote:
> HI Mary,
> Well, thank you so much! I now have a
little better understanding about the add ons that enhance the functionality of
the Echo devices. I was thinking all the skills would just come with the
Echo.
> I really thought I could just open the box with the new Echo, and
all the skills would be right there! LOL! I guess I'm asking for to
much! Smile!
> Thank you again, as I greatly appreciate it.
>
Janet
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
> Sent: Monday,
June 04, 2018 6:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
>
> I'm not Chris, but what he is getting at is that the Echo
family of
> products has add ons that enhance the functionality of the
device with
> added capabilities that are not available out of the box. To
get that
> additional functionality, you need to find or somehow know
about the
> specific skills you want to add, and then you must enable them
by
> telling your device to enable such and such a skill or, if that
doesn't
> work, you go to the alexa app on your phone or to a specific
Amazon page
> and search for and enable the skill there. There are bunches
of games,
> for instance, which must be found and enabled before you can
play them.
>
>
> Mary
>
>
>
> On
6/4/2018 4:47 PM, janet gross wrote:
>> Chris,
>> What do you
mean when you say with the Amazon Echo one must enable the
skills?
>> Janet
>>
>>
>> -----Original
Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of chris judge
>> Sent:
Monday, June 04, 2018 5:40 PM
>> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
>>
>> Whith the amazon echo one must enable the skills.
Is the same true of the google home?
>>
>> -----Original
Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf
Of David Mehler
>> Sent: June 4, 2018 3:26 PM
>> To: main@techtalk.groups.io
>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> <probably a
low-grade question> what is an Echo Dot and a Google Home Mini? Are they
smaller versions of the alexa?
>>
>> What all do they do and
are there any podcasts on the subject?
>>
>> To those who have
one or both devices are there privacy concerns as there now are with I think
it's the Amazon alexa?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
Dave.
>>
>>
>> On 6/4/18, Laz <laz@...>
wrote:
>>> As someone who owns both an Echo Dot and a Google Home
mini i have to
>>> say that the sound on the Google Home mini is
much better than that
>>> from the Echo Dot. In my experience they
both can access the same
>>> radio stations and both use Tune-In and
I heart Radio. I've also found
>>> that you can find a wider variety
of songs on the Google Home mini
>>> than you can on the Echo Dot.
both can pair with bluetooth Speakers,
>>> headsets, or Bluetooth
receivers so connecting either one to a stereo
>>> isn't
difficult.
>>>
>>> Laz
>>>
>>>
On 6/4/18, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>> <wpr@...>
>>>
wrote:
>>>> Hi. That is good to know. Last October I
traded in my Arcam Solo
>>>> neo DAB music system for something
different and high-end. The good
>>>> thing about the Arcam
Solo Neo was it also had internet radio,
>>>> unfortunately the
station listings were not accessible Via the hi-fi
>>>> unit but
they were via their website. I think there were well
over
>>>> 1000 internet stations I could choose from and I could
search them
>>>> via genre i.e. news, sport country music pop
music rock music
>>>> religious spoken word etc.. I would
imagine I'd need to do a web
>>>> search for stations in order to
instruct the echo, or would the echo
>>>> do a search for
me? Walter.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original
Message-----
>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>> Behalf
Of
>>>> -
>>>> Sent: 04 June 2018
13:17
>>>> To: Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>>>
Cc: main@techtalk.groups.io
>>>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home
or
>>>> Amazon
Echo?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes,
international stations can be accessed. Usually any station
is
>>>> started by its call letters or its
name.
>>>>
>>>> A local station k d k a is started
by that call name. Just using npr
>>>> anywhere starts the
local public radio station nearest to
you.
>>>>
>>>> For example using a name; one of
the bbc services is called bbc 4
>>>> which is a mostly news
source, bbc 4 xtra plays radio dramas. There
>>>> are
several other bbc choices for music and regional services in
the
>>>> uk.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, 3
Jun 2018, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi. Thanks. As
much as I would like to listen to local and
>>>>>
national
>>>> radio
>>>>> stations I wonder if
the Echo would be able to find international
>>>>> radio
stations and if so, how is it done.
Walter.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original
Message-----
>>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>>>
Behalf
>>>> Of
>>>>> Richard
Brock
>>>>> Sent: 03 June 2018 20:32
>>>>>
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>>>>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home
or
>>>>> Amazon
Echo?
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello
Walter,
>>>>> I recommend the Amazon, Echo. You can purchase
an Echo, Dot for $39
>>>>> thatt will give you all its
features for a very reasonable price.
>>>>> You will ve able
to listen to many radio stations, plus have access
>>>>> to
thousands of skills that are fun to interact with.
>>>>> Good
luck,
>>>>>
Rich
>>>>>
>>>>> On 6/3/2018 1:45 PM, Walter
Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
>>>>>> Hi folks. It
hasn't interested me in the past but I'm toying with
>>>>>>
the
>>>>> idea
>>>>>> of purchasing
either a Google Home or An Amazon Echo. The
problem
>>>>>> is, I don't know which product is the best,
especially in the area
>>>>>> of accessibility. My
main use for the product would be radio
>>>>>>
listening.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>
do
>>>>>> have a number of DAB radios in the house but
their presets are
>>>>>> limited
>>>>
and
>>>>>> it requires pressing a number of buttons to get
the station required.
>>>>> With
>>>>>>
either Google or Amazon I can ask for that station to be
played.
>>>>>> I
>>>>
guess
>>>>>> other skills might be useful but I don't know
all what is
>>>>>> available
>>>>>
however
>>>>>> I'm not interested in having it turn on and
off lights since I
>>>>>> never use lights since I am
total. I understand that Amazon have
>>>>>> a much
wider
>>>> range
>>>>>> of products but I'm
not really concerned about appearance as it is
>>>>>>
irrelevant to me. Also I know some echoes have touch screens
but
>>>>>> do
>>>>
they
>>>>>> have audio feedback? As I have said, I'm
toying with the idea and
>>>> haven't
>>>>>>
made my mind up but when I do and if I decide to make a
purchase
>>>>>> I'd
>>>>
like
>>>>> to
>>>>>> have some idea of
what I'm about to spend my money on. All
>>>>>>
comments welcome.
Walter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
--
>>>>
XB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
--
>>> Affordably priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible
phones,
>>> Bluetooth devices, and accessories http://www.talkingmp3players.com/
>>>
Email: laz@...
>>>
Phone: 727-498-0121
>>> Skype: lazmesa
>>> Personal
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesa
>>>
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
I don't know what is meant by seven speakers.
does that mean seven speakers you can attach or Blue Tooth speakers? I
wouldn't think it would mean having seven speakers in the unit itself. I
don't have any of these products and I don't know if the full size Echo has more
features or can run more skills than the dot. But without more
information, I wouldn't make any decision based on the number of
speakers listed. No unit of the size of the Echo would have seven built-in
speakers. And if you are going to play whatever you buy through your
stereo, the quality of the internal speaker is irrelevant.
Gene
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Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
Amazon Echo?
Hi
Mike,
Thank
you as this answers quite a few of my questions, and this is good
information! So if the Echo has 7 speakers, and the Dot has 1 speaker,
this sounds like the Echo would have much more quality sound, and that does
explain why the Amazon Echo cost more money. So I can just tell Alexa to
enable several different skills, wow, I like this! Smile!
Thank
you also for the phone number as I think I will give them a call to find out
more about this Visa card and its rewards. Amazon says if I apply for this
Visa card, I will automatically get $50 off of my first purchase, not bad!
LOL!
Thank
you again, as I always appreciate the help.
Janet
From:
main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of
Mike B.
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 10:34 PM
To:
main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better
product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Just to help a leettle
bit. The Amazon Echo has 7 speakers, whereas the Echo Dots have only 1
speaker. As for acquiring skills, you can ask Alexa to
enable probably hundreds if not thousands of skills, but if it's not a
skill Alexa can enable for you there is plenty of help out there to learn
how.
Also, the Amazon / Chase Visa
card information is very accessible from a telephone. You can make
payments, schedule payments, hear your balance, your rewards points plus much
more from their,
1-8888-247-4080 phone
number.
Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers.
Sent from my
iBarstool.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will
annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 04,
2018 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which
is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
Mary,
So it sounds like it
might be a task to find the skills I might want. As far as listening to
several pod casts, well, I'm not sure I would want to put to much time in to
that, as I have a busy schedule as it is! LOL! So, I now see I need
to do some research on this as well! LOL! Smile!
The
reason I would want to connect the Echo to my Bose stereo is because from what
I've heard, the Echo is not the best sounding Device out there for listening to
music. I wanted to purchase Amazon music, but I want a good sound though,
especially if I have to pay the Amazon music monthly.
I also
want to listen to the news, as asking Alexa for the weather, make a call, etc.
Thank you again.
Janet
-----Original
Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June
04, 2018 7:21 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject:
Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
Hi Janet, You have put your finger on the biggest issue I have with
the
Echo. The skills are great, that is, when you can find those that you
might like. And there are podcasts which review skills, so there's help
there if you have time to spend listening to that stuff. Some
capabilities are there out of the box, of course, like listening to
radio stations through tune in, or whatever. And there are some cool
skills. But star trek, it is not.
<smile>
Mary
On 6/4/2018 5:04 PM, janet gross
wrote:
> HI Mary,
> Well, thank you so much! I now have a
little better understanding about the add ons that enhance the functionality of
the Echo devices. I was thinking all the skills would just come with the
Echo.
> I really thought I could just open the box with the new Echo, and
all the skills would be right there! LOL! I guess I'm asking for to
much! Smile!
> Thank you again, as I greatly appreciate it.
>
Janet
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
> Sent: Monday,
June 04, 2018 6:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
>
> I'm not Chris, but what he is getting at is that the Echo
family of
> products has add ons that enhance the functionality of the
device with
> added capabilities that are not available out of the box. To
get that
> additional functionality, you need to find or somehow know
about the
> specific skills you want to add, and then you must enable them
by
> telling your device to enable such and such a skill or, if that
doesn't
> work, you go to the alexa app on your phone or to a specific
Amazon page
> and search for and enable the skill there. There are bunches
of games,
> for instance, which must be found and enabled before you can
play them.
>
>
> Mary
>
>
>
> On
6/4/2018 4:47 PM, janet gross wrote:
>> Chris,
>> What do you
mean when you say with the Amazon Echo one must enable the
skills?
>> Janet
>>
>>
>> -----Original
Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of chris judge
>> Sent:
Monday, June 04, 2018 5:40 PM
>> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
>>
>> Whith the amazon echo one must enable the skills.
Is the same true of the google home?
>>
>> -----Original
Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf
Of David Mehler
>> Sent: June 4, 2018 3:26 PM
>> To: main@techtalk.groups.io
>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon
Echo?
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> <probably a
low-grade question> what is an Echo Dot and a Google Home Mini? Are they
smaller versions of the alexa?
>>
>> What all do they do and
are there any podcasts on the subject?
>>
>> To those who have
one or both devices are there privacy concerns as there now are with I think
it's the Amazon alexa?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
Dave.
>>
>>
>> On 6/4/18, Laz <laz@...>
wrote:
>>> As someone who owns both an Echo Dot and a Google Home
mini i have to
>>> say that the sound on the Google Home mini is
much better than that
>>> from the Echo Dot. In my experience they
both can access the same
>>> radio stations and both use Tune-In and
I heart Radio. I've also found
>>> that you can find a wider variety
of songs on the Google Home mini
>>> than you can on the Echo Dot.
both can pair with bluetooth Speakers,
>>> headsets, or Bluetooth
receivers so connecting either one to a stereo
>>> isn't
difficult.
>>>
>>> Laz
>>>
>>>
On 6/4/18, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>> <wpr@...>
>>>
wrote:
>>>> Hi. That is good to know. Last October I
traded in my Arcam Solo
>>>> neo DAB music system for something
different and high-end. The good
>>>> thing about the Arcam
Solo Neo was it also had internet radio,
>>>> unfortunately the
station listings were not accessible Via the hi-fi
>>>> unit but
they were via their website. I think there were well
over
>>>> 1000 internet stations I could choose from and I could
search them
>>>> via genre i.e. news, sport country music pop
music rock music
>>>> religious spoken word etc.. I would
imagine I'd need to do a web
>>>> search for stations in order to
instruct the echo, or would the echo
>>>> do a search for
me? Walter.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original
Message-----
>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>> Behalf
Of
>>>> -
>>>> Sent: 04 June 2018
13:17
>>>> To: Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>>>
Cc: main@techtalk.groups.io
>>>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home
or
>>>> Amazon
Echo?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes,
international stations can be accessed. Usually any station
is
>>>> started by its call letters or its
name.
>>>>
>>>> A local station k d k a is started
by that call name. Just using npr
>>>> anywhere starts the
local public radio station nearest to
you.
>>>>
>>>> For example using a name; one of
the bbc services is called bbc 4
>>>> which is a mostly news
source, bbc 4 xtra plays radio dramas. There
>>>> are
several other bbc choices for music and regional services in
the
>>>> uk.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, 3
Jun 2018, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi. Thanks. As
much as I would like to listen to local and
>>>>>
national
>>>> radio
>>>>> stations I wonder if
the Echo would be able to find international
>>>>> radio
stations and if so, how is it done.
Walter.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original
Message-----
>>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>>>
Behalf
>>>> Of
>>>>> Richard
Brock
>>>>> Sent: 03 June 2018 20:32
>>>>>
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>>>>>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home
or
>>>>> Amazon
Echo?
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello
Walter,
>>>>> I recommend the Amazon, Echo. You can purchase
an Echo, Dot for $39
>>>>> thatt will give you all its
features for a very reasonable price.
>>>>> You will ve able
to listen to many radio stations, plus have access
>>>>> to
thousands of skills that are fun to interact with.
>>>>> Good
luck,
>>>>>
Rich
>>>>>
>>>>> On 6/3/2018 1:45 PM, Walter
Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
>>>>>> Hi folks. It
hasn't interested me in the past but I'm toying with
>>>>>>
the
>>>>> idea
>>>>>> of purchasing
either a Google Home or An Amazon Echo. The
problem
>>>>>> is, I don't know which product is the best,
especially in the area
>>>>>> of accessibility. My
main use for the product would be radio
>>>>>>
listening.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>
do
>>>>>> have a number of DAB radios in the house but
their presets are
>>>>>> limited
>>>>
and
>>>>>> it requires pressing a number of buttons to get
the station required.
>>>>> With
>>>>>>
either Google or Amazon I can ask for that station to be
played.
>>>>>> I
>>>>
guess
>>>>>> other skills might be useful but I don't know
all what is
>>>>>> available
>>>>>
however
>>>>>> I'm not interested in having it turn on and
off lights since I
>>>>>> never use lights since I am
total. I understand that Amazon have
>>>>>> a much
wider
>>>> range
>>>>>> of products but I'm
not really concerned about appearance as it is
>>>>>>
irrelevant to me. Also I know some echoes have touch screens
but
>>>>>> do
>>>>
they
>>>>>> have audio feedback? As I have said, I'm
toying with the idea and
>>>> haven't
>>>>>>
made my mind up but when I do and if I decide to make a
purchase
>>>>>> I'd
>>>>
like
>>>>> to
>>>>>> have some idea of
what I'm about to spend my money on. All
>>>>>>
comments welcome.
Walter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
--
>>>>
XB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
--
>>> Affordably priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible
phones,
>>> Bluetooth devices, and accessories http://www.talkingmp3players.com/
>>>
Email: laz@...
>>>
Phone: 727-498-0121
>>> Skype: lazmesa
>>> Personal
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesa
>>>
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Hi Gene,
No I don’t have anything that I could test with now. Let’s hold on, and I will call Bose, and ask them about this, and let you know what they say. Bose is
usually pretty good about asking them questions, and they still have or at least used to have my system in their computer, so I will see.
Janet
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:53 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I could explain the things you probably have but do you have any way to test to see what is what? It would be very easy to show you in person but it would take perhaps six
sentences to describe the kinds of line-in and line-out connectors you very likely have. You very likely have line-in and line-out connectors but there are two widely used kinds, and I would have to describe both.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
HI Chris and Everyone.
Is there any way I can tell myself which plug I might have on my Bose? I’ve had the Bose for at least ten years, and I don’t remember which outputs it might
have. I know there is a output in the back of it, but don’t know what it is for though.
Janet
From:
main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Chris Grabowski
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:17 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
If your Bose stereo has a 3.5MM jack for input, then you can. If it has RCA jacks for input you'd need a 3.5MM male to RCA jacks cable.
Howard,
Thank you, this is good to know. I am seriously considering an Echo Dot myself. You say I can connect an Echo Dot to my home entertainment system which is a Bose stereo and not just a speaker?
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 2:49 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I have an Echo Dot. I don't do much music on it but it sure sounds better
than I ever expected; much better than those terrible cell phone speakers.
Also, it has an output jack which can be connected to one's home
entertainment system.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "janet gross" <janet.harvard@...>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 1:58 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
HI Everyone,
I'm still debating which Echo or Dot to buy. So far I am considering either
the Echo Dot, or the Echo second generation. I am looking for something
that has a good sound quality as I will probably buy Amazon's music. I went
on to the Amazon web site, and they are giving me a offer in which I don't
know anything about, so I want to ask those who might be more familiar with
the Amazon Visa Card. This offer is only if I buy an Echo or dot. So if
anyone is familiar with the card would you please share your information or
experience?
I copied and pasted below the message I get when I visit the site.
Janet
Amazon Rewards Visa Card
$50 instant gift card
Janet, get a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon
Rewards Visa Card
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Re: Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Gene,
I am currently paying Apple Music $9.99 per month, and I don’t really want to spend any more than that. What I like about the music subscriptions is
one can create their own playlist. I have most of the same music on my computer, but I would have to burn all those songs on a disc, and I’ve done that before, but I think
that might have messed up my Bose stereo a little, and I would need to send my Bose stereo back to Bose, and pay $114, and they would clean it and set it back to factory settings, so it would be like bran new, so I wouldn’t want to put those discs back in
the stereo. I did use the cheapest CD’S to burn music, and I don’t think that was a good idea now! The radio will play on the Bose, but if I insert a cd, the cd will either do nothing, or it will just get stuck in it. Bose told me before just to buy a cd
cleaner, and if that didn’t work to send it to them, so I did buy and used the cd cleaner, but I could only play my cd’s in the Bose for maybe close to a year, and now it is right back doing the same thing.
Is
Spotify an app? Not familiar with that.
Janet
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:56 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
How much do you anticipate spending monthly on music? It might be better to use something like Spotify with the Echo if you intend to spend at least ten dollars per month.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home
or Amazon Echo?
Mary,
So it sounds like it might be a task to find the skills I might want. As far as listening to several pod casts, well, I'm not sure I would want to put to much time in to that, as I have a busy schedule as it is! LOL! So, I now see I need to do some research
on this as well! LOL! Smile!
The reason I would want to connect the Echo to my Bose stereo is because from what I've heard, the Echo is not the best sounding Device out there for listening to music. I wanted to purchase Amazon music, but I want a good sound though, especially if I have
to pay the Amazon music monthly.
I also want to listen to the news, as asking Alexa for the weather, make a call, etc.
Thank you again.
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:21 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Janet, You have put your finger on the biggest issue I have with the
Echo. The skills are great, that is, when you can find those that you
might like. And there are podcasts which review skills, so there's help
there if you have time to spend listening to that stuff. Some
capabilities are there out of the box, of course, like listening to
radio stations through tune in, or whatever. And there are some cool
skills. But star trek, it is not. <smile>
Mary
On 6/4/2018 5:04 PM, janet gross wrote:
> HI Mary,
> Well, thank you so much! I now have a little better understanding about the add ons that enhance the functionality of the Echo devices. I was thinking all the skills would just come with the Echo.
> I really thought I could just open the box with the new Echo, and all the skills would be right there! LOL! I guess I'm asking for to much! Smile!
> Thank you again, as I greatly appreciate it.
> Janet
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 6:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
>
> I'm not Chris, but what he is getting at is that the Echo family of
> products has add ons that enhance the functionality of the device with
> added capabilities that are not available out of the box. To get that
> additional functionality, you need to find or somehow know about the
> specific skills you want to add, and then you must enable them by
> telling your device to enable such and such a skill or, if that doesn't
> work, you go to the alexa app on your phone or to a specific Amazon page
> and search for and enable the skill there. There are bunches of games,
> for instance, which must be found and enabled before you can play them.
>
>
> Mary
>
>
>
> On 6/4/2018 4:47 PM, janet gross wrote:
>> Chris,
>> What do you mean when you say with the Amazon Echo one must enable the skills?
>> Janet
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of chris judge
>> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:40 PM
>> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
>>
>> Whith the amazon echo one must enable the skills. Is the same true of the google home?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Mehler
>> Sent: June 4, 2018 3:26 PM
>> To: main@techtalk.groups.io
>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> <probably a low-grade question> what is an Echo Dot and a Google Home Mini? Are they smaller versions of the alexa?
>>
>> What all do they do and are there any podcasts on the subject?
>>
>> To those who have one or both devices are there privacy concerns as there now are with I think it's the Amazon alexa?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Dave.
>>
>>
>> On 6/4/18, Laz <laz@...> wrote:
>>> As someone who owns both an Echo Dot and a Google Home mini i have to
>>> say that the sound on the Google Home mini is much better than that
>>> from the Echo Dot. In my experience they both can access the same
>>> radio stations and both use Tune-In and I heart Radio. I've also found
>>> that you can find a wider variety of songs on the Google Home mini
>>> than you can on the Echo Dot. both can pair with bluetooth Speakers,
>>> headsets, or Bluetooth receivers so connecting either one to a stereo
>>> isn't difficult.
>>>
>>> Laz
>>>
>>> On 6/4/18, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>> <wpr@...>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Hi. That is good to know. Last October I traded in my Arcam Solo
>>>> neo DAB music system for something different and high-end. The good
>>>> thing about the Arcam Solo Neo was it also had internet radio,
>>>> unfortunately the station listings were not accessible Via the hi-fi
>>>> unit but they were via their website. I think there were well over
>>>> 1000 internet stations I could choose from and I could search them
>>>> via genre i.e. news, sport country music pop music rock music
>>>> religious spoken word etc.. I would imagine I'd need to do a web
>>>> search for stations in order to instruct the echo, or would the echo
>>>> do a search for me? Walter.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>> Behalf Of
>>>> -
>>>> Sent: 04 June 2018 13:17
>>>> To: Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>>> Cc: main@techtalk.groups.io
>>>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
>>>> Amazon Echo?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes, international stations can be accessed. Usually any station is
>>>> started by its call letters or its name.
>>>>
>>>> A local station k d k a is started by that call name. Just using npr
>>>> anywhere starts the local public radio station nearest to you.
>>>>
>>>> For example using a name; one of the bbc services is called bbc 4
>>>> which is a mostly news source, bbc 4 xtra plays radio dramas. There
>>>> are several other bbc choices for music and regional services in the
>>>> uk.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, 3 Jun 2018, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi. Thanks. As much as I would like to listen to local and
>>>>> national
>>>> radio
>>>>> stations I wonder if the Echo would be able to find international
>>>>> radio stations and if so, how is it done. Walter.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of
>>>>> Richard Brock
>>>>> Sent: 03 June 2018 20:32
>>>>> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>>>>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
>>>>> Amazon Echo?
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Walter,
>>>>> I recommend the Amazon, Echo. You can purchase an Echo, Dot for $39
>>>>> thatt will give you all its features for a very reasonable price.
>>>>> You will ve able to listen to many radio stations, plus have access
>>>>> to thousands of skills that are fun to interact with.
>>>>> Good luck,
>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>>> On 6/3/2018 1:45 PM, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
>>>>>> Hi folks. It hasn't interested me in the past but I'm toying with
>>>>>> the
>>>>> idea
>>>>>> of purchasing either a Google Home or An Amazon Echo. The problem
>>>>>> is, I don't know which product is the best, especially in the area
>>>>>> of accessibility. My main use for the product would be radio
>>>>>> listening.
>>>>>> I
>>>>> do
>>>>>> have a number of DAB radios in the house but their presets are
>>>>>> limited
>>>> and
>>>>>> it requires pressing a number of buttons to get the station required.
>>>>> With
>>>>>> either Google or Amazon I can ask for that station to be played.
>>>>>> I
>>>> guess
>>>>>> other skills might be useful but I don't know all what is
>>>>>> available
>>>>> however
>>>>>> I'm not interested in having it turn on and off lights since I
>>>>>> never use lights since I am total. I understand that Amazon have
>>>>>> a much wider
>>>> range
>>>>>> of products but I'm not really concerned about appearance as it is
>>>>>> irrelevant to me. Also I know some echoes have touch screens but
>>>>>> do
>>>> they
>>>>>> have audio feedback? As I have said, I'm toying with the idea and
>>>> haven't
>>>>>> made my mind up but when I do and if I decide to make a purchase
>>>>>> I'd
>>>> like
>>>>> to
>>>>>> have some idea of what I'm about to spend my money on. All
>>>>>> comments welcome. Walter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> XB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> --
>>> Affordably priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible phones,
>>> Bluetooth devices, and accessories
http://www.talkingmp3players.com/
>>> Email: laz@...
>>> Phone: 727-498-0121
>>> Skype: lazmesa
>>> Personal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesa
>>> Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
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Re: Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Hi robin,
Wow, so Chase Bank will send me my Visa card in Braille if I request it? wow, I like that, as my bank does not do that, matter of fact, I have been having a very difficult time using my bank's site on my computer, but if I download their app on my phone, well, it is even worse! Thank you for all this.
Janet
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-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Robin Frost
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 8:51 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Hi,
I just wanted to mention in the interest of accessibility for the blind that
Chase bank the issuer of this card still offers upon request the older style
of card with embossed numbers. They also offer for the blind card holders
upon request what they call a dual letter. This is a pair of brailled
letters coming under separate cover the first containing your card number in
braille along with its expiration date. The second arriving bearing the
security code info found on the back. The separate these two pieces of
information even in Braille for security's sake.
I hope that helps anyone who might have or be considering this card.
Tale good care.
Robin
-----Original Message-----
From: Marie
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 8:29 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I have had an Amazon Visa for about two years and like it quite a lot. To
benefit the most from the card you really need to be an Amazon Prime member
which costs $119 per year. For that membership you get free Amazon videos,
tons of free music, free 2 day shipping on most items and a 5% rewards for
purchases made at Amazon.
In addition even if not a member you get 2% at restaurants, service stations
and drugstores and 1% anywhere else. If you did not want to get the
membership you could still get the card, take advantage of the $50 gift card
and just hold it for the required time.
Best is if you only charge what you can pay in full on each statement. If
you manage it correctly it is a great deal, but as Michael said if not
managed it is not so great just like any other credit card.
Marie
-----Original Message-----
From: janet gross
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 11:58 AM
To: 'main@TechTalk.groups.io'
Subject: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
HI Everyone,
I'm still debating which Echo or Dot to buy. So far I am considering either
the Echo Dot, or the Echo second generation. I am looking for something
that has a good sound quality as I will probably buy Amazon's music. I went
on to the Amazon web site, and they are giving me a offer in which I don't
know anything about, so I want to ask those who might be more familiar with
the Amazon Visa Card. This offer is only if I buy an Echo or dot. So if
anyone is familiar with the card would you please share your information or
experience?
I copied and pasted below the message I get when I visit the site.
Janet
Amazon Rewards Visa Card
$50 instant gift card
Janet, get a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon
Rewards Visa Card
|
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Re: Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Mike,
Thank you as this answers quite a few of my questions, and this is good information! So if the Echo has 7 speakers, and the Dot has 1 speaker, this sounds
like the Echo would have much more quality sound, and that does explain why the Amazon Echo cost more money. So I can just tell Alexa to enable several different skills, wow, I like this! Smile!
Thank you also for the phone number as I think I will give them a call to find out more about this Visa card and its rewards. Amazon says if I apply for this
Visa card, I will automatically get $50 off of my first purchase, not bad! LOL!
Thank you again, as I always appreciate the help.
Janet
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Mike B.
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 10:34 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Just to help a leettle bit. The Amazon Echo has 7 speakers, whereas the Echo Dots have only 1 speaker. As for acquiring skills, you can ask Alexa to enable probably hundreds if not thousands of skills, but
if it's not a skill Alexa can enable for you there is plenty of help out there to learn how.
Also, the Amazon / Chase Visa card information is very accessible from a telephone. You can make payments, schedule payments, hear your balance, your rewards points plus much more from their,
1-8888-247-4080 phone number.
Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers.
Sent from my iBarstool.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Mary,
So it sounds like it might be a task to find the skills I might want. As far as listening to several pod casts, well, I'm not sure I would want to put to much time in to that, as I have a busy schedule as it is! LOL! So, I now see I need to do some research
on this as well! LOL! Smile!
The reason I would want to connect the Echo to my Bose stereo is because from what I've heard, the Echo is not the best sounding Device out there for listening to music. I wanted to purchase Amazon music, but I want a good sound though, especially if I have
to pay the Amazon music monthly.
I also want to listen to the news, as asking Alexa for the weather, make a call, etc.
Thank you again.
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 7:21 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
Hi Janet, You have put your finger on the biggest issue I have with the
Echo. The skills are great, that is, when you can find those that you
might like. And there are podcasts which review skills, so there's help
there if you have time to spend listening to that stuff. Some
capabilities are there out of the box, of course, like listening to
radio stations through tune in, or whatever. And there are some cool
skills. But star trek, it is not. <smile>
Mary
On 6/4/2018 5:04 PM, janet gross wrote:
> HI Mary,
> Well, thank you so much! I now have a little better understanding about the add ons that enhance the functionality of the Echo devices. I was thinking all the skills would just come with the Echo.
> I really thought I could just open the box with the new Echo, and all the skills would be right there! LOL! I guess I'm asking for to much! Smile!
> Thank you again, as I greatly appreciate it.
> Janet
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 6:53 PM
> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
>
> I'm not Chris, but what he is getting at is that the Echo family of
> products has add ons that enhance the functionality of the device with
> added capabilities that are not available out of the box. To get that
> additional functionality, you need to find or somehow know about the
> specific skills you want to add, and then you must enable them by
> telling your device to enable such and such a skill or, if that doesn't
> work, you go to the alexa app on your phone or to a specific Amazon page
> and search for and enable the skill there. There are bunches of games,
> for instance, which must be found and enabled before you can play them.
>
>
> Mary
>
>
>
> On 6/4/2018 4:47 PM, janet gross wrote:
>> Chris,
>> What do you mean when you say with the Amazon Echo one must enable the skills?
>> Janet
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of chris judge
>> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 5:40 PM
>> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
>>
>> Whith the amazon echo one must enable the skills. Is the same true of the google home?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Mehler
>> Sent: June 4, 2018 3:26 PM
>> To: main@techtalk.groups.io
>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or Amazon Echo?
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> <probably a low-grade question> what is an Echo Dot and a Google Home Mini? Are they smaller versions of the alexa?
>>
>> What all do they do and are there any podcasts on the subject?
>>
>> To those who have one or both devices are there privacy concerns as there now are with I think it's the Amazon alexa?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Dave.
>>
>>
>> On 6/4/18, Laz <laz@...> wrote:
>>> As someone who owns both an Echo Dot and a Google Home mini i have to
>>> say that the sound on the Google Home mini is much better than that
>>> from the Echo Dot. In my experience they both can access the same
>>> radio stations and both use Tune-In and I heart Radio. I've also found
>>> that you can find a wider variety of songs on the Google Home mini
>>> than you can on the Echo Dot. both can pair with bluetooth Speakers,
>>> headsets, or Bluetooth receivers so connecting either one to a stereo
>>> isn't difficult.
>>>
>>> Laz
>>>
>>> On 6/4/18, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>> <wpr@...>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Hi. That is good to know. Last October I traded in my Arcam Solo
>>>> neo DAB music system for something different and high-end. The good
>>>> thing about the Arcam Solo Neo was it also had internet radio,
>>>> unfortunately the station listings were not accessible Via the hi-fi
>>>> unit but they were via their website. I think there were well over
>>>> 1000 internet stations I could choose from and I could search them
>>>> via genre i.e. news, sport country music pop music rock music
>>>> religious spoken word etc.. I would imagine I'd need to do a web
>>>> search for stations in order to instruct the echo, or would the echo
>>>> do a search for me? Walter.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>> Behalf Of
>>>> -
>>>> Sent: 04 June 2018 13:17
>>>> To: Walter Ramage via Groups.Io
>>>> Cc: main@techtalk.groups.io
>>>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
>>>> Amazon Echo?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes, international stations can be accessed. Usually any station is
>>>> started by its call letters or its name.
>>>>
>>>> A local station k d k a is started by that call name. Just using npr
>>>> anywhere starts the local public radio station nearest to you.
>>>>
>>>> For example using a name; one of the bbc services is called bbc 4
>>>> which is a mostly news source, bbc 4 xtra plays radio dramas. There
>>>> are several other bbc choices for music and regional services in the
>>>> uk.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, 3 Jun 2018, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi. Thanks. As much as I would like to listen to local and
>>>>> national
>>>> radio
>>>>> stations I wonder if the Echo would be able to find international
>>>>> radio stations and if so, how is it done. Walter.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On
>>>>> Behalf
>>>> Of
>>>>> Richard Brock
>>>>> Sent: 03 June 2018 20:32
>>>>> To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
>>>>> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Which is the better product; Google Home or
>>>>> Amazon Echo?
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Walter,
>>>>> I recommend the Amazon, Echo. You can purchase an Echo, Dot for $39
>>>>> thatt will give you all its features for a very reasonable price.
>>>>> You will ve able to listen to many radio stations, plus have access
>>>>> to thousands of skills that are fun to interact with.
>>>>> Good luck,
>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>>> On 6/3/2018 1:45 PM, Walter Ramage via Groups.Io wrote:
>>>>>> Hi folks. It hasn't interested me in the past but I'm toying with
>>>>>> the
>>>>> idea
>>>>>> of purchasing either a Google Home or An Amazon Echo. The problem
>>>>>> is, I don't know which product is the best, especially in the area
>>>>>> of accessibility. My main use for the product would be radio
>>>>>> listening.
>>>>>> I
>>>>> do
>>>>>> have a number of DAB radios in the house but their presets are
>>>>>> limited
>>>> and
>>>>>> it requires pressing a number of buttons to get the station required.
>>>>> With
>>>>>> either Google or Amazon I can ask for that station to be played.
>>>>>> I
>>>> guess
>>>>>> other skills might be useful but I don't know all what is
>>>>>> available
>>>>> however
>>>>>> I'm not interested in having it turn on and off lights since I
>>>>>> never use lights since I am total. I understand that Amazon have
>>>>>> a much wider
>>>> range
>>>>>> of products but I'm not really concerned about appearance as it is
>>>>>> irrelevant to me. Also I know some echoes have touch screens but
>>>>>> do
>>>> they
>>>>>> have audio feedback? As I have said, I'm toying with the idea and
>>>> haven't
>>>>>> made my mind up but when I do and if I decide to make a purchase
>>>>>> I'd
>>>> like
>>>>> to
>>>>>> have some idea of what I'm about to spend my money on. All
>>>>>> comments welcome. Walter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>> XB
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Amazon Music Question Please.
Hi Marie and all.
Ok Marie, time to whipe the egg off your face! Smile! You can correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds like you purchased Amazon's music? Can you tell me what you think about their music subscription? Such as do they have a large variety of music? So one could create their own play list? How much does it cost per month, or does it depend on different factors? I'm asking this because when I do purchase an Echo or Dot, I will more than likely also purchase Amazon music. I currently have Apple music on my phone, but will switch when I purchase the Echo or Dot. So if someone is using Amazon's music, would you please share your experience with me?
Thank you all!
Janet
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Re: Actually using the Contacts list?
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 7:28 AM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Actually using the Contacts list? Hi List, when you are in your list of contacts and you find the person you want to send an email to, what is the command to start the new email with that address? Many thanks! Sincerely, Vicky
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Re: Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
As I said, I have not had the Dot very long but last week I asked it to play a playlist from Amazon. The response was that she could not stream from this device so I assumed it was not capable of streaming the music. However, I just tried the same and it is now streaming the playlist with no problem Maybe my WyFy had the hiccups or something. LOL!
Sorry for the misinformation. (with egg on my face!)
Marie
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-----Original Message----- From: Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7:49 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. Marie, just curious. What capabilities have you found the Echo to be able to do that the Dot cannot? We have both and I haven't noticed this. Pam ________________________________________ From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [main@TechTalk.groups.io] on behalf of Marie [magpie.mn@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 8:33 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. I have both the Echo and a Dot. I have not had the Dot for long but have found that it does not have all the capabilities of the Echo. It does have very good sound for such a small device. Marie -----Original Message----- From: janet gross Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 2:19 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. Hi Laz, Thank you for this, as this does answer some of my questions, but now that you mentioned it, I'm wondering about the difference between an Echo-Dot and an Echo? Maybe there is, not for sure though. Thank you again. Janet is there really -----Original Message----- From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Laz Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 4:04 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. I can tell you that you can certainly connect an Echo Dot to a speaker or a stereo system either via Bluetooth or by using a male to male 3.5mm patch cable into the line in on your stereo. I have no experience with an Echo, just the Echo Dot so can't advise you on that. Laz On 6/4/18, janet gross <janet.harvard@outlook.com> wrote: Hi Gene,
I don't know if that is true either, but that is why I'm asking. Some
people also say an Echo or Dot or both can be connected to a speaker or
sometimes they will say one can be connected to a stereo system, now, to
me
a speaker and a stereo system are two different things. so I'm not for
sure. Actually I'm finding myself getting more and more confused with it
all.
Janet
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf
Of
Gene
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 3:18 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I don't think that's true of every Echo.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: janet gross<mailto:janet.harvard@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 2:58 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Howard,
Thank you, this is good to know. I am seriously considering an Echo Dot
myself. You say I can connect an Echo Dot to my home entertainment
system
which is a Bose stereo and not just a speaker?
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 2:49 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I have an Echo Dot. I don't do much music on it but it sure sounds better
than I ever expected; much better than those terrible cell phone speakers.
Also, it has an output jack which can be connected to one's home
entertainment system.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "janet gross"
<janet.harvard@outlook.com<mailto:janet.harvard@outlook.com>>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 1:58 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
HI Everyone,
I'm still debating which Echo or Dot to buy. So far I am considering
either
the Echo Dot, or the Echo second generation. I am looking for something
that has a good sound quality as I will probably buy Amazon's music. I
went
on to the Amazon web site, and they are giving me a offer in which I don't
know anything about, so I want to ask those who might be more familiar
with
the Amazon Visa Card. This offer is only if I buy an Echo or dot. So if
anyone is familiar with the card would you please share your information
or
experience?
I copied and pasted below the message I get when I visit the site.
Janet
Amazon Rewards Visa Card
$50 instant gift card
Janet, get a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card instantly upon approval for the
Amazon
Rewards Visa Card
-- Affordably priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible phones, Bluetooth devices, and accessories http://www.talkingmp3players.com/Email: laz@talkingmp3players.com Phone: 727-498-0121 Skype: lazmesa Personal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesaFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
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Re: Outlook 2016 Contacts
Is there a pattern, for example, the second one up
from where you are or some reliable pattern that would allow you to easily
compensate?
Gene
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 8:21 AM
Subject: [TechTalk] Outlook 2016 Contacts
Hello, I'm using the latest build of JAWS 2018 with
Outlook 2016. I'm experiencing this annoying issue where, when I flip to the
Contacts screen, I can arrow through the various contacts, but when I enter
on a contact I believe is highlighted, I discover someone else has
been activated. I have changed the view to Card View. In fact, I think
I've cycled through the various views, but nothing has helped. VFO tells
me it's an Office issue. I should consider updating Office, which to me is
code for, we don't know what the heck is bothering your software. Has anyone
else experienced this, and if so, how did you fix it? I can go to Outlook
2013 if necessary, but I would rather not uninstall and reinstall if I can
avoid it. Thanks, Joe
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Re: Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Marie, just curious. What capabilities have you found the Echo to be able to do that the Dot cannot? We have both and I haven't noticed this. Pam ________________________________________ From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [main@TechTalk.groups.io] on behalf of Marie [magpie.mn@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 8:33 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. I have both the Echo and a Dot. I have not had the Dot for long but have found that it does not have all the capabilities of the Echo. It does have very good sound for such a small device. Marie -----Original Message----- From: janet gross Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 2:19 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. Hi Laz, Thank you for this, as this does answer some of my questions, but now that you mentioned it, I'm wondering about the difference between an Echo-Dot and an Echo? Maybe there is, not for sure though. Thank you again. Janet is there really -----Original Message----- From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Laz Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 4:04 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please. I can tell you that you can certainly connect an Echo Dot to a speaker or a stereo system either via Bluetooth or by using a male to male 3.5mm patch cable into the line in on your stereo. I have no experience with an Echo, just the Echo Dot so can't advise you on that. Laz On 6/4/18, janet gross <janet.harvard@outlook.com> wrote: Hi Gene,
I don't know if that is true either, but that is why I'm asking. Some
people also say an Echo or Dot or both can be connected to a speaker or
sometimes they will say one can be connected to a stereo system, now, to
me
a speaker and a stereo system are two different things. so I'm not for
sure. Actually I'm finding myself getting more and more confused with it
all.
Janet
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf
Of
Gene
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 3:18 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I don't think that's true of every Echo.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: janet gross<mailto:janet.harvard@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 2:58 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
Howard,
Thank you, this is good to know. I am seriously considering an Echo Dot
myself. You say I can connect an Echo Dot to my home entertainment
system
which is a Bose stereo and not just a speaker?
Janet
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
[mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 2:49 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
I have an Echo Dot. I don't do much music on it but it sure sounds better
than I ever expected; much better than those terrible cell phone speakers.
Also, it has an output jack which can be connected to one's home
entertainment system.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "janet gross"
<janet.harvard@outlook.com<mailto:janet.harvard@outlook.com>>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io<mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 1:58 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Amazon Visa Card Question Please.
HI Everyone,
I'm still debating which Echo or Dot to buy. So far I am considering
either
the Echo Dot, or the Echo second generation. I am looking for something
that has a good sound quality as I will probably buy Amazon's music. I
went
on to the Amazon web site, and they are giving me a offer in which I don't
know anything about, so I want to ask those who might be more familiar
with
the Amazon Visa Card. This offer is only if I buy an Echo or dot. So if
anyone is familiar with the card would you please share your information
or
experience?
I copied and pasted below the message I get when I visit the site.
Janet
Amazon Rewards Visa Card
$50 instant gift card
Janet, get a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card instantly upon approval for the
Amazon
Rewards Visa Card
-- Affordably priced Accessible Talking MP3 Players, Accessible phones, Bluetooth devices, and accessories http://www.talkingmp3players.com/Email: laz@talkingmp3players.com Phone: 727-498-0121 Skype: lazmesa Personal Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/laz.mesaFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/Talkingmp3players?_rdr
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Actually using the Contacts list?
Hi List, when you are in your list of contacts and you find the person you want to send an email to, what is the command to start the new email with that address? Many thanks! Sincerely, Vicky
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Re: UEB Braille code and restaurant menu inaccessibility
Hi all, Well, well, well, I guess both chivalry and problem solving are dead. It's a real shame too. Problem solving is so helpful! I noticed last night when I was looking up the dollar sign on my cheat sheet and couldn't figure out which dots were which. I went to my handy, dandy brailleNote and wrote the symbols down till I got the one that looked the same as the one in the book. One does not need to have a BrailleNote or even a Perkins Brailler to solve this problem. All you need is a scrap of paper and a slate and stylus. Write it down, duplicate it, hello? Is anyone home? Yes it would be easier if the dot numbers were given, but since they aren't, you have to stretch your mind just a tiny bit. It's good for you! People yammer on and on about physical exercise when sometimes what is needed is mental stretching. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@sero.email Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.infoSkype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
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