Buyer’s Guide to Accessible Book and Music Players Published

A Pocketful of Sound : A Quick-Start and Buyer’s Guide to Accessible Book and Music Players By Anna Dresner In braille & PortaBook, $14

Have you ever wished you could carry a whole library of CDs or audiobooks with you to college, on your commute, or on vacation? It’s now possible to do just that, in a device that fits in your pocket. But there are so many choices it can be hard to know which one of these cute little gadgets you should buy.

‘A Pocketful of Sound’ will help you decide. Author Anna Dresner describes and compares many of the most accessible players, including the Zen Stone; iPods; players running Rockbox; the Olympus DS-30, Ds-40, and DS-50; the Victor Stream; the Icon; and many others. She uses the same checklist for each product, so you can quickly compare their features. You’ll learn how to get the most out of your player with detailed descriptions, basic instructions for use, and tips for power users. Anna has given each of these products a good work-out, and shares her personal opinions on each in a “Would I Use It” section .

Also included are brief sections on the media-playing capabilities of notetakers and cell phones, information about how players organize music, links to tutorials and other resources, and sources for downloading music and books. So whether you already own a player or are considering your first one, this book will help you rock and read the way you want to.

Check out the table of contents