Hi, I was wondering whether it would be possible to connect the Ipod to the PC without installing the software, and whether it would appear as a drive in Explorer. Then files could just be copied over? I have done this with a digital camera and wonder if it would work in the same way. Mel Mel Spooner edIT Help Desk Nottinghamshire County Council Tel 0115 854 6116 Email mel.spooner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tyrer, Jonathan Sent: 11 April 2005 15:44 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] iPod shuffle ready to go? There are some people who apparently have no sight and who say they can use and IPod without any problems. I looked at one of the click wheel models and think it would be next to impossible to do. So, the IPod shuffle seems the most suitable alternative. Designed without a screen, with a wheel with fixed functions, it seems perfect. Plus, it's only £99.99 for a 1Gb version. Shame the accessories are so bleeding expensive. The problem with Ipods isn't really the hardware however. It's the ITunes software that can cause you the most trouble. A lot of people have reported that it is a swine with screen-readers. In fact, it is that bad that it won't even work with Apples new screen-reader they are bundling with the next release of there operating system. There is however a solution, Anapod explorer from red chair software. This now supports the IPod shuffle and gives access to the shuffle like most other devices in Windows Explorer. Of course, you have to use another method of getting music onto your PC, but at least you can now get it onto an IPod and look cool! Jonathan -- DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to delete it and any attachments from your system. RNIB endeavours to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses or other contaminants. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any such which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RNIB. RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227 Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq E-mails and any attachments from Nottinghamshire County Council are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to the e-mail, and then delete it without making copies or using it in any other way. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Nottinghamshire County Council unless otherwise specifically stated. Although any attachments to the message will have been checked for viruses before transmission, you are urged to carry out your own virus check before opening attachments, since the County Council accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by software viruses. Senders and recipients of email should be aware that, under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the contents may have to be disclosed in response to a request. Nottinghamshire County Council Legal Disclaimer ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq