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USB Stick MP3 Player
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This flash drive/voice recorder/MP3 player is the size of two sticks of chewing gum but holds the same number of songs as a 6-CD changer.
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MP3 players are getting smaller, more useful, and less expensive all the time. I recently bought the DiskGO MP3 player, which is about the size of two sticks of chewing gum but holds the same number of songs as a 6-CD changer. This flash memory player holds 256MB of any files you want, so it is actually a portable disk drive as well as a music player. To copy or transfer files, just insert it into any USB port and drag and drop the ones you want.
The sound is surprisingly good, with plenty of volume. The supplied ear buds are cleverly integrated into a neck lanyard making this one of the most convenient "necklace players" on the market. The DiskGO design is so light and convenient, I find myself using it constantly and rarely resorting to my PDA or a bulkier "lump in the pocket" MP3 players even though they hold far more tunes. DiskGO also functions as a voice recorder and USB flash drive, so this is a great value.
The operating buttons are well designed and pretty intuitive. Short press = next/previous track, while long press = volume up/down. Play/pause button toggles easily. The side slide switch turns the unit on & off. In the off position, the unit functions as a flash drive even if the battery is fully drained.
There are some notable limitations, although they don't bother me:
- The battery is not replaceable, so once it no longer holds a charge, the MP3 player will be useless even though the flash drive will continue to work fine.
- This unit ONLY plays MP3s and WAV files, not WMAs or other formats.
- There is no equalizer, no shuffle, and no repeat feature.
- Songs are always played in the order they are burned to the drive, so be sure you like that first album!
- The unit only recognizes individual MP3 files, so you can't play different folders. You must just copy the songs themselves directly onto the flash drive.
- There's no LCD readout, so you cannot tell what's on the drive or what song file is playing without connecting to a PC.
When the unit is off, it recharges from your USB port. And, it's both MAC and PC compatible. In short, this is one of the best options if you are looking for a simple, low cost, ultralight MP3 Player/USB stick/Digital Voice Recorder combo. The 256MB version runs about $99 online while the 128MB model is available for under $80. Details are available at www.edgememory.com/products/diskgo/default.htm.
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its ashlee
hello,
this is ashlee again... i am sorry i got you confused with another man. his name is bob barron. but i am still very curious... do you do the same stuff as bob or do you even know of him???
thanks for yo... read more
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i want to go into it in college
hi, my name is ashlee... i am turning 14 and in the 8th grade. i recently watched you on tv and was very interested. i know that right now i couldnt go into anything but i was curious as to if there was anyway that you could help me out wi... read more
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Re: i want to go into it in college
Hi Ashlee- If you are considering becoming an orthotist or prosthetist, the information you are seeking is posted at http://www.opcareers.org. The different positions within the field are explained in more detail at http://www.opcareers.o... read more
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componentry donation
Mr. Micheals, I am trying to find a third world country to donate some high end componentry. Halo's and some other stuff. Please contact me at 480-981-7393.
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Re: componentry donation
Michael.
I have my mom's prostetic leg. This device was made in 2000. It was for her leg from mid thigh down. She was a small 5' 100 lb. medium frame with small legs lady. I would love to find a place to donate this to..
I know in the st... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
As you can see from the other comments on this site, there are a number of places who are willing to accept such donations. Feel free to contact the one of your choice. --John Michael CPO
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Re: componentry donation
Hi. I`m Physiatrist en Medellin Colombia, heading an O&P lab that provides O&P for an non-profit NGO called Comite de Rehabilitacion, tdat provides orthpedic devices for low income population. We have people that can bring from the US the d... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
Thank you, Dr. Veldarrama. I hope readers will be able to contact you with useful donations. --John Michael CPO
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Re: componentry donation
Hi Ray-
I'm not familiar with any groups actively pursuing donations of used parts at this time. Based on previous experience, this has not always been productive since without local expertise to properly reconfigure and apply the compone... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
Dear John,
My name is Sandy Kemper and I am the exective director of a nonprofit program in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The mission of my program is to train young homeless women to become dental hygienists (of which there are none in Sou... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
Dear John, et al, I am a CPO with 29 years of experience in patient care. Most of my work has been in the private sector, but over the years I have done humanitarian work in Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Lithuania. The debate contin... read more
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Re: Re: Re: componentry donation
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Jon. It confirms my assumption that David Werner's group is one that is currently providing not just short-term care but also long term follow-up. My volunteer work has primarily been under the auspice... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
Dear John et al.,
I am the director of HealthWrights and author of the books "Where There Is No Doctor" and "Disabled Village Children," used widely throughout the Third World. For many years we have been taking used prostetic and orthoti... read more
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Re: Re: Re: componentry donation
Thanks for this very thoughtful response, Mr. Warner. I have long been impressed with your work to empower people with disabilities and, although I read your original book many years ago with appreciation, I did not realize that you have d... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
Dear John et al.,
I am the director of HealthWrights and author of the books "Where There Is No Doctor" and "Disabled Village Children," used widely throughout the Third World. For many years we have been taking used prostetic and orthoti... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
John Michaels -please send me your mailing address and Ill send you yet another PR video to help make you formally aware of what the Barr Foundation does with their used and new prosthetic component donations.
In the meantime please revie... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
John,
I am looking for a third world O&P practioner to send these parts to. I thought you said that you were partial to one in Brazil or in South America. You had explained to me the issue with regard to the impact of donated items an... read more
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Re: componentry donation
Hi Ray,
The Barr Foundation would be glad to help in your effort.BTW, thank you for your recent donations.Youll soon be posted as a Hope Donor on our web site.
We have provided components , both new and used to third world efforts as well... read more
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Re: Re: Re: componentry donation
Thanks for the clarification, Ray. At one time, I provided a number of refurbished lower limb endoskeletal components to a colleague in Bolivia at his request. But, we've lost touch since then, so I don't really have anyone else I can rec... read more
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Re: componentry donation
The Barr Foundation, a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization since 1978, recieves donations of used and new prosthetic components and recycles their use for amputees in Mexico , South and Central America, Haiti,and several other third world and... read more
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Re: Re: componentry donation
Hi Tony- I recognize your heartfelt passion about many amputee-related issues and respect your sincere and ongoing efforts trying to make things better. Please don't assume that everyone whose opinion differs from yours must be a fool or ... read more
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Iam interesting in componentry donation, we are in caracas Venezuela centro nacional de rehabilitacion for help poor people
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congratulations for this page is very useful,thanks
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Unificacion de la ABC y la BOC.
Ciudad de Mexico 17 de Abril, 2004.
Estimado John Michael CPO, FAAOP, FISPO;
En estos momentos existe un proyecto para la unificacion de las dos Barras de Certificacion en Ortesis y Protesis, dentro de los Estados Unidos de America.
Sin... read more
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Re: Unificacion de la ABC y la BOC.
Dear Sr. Castillo- This is a very complicated and controversial question, and one where many cherished friends and colleagues have heartfelt disagreements. I suspect that only history will establish what is the best way to proceed. I pos... read more
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Re: Re: Unificacion de la ABC y la BOC.
Ciudad de Mexico 23 de Abril, 2004.
Estimado John Michael, CPO,FAAOP,FISPO: hemos leido detenidamente su articulo "US Certification Skirmish: ABC and BOC" y nos parece un interesante documento acerca de los esfuerzos que se han realizado p... read more
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Re: Re: Re: Unificacion de la ABC y la BOC.
Thank you for disseminating this information for the consideration of our colleagues. These are difficult questions that are worthy of thoughtful discussion an debate. --John Michael CPO
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