Anaconda vets first to get new technology Nov 19, 2009
An entire book is contained on one cartridge, as compared to older cassette players where the tape had to be turned over. Sound reproduction is significantly improved. (Montana Standard, MT)
Texas Talking Book program helps more than visually impaired (1) Nov 11, 2009
Cassette players can also be borrowed if a person checks out at least one book per year. This year the TBP began distributing books on flash memory cartridges to be played on a digital player. (Boerne Star, TX)
Electronics can be recycled on Saturday in Madison Sep 30, 2009
In addition, handheld electronic devices like cell phones, pagers, PDAs, video games, calculators, MP3 players, compact disc players, cassette players, radios, walkie-talkies and cameras will be allowed at the dropoff. Call 256-7515 with any questions. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
'A convenient scapegoat?' Aug 22, 2009
West German police mounted Operation Autumn Leaves, raiding flats near Frankfurt where the group was preparing bombs in radio cassette players. They were similar to that used to blow up Pan Am flight 103. (BBC News -- UK)
Libraries embracing digital media Jul 3, 2009
But with the introduction of the Sony Walkman and the proliferation of cassette players in vehicles came a new market for audio books. All of a sudden, you started getting many, many more choices, said Krieg-Sigman, director of the La Crosse Public Library. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sony Takes $1B Hit; First Loss In 14 Years May 15, 2009
When those super mini cassette players came out I was the first in line to buy one. Posted by inachu1 at 5:35 AM : May 14, 2009. (CBS News)
Some Auto Features Go Way Of Dinosaur Apr 28, 2009
Apple, meanwhile, claims that around 80 percent of cars have iPod compatibility, although the company includes even simple line-in jacks that work with everything from iPods to old Walkman cassette players. Manual Locks. (Click2Houston, TX)
Download, Install And Drive – The Future Of Automotive Software Feb 20, 2009
Car companies were still putting cassette players in vehicles ten years ago, even though they had been superseded by CDs and they are still putting CD players in cars today as MP3 players overtake the market. In a rapidly changing and increasingly networked environment, in-car entertainment systems will probably need to be frequently updated in the future in order to keep up with new formats. (Science Daily)
Bad listening habits Feb 20, 2009
Mr Portnuff said the latest research echoed the results of similar studies 20 years ago when Walkman audio cassette players first entered the market. "(However) one of the concerns we have today is that while Walkmans back then operated on AA batteries that usually began to run down after several hours, teenagers today can listen to their iPods for up to 20 hours without recharging them," Mr Portnuff said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New iPod listening study shows surprising behavior of teens Feb 19, 2009
The new findings regarding the sound volumes selected by music-playing teens today are similar to findings 20 years ago when Walkman audio cassette players first came onto the market, Portnuff said. "One of the concerns we have today is that while Walkmans back then operated on AA batteries that usually began to run down after several hours, teenagers today can listen to their iPods for up to 20 hours without recharging them.". (EurekAlert!)
Iowa lawmakers say: Hang up and drive Feb 11, 2009
XDDog wrote on Feb 10, 2009 10:43 PM:" I would challenge anyone to have an accurate count of accidents caused by using a cell phone. Now compare that same count to people who just weren't paying attention. You know deep in thought about something. Is there a law against thinking while you drive?Is there a law about reading while driving? I have been passed a couple times on the interstate by people reading books on their steering wheel. Once I was passed by a man reading a newspaper, completely... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Will SanDisk's digital music gambit pay off? Feb 7, 2009
For instance, before audio cassettes could take off, people had to buy cassette players. Even with digital music you have to buy an MP3 player whether it's made by Apple or some other brand before you can enjoy portable digital music. (Globe and Mail)
