RockBox

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From the authors:

Rockbox is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players. It runs on a number of different models:

• Archos: Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder, Recorder V2 and Ondio
• iRiver: H100 and H300 series
• Apple: iPod 4th gen (grayscale and color), 5th gen (Video), Nano and Mini 1st/2nd gen
• iAudio: X5 (including X5V and X5L)
• Additional models are in development

How extensive is Rockbox's support for blind users?

The Archos Jukebox is an embedded device and as such there are space limitations to what can be done to support blind accessibility within Rockbox. All of the configuration options have voice prompts, and Rockbox can speak directory and file names, but in general informational messages displayed on the screen and detailed debugging information are not available to blind users. For the Recorder, specifically, the quick settings menus are not spoken - although they can still be used by memorising what each key does while in these modes. Sorry.

Rockbox is however fully usable and configurable by the blind, and many sighted users are using the voice user interface by preference so they can operate their Jukebox without looking at the screen - while driving, for instance (isn't that reassuring?).

OATS Comment:

Although there are restrictions on the audio interface, this does offer a real solution for people who want to operate an MP3 player without looking at the screen.

Documentation on getting RockBox to speak is here: http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/VoiceHowto