Loje 583 Report post #1 Posted February 3 I have a collection of theocratic talks that is priceless to me. I currently have them uploaded in "Google Play." I play them daily via my Android phone, using an external wi-fi speaker. No problems whatsoever with this arrangement, as long as we have our phones, the Internet, electric and, assuming that "Google Play" remains up & running. However, in light of the times we live in, I am wondering what would be the safest way to both preserve them and, to be able to continue listening to them, should difficult times arise. If I go back to "physically" storing them, should I use CD's, DVD's or, USB flash drives? Would taking a step backward - burning them on CD or DVD and then listening to them on an old school CD/DVD (adapter or battery option) player be a good idea or, am I overreacting? Next, I realize DVD's hold more than CD's but, can they be used for audio only? I thought DVD players are typically for watching movies... Today, we encountered an unexpected electrical problem (smoking & sparks) deep within walls - lost most of the power in the home, and will be without power for at least several days. I have an extension cord plugged in to get wi-fi and keep the laptop running. But, it's makes me appreciate exactly how wired in we are - we are completely lost without Internet and electric. At least with a battery operated CD player and a good supply of batteries, we would still have access to talks, kingdom melodies and mags. Your thoughts? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Walker 2,357 Report post #2 Posted February 3 A portable music player is no longer prohibitively expensive, has no moving parts; and use either USB or SD cards; both of which can store as much/more as a DVD and be a fraction of the size. 2 1 1 SUNRAY, Loje, Skookum and 1 other reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loje 583 Report post #3 Posted February 3 7 minutes ago, Thomas Walker said: A portable music player is no longer prohibitively expensive, has no moving parts; and use either USB or SD cards; both of which can store as much/more as a DVD and be a fraction of the size. I'm looking for them right now, thanks! 1 Hope reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilip kumar 9,447 Report post #4 Posted February 3 How many talks do you have. Thinking of getting them from u. 1 SUNRAY reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyWenz 2,518 Report post #5 Posted February 3 Portable players and speakers can be power dependant, so might use a lot of batteries. If you want to maximise your listening time, a usb player, or even an old phone that can take a SD memory card would play MP3 files with moving parts(saves battery power).If you use ear plugs, you can extend the battery usage. And with a solar panel, you can recharge whenever the sun shines. (PS DVD disks can be recorded with MP3 files, and can carry the same amount of information as 4 or 5 CD'S. It is dependant on the player, so check the specs.) SD card prices are hard to beat, and they require no burning... From $5 to $40 {512 Giga byte}. Plug and play! Just Older 2 2 Skookum, SUNRAY, Loje and 1 other reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope 12,523 Report post #6 Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Loje said: I'm looking for them right now, thanks! I think I'll get this one! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W5U8CUS/ref=psdc_7073956011_t2_B00C2ALYII I already have a 128gb flash drive with all my music (Kingdom and secular), talks, NWT, etc on it. I use it in my car. I like the idea of a portable speaker. 3 Friends just call me Ross, Loje and TonyWenz reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyWenz 2,518 Report post #7 Posted February 3 I think I'll get this one! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W5U8CUS/ref=psdc_7073956011_t2_B00C2ALYII I already have a 128gb flash drive with all my music (Kingdom and secular), talks, NWT, etc on it. I use it in my car. I like the idea of a portable speaker. That is so you Hope.... I can see you on a skateboard 'tagging' JW.org on the side of the Kremlin... Just Older 5 Loje, Hope, Tortuga and 2 others reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hope 12,523 Report post #8 Posted February 3 I mean... that WOULD be me! I'm just impressed you've gathered enough random impressions about me to know that's true! 😂 2 4 SUNRAY, Tortuga, TonyWenz and 3 others reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loje 583 Report post #9 Posted February 3 15 hours ago, TonyWenz said: If you want to maximise your listening time, a usb player, or even an old phone that can take a SD memory card would play MP3 files with moving parts(saves battery power). Thanks Tony, I already have SD memory cards, didn't know they sold SD players - I'm buying one! 15 hours ago, Hope said: I think I'll get this one! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W5U8CUS/ref=psdc_7073956011_t2_B00C2ALYII I love using wi-fi speakers, you won't regret it. 16 hours ago, dilip kumar said: How many talks do you have. Thinking of getting them from u. Talk to Musky about getting talks - there is a website with hundred's of talks, but if I recall, you may need "permission." You can select the ones that interest you personally. 2 1 1 dilip kumar, Good-O, Hope and 1 other reacted to this Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
