# Does anyone make a large button MP3 player **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 9, 2010, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582 "2010-06-09T21:48:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2010, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/1 "2010-06-09T21:48:50Z")
If a person has a spastic disorder and cannot control the small buttons on an mp3 player does anyone manufacture a player that has larger buttons which are easier to manipulate? I have seen TV remotes and calculators that are like this, but can’t find an MP3 player. Something like this, but for MP3s instead of TV remotes. > **[Search](http://tecsol.com.au/cms123/index.php?searchword=images%2FTVCONT6PP.jpg&ordering=&searchphrase=all&Itemid=56&option=com_search)** > > Assistive Technology from Technical Solutions Australia ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/2 "2010-06-09T23:01:41Z")
Google “large button mp3 player” and there are some options. Also, from Yahoo Answers, of all places: > [@](#): > > You don’t give your location so I can’t refer you to a specific center; however, check this link [http://www.ataccess.org/community/center…](http://www.ataccess.org/community/centers.lasso) and find the ATA center nearest you. Many ATA center (that’s Alliance for Technology Access) modify toys, and other devices so that they are accessible by a switch.. a large button in your case. Often the adaptations are free but some centers charge a small fee for supplies and/or staff time. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/3 "2010-06-09T23:59:54Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Google “large button mp3 player” and there are some options. > > Also, from Yahoo Answers, of all places: I did, but I can’t find any. I can easily find TV remotes that have huge buttons but not MP3 players. The only one I have found is called the colossal MP3 player. [http://www.geeksugar.com/Colossal-MP3-Player-Spotted-Walgreens-1110377](http://www.geeksugar.com/Colossal-MP3-Player-Spotted-Walgreens-1110377) However I called the local walgreens and they said they are more of a holiday item and only in stock in fall and winter. But when they are, they can be had for $5-10. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/4 "2010-06-10T00:23:33Z")
Ebay: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180491284113&rvr\_id=&crlp=1\_263602\_263622&UA=WVF%3F&GUID=88f5500b1270a03664a2c5e2ffe822f3&itemid=180491284113&ff4=263602\_263622](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180491284113&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WVF%3F&GUID=88f5500b1270a03664a2c5e2ffe822f3&itemid=180491284113&ff4=263602_263622) ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/5 "2010-06-10T02:06:04Z")
> [@Wesley\_Clark](#): > > I did, but I can’t find any. I can easily find TV remotes that have huge buttons but not MP3 players. > > The only one I have found is called the colossal MP3 player. > > [http://www.geeksugar.com/Colossal-MP3-Player-Spotted-Walgreens-1110377](http://www.geeksugar.com/Colossal-MP3-Player-Spotted-Walgreens-1110377) > > However I called the local walgreens and they said they are more of a holiday item and only in stock in fall and winter. But when they are, they can be had for $5-10. I saw that one clearanced in Walgreens over a year ago. I haven’t seen a large one other than that in a store. How large do the buttons need to be? Is something with smaller buttons like an inch in size going to work? That other player seemed more like a novelty item when I saw it. It really is gigantic. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/6 "2010-06-10T02:22:02Z")
What about controlling the MP3 player via voice? [link](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GBTA3K/ref=nosim/largeprintreview) ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/7 "2010-06-10T03:45:25Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > What about controlling the MP3 player via voice? [link](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GBTA3K/ref=nosim/largeprintreview) That is pretty cool. The woman in question has MS, and I’m not sure how that affects your voice. But voice control would be a good option. However I think that device only works on ipods, not on other players. ---
**Author:** ![Gukumatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/8 "2010-06-10T04:16:00Z")
I mailed a friend of the family, who has early-onset Parkinson’s and trashed three iPods before turning thirty. She recommends HumanWare’s [Victor Reader ClassicX](http://www.humanware.com/en-europe/products/blindness/dtb_players/classic_models/_details/id_57/victor_reader_classicx.html). It’s a handful to learn and mostly designed to play audio books, but it works fine for MP3s as well. It’s CD only, though, which is a problem. (Though it takes MP3 file CDs) ETA: The more compact VictorReader Stream-DAISY-MP3 ([here](http://www.humanware.com/en-europe/products/blindness/dtb_players/compact_models/_details/id_81/victorreader_stream_daisy_mp3.html)) can store information on SD cards, which is a bit more portable. The buttons are smaller though, but still pronounced and tactile. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/9 "2010-06-10T05:17:11Z")
Is your friend wheelchair bound? [Here’s an option](http://www.rjcooper.com/mp3-player/index.html) but it’s not like…super elegant. They may not be into the design if they want to use it walking around in public. I can see it being more useful for wheelchair-bound people. But it’s a totally cool idea! ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/10 "2010-06-10T05:24:27Z")
There’s also [this](http://www.rjcooper.com/ipod/index.html) from the same site, but it doesn’t seem very portable. Also only works with an iPod. The guy has a lot of “assistive technology” on his [site](http://www.rjcooper.com/index.html). Might find something else useful there. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/11 "2010-06-10T05:47:52Z")
I found the [SanDisk Sansa e130](http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Digital-Player-Expansion/dp/B00083XXQM). You can find some reviews in CNET talking about its large buttons and ease of use. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/12 "2010-06-10T05:59:11Z")
Here’s an [odd player](http://www.emixt.com/1gb-big-button-mp3-player-with-outer-speaker.html)with dials and a built in speaker, but under $15. [Boust Hello Kitty Big button MP3 Player (BST-SM07)](http://boust-tech.en.made-in-china.com/product/RejxBGZTnlcS/China-Boust-Hello-Kitty-Big-button-MP3-Player-BST-SM07-.html) ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/13 "2010-06-10T10:55:46Z")
> [@Boyo\_Jim](#): > > Here’s an [odd player](http://www.emixt.com/1gb-big-button-mp3-player-with-outer-speaker.html)with dials and a built in speaker, but under $15. > > [Boust Hello Kitty Big button MP3 Player (BST-SM07)](http://boust-tech.en.made-in-china.com/product/RejxBGZTnlcS/China-Boust-Hello-Kitty-Big-button-MP3-Player-BST-SM07-.html) I thought a kids mp3 player would possibly fit the need. I didn’t find one. I was waiting on input from Wesley Clark before looking further. The maximum price would be helpful too. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-large-button-mp3-player/542582/14 "2010-06-10T23:57:18Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Ebay: > [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180491284113&rvr\_id=&crlp=1\_263602\_263622&UA=WVF%3F&GUID=88f5500b1270a03664a2c5e2ffe822f3&itemid=180491284113&ff4=263602\_263622](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180491284113&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WVF%3F&GUID=88f5500b1270a03664a2c5e2ffe822f3&itemid=180491284113&ff4=263602_263622) Is there something wrong with the one I linked to above on eBay, _the exact model_ you requested???