[bookcourier] Re: new to the list.
- From: "Brian Miller" <brian-r-miller@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:08:17 -0800
You could also invest in noise-cancelling earphones that block out a
substantial amount of ambient sound from the environment, making it easier
to hear whatever it is you are listening to.
Brian Miller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <igucukoglu@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 5:25 PM
Subject: [bookcourier] Re: new to the list.
> Hi.
>
> The Book Courier Headphone jack is a 3.5 MM stereo plug in to which you
> would plug your head/earphones. I have no difficulties with my hearing
and
> am able to use conventional headphones, but I'm sure if you get a device
> which can connect to a 3.5 MM jack on the book courier and communicate
with
> your hearing aid loope, I doubt you should have any problems. You would
> probably need to consult with your hearing aid manufacturer or supplier to
> see if such a device or bridging component for your hearing aid system
> exists. Other than this, there is no other audio output facility on the
> book courier. If you don't mind it, you could buy a pair of sony speakers
> for about £20 which would mean you could listen to your book courier in a
> room through your hearing aid in the usual manor. Of course, you would
lose
> the privilage of private listening, but if you live alone or your family
> don't mind, this would probably be a cheaper and more cost effective
> solution.
>
> Hope this answers your enquirey and I am sorry if I can't help further.
>
> With warmest regards, Ibrahim Gucukoglu
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "roger south" <roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 11:18 PM
> Subject: [bookcourier] Re: new to the list.
>
>
> > Hi Ibrahim
> >
> > I'm a new member of the list but not a Book Courier owner. I am
extremely
> > interested in purchasing one but have a problem. I have a severe hearing
> > loss therefore I am unable to use the normal listening methods of
> > earphones
> > or earbuds. But a method exists of listening via inductive coupler, the
T
> > switch setting of my hearing aids and a neck loop. But I'm having
problems
> > finding out if it is compatible or not. I've spoken to George who
doesn't
> > know but is prepared to give me a full refund if it is not. This is an
> > extremely generous offer but I feel it puts him to a good deal of cost
and
> > inconvenience for the sake of an answer to a simple question. So I went
to
> > Springer Support and asked them. The reply I received astounded me. "If
it
> > has a 3.5 mm jack plug it will probably work" The depths of the lack of
> > knowledge was beyond words. A jack plug has no bearing on the
> > acceptability
> > at all as I have several items that will not accept an inductive neck
loop
> > signal.
> >
> > So Ibrahim, to put your statement of knowledge to the test, can you help
> > me
> > please? Alternatively if there are any hearing aid users on the list
> > reading
> > this can I have your views please.
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Roger
> >
> > Shin: a device for finding furniture in the dark.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <igucukoglu@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 12:31 PM
> > Subject: [bookcourier] Re: new to the list.
> >
> >
> >> Hi Jim.
> >>
> >> For a complete list of Book Port features, please visit the American
> >> Printing House For The Blind website at http://www.aph.org/tech where
you
> >> should be able to find out all you need to know. I am a knowledgeable
> >> book
> >> courier user and I will be able to answer any questions relating to the
> >> book
> >> courier's functionality over and above what is available at the
official
> >> book courier website at http://www.bookcourier.com.
> >>
> >> Should you require further information about the book courier, please
do
> >> not
> >> hesitate to reply to this message with any questions and I'm sure
myself
> >> or
> >> another of the listers will be more than happy to help. If you do
> >> require
> >> more information about the book port, please refer your enquirey to the
> >> website address already mentioned which contains all resources
including
> >> I
> >> believe a mailing list for the same. This is the book courier mailing
> >> list
> >> and as such comment up on other devices is frowned up on here accept in
> >> passing.
> >>
> >> With warmest regards, Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Jim" <jazzpiano@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 8:27 AM
> >> Subject: [bookcourier] new to the list.
> >>
> >>
> >>> Hi listers,
> >>> I am new to this list, and joined to try to learn more about Book
> >>> courier.
> >>> I
> >>> am trying to decide which product to get, this one or book port. Any
> >>> comments any of you can give me on this issue will be greatly
> >>> appreciated.
> >>> What is the difference in the two products, and why do you prefer this
> >>> over
> >>> Book port?
> >>> Thanks for any comments you have.
> >>> Jim
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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