Hello Ron,
I don't have any problem with the life of batteries in the BookCourier when
playing files, it's just I was a bit concerned about the drain on them when
transferring files to the machine, especially as MP3 files can be rather
large. I think a card reader is the solution I'll opt for.
Thanks,
Caroline.
-----Original Message-----
From: bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ronald D Smith
Sent: 17 August 2004 21:27
To: bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookcourier] Re: some introductery questions
I primarilly use my Courier for MP3s.
I use any USB to CF card reader or even one of them multi media card
readers will do the same.
You still have some navigation functionality, I think it is only 5%
increments.
So if the file is large, then you can jump several minutes through the
file.
I also use NMH batteries and get good life out of them.
ronsmith@xxxxxxxx
On Mon, 16 Aug 2004, Caroline Ford wrote:
> Hello,
>
> As the BookCourier's batteries are quickly drained when transferring
> material to it via the USB port, I'd be interested to know whether anyone
> has tried transferring files using a card reader which supports compact
> flash cards? I know this wouldn't be any good for text files as you need
to
> send them through the transfer tool to get them onto the BookCourier, but
> would a card reader work for MP3's? If so, does anyone have any
> recommendations for card readers as I use my BC mainly for MP3's at
present.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Caroline.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: 16 August 2004 07:47
> To: bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bookcourier] Re: some introductery questions
>
>
> Hi Holly.
>
> If your based in the UK, you could visit www.blankmediauk.com. They stock
a
> large number of flash cards from Sandisc, a leading manufacturer of memory
> products.
>
> Is their any specific reason why you need a 2 GB compact flash card or
even
> two gigs in total? I can fit about 10 CD's of music encoded in high
format
> MP3, so thats approximately ten hours worth of music on a one GB card. If
> its text your after, then the supplied 128 MB card should be more than
ample
> to hold any text novels etc as the text is compressed on to the card when
> you use the transfer tool. I would add that it will take you anything up
to
> an hour (probably more) to fill up a 1 GB flash card with say MP3's as the
> connection is very slow between the book courier and PC. As the Book
> Courier uses battery power even when connected to the PC, if you find
> yourself downloading a lot of files, you could effectively decrease the
> batteries life.
>
> I have had my machine for a long time and will be more than happy to give
> you any advise should you need it. I'm not trying to put you off buying a
2
> GB or 2 gigs worth of storage worth in flash cards, but I would think very
> carefully about what you want from your machine.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Holly Anderson" <holly@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 3:25 AM
> Subject: [bookcourier] some introductery questions
>
>
> > hey all, I'm new and I have a question. I'm planning on purchasing a
> > bookcourier if all goes well at the end of the month. I'm really
excited
> > about it, especially the audible support. However, I want to purchase a
> > 2gb storage card, and I'm having a hard time finding them online. The
> > highest capacity I can find is 1 gig. Can anyone recommend a good
source
> > where I can find 2 gb cards? Thanks very much.
> > Holly
> >
> >
> >
>
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