Hi Dale, I'm getting more tempted all the time. <smile> Paula ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Lieser" <drlieser@xxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 6:54 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport > Paula: > > I had the same concern as you, when I first got my unit. However, I find > I'm able to read faster with headphones, because the s's and other consonant > sounds are clearer than with an external speaker. If you decide you indeed > want speakers for at home or wherever, one can purchase a quite inexpensive > set that will get the job done. I think you'll find the headphones won't > bother you as much as you might think now. The ear buds, though, are less > comfortable, but more portable. > > Hope this helps. Here's my advice: GET A BOOK PORT!<smile> > > Dale > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paula Mack" <pmack1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 11:56 AM > Subject: [bookport] External speaker for use with the Bookport > > > > Hi listers, > > I'm seriously considering buying a Bookport, but I have only one > reservation, so thought I'd ask those of you who are already using the > bookport for input. > > > > Right now, I do most of my reading whether from Bookshare, Web Braille, or > any other type of file that is in a format that can be accessed, with my > M20. For some reason, i don't like reading on the PC. I guess I like the > idea of being able to move around, and of course with the M20, you've got > access to Braille if you want to read that way. So, here is my question: I > know that the bookport has no internal speaker, and of course, for times > when we are travelling, that is fine. However, I can't see myself sitting > at home with my feet up relaxing with a pair of headphones or earbuds on. > For me, they are usable, but not comfortable. So, what kind of options are > available in terms of external speakers that can be used with the bookport. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Paula > > Mack > > > > > > > >