[bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
- From: Will Smith <wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 23:25:55 -0400 (EDT)
Thanks. Will do.
Will
wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx
On Fri, 30 Jul 2004, Tim Noonan wrote:
> I don't know the exact name.
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> Its a TDK portable CD storage case with in-built speaker. Comes in the Mono
> and Stereo models. Stereo model costs more, is twice as wide, and holds
> twice as many CDs.
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> The mono version is ideal, and comfortably stores bookport, and other stuff.
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> I don't know of any direct competition for this product, so just describe
> and store staff should know if they stock it.
>
> Tim
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Will Smith
> Sent: Friday, 30 July 2004 10:42 AM
> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
>
>
> What's the exact name of this product again?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will
> wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx
>
> On Tue, 27 Jul 2004, Tim Noonan wrote:
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>> Yes, Bass is amazingly good for the size, however I really don't bother
> with
>> music on my TDK speaker, for music I prefer my sound system or high
> quality
>> headphones.
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>> Because you can zip the BP inside the speaker/CD case, it meets a few of
>> Marlaina's external speaker requirements, but has no handles.
>>
>> Tim
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>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro
>> Sent: Tuesday, 27 July 2004 10:18 AM
>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
>>
>>
>> I have seen those here locally at Target and Wal-Mart and have often
>> wondered what they sound like. Do they actually get any kind of bass at =
>> all
>> out of those speakers, or is it pretty much a flat sound? It's a great =
>> idea
>> if they actually sound any good.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> =20
>> Rick Alfaro
>> ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =
>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Tim Noonan
>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 7:16 PM
>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
>>
>>
>> In Australia, not sure about elsewhere, TDK have a fantastic combo CD
>> carrier, which holds about ten CDS, and speaker. It runs on two =
>> double-A
>> batteries, and can hole the bookport, when zipped closed. Sound clarity =
>> is
>> excellent.
>>
>> They have mono and stereo models, but the mono one is ideal and half the
>> size of the stereo one.
>>
>> Battery life seems great, they use some new membrane speaker technology.
>>
>> Music/CD stores are the main places that stock these locally.
>>
>> Tim
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =
>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
>> Behalf Of albert griffith
>> Sent: Tuesday, 27 July 2004 8:58 AM
>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
>>
>>
>> I'm assuming these speakers need a power source. How long do they run =
>> on
>> batteries? also, are there some people know of which can be plugged in.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Marlaina Lieberg" <marlaina@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 1:48 PM
>> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
>>
>>
>>> Radio Shack makes 2 very nice folding speakers, one set is about ten
>> dollars
>>> the other about twenty. The smaller set, the ten dollar set, are=20
>>> really quite portable and sound just fine. I like them best for they=20
>>> are light weight. Marlaina Lieberg
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Rick Alfaro" <ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:22 AM
>>> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
>>>
>>>
>>>> Paula,
>>>>
>>>> There are lots of options out there. Check at www.etronics.com
>>>> Or
>>>> www.circuitcity.com
>>>>
>>>> Just do a search for portable speaker
>>>>
>>>> I have a little unit made by Creative that I got on sale for $39=20
>>>> after rebates, but that offer isn't available any longer, and=20
>>>> although they =3D sound terrific, I don't think they are worth $69=20
>>>> which is their regular price. Panasonic makes 2 or 3 models that=20
>>>> also sound very good. I have one of
>> =3D
>>>> the
>>>> Panasonic models that I also use from time to time that I Paid $29=20
>>>> for. These are of a folding design and they sound great considering=20
>>>> their =3D size. Unfortunately, I can't recall the model number of =
>> the=20
>>>> Panasonic set I =3D have,
>>>> but I am pretty sure that both Circuit City and Etronics carries it. =
>> =3D
>>>> HTH
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> =3D20
>>>> Rick Alfaro
>>>> ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =3D=20
>>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>> On Behalf Of Paula Mack
>>>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 12:56 PM
>>>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [bookport] External speaker for use with the Bookport
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi listers,
>>>> I'm seriously considering buying a Bookport, but I have only one=20
>>>> reservation, so thought I'd ask those of you who are already using=20
>>>> the bookport for input.
>>>>
>>>> Right now, I do most of my reading whether from Bookshare, Web=20
>>>> Braille,
>> =3D
>>>> or
>>>> any other type of file that is in a format that can be accessed,=20
>>>> with my M20. For some reason, i don't like reading on the PC. I=20
>>>> guess I like =3D the idea of being able to move around, and of =
>> course=20
>>>> with the M20, you've =3D got
>>>> access to Braille if you want to read that way. So, here is my =3D
>>>> 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 =
>> =3D
>>>> sitting
>>>> at home with my feet up relaxing with a pair of headphones or =
>> earbuds =3D
>>>> on.
>>>> For me, they are usable, but not comfortable. So, what kind of =
>> options
>> =3D
>>>> are
>>>> available in terms of external speakers that can be used with the =
>> =3D=20
>>>> bookport.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Paula
>>>> Mack
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