[bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
- From: "Paula Mack" <pmack1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:08:05 -0400
Hi Robert, I ordered mine from Amazon.com.
Paula
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Carter" <r-carter@xxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 8:52 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> Hi,
>
> I have attempted to find this TDK case with no luck at either Walmart or
> Target. Anybody seen it anywhere else?
>
> Robert Carter
>
> At 10:25 PM 7/29/2004, you wrote:
>
> >Thanks. Will do.
> >
> >Will
> >wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >On Fri, 30 Jul 2004, Tim Noonan wrote:
> >
> > > I don't know the exact name.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > The mono version is ideal, and comfortably stores bookport, and other
> > stuff.
> > >
> > > I don't know of any direct competition for this product, so just
describe
> > > and store staff should know if they stock it.
> > >
> > > Tim
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----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:
> > >
> > >> 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.
> > >>
> > >> 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
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----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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