[bookport] Re: Realistic Wish List
- From: "Paula Mack" <pmack1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 04:23:21 -0400
My only request regarding the addition of new features is that the Bookport
not be made larger, heavier, or overly expensive, and that the battery
technology remain the same. I love the fact that the unit uses batteries
that are readily attainable at any time.
I hope that users and creators alike, do not lose sight of the Bookport's
original purpose and scope.
Many of us have purchased this unit because of the small size and primary
focus as a reading aid.
I love the notetaker and use it constantly, but its beauty lies in the fact
that it has added greatly to the usability of the unit without sacrificing
any of the unit's other valuable features.
Paula
----- Original Message -----
From: "LARRY SKUTCHAN" <lskutchan@xxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 7:43 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: Realistic Wish List
>
>
> Chop chop (there goes your head).
>
> Seriously, we are planning a hardware upgrade before the parts become
> unavailable. I do not have any information yet on time lines or upgrade
> paths, but you good folks on this list will be the first to know.
>
> >>> dogriver@xxxxxxxx Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:49:00 PM >>>
> I may get beheaded again, but I'd like to know just how old the guts of
>
> the BP are, and how likely it is that the components that make up said
>
> guts are still going to be available cheaply in the future.
>
> Bruce
>
> --
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>
> On Wed, 17 Aug 2005, Richard Ehrler wrote:
>
> > I'm fairly certain that Larry Skutchan mentioned on one of his
> podcasts
> > that there may be a redesign of the BookPort at some future time
> that
> > would give the unit more horsepower. Don't know if that would mean
> > dropping the old model or just adding a second model to meet the
> needs of
> > some users. Maybe Larry could jump in here and give us some idea of
> > direction, knowing that he probably couldn't give specifics. In
> this
> > case, a discussion of wish lists could be of use to let APH know
> things
> > some of us would like to see. While I don't agree with every idea
> others
> > have come up with, we can all get some input into the process if they
> do
> > update the unit.
> > Richard Ehrler
> > On 2005-08-17 rick.alfaro@xxxxxxxxxxx said:
> > I think the problem with this discussion is that those that are
> > wanting additional functionality are fully aware of the fact that
> > basically, it is a new BookPort that is being envisioned, and not
> > the current device. Folks that like the device the way it is are
> > going to be fine, because it would be a totally new model. With
> > regard to technology, the old saying "if it ain't broke, don't
> fix
> > it!" can't apply. If it did, we would still be back in the dark
> > ages.
> > I also agree that the current BookPort is absolutely wonderful.
> > However, I can easily envision a new model with more horse power,
> > and the ability to do just about everything I have seen mentioned
> > here.
> > I also think that one shouldn't assume that you have to sacrifice
> > size and weight to gain functionality. With today's technology,
> I
> > don't believe one has to make that sacrifice. Just my 2 cents
> > worth of course.
> > --Best regards,
> > --Rick Alfaro
> >
> >
> >
>
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