Hey, I'd pay extra if it would vacuum and read to me at the same time! Some might say that that would really suck (get it) but not me! -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Margo Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:54 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK But, I was wondering if there would be this little robot with hands to wash the dishes. margo and Elmo ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandy Licht <mailto:slicht@xxxxxxxxx> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 2:32 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK Automatically wash your dishes, of course, and... dry them and put them away for you. I just might pay extra for that! At 01:03 PM 8/3/2005, you wrote: >Bruce, lol! And pray tell, what would the dishwasher attachment feature >do? I love it. > >Margo and Elmo >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:dogriver@xxxxxxxx>Bruce Toews >To: <mailto:bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:53 PM >Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK > >I think the Book Port is a wonderful machine, but I also see room for >improvement. If some modifications were made to the hardware, the reality >is I'd be the first to stand in line to take advantage of it and shell out >my money to do so. Here is my list: > >Really Nice: >More internal and modern firmware memory, giving the APH firmware >developers more room to allow Book Port to handle various file formats >directly instead of having to have stuff converted by the transfer >software, a built-in Grade 2 back-translator, and so on. >2. A battery compartment that better differentiates between the positive >and negative contact points. > >2. A physical locking switch. > >4. USB 2 speed; with less conversion beind done by the transfer software, >higher speed for the actual transfer would be more noticeable. >5. Plastic cover to fit over the keys for transporting purposes. > >Would-Be-Nice-If-I-Lived-In-A-Dream-World Features: >1. AM radio. >2. Facilities for high-quality line-in or mike jack recording, as well as >recording off of said radio. >3. More voice options, such as DecTalk, the kind used in DecTalk USB >4. Reminder features (appointment calendar). >5. Dishwasher Attachment. > >Bruce > >-- >Bruce Toews >E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: <mailto:dogriver@xxxxxxxx>dogriver@xxxxxxxx >Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): ><http://www.ogts.net>http://www.ogts.net >Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: ><http://www.cornergas.com>http://www.cornergas.com > >On Wed, 3 Aug 2005, Richard Ring wrote: > > > Of course they shouldn't be free. My point is that I see many > > suggestions on this list, and I get the impression that those who make > > them would be the first to complain if they had to pay for the fruit of > > their requests. > > The Bookport has some wonderful features and its overall performance is > > great. I simply think that if we make all of the hardware changes > > people want, we'll have a device that costs more than the original, and > > you'll see nothing but endless complaints on this list. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: <mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht > > Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:24 AM > > To: <mailto:bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK > > > > > > And why should they be free? New hardware features would be okay, but I > > am > > happy with the Bookport I have. I wouldn't spend another four hundred > > dollars to buy a BP just because it had the latest and greatest bells > > and > > whistles on it. > > > > If you like the Book Courier better, then... to each his own. > > > > At 11:18 AM 8/3/2005, you wrote: > >> I have never had my Bookport unlock. The odds of putting equal > > pressure > >> on two keys are quite low. > >> For all you folks who want hardware upgrades, I imagine you believe > > they > >> will be free. > >> They won't! > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: <mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht > >> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:17 AM > >> To: <mailto:bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >> Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK > >> > >> > >> If it is in your pocket, it is highly unlikely the Bookport will be > >> unlocked. > >> > >> At 11:00 AM 8/3/2005, you wrote: > >>> I am aware of that but if its in your pocket it is still possible to > >>> unlock and I feel a swich on the side would be more appropriate. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>> From: "Sarah Cranston" > <<mailto:cranston.sarah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>cranston.sarah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx us> > >>> To: <mailto:bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>> Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK > >>> Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:45:02 -0500 > >>> > >>>> > >>>> The BookPort has a locking feature. Press 1 and 3 together and > > the > >>> unit will > >>>> not respond to key presses. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>> From: > <mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Freeman > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:42 AM > >>>> To: <mailto:bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>>> Subject: [bookport] TNA UK > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> TNA UK - Talking Newspapers Association of UK > >>>> > >>>> Provides daily/ weekly newspapers and magzines specialising in a > >> wide > >>> variety > >>>> of subjects by email to people who are blind, throughout the UK. > >> While > >>> we can > >>>> copy this onto bookport we are not able to move from article to > >> article > >>> like > >>>> the Courier users are. > >>>> > >>>> Is there any ability to solve this problem? > >>>> Why does the courier proform better than the bookport when they > > are > >> such > >>>> similar devices? > >>>> > >>>> Also I would like to suggest that like many pocket digital > >> recoirders that > >>>> future bookports should have a switch on the side so you can turn > > it > >> > >>> off and > >>>> the keys dont get accidently pressed in your pocket. > >> > >> Sandy Licht > >> Phone: 409-898-8218 > >> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A > >> 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They > >> are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a > >> hope. > >> 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in > >> earnest, > >> you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the > >> LORD... > > > > Sandy Licht > > Phone: 409-898-8218 > > Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A > > 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They > > are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a > > hope. > > 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in > > earnest, > > you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the > > LORD... > > > > > > > > Sandy Licht Phone: 409-898-8218 Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the LORD...