[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: "Kevin Jones" <kevin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:19:15 -0500
if the bookport does all that it was intended to do, along with more
features some of us may never use, then it should do all of it. the
mentality of that a feature shouldn't exist because maybe I wouldn't use it
only slows down the progress of this device specifically and limits
technology in a larger sense.
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Ring
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:01 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
My only question is, is the Bookport a device whose design is primarily
for reading either audio or text?
If so, what does a calculator have to do with reading?
Supporting larger audio/mp3 files, that makes sense.
Faster processing of audio files by the transfer tool, that makes sense.
A calculator simply doesn't seem to fit the purpose for the device.
I could even see an alarm feature, since reading is such a wonderful
escape.
One might wish to have an alarm to advise you that you've read long
enough and that it is time to do some real work!
(smile)
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of LARRY SKUTCHAN
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:01 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
No, it would not increase the price nor hinder any other function in any
way.
>>> slicht@xxxxxxxxx Thursday, September 15, 2005 12:18:35 PM >>>
I'll answer your question with a question. What about it, Larry,
Pamela,
Rob? Would a calculator increase BP's price or hinder the firmware in
any
way? If not, I guess it would be okay to have. My math is so bad, I
might
even use it once in a blue moon.
At 10:37 AM 9/15/2005, you wrote:
>Here's my question to you. First of all, I don't care about a
calculator
>myself. But: If a calculator were added, if the calculator did not
>increase the price, if other functionality were not impaired, would
you
>have any objection to its being there? I ask this because, on the Book
>Courier list, someone was saying that one of the benefits of the BC of
the
>BP was that the BC doesn't have a notetaker function, which that
person
>doesn't need. To which my response would be, As long as it doesn't get
in
>the way, what's the problem with having it there? I say the same thing
>about a calculator feature which, as I've said, I can take or leave.
If a
>calculator function will increase the price, that's another issue, or
if
>it will decrease room for firmware revisions that would enhancing the
book
>reading experience, that's another story as well. But if any given
feature
>does not get in one's way, why not include it? I'm not referring to
anyone
>here specificaly, but the attitude I see time and time again on the
>various lists I'm on is that "if I don't use it, it's a bad idea."
That's
>why descriptive video is not as prevalent, especially in the States,
as it
>should be.
>
>Bruce
>
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>On Thu, 15 Sep 2005, Sandy Licht wrote:
>
>>This is my opinion, and I'm not putting anyone down for thinking
>>differently. I don't like the calculator idea at all. Talking
>>calculators are relatively inexpensive.
>>
>>At 08:48 AM 9/15/2005, you wrote:
>>>I like the calculator idea. I think the synthesizer idea has
outlived
>>>its usefulness with all the speech programs I know of installing
their
>>>own software speech these days.
>>>
>>>On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 08:22:13 -0500, you wrote:
>>> > Think of how much more useful the unit could be. I know
doubletalk would
>>> > probably charge money for the synth option, but it could all be
done in
>>> > firmware, maybe there could be a special firmware users would
have to pay
>>> > for if they wanted the synth.
>>> > The calculator I think should be more considered, it would hardly
>>> take > any
>>> > extra space nor time to develop at least a simple one; and we all
>>> could > use
>>> > a calculator now and then.
>>> > > > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >
>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>> > On Behalf Of David Allen
>>> > Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:57 AM
>>> > To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> > Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
>>> > > Hi Kevin and list:
>>> > > Yes, both have been thought of. Neither is justified in the
context
>>> of a
>>> > portable device whose reason for being is to read books. If you
>>> still > need a
>>> > > USB synthesiser, it is available as the Tripple talk.
>>> > > Cheers,
>>> > Dave
>>> > >
>>
>>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...
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