[real-eyes] Re: BookSense, first impressions

  • From: "jose" <crunch1@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:09:07 -0500

you should be able to get a blue  tooth head set on line. that's if you want 
it now.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Beach" <rbeach@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:40 PM
Subject: [real-eyes] BookSense, first impressions


> Hey all,
> I Received my BookSense yesterday afternoon.  I haven't really had time to 
> work with it and learn features, but here are a few of my first 
> impressions:
>
>
> 1)      Voice quality on the BookSense is better than that of the Stream 
> or Pocket.
>
>
> 2)      Volume is better on the BookSense than on either the Pocket or 
> Stream.  The Pocket is a bit better than the Stream, but not a lot.
>
>
>
> 3)      The BookSense is very responsive as is the Stream.  Both are much 
> better than the Pocket on this.
>
>
>
> 4)      I wish the clock button wasn't available when the unit is powered 
> off as it keeps activating in my book bag.  I imagine I'm getting some 
> very strange looks when I'm walking down the hall past people and my book 
> bag keeps informing them of the time and date. <grin>  I have figured out 
> that if you lock the keys, the clock button doesn't announce, so that will 
> help.  I'll just have to get in the habbit of locking it.
>
>
>
> 5)      The carrying case that comes with the BookSense is very sad to say 
> the least.  It is just a little draw-string bag with no belt clip or even 
> any padding to protect the unit.  The stream certainly has the best design 
> here.  The Pocket comes with a padded zipper pouch to protect it, but it 
> doesn't have a belt clip either.
>
>
> I've shown all three units to sighted folks.  They all pick the BookSense 
> as the coolest looking device, with the Pocket being second in the 
> running.
>
> Because I purchased the XT model instead of the standard, I received an 
> 8GB SDHC card with the unit rather than the standard 2GB.  I've ordered 
> the BlueTooth head set, but they are currently out of stock so I'll have 
> to wait for that.
>
> Okay, when I've actually downloaded some books and put the unit through 
> its paces, I'll try to give more feedback.
>
> Later!
>
>
> Robert Lee Beach
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Kansas City Kansas Community College
> 7250 State Avenue
> Kansas City, KS  66112
> Phone: 913-288-7671
> Fax: 913-288-7678
> E-Mail: rbeach@xxxxxxxxx
>
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