Hi David, We definitely are still selling the Book Courier, and I believe we are the only ones who are in the UK now. All the best Steve _____ From: bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Russell Sent: 29 June 2007 19:44 To: bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookcourier] Re: New Member. <> Hi Hazel, Nice to see you on this list. One thing no one has yet mentioned is the availability of the Bookcourier. I am not sure whether or not you can still buy a new one. If I remember correctly they were sold by Steve Nutt of Computer room Services. Also I think Techno-Vision Services also sold the Courier. there is another very similar machine called the bookport and I believe this may still be available, but this is the list for the courier so you are unlikely to find many Port users on here. I think the Courier is excellent, and really like it. As to how long the batteries last, well the Courier uses two AA batteries. It rather depends on what you use it for as to how long the batteries will last. Playing music will use more battery power than listening to an etext using the doubletalk speech, which is what most people seem to use it for. If you just listen to books, and I am fairly sure that is what you mainly want to do, then one set of batteries should see you through around half a dozen books of average length. I would guess at somewhere around fifty hours of listening time, but that is extremely approximate. If you wish to buy a second hand Courier or bookport, they are3 sometimes advertised on the email lists for the blind which deal with buying and selling items such as Recycle it or the second hand zone. There is a new version of the bookport about to come out, which may well mean that people will upgrade from the old model and this might lead to some bargains on the lists. I'm sorry this is rather a confused rambling note, but I hope it helps you a little. David -----Original Message----- From: bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Hazel Flannigan Sent: 29 June 2007 19:15 To: bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookcourier] Re: New Member. Hi Lynn, Thank you for the very informative answer. One last question. How long can you use the device without recharging? I think this is just what I am looking for. Best wishes, Hazel. ----- Original Message ----- From: Holdsworth, <mailto:Lynn.Holdsworth@xxxxxxxxxxx> Lynn To: bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: [bookcourier] Re: New Member. Hi Hazel, Welcome to the list. Of all the gadgets I've ever bought, I'd say my BookCourier has been the best by a long chalk. I go nowhere without it, and I've become an avid reader since buying it. I'll have a go at answering your questions. Anyone's welcome to chip in if you don't agree or can add anything. Here goes: >Does the book courier read text files as well as playing MP3? Yes. It also plays Daisy, TNAUK and Audible.Com files, as well as a few other formats which I can't remember. >And if so does it allow you to read through a book and spell out words letter by letter, Word by Word, etc... Kind of. When reading a text file, if there's a word you don't understand, you can stop the BC and ask it to spell the word. >What is the synthetic voice like? Is it easy recognisable? It's DoubleTalk. I thought it was horrible when I first heard it, but after a week or so I got used to it. >How much information can you store on it? The BC stores its data on Compact Flash type 1 cards, but it doesn't recognise cards that are bigger than 4gb. I think it comes with a 128mb card, but quite a few of us have replaced this with larger capacity cards. >And is it easy to navigate? Yes, I find it easy. Cheers Lynn _____ From: bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookcourier-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Hazel Flannigan Sent: 29 June 2007 09:49 To: bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookcourier] New Member. Hi Everyone, My name is Hazel Flannigan, and I am interested in finding out more about the Book Courier. With the idea of purchasing the product if it meets my expectations. Can anyone help me fill in the blanks? Does the book courier read text files as well as playing MP3? And if so does it allow you to read through a book and spell out words letter by letter, Word by Word, etc... What is the synthetic voice like? Is it easy recognisable? How much information can you store on it? And is it easy to navigate? Some of these questions are a bit wide but any help and opinions would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes Hazel. The early bird catches the worm! But the second mouse gets the cheese! Click here <https://www.mailcontrol.com/sr/wQw0zmjPoHdJTZGyOCrrhg==> to report this email as spam. __________ NOD32 2364 (20070629) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com