[bookport] Re: Accessory Suggestion
- From: Robert Carter <r-carter@xxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 08:09:33 -0500
Hi All,
Like Marlaina, I am really in to cases. I found a camera bag at Target that
is a bit bigger than some might want but it provides excellent padding for
the Book Port, a pouch for the earphones, a compartment for the usb cable
extra batteries and plenty of room for those additional compact flash
cards. It fits on a belt, has a shoulder strap and two carrying handles.
I must admit, however, that Marlaina has a wonderful idea with the case
with the built-in speaker. That would be very cool!
Robert Carter
At 02:55 AM 7/27/2004, you wrote:
>Rick, I agree. The cell phone pouch would totally change the case. All I'm
>asking for here is some thought on 2 cases, one that fits the little dear
>like a glove and is made of the stuff that skin diving suits are made
>of--it's sort of stretchy but padded, and you'd have to take it out of the
>case to use the BookPort. the other is the idea of the case made to fit the
>BookPort so it rested snugly on one side, with a small speaker on the other
>and 1 or 2 square hook and loop closure pockets for cf cards. This would
>open like a book with the speaker on the left and BookPort on the right; the
>cf pockets would be under the small speaker. There would be a short pigtail
>going from the speaker to where the BookPort would rest. The speaker could
>be affixed with hook and loop closures so that when it was battery changing
>time, one could remove it quickly and easily. The BookPort's current belt
>holder could be used to firmly affix the BookPort to the right side of case,
>so it would not fall out while walking around with it open. The whole thing
>closes up and has a zipper that runs 'round the perimeter. On the front
>edge is a handle and on the top edge is a handle. No shoulder straps no
>cell phones, just a way to have audio into the room when that's appropriate,
>but still be able to quickly remove the BookPort when you wanted personal
>audio. I am into cases, and pretty much redisigned the original BrailleNote
>case to what it is now while working for the BrailleNote folks.
>
>I think I am really ofrf the wall now with the idea, but maybe sombody at
>APH can make it all make sense and let us know if it's even ghostly
>possible.
>
>Marlaina Lieberg
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Rick Alfaro" <ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 9:13 PM
>Subject: [bookport] Re: Accessory Suggestion
>
>
> > Wow, just my opinion of course, but that sounds way too big I think. =
> > You
> > might as well get one of the TDK cd cases that come with a mono speaker.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > =20
> > Rick Alfaro
> > ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =
> > [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > On Behalf Of albert griffith
> > Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 11:58 PM
> > To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: Accessory Suggestion
> >
> >
> > Ok, the handles could be collapsible. I'd like to see this carrier cost =
> > $75
> > or so, making it attractive and as multifunctional as possible. A small
> > pouch for your cell phone would be nice too and wouldn't take up much =
> > room.
> > We might not have to change the lock sequence either. Battery storage =
> > would
> > be nice as well. While it can't be too big, it could be the size of a =
> > note
> > taker case and thicker.
> > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > From: "Marlaina Lieberg" <marlaina@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 11:32 PM
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: Accessory Suggestion
> >
> >
> > > Sounds good, but ya gotta have handles for not al women wear belts,
> > SMILES!
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "albert griffith" <albertgriffith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 8:22 PM
> > > Subject: [bookport] Re: Accessory Suggestion
> > >
> > >
> > > > The small speakers could be embedded into the material of the case=20
> > > > with grills facing outward made out of a thicker mesh. The case=20
> > > > could have a
> > > dog
> > > > chain like snap on one corner to allow for faceting to a belt or=20
> > > > other
> > > loop.
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Marlaina Lieberg" <marlaina@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 11:04 PM
> > > > Subject: [bookport] Accessory Suggestion
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi APH and others.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have 2 suggestions for an accessory or accessories to the=20
> > > > > BookPort,
> > > and
> > > > > I'd love to see what reactions might be.
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. Develop a case for the BookPort itself, made of the kind of=20
> > > > > foamed neoprene that skin diver suits are made from; it would work =
> >
> > > > > like a
> > glove
> > > > and
> > > > > would serve just to protect the bookport while in a bag or purse.
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. Have a case made with either a mono or 2 small stereo speakers
> > > inside,
> > > > > and a fitted compartment for the bookport. There could be a=20
> > > > > couple of square small pockets for additional flash cards. The=20
> > > > > speakers would
> > run
> > > > on
> > > > > battery. You would open it like a book so when you do as I did
> > earlier,
> > > > > moving from room to room or about my kitchen fixing dinner, you=20
> > > > > don't
> > > have
> > > > > to gather speakers, chord and bookport, you simply pick up one=20
> > > > > small portable unit. This case should zipper around on the=20
> > > > > outside and have
> > > > some
> > > > > foam padding, but it should be lightweight. You should be able to
> > > secure
> > > > > the bookport inside the case while the case is open so you can=20
> > > > > move
> > > while
> > > > > reading. it should have a handle on the top edge and on the front
> > edge.
> > > > >
> > > > > Whew, I know just what I want here, hope you guys don't think I'm=20
> > > > > too
> > > off
> > > > > the wall!
> > > > >
> > > > > marlaina Lieberg, looking for that darned wall!
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