[bookport] Re: Any new hardware revision plans?
- From: Amy Ruell <aruell@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:17:07 -0400
Amen!!!!!
I really think that we need to keep the original intent of the device in
mind. If I want a radio, I'll bring one! People can't have it all; an
affordable reading device that does the work of three other machines!!! One
of the things I like most about this device is that bugs are fixed as
quickly as possible and new features are not added to the bp at the expense
of maintaining the device's stability.
Off my soap box now, (grin!!!)
Amy
At 12:03 PM 10/12/2004, you wrote:
>Well, I want my BookPort to do all of these things, and scan and read =
>all my mail and other print material, act as either a cell phone or =
>modem or both, keep track of my entire life, and have a Braille display. =
> Oh, and I want it to be even smaller, and not to get charged for any of =
>these hardware upgrades.
>
>All of the above was written with an unhealthily large dose of sarcasm, =
>and a wide, wide grin.
>
>On a much more serious note, I really have trouble understanding why all =
>the suggested hardware additions have been suggested. In my =
>not-so-humble opinion, it's not a PDA, substitute for a computer, or =
>personal organizer, it's a BookPort, meant for reading books. I love =
>the additional capability of listening to MP3s, but my main use for this =
>wonderful little gadget is for reading books. If the day ever comes =
>when a hardware upgrade is available, I will probably spring for it, =
>providing I have the funds, but I will cry giant crocodile tears while =
>it's gone.
>
>APH, keep up the excellent work!
>
>Just adding my three-and-a-half cents to the fray.
>
>Sarah
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Ring
>Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 10:40 AM
>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [bookport] Re: Any new hardware revision plans?
>
>
>And pay my bills and do my laundry, and I want it now! (smile)
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris G
>Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 10:35 AM
>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [bookport] Re: Any new hardware revision plans?
>
>
>i want my new bookport to play dvd's and burn cd's. (being very=3D3D
> sarcastic).
>
>
>*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********
>
>On 10/12/2004 at 10:21 AM Richard Ring wrote:
>
> >If people want a radio, there are lots of small and inexpensive radios
> >avail.
> >As for an AC adapter, what I love most about the Bookport is its
> >portability. I want to be able to move about freely while reading, I
> >certainly don't need another power cube to worry about.
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Massey
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 7:11 AM
> >To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [bookport] Any new hardware revision plans?
> >
> >
> >Hi all. Well, let's see now. Where do I start? I myself would like
>to
> >see=3D3D3D20
> >an a/c adaptor feature added to the book port if it would not add to
>the
> >
> >complexity or size of the unit. However, if the good folks at APH find
> >it=3D3D3D20
> >technically or practically impossible to add the feature then so be it.
> >My=3D3D3D20
> >second set of batteries have lasted much longer than the set included
> >with=3D3D3D20
> >the book port because I learned from Pamela Rader that directly opening
> >a=3D3D3D20
> >file for transfer to the book port drains the batteries more quickly so
> >I=3D3D3D20
> >have not done that anymore.
> >
> >I myself do not care one way or the other whether a radio is added or
> >not.=3D3D3D20
> >I seldom carry a Walkman type player around with a radio built in or a
> >radio=3D3D3D20
> >for that matter. Of course, there have been a few times when I wanted
>a
> >
> >radio to listen to a program while traveling and didn't have one.
> >
> >I haven't used enough of the access technology to master use of the
> >Braille=3D3D3D20
> >keyboard on the book port so I am a bit lost when I hear references to
> >chord=3D3D3D20
> >commands and such like.
> >
> >I hope my nickel's worth of suggestions will be considered, smile.
> >
> >Mike=3D3D3D20
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