First of all, I appreciate the notion of replaceable batteries. But
second, and I'm not picking a fight here, just wondering, how much extra
circuitry would that require, really? I submit to you a cellphone a fifth
the size of the Book Port that includes, among other things, circuitry
capable of recharging the battery in two hours. Again, I am not out to
argue with anyone here, I just wish someone who really knows about this
stuff could clear up the "lot of extra circuitry" question once and for
all.
Bruce
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On Thu, 22 Dec 2005, Walt Smith wrote:
That would require a lot of additional circuitry for the recharging. A nice compromise; one that's been suggested several times; would be to have the Book Port draw power via the USB cable when it's connected to the computer and it wouldn't surprise me if this one were to be incorporated into the next generation of the hardware, but I'm only speculating. I doubt, though, that the ability to charge the batteries from an AC source would ever be incorporated, since changing the batteries is so quick and simple and the cost and bulk of additional hardware circuitry might outweigh the value of such a feature.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Scanlon" <peterscan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:18 AM Subject: [bookport] Batteries
Its a pity the Book Port doesn't have those built in type of battery that can recharge when plugged in to the puter or power.
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip Gore" <8371@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 7:21 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: book Port with XP Corporate edition withnetwork
You have to check to see what drives you have available. I can help with this if you need it.
Skip
----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:27 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: book Port with XP Corporate edition withnetwork
Peter:
I'm sure we can get the device working for you, but first we need to know a couple of things:
1. When you connect the Book Port and look at it through Windows Explorer or My Computer, does it show up as a Drive Letter (i.e.: f, h, etc), or do you not see it?
If you can see it, then we need to know the name of your PC.
2. If it does not show up there, then you need to re-assign the Drive Letter for that device. This can sometimes happen if you have a network or other USB devices. You'll also want to be sure that all scanners are disconnected.
I don't know anything about XP Corporate, but that shouldn't be an issue.
Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206
PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307
peterscan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 12/19/05 07:50AM >>>I have just got a Book Port and the software does not recognise the device. The USB is OK, as it can be used for other things.
The Book Port Transfer Software does not load automatically when I plug in the device. When I run the software manually, it says Book Port not connected.
I have just been given the device as part of the Vision Australia test of Daisy and downloadable newspapers. The support staff say it must be an issue about XP Corporate.
Can anyone help? Has anyone experienced same?
Peter Scanlon.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Parr" <philparr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 10:19 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport and bookcourier formatting cards?
No actually I am in Texas, I think their layes the answer, book port.
Phil Parr.
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Allen" <wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 2:37 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport and bookcourier formatting cards?
Hi Phil and list:
Are you in Australia? Therein lies the answer.
Cheers, Dave
