[bookport] Re: Book Port alive and well at Hill House
- From: "Rich Ring" <ring2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:01:01 -0600
I have to tell a cute story here. A friend of mine has a friend who is
a Mac user. This friend of mine asked his Mac using buddy if he could
help him with some computer problems. The Mac user responded, "I use a
Mac, we don't have computer problems!"
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:42 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port alive and well at Hill House
Stan, when did you lose your sight? That might be a factor,
also. The Mac is not very accessible to the visually impaired... at
least not as accessible as Windows, along with the screen reading
software you can buy for it. I AM NOT putting down the Mac, so
please... I don't need anyone to jump on my case. Perhaps Leopard,
with the newly updated version of Voice Over is a lot better. I hope
so. If anyone has any info about that, then please write me off
list. Eventually, I would like to get a Mac laptop. My best friend
is a dedicated Mac user. Give yourself a break, Stan. If you are
like I am, you wanted to learn all the necessary things
yesterday. You have lived long enough to know it takes time.
One of my serious hobbies is reading. A dream I have had as long as
I can remember is to own a library filled with books. Braille books,
meaning embossed ones isn't practical They can be very expensive,
and they take up a lot of space. I have never seen any NLS 4-track
cassettes for sale to the public. If they were available to the
public, they also would probably be expensive. Books on CD are also
expensive! When I discovered I could put books on the computer, a
whole new world was opened to me. When I discovered the Bookport, my
horizons expanded. Now, I am not chained to a computer. I have an
extensive library. What's more, I can take that library with me, no
matter where I go! It doesn't bother me I can't read digital NLS
books on the Bookport. I will get a player in time. I barely have
enough time to listen to the 4-track cassettes the library sends
me. There is a book in Braille I have wanted to read for a while. I
have the actual embossed book on my love seat, but I haven't found
the time to read it! I am too busy listening to the BP. I don't use
the note taking feature. If or when I need it, I will. The memo
recorder stinks, but I've always said that. But if I want to record
a voice memo... which I would probably never listen to, anyway... I
have a high quality digital recorder I can use. I have two Audible
monthly subscriptions. I get 4 books a month for around $46.00. I
don't listen to them on the computer any more. I transfer them to
the BP. If I were a student... actually going to college, the
Bookport would be even more valuable to me. As it is, I am a student
without a classroom. Reading keeps my mind sharp. It helps to keep
my faith in God strong.
I know. You didn't send the message specifically to me, but the
opportunity to tell you why the BP is so useful to me just couldn't be
skipped. At 11:17 AM 11/10/2007 +1100, you wrote:
>Firstly my apologise for taking the liberty of using your
>"inbox". I have been involved with BP problems through the list
>during the last six weeks.
>
>I was given a BP on loan recently. I am considering handing it back.
>Try as I may, I do not seem able to equate waste of time, against
returns.
>
>Your post came to my notice this morning and after reading it, I
>decided to ask you for some help.I suppose the most obvious question
>that comes to my mind is, what makes a BP so valuable to you and
useless to me?
>
><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
>"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I must tell you I do
>have a few strikes against me. For the last 23 years I have used
>Macintosh computers only. Windows platform, three months. I
>decided to switch platforms for two reasons, the first being DNS and
>the second is the BP. The going has been rough as I have had to
>learn, Windows, BP, Word, Excel and finally Dragon Naturally Speaking
(DNS)
>
>
>Stan.
>
>
>
>I am the proud owner of 2 of the original Book Ports.
>
>
>
>I find them to be well made, easy to use and very accomodating for
>the ways in which I use them. It is not perfect, but I am pleased
>to have made their purchase. I am the second owner of each and they
>came with a very nice leather case. I could name things I would
>like improved but I have no problem using the BPs just as they
>are. I feel they are solid, well made and are capable of having me
>use them for even years to come.
>
>
>
>BTW, my husband bought me a Stream. Yes I can read nls books on it,
>but at this point, I have learned the truth I have learned about
>cars. Don't buy one the first year they are in production. Let the
>kinks and bugs get worked out before you spend your money. I wanted
>to send the Stream back, but my husband insisted that I keep it.
>
>
>
>When I am ready to read...especially read and travel...I reach for
>my Book Port.
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx>NANCY HILL
>To: <mailto:bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 12:18 AM
>Subject: [bookport] Book Port alive and well at Hill House
>
>I am the proud owner of 2 of the original Book Ports.
>
>I find them to be well made, easy to use and very accomodating for
>the ways in which I use them. It is not perfect, but I am pleased
>to have made their purchase. I am the second owner of each and they
>came with a very nice leather case. I could name things I would
>like improved but I have no problem using the BPs just as they
>are. I feel they are solid, well made and are capable of having me
>use them for even years to come.
>
>BTW, my husband bought me a Stream. Yes I can read nls books on it,
>but at this point, I have learned the truth I have learned about
>cars. Don't buy one the first year they are in production. Let the
>kinks and bugs get worked out before you spend your money. I wanted
>to send the Stream back, but my husband insisted that I keep it.
>
>When I am ready to read...especially read and travel...I reach for
>my Book Port.
>
>Nancy
>
><mailto:girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx>girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sandy Licht
Jeremiah 29:11 - 14.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen
to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your
heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring
you back from captivity.
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