[bookport] Re: Bookport Stability
- From: "Rose Combs" <rosecombs@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:07:16 -0700
I have had my Book Port for three weeks, no crashes, no problems. It worked
so well for me that my husband bought one for himself, he is legally blind
and generally reads print books more than any other media but in just a few
days he is attached to his also.
By the way, we noticed that the cards that came with ours were 256 MB cards,
not 64 MB cards. I became curious last weekend when I thought I was getting
more material on the card than I figured should fit.
The two purchases I have made since the year 2000 that have enhanced my life
the most have been my Braille Note and the Book Port, one for the ease with
which I can take notes, read technical information, the other for the small
size and the ability to carry it anywhere easily, drop it in my fanny pack,
pocket, purse and have listening material anywhere.
Until I got the Book Port the Braille Note was never far from reach, even
though at times it was a bother to have to carry it or find a place for it.
I took a bus trip in February to Laughlin with my dad's Lions club. I did
not want to carry the Braille Note throughout the casino with me and because
it was cool I did leave it on the bus but I worried about it all day long,
either that it had been stolen or gotten bounced somehow, it was fine but
now I won't have that kind of worry for a day trip when the BP can go in my
pocket and be safely with me without hindering me.
Rose Combs
rosecombs@xxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Kevin Jones
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 2:41 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Bookport Stability
I have noticed with my 2+ week old bookport that some times it crashed
especially with mp3 files but I think there are specific reasons for that
though I haven't found them yet but like I think if you try to delete an mp3
file at the same time bookport reaches the end it may crash. But beyond that
I just reset it or briefly remove batteries and it's happy again I also use
it every day it's great I wouldn't bash it just because it's crashed
occasionally With text I've had no problems at all
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Richard Ring
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:33 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Bookport Stability
Ok, I am going to add one thing here. And I am not kidding. I use my
Bookport every day, there is not one day that goes by when I don't use it at
least a little. There is no device I have ever owned besides my computer and
my stereo that gets nearly that much use! I couldn't be happier, and I know
the machine is stable, I have probably read several hundred text books on
mine and it still keeps going!
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Andrew J. LaPointe
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:30 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Bookport Stability
Hi on this topic, I am making a point to support the American Printing House
for the Blind and their products after purchasing the bookport. I have
contacted them for some questions on the item and had much success and
satisfaction. I agree that the money I spent on the bookport is the best
money spent on. It is one of the few items that I am totally happy with
that was obtained via the mail. I will say this again, I am 51 years old
and since I purchased this bookport, I have been reading various books in
audio, bookshare and word and text documents more now than in any other
times in my life and that is the honest to god truth. Thank you to all who
are responsible for this fantastic device. Andy, Salem, MA.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Toews" <dogriver@xxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 3:13 PM
Subject: [bookport] Bookport Stability
> One of the things to note is that APH is a lot more up-front about the
> issues with Book Port than are other companies. Other companies have
> stability problems with their products, many have more than the Book
Port,
> but they try to sweep them under the rug. Because APH runs this list,
and
> because APH has been so open to honesty, these issues are out in the
open
> so they can be dealt with. Rather than a weak point, I think this is a
> huge selling point for the BP. It shows that APH is willing to be
honest
> and up front with us, it shows a respect for the customer which I
admire
> and applaud. And I've said it before: The BP is some of the best money
> I've spent.
>
> Bruce
>
> --
> Bruce Toews
> E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: dogriver@xxxxxxxx
> Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries):
http://www.ogts.net
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