I'm new to this list, so the question I'm going to ask may well have been
cussed and discussed a dozen times already, but here goes:
About two months ago I purchased a Book Courier; then, almost before I'd
unpacked the new unit I happened to read about the Book Port and its
advanced features, especially the transfer protocols and unparalleled
performance in general. I know that the two devices utilize the same speech
synthesizer and support most of the same file formats, and the price is
similar though not identical. My question, of course, is this: have any of
you had an opportunity to systematically compare these products? I would be
quite interested to learn about your experiences and the impressions you've
derived. Interestingly, I joined the Book Courier user group at the same
time I joined this one, and have received no postings at all. My feeling is
that Book Courier was fine until it was essentially transformed into Book
Port, but that its appeal is now on the wane. Would this be an accurate
summation?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew J. LaPointe" <alapointe89@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:30 PM
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 Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com
