The only problem, and this is not an issue to anyone but us purists, is
that the two stereo channels are reversed in the Book Port.
Bruce
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On Thu, 17 Nov 2005, C.L. Kennedy wrote:
Yes, the BookPort can read the type of file you describe. It's not inferior to any other MPC player or PC with respect to its sound quality. THe size of the file doesn't matter; what matters is the size of the compact flash card you're using. As long as it fits on the card, it has an equal chance of being played as anything else. It also plays 8-bit mono files.
Hope that helps.
C.L. Kennedy, www.lulu.com/KennedyPoems
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Rufo" <jayrufo@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:37 PM Subject: [bookport] Bookport and MP3 Files
Greetings,
I have a few questions about bookport with respect to it's MP3 abilities. While I intend to use the text reading features this device offers, of equal importance to me is it's ability to play music. Generally speaking, I'm writing to find out if there is anything that makes the Bookport an inferior MP3 music playing machine when compared to other MP3 players such as an Ipod which are strictly intended to play music.
First, Can the Bookport handle MP3 files in various qualities and bit rates? Before purchasing one of these gizmos I would like to know if the machine can read a 44,100hz stereo 128kbs MP3 audio file or higher. This is the absolute minimum size and quality I will listen to MP3 files. Secondly, what are the specifications with regard to the lowest and highest quality MP3's this player is capable of handling when it comes to bit rate and size. Last, aside from the quality of an MP3 file it's self, is there anything about the Bookport that degrades the quality of MP3 audio it is capable of playing. I would be grateful for any information anyone could provide to my questions.
Thanks
