[bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
- From: Robert Carter <r-carter@xxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:52:36 -0500
Hi,
I have attempted to find this TDK case with no luck at either Walmart or
Target. Anybody seen it anywhere else?
Robert Carter
At 10:25 PM 7/29/2004, you wrote:
>Thanks. Will do.
>
>Will
>wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx
>
>On Fri, 30 Jul 2004, Tim Noonan wrote:
>
> > I don't know the exact name.
> >
> > Its a TDK portable CD storage case with in-built speaker. Comes in the
> Mono
> > and Stereo models. Stereo model costs more, is twice as wide, and holds
> > twice as many CDs.
> >
> > The mono version is ideal, and comfortably stores bookport, and other
> stuff.
> >
> > I don't know of any direct competition for this product, so just describe
> > and store staff should know if they stock it.
> >
> > Tim
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Will Smith
> > Sent: Friday, 30 July 2004 10:42 AM
> > To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >
> >
> > What's the exact name of this product again?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Will
> > wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> > On Tue, 27 Jul 2004, Tim Noonan wrote:
> >
> >> Yes, Bass is amazingly good for the size, however I really don't bother
> > with
> >> music on my TDK speaker, for music I prefer my sound system or high
> > quality
> >> headphones.
> >>
> >> Because you can zip the BP inside the speaker/CD case, it meets a few of
> >> Marlaina's external speaker requirements, but has no handles.
> >>
> >> Tim
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro
> >> Sent: Tuesday, 27 July 2004 10:18 AM
> >> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >>
> >>
> >> I have seen those here locally at Target and Wal-Mart and have often
> >> wondered what they sound like. Do they actually get any kind of bass at =
> >> all
> >> out of those speakers, or is it pretty much a flat sound? It's a great =
> >> idea
> >> if they actually sound any good.
> >>
> >> Best regards,
> >> =20
> >> Rick Alfaro
> >> ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =
> >> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >> On Behalf Of Tim Noonan
> >> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 7:16 PM
> >> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >>
> >>
> >> In Australia, not sure about elsewhere, TDK have a fantastic combo CD
> >> carrier, which holds about ten CDS, and speaker. It runs on two =
> >> double-A
> >> batteries, and can hole the bookport, when zipped closed. Sound clarity =
> >> is
> >> excellent.
> >>
> >> They have mono and stereo models, but the mono one is ideal and half the
> >> size of the stereo one.
> >>
> >> Battery life seems great, they use some new membrane speaker technology.
> >>
> >> Music/CD stores are the main places that stock these locally.
> >>
> >> Tim
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =
> >> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> >> Behalf Of albert griffith
> >> Sent: Tuesday, 27 July 2004 8:58 AM
> >> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm assuming these speakers need a power source. How long do they run =
> >> on
> >> batteries? also, are there some people know of which can be plugged in.
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Marlaina Lieberg" <marlaina@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 1:48 PM
> >> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >>
> >>
> >>> Radio Shack makes 2 very nice folding speakers, one set is about ten
> >> dollars
> >>> the other about twenty. The smaller set, the ten dollar set, are=20
> >>> really quite portable and sound just fine. I like them best for they=20
> >>> are light weight. Marlaina Lieberg
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Rick Alfaro" <ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:22 AM
> >>> Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Paula,
> >>>>
> >>>> There are lots of options out there. Check at www.etronics.com
> >>>> Or
> >>>> www.circuitcity.com
> >>>>
> >>>> Just do a search for portable speaker
> >>>>
> >>>> I have a little unit made by Creative that I got on sale for $39=20
> >>>> after rebates, but that offer isn't available any longer, and=20
> >>>> although they =3D sound terrific, I don't think they are worth $69=20
> >>>> which is their regular price. Panasonic makes 2 or 3 models that=20
> >>>> also sound very good. I have one of
> >> =3D
> >>>> the
> >>>> Panasonic models that I also use from time to time that I Paid $29=20
> >>>> for. These are of a folding design and they sound great considering=20
> >>>> their =3D size. Unfortunately, I can't recall the model number of =
> >> the=20
> >>>> Panasonic set I =3D have,
> >>>> but I am pretty sure that both Circuit City and Etronics carries it. =
> >> =3D
> >>>> HTH
> >>>>
> >>>> Best regards,
> >>>> =3D20
> >>>> Rick Alfaro
> >>>> ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =3D=20
> >>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >>>> On Behalf Of Paula Mack
> >>>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 12:56 PM
> >>>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>> Subject: [bookport] External speaker for use with the Bookport
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi listers,
> >>>> I'm seriously considering buying a Bookport, but I have only one=20
> >>>> reservation, so thought I'd ask those of you who are already using=20
> >>>> the bookport for input.
> >>>>
> >>>> Right now, I do most of my reading whether from Bookshare, Web=20
> >>>> Braille,
> >> =3D
> >>>> or
> >>>> any other type of file that is in a format that can be accessed,=20
> >>>> with my M20. For some reason, i don't like reading on the PC. I=20
> >>>> guess I like =3D the idea of being able to move around, and of =
> >> course=20
> >>>> with the M20, you've =3D got
> >>>> access to Braille if you want to read that way. So, here is my =3D
> >>>> question: I
> >>>> know that the bookport has no internal speaker, and of course, for =
> >> times
> >>>> when we are travelling, that is fine. However, I can't see myself =
> >> =3D
> >>>> sitting
> >>>> at home with my feet up relaxing with a pair of headphones or =
> >> earbuds =3D
> >>>> on.
> >>>> For me, they are usable, but not comfortable. So, what kind of =
> >> options
> >> =3D
> >>>> are
> >>>> available in terms of external speakers that can be used with the =
> >> =3D=20
> >>>> bookport.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>>
> >>>> Paula
> >>>> Mack
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
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