[bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
- From: "Rick Alfaro" <ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 11:40:37 -0400
I wonder if they have been discontinued? I saw both the mon and stereo
cases at both of these stores, but it was about a year ago. Maybe you can
get a model number from Tim, and do a Google search for it.
Best regards,
Rick Alfaro
ralfaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Robert Carter
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 8:53 AM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: External speaker for use with the Bookport
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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