[bookport] Re: Internal speaker

  • From: "albert griffith" <albertgriffith@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 01:42:57 -0400

I think there'd be size compromises to make if an internal speaker were to 
be included with the B.P.  and I'd rather deal with the inconvenience of 
carrying around an external component.  There will be other devices with 
speakers for those who feel they need them.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick and Pauline" <daltontwo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 12:26 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: Internal speaker


: Hi List,
:
: I believe adding a  internal speaker to the Book Port would be a big 
selling
: point for those who don't like sticking foreign objects into their ears 
such
: as earbuds.  People who prefer not to listen to the internal speaker do 
not
: have to as it should cut off when earpones are connected to the unit.  I
: have a small folding speaker that I could use with the Book Port on 
certain
: occasions, but as small as it is, it is still a nuisance to  use and carry
: around on a regular basis.
:
: Rick Dalton
:
:
: ----- Original Message ----- 
: From: "Mark Lee" <lee.mark@xxxxxxxxx>
: To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
: Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 8:45 PM
: Subject: [bookport] Re: Internal speaker
:
:
: > Hi list.  I personally have to disagree with putting an internal speaker
: > in
: > the BP.
: > For one thing, the BP is designed for portability, and adding an 
internal
: > speaker would require a totally new case design, possibly making the 
unit
: > bigger.  Even if a very small speaker could be added, exactly what good
: > would it do?  I mean, if you're going to add an internal speaker, you
: > might
: > as well do it the right way and install something that you will be able 
to
: > hear in a crowded place, right?  Considering you can get external 
speakers
: > for next to nothing at an electronics store, I don't feel that adding a
: > speaker to the unit would justify the price increase, which I am 
convinced
: > there will be if a speaker is added.
: > Mark
: > ----- Original Message ----- 
: > From: "Jim King" <jim_king@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
: > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
: > Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 8:55 AM
: > Subject: [bookport] Internal speaker
: >
: >
: >>I feel the most significant improvement to the Book Port would be a 
built
: >>in
: >> speaker.  This would eliminate the absolute necessity of either an
: >> external
: >> speaker or head set.  This would improve the usability for many task, 
but
: >> mostly for short tasks such as recording a quick note or memo.
: >>
: >> eliminating  the superfluous pieces of equipment I carry is  what I am
: >> talking about.
: >> Jim King
: >>
: >>
: >>
: >
: >
: >
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