I think we often get caught up in the "us versus them" mentality. Since I own both the Victor Reader Stream and the Bookport, I can honestly say they compliment each other. The Bookport doesn't read Digital Talkingbooks, but when it comes to txt and BRF files, I like Paul. The BP reads them very well. The Stream plays Digital Talkingbooks very well, but the synthesized voices will take getting used to if I choose to listen to them. Since I have the Bookport, I have a choice. The BP is a notetaker, and it has a clock. But its recording quality is lousy. The Stream is simply a player. It doesn't have a clock. But the recording quality is good. The Victor Reader Stream uses a rechargeable battery, but while it is charging, I can listen to the Bookport. Now... if you also own the Icon or the Braille Plus... then you have even more choices. I say, good for you! At the moment, I have books coming out of my ears, so to speak. I have so many choices as to what to read, I am like a termite running around in a yo-yo, and I'm loving it! Just 10 short years ago, this technology wasn't available to us! I am grateful!
At 08:51 PM 4/7/2008 -0500, you wrote:
2.3 is the latest version of firmware. On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:12:36 -0400, Andy wrote: >Darn! Well, at least v2.1 is ok. > > > > > >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: Sandy Licht <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxx >>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Date sent: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:09:51 -0500 >>Subject: [bookport] Re: Introduction > >>There will be no more updates for the Bookport. Batteries are >>rechargeable in the Stream. It works well for what it does. >>At 08:02 PM 4/7/2008 -0400, you wrote: >>>Yeah I was contiplating getting a stream but do not know the >>>batterylife and plus bp can be a notetaker too! If anyone has a >>>braille+ you are familiar with the thumb braille. Just curious >if >>>this could be implimmented into the bp? > > > > > >>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: "constantine (on laptop)" <tcwood12@xxxxxxx >>>>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>Date sent: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:57:23 -0600 >>>>Subject: [bookport] Re: Introduction > >>>>Agreed here. > >>>>I can sit here and rave and rant about how excellent the book >>>port is, but I'll just say this. > >>>>Give me a unit that can play e-texts, mp3, etc and retain the >>>battery life this unit does? THe victor stream lacks this. > >>>>Enjoy it! I enjoy mine and will never give it up for anything >>>else. > > >>>>Have a good day from Tyler C. Wood! > >>>>contact details: > >>>>email: tcwood12@xxxxxxx >>>>msn: the_conman283@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>skype: the_conman283 > >>>>system details: >>>>Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc >>>>AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 2512 mb DDR >>>ram( hopefully!), Fujitsu 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive >>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: louis scrivani >>>>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 5:45 PM >>>>Subject: [bookport] Re: Introduction > > >>>>Hi Marilee >>>>, >>>>I guarantee you that after a short time you will become a >>>pro, it is very easy to use. >>>>Louie > >>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: Marilee Kenlon >>>>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 7:39 PM >>>>Subject: [bookport] Introduction > > >>>>Hi, > >>>>My name is Marilee and I am just beginning to use a Bookport. >>>I have >>>>actually had it for about 3 years, but was so busy with on line >>>classes that >>>>I did not have time to explore all of the capabilities of the >>>Bookport. I >>>>have downloaded a few books, and am going to try to learn how >>>to download >>>>some music as well as books from Bookshare. I am not exactly a >>>techno whiz, >>>>so I may have some questions along the way. I am hoping to >>>learn about all >>>>of the neat things that my Bookport can dofrom those of you who >>>have used it >>>>for years. Smile. > >>>>Marilee > > > > > >>>>----------------------------------------------------------------- >>>------------- > > >>>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>Checked by AVG. >>>>Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.8/1363 - Release >>>Date: 07/04/2008 8:56 AM > > >>Sandy Licht >>Jeremiah 29:11 - 14. >>For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans >to >>prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a >future. >>Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will >listen >>to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all >your >>heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will >bring >>you back from captivity. > >
Sandy Licht Jeremiah 29:11 - 14.For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity.
