You forgot three items: the built-in weather station, GPS system, and
duck call.
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bruce Toews
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:54 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK
I think the Book Port is a wonderful machine, but I also see room for
improvement. If some modifications were made to the hardware, the
reality
is I'd be the first to stand in line to take advantage of it and shell
out
my money to do so. Here is my list:
Really Nice:
More internal and modern firmware memory, giving the APH firmware
developers more room to allow Book Port to handle various file formats
directly instead of having to have stuff converted by the transfer
software, a built-in Grade 2 back-translator, and so on.
2. A battery compartment that better differentiates between the positive
and negative contact points.
2. A physical locking switch.
4. USB 2 speed; with less conversion beind done by the transfer
software,
higher speed for the actual transfer would be more noticeable.
5. Plastic cover to fit over the keys for transporting purposes.
Would-Be-Nice-If-I-Lived-In-A-Dream-World Features:
1. AM radio.
2. Facilities for high-quality line-in or mike jack recording, as well
as
recording off of said radio.
3. More voice options, such as DecTalk, the kind used in DecTalk USB
4. Reminder features (appointment calendar).
5. Dishwasher Attachment.
Bruce
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On Wed, 3 Aug 2005, Richard Ring wrote:
> Of course they shouldn't be free. My point is that I see many
> suggestions on this list, and I get the impression that those who make
> them would be the first to complain if they had to pay for the fruit
of
> their requests.
> The Bookport has some wonderful features and its overall performance
is
> great. I simply think that if we make all of the hardware changes
> people want, we'll have a device that costs more than the original,
and
> you'll see nothing but endless complaints on this list.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:24 AM
> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK
>
>
> And why should they be free? New hardware features would be okay, but
I
> am
> happy with the Bookport I have. I wouldn't spend another four hundred
> dollars to buy a BP just because it had the latest and greatest bells
> and
> whistles on it.
>
> If you like the Book Courier better, then... to each his own.
>
> At 11:18 AM 8/3/2005, you wrote:
>> I have never had my Bookport unlock. The odds of putting equal
> pressure
>> on two keys are quite low.
>> For all you folks who want hardware upgrades, I imagine you believe
> they
>> will be free.
>> They won't!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:17 AM
>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK
>>
>>
>> If it is in your pocket, it is highly unlikely the Bookport will be
>> unlocked.
>>
>> At 11:00 AM 8/3/2005, you wrote:
>>> I am aware of that but if its in your pocket it is still possible to
>>> unlock and I feel a swich on the side would be more appropriate.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Sarah Cranston" <cranston.sarah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK
>>> Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:45:02 -0500
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The BookPort has a locking feature. Press 1 and 3 together and
> the
>>> unit will
>>>> not respond to key presses.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Freeman
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:42 AM
>>>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [bookport] TNA UK
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> TNA UK - Talking Newspapers Association of UK
>>>>
>>>> Provides daily/ weekly newspapers and magzines specialising in a
>> wide
>>> variety
>>>> of subjects by email to people who are blind, throughout the UK.
>> While
>>> we can
>>>> copy this onto bookport we are not able to move from article to
>> article
>>> like
>>>> the Courier users are.
>>>>
>>>> Is there any ability to solve this problem?
>>>> Why does the courier proform better than the bookport when they
> are
>> such
>>>> similar devices?
>>>>
>>>> Also I would like to suggest that like many pocket digital
>> recoirders that
>>>> future bookports should have a switch on the side so you can turn
> it
>>
>>> off and
>>>> the keys dont get accidently pressed in your pocket.
>>
>> Sandy Licht
>> Phone: 409-898-8218
>> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A
>> 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They
>> are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a
>> hope.
>> 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in
>> earnest,
>> you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says
the
>> LORD...
>
> Sandy Licht
> Phone: 409-898-8218
> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A
> 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They
> are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a
> hope.
> 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in
> earnest,
> you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the
> LORD...
>
>
>
>
