Before you get too fretful, remember, when the thread began, it didn't have
a subject line at all. We probably should have changed it, but we didn't
and the world is still spinning.
At 06:11 PM 8/3/2005, you wrote:
What, prey tell, does this have to do with the subject line?
B. Alan Mattison mailto: mattison@xxxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Ring Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:36 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK
I for one would not want an internal speaker. And, I would never pay for such an upgrade. Where would it go? How good could it possibly sound?
-----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bruce Toews Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 2:07 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: TNA UK
Given that the keyboard already takes up the entire top surface of the unit, could this viably be done without increasing its size?
Bruce
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On Wed, 3 Aug 2005, Rick Alfaro wrote:
> Nice list, but at the top of this list I for one, would put an internal > speaker. I know this has been beaten to death on the list, but after owning > the BP for about a month now, that continues to be my one huge wish and I > would gladly pay for the upgrade when and if it is ever available. > > > > > > --Best regards, > > --Rick Alfaro > --rick.alfaro@xxxxxxxxxxx > > -----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 > > -- > Bruce Toews > E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: dogriver@xxxxxxxx Web Site (including info > on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net Info on the Best TV Show of > All Time: http://www.cornergas.com > > 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... >> >> >> >> > > >
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