[bookport] Re: bookport 2
- From: "lana" <lana5@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:06:26 -0700
As far as speakers go, the cost is a factor, but not space. After all,
speakers take up space, too. As far as the switch, well, what about those
beeps that sound off when ever something presses against your Book Port,
even inside a case. Yes, I know you can always turn them off, but they are
necessary when you want to work it again. The switch would just add a
little security.By themselves, these aren't a problem, but since it's being
improved, and since, we know, it's going to cost a lot more, anyway, well...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:58 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport 2
> Hi,
>
> I can understand the value of a speaker, but the cost and space, to me,
are
> not worth the added functionality. Why do you want a switch? The instant
> system works perfectly, in my experience. I wonder how a switch would
> improve the device.
>
> Re: NLS books, I believe there will be some intermediate software
someplace
> to convert NLS books for use by blind people that will be usable on the
> current bookport. This is pure speculation on my part, so, it may not
> happen, but it seems rather inevitable given the large number of bookport
> users.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of lana
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 12:34 PM
> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport 2
>
> sorry, I really like the idea of a switch and an internal speaker.
Awkward
> to haul around both speakers and BP. What do you mean a "Work around for
> the NLS" What kind of device would you than play those books on>? Do you
> mean the NLS through unabridged Audio or something else? If so, the NLS
> stuff alone would be worth the price, well, maybe. Smile.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 7:51 PM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport 2
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I agree with these comments. I like using ordinary batteries, not many
> > places to recharge on Greyhounds or in airplanes. I have no need for a
> > switch or speaker, either. I think the current BP is a fantastic
device.
> I
> > will guess there will be some workaround for the NLS format issue,
> probably
> > through Kurzweil or something similar. The BP is an example of the good
> > design that happens when a blind guy is involved.
> >
> > Fred
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > On Behalf Of Richard Fiorello
> > Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 5:15 PM
> > To: bookport
> > Subject: [bookport] bookport 2
> >
> > Hello;
> > I too will be listing to the main menu broadcast to see if there is
> > something new. With the exception of support for nls material, I
> certainly
> > wouldn't trade my bookport in for the new model. I have reservations
> about
> > the built in rechargeable battery. The current batteries are relatively
> > cheap and easy to find. Fortunately, I have never had problems with the
> > battery holder.
> > As for the speaker, I used a small plug in amplified speaker which does
> the
> > trick quite nicely. Although convenient, the on off switch wasn't
> something
> >
> > I found personally issue. I'm not familiar with the flash cards they
will
> > be using on the unit. Maybe there will be some used two gig cards out
> > there?
> > I guess for me the jury is very much out.
> > Richard
> >
> >
> >
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