The carrying case doesn't cost $300.00 at least not here in the US. It is expensive, but not that expensive. The truth is, most of us on this list own Bookports already. Tell her to try and sell it on Ebay.
At 06:36 PM 7/7/2007 +0530, you wrote:
hi there,there is a friend, hu wants to sell her book port around 8 munth old , which has not been used much,, it come's whit the orijinill hed phone, the transfer cable, softwhere and manule,along whit this she will also give a way, a 2 gb memmery card, of around 20$ a caring case, worth around 300$, and 14 g b of audio movie's, books, and dockumentry's wile the cumpiny just give's along a card of 256 mb, no caring case, and audio stuf,she is asking 280$, whit shipping, negotiable, the new is for 420$ plus 75$ shippingit can also be used whit speakers, I am sending the information and the diskribtion of the book port below if any 1 keen, can get back to me ,by and take care, mohit, OverviewBook Port is a portable device designed to read electronic books of nearly any type. Blind students and professionals find that its combination of synthetic speech and digital audio capabilities make Book Port the perfect tool for nearly any reading need. Measuring only 2.75 by 4.75 by 1 inches, its small size, large storage capacity, and battery operation and low power consumption make it the perfect hand-held device to take reading with you wherever you go. Book Port features its own high quality text-to-speech synthesizer (for reading electronic text and Web pages,) and it plays digital audio files such asMP3, audible.com, and Digital Talking Books. DAISY logoBook Port contains state-of-the-art hardware such as a universal serial bus connector (USB) to make the connection between the device and your PC as simple as possible and a Compactflash® card slot for removable mass storage. It contains a built-in microphone and supporting hardware to let you record and playback your own memos on the device. Book Port features its own date and time clock and a sleep timer that automatically turns off the unit after a predetermined amount of time in case you fall asleep while reading. Combine these features with its note taking capabilities, and you find it a tool you never want tobe without. Advanced Software Book Port SoftwareThe software that comes with Book Port makes it easy to send a variety of file types including documents and Web sites from your computer to Book Port without leaving the application in use, and it provides capabilities especially geared toward blind students and professionals. Such enhanced capabilities include multiple levels of phrase detection for spoken word content digital audio files and reverse translation for electronic contracted braille files . DigitalTalking Books such as those from "Bookshare.org and Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexicget sent to Book Port as if the device were especially designed for them. Sending Web pages to the device for portable reading is as easy as right clicking the Web page, and then choosing Send to Book Port from the context menu that appears. You may also send files directly from Windows Explorer by highlighting the file or files, picking Send To, then selecting Book Port from the Send To menu. And, best of all, if the unit doesn't happen to be connected when you need to send a page or file, the software queues up the material and sends it the next time you connect Book Port to your computer. The software used to send files from your PC to Book Port shows a preview of the content of the files you highlight, so it is easy to decide what to send by more than just the name of the file. In addition, if the file contains digital audio, the software lets you hear the contents of that file, and the preview window shows statistics about that file. If the file is contracted braille, the preview window shows the reverse translated version of the firstportion of that file.When you plug Book Port into one of your computer's USB ports, the software automatically starts, and it remembers the last folder from which you sent files,leaving you in position to immediately begin picking more files to send. How it Works Book Port keys imageBook Port contains a telephone-like keypad with six additional keys for controlling speed and volume and for controlling the built-in digital audio recording capabilities. The numbers on the keypad perform navigation functions both within a book and for moving from book to book. When you move to another book or article, Book Port automatically marks your place in the file you left, so when you return to that book, the unit resumes reading where you left off.Flexible NavigationWhen you read electronic text, Book Port lets you move through the text by letter, word, sentence (or line), paragraph, and page. It lets you move through digital audio files by three levels of phrase detection which are categorized by sentence, paragraph, and section. If you send a Daisy Digital Talking Book to the unit, you also enjoy the additional navigation provided by that file type. This often includes pages and chapters in audio books. Book Port's magazine support makes it easy to move from article to article in magazines you read. This is a great way to browse the excellent magazinesavailable from newsletters that contain specific sections of content. Simple Connection to PCBook Port connects to your PC with its USB connection. There is no need to identify port numbers, IRQs, or any of the other arcane parameters associated with traditional serial ports. When you connect the unit, the software that comes with Book Port automatically recognizes the device and starts the applicationto help in the task of finding and sending files. Removable MediaBook Port comes with a type I Compactflash card. Since this card is a standard off-the-shelf computer product, it is readily available from a variety of retail outlets, and its price steadily falls. Since the medium is removable, there is virtually no limit to the amount of material you may keep on hand. When you purchase additional flash cards, be sure to specify type I. Type II cards are a different size, and they will not fit into the slot on your device.PowerBook Port is powered with two AA batteries that are user replaceable. It runs for well over 60 hours with electronic text on a set of batteries. Digital audio demands a little more from the power supply, but the unit's power consumption is remarkably conservative even on the most demanding content.Supported File Types Book Port directly accepts files of the following types: Table with 2 columns and 13 rows Type Description TXT Text HTM Web Pages* HTML Web Pages* BRF Contracted Formatted Braille BRL Contracted Unformatted Braille aa Audible.com Type 4 MP3 Compressed Audio WAV Uncompressed Audio NCC.HTML Daisy 2.x Digital Talking book OPF Daisy 3.X Digital Talking Book DOC Microsoft Word 97 or later** RTF Rich Text Format** table end *Note that Web pages are sent directly from within Internet ExplorerT.**Note that in order to send Microsoft WordT files, you must have Word 97 or later installed. If you wish to send files to Book Port of types other than those listed, such as a document in your word processor's native format, use the word processor's Save As command to save the document as a text file, then send that file to Book Port. Most word processing programs support a Save As feature that letsyou save the document as a text file. System Requirements Book Port requires the following minimal system: List of 5 items . PC with USB connections . Windows Me, 2000, XP, or later . CD-ROM drive . At least 64 MB RAM . 15 MB free hard disc space list end About this ManualThis document contains the entire documentation to Book Port and the Book Port Transfer software. It is current and accurate as of the date of this writing,but there may be new or additional information at www.aph.org/tech or on the What's New menu option in the Book Port group of the Programs menu on the Start menu.While evry attempt is made to keep the electronic documentation on both your PC and Book Port itself up-to-date, it is impossible to keep the audio version so current. You may prefer to use an audio version of the manual, however, and while it is not as recent as the electronic version, it should provide enough information to give you the basics. That audio version of the manual is located atwww.aph.org/tech/bp_doc.mp3.This manual is designed to get you started quickly. It begins with a quick start section that gets you reading with Book Port immediately. Next, the manual takes you through the numerous functions supported by Book Port and provides detailed information about how and when to use those functions. After that, the manual covers the details of the software that you use to send files from your computer to Book Port, and it explains file management and tips for effective use of both the hardware and the software. Finally, the manual takes you through a tour of places and techniques for obtaining material to sendto your Book Port.The table of contents is arranged to double as a quick reference and to show the hot keys that perform specific functions in Book Port and the Book PortTransfer software. Help and Exit Help: EPress the Help key to access Book Port's documentation at any time. When you press Help, the device notes the file and position of the file you are reading, then it opens the help file and begins reading it. The help file is a normal Book Port file that contains the documentation for the device and its software. There is nothing special about the help file except that the device contains a shortcut key to open and close this file. All the other reading commandsare identical to the commands available for any file you read.When you finish reading help, press the Help key again, and the device returns you to the file you were working with when you opened the help file.Email ListIn addition to this documentation for information about Book Port's operation, you may wish to subscribe to the Book Port email list. This list lets you speak to other users and directly to the developers of the product and provides you an opportunity to make suggestions and observations that can help theproduct improve. To join the Book Port email list, send an email message to bookport-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word subscribe in the subject line of the message.In addition to the Book Port general discussion list, APH also maintains an announce only list. This list does not accept posts from users. It is designed to help you keep up with developments on Book Port without having to deal with the traffic on the general discussion list. To join the Book Port Announcelist, send an email to bpannounce-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word subscribe in the subject line of the message. How to Install this SoftwareNote that in order to install this software in a network environment, you must have administrative privileges. Note, too, that once the administrator installs the software, he must plug the device in at least once while logged into the administrative account so the device drivers may install properly. To install the program that transfers files from your PC to the Book Port, insert the Book Port CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Within a few seconds, the disc should start spinning and the Setup program should start. If your CD-ROM drive does not automatically start the Setup program, press Ctrl+Esc (or press the Windows key), then press the letter "R" to open the Run dialog. At the Run dialog, type d:\setup and press Enter. You may need to replaceContents of the Package The Book Port Orientation Book Port top image Book Port side imagePosition Book Port on a table or other flat surface with the keys facing up toward the ceiling and the headphone jack and USB connector away from your body. For future reference, this is called its operating position, although most of the time, its true operating position will be in your pocket.Contents of the Package The Book Port The box that Book Port comes in contains the following items: List . CD containing software and over 1700 ebooks . Compactflash card (inserted in Book Port flash card slot) . 4 ' USB A Plug to 5-Pin Mini-B cable . Ear buds . 2 AA batteries
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