[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: Chris Hill <hillco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:13:51 -0500
Does it really matter what the original design was for, or is it more
important to examine how the unit is currently used. I use my
bookport for reading text, listening to audio, and keeping track of
information while I'm on the road. A student may well wish to have a
calculator in such a small device, and the student market is one that
APH seems to take quite seriously.
On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:00:34 -0500, you wrote:
>My only question is, is the Bookport a device whose design is primarily
>for reading either audio or text?
>If so, what does a calculator have to do with reading?
>Supporting larger audio/mp3 files, that makes sense.
>Faster processing of audio files by the transfer tool, that makes sense.
>A calculator simply doesn't seem to fit the purpose for the device.
>I could even see an alarm feature, since reading is such a wonderful
>escape.
>One might wish to have an alarm to advise you that you've read long
>enough and that it is time to do some real work!
>(smile)
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of LARRY SKUTCHAN
>Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:01 PM
>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
>
>
>No, it would not increase the price nor hinder any other function in any
>way.
>
>
>>>> slicht@xxxxxxxxx Thursday, September 15, 2005 12:18:35 PM >>>
>I'll answer your question with a question. What about it, Larry,
>Pamela,
>Rob? Would a calculator increase BP's price or hinder the firmware in
>any
>way? If not, I guess it would be okay to have. My math is so bad, I
>might
>even use it once in a blue moon.
>
>At 10:37 AM 9/15/2005, you wrote:
>>Here's my question to you. First of all, I don't care about a
>calculator
>>myself. But: If a calculator were added, if the calculator did not
>>increase the price, if other functionality were not impaired, would
>you
>>have any objection to its being there? I ask this because, on the Book
>
>>Courier list, someone was saying that one of the benefits of the BC of
>the
>>BP was that the BC doesn't have a notetaker function, which that
>person
>>doesn't need. To which my response would be, As long as it doesn't get
>in
>>the way, what's the problem with having it there? I say the same thing
>
>>about a calculator feature which, as I've said, I can take or leave.
>If a
>>calculator function will increase the price, that's another issue, or
>if
>>it will decrease room for firmware revisions that would enhancing the
>book
>>reading experience, that's another story as well. But if any given
>feature
>>does not get in one's way, why not include it? I'm not referring to
>anyone
>>here specificaly, but the attitude I see time and time again on the
>>various lists I'm on is that "if I don't use it, it's a bad idea."
>That's
>>why descriptive video is not as prevalent, especially in the States,
>as it
>>should be.
>>
>>Bruce
>>
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>>On Thu, 15 Sep 2005, Sandy Licht wrote:
>>
>>>This is my opinion, and I'm not putting anyone down for thinking
>>>differently. I don't like the calculator idea at all. Talking
>>>calculators are relatively inexpensive.
>>>
>>>At 08:48 AM 9/15/2005, you wrote:
>>>>I like the calculator idea. I think the synthesizer idea has
>outlived
>>>>its usefulness with all the speech programs I know of installing
>their
>>>>own software speech these days.
>>>>
>>>>On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 08:22:13 -0500, you wrote:
>>>> > Think of how much more useful the unit could be. I know
>doubletalk would
>>>> > probably charge money for the synth option, but it could all be
>done in
>>>> > firmware, maybe there could be a special firmware users would
>have to pay
>>>> > for if they wanted the synth.
>>>> > The calculator I think should be more considered, it would hardly
>
>>>> take > any
>>>> > extra space nor time to develop at least a simple one; and we all
>
>>>> could > use
>>>> > a calculator now and then.
>>>> > > > -----Original Message-----
>>>> > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >
>>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>> > On Behalf Of David Allen
>>>> > Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:57 AM
>>>> > To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> > Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
>>>> > > Hi Kevin and list:
>>>> > > Yes, both have been thought of. Neither is justified in the
>context
>>>> of a
>>>> > portable device whose reason for being is to read books. If you
>>>> still > need a
>>>> > > USB synthesiser, it is available as the Tripple talk.
>>>> > > Cheers,
>>>> > Dave
>>>> > >
>>>
>>>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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