[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: "Walt Smith" <ka3agm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:43:29 -0400
Fine, we choose to disagree. There's no right or wrong answer insofar as
this discussion is concerned. This is a philosophical debate over what
should be involved in the evolution of a piece of consumer equipment and
neither of us has a monopoly on truth, justice, or the American way.
in the
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Hill" <hillco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:37 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
I disagree; any feature that doesn't compromise reliability, or add
cost but does relate to the core mission, makes sense to add. If you
want a unit that wasn't really designed for students, I suggest the
book courier.
On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:31:19 -0400, you wrote:
>To many of us, it matters more than any other consideration. I didn't buy a
>PDA; I already own a PAC Mate if I want that kind of functionality. I
>bought
>a reading system, which was the original design intent. Using this logic,
>it
>would make perfect sense to add Internet connectivity, e-mail, and anything
>else that a sufficient number of people argue would "improve" the device,
>even if such "improvements" have absolutely nothing to do with the original
>design intent. Some people might use their Book Ports to drive nails, too,
>but that's no rational argument in favor of making the case out of heavy
>steel. When use becomes misuse of the original design intent, it's time to
>stop.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Chris Hill" <hillco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:13 PM
>Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
>
>
>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
>>>
>>>--
>>>Bruce Toews
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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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