[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: "Gary King" <w4wkz@xxxxxxxx>
- To: "Book Port List" <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:48:12 -0500
By the same reasoning, a cell phone is primarily for making and receiving
calls, but cell phone manufacturers and third-party programmers continue to
think of ways to make them more useful, resulting in more unit sales. If a
useful feature such as a calculator is possible within the present
limitations of the firmware and processor, then why not?
Gary King, w4wkz@xxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Ring" <ring.richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:00 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
> 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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