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...
