[bookport] Re: new unit proposal

  • From: "Margo and elmo" <margo.downey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 18:06:44 -0400

But cell phones aren't flaky with all their stuff in them.  

Margo and Elmo
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Ring 
  To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:58 PM
  Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal


  Yes, and they have copier, printer and scanner all-in-ones.
  And, I have never seen a device that can be more flakey and more
  problematic for those who intend to do OCR.
  In my opinion, not a successful meld.
  It isn't the calculator I object to,  It is the constant layering of
  features for the sake of features.
  So, what kind of calculator?
  Scientific, financial, what about a graphing calculator, that I've tot
  to see!

  -----Original Message-----
  From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gary King
  Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:48 PM
  To: Book Port List
  Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal


  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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  > >Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries):
  > http://www.ogts.net
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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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