[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: "Kevin Jones" <kevin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:16:35 -0500
i think even more important was that it cost less than a pda. if you never
use the calculator, your experience wouldn't be any worse than if the
calculator didn't exist.
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Walt Smith
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:31 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
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
>>
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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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