[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: "Margo and elmo" <margo.downey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 18:41:22 -0400
I think a basic calculator would be great.
Margo and Elmo
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Jones
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:14 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
i think it should just be an all-encompassing portable device yes it reads
books wonderfully but it shouldn't only be able to do that.
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:53 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
I certainly need that one!
At 04:00 PM 9/21/2005, 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...
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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