[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: "Gary King" <w4wkz@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 08:58:51 -0500
I don't think adding a calculator to the Book Port is quite a big a deal as
combining a printer, copier and scanner. Larry didn't seem to shrink from
the idea in horror either.
In the current Book Port, a basic calculator would be fine if it is just a
matter of adding code. But if we're thinking about a new and improved Book
Port, well ...
Gary King, w4wkz@xxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Ring" <ring.richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:58 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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> > >E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: dogriver@xxxxxxxx
> > >Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries):
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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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