[bookport] Re: new unit proposal
- From: Chris Hill <hillco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:03:32 -0500
And all demands would be examined in terms of the market before they
were implemented; APH is not a slave to us, especially since they
already have our money. What's wrong, Walt? Do you work for somebody
who makes blind pda's perhaps?
On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:56:40 -0400, you wrote:
>The trouble is that once a basic calculator was introduced, you'd
>immediately see demands that the calculator be "improved" by adding function
>after function, every one of which would be justified by at least one
>person.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Margo and elmo" <margo.downey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:41 PM
>Subject: [bookport] Re: new unit proposal
>
>
>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
> > >
> > >--
> > >Bruce Toews
> > >E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: dogriver@xxxxxxxx
> > >Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries):
> >http://www.ogts.net
> > >Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com
> > >
> > >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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