Hi Keith,I am sure that we are all disappointed but realize that it was not APH's fault. Thanks for giving us the scoop.
Tim----- Original Message ----- From: "KEITH CREASY" <KCREASY@xxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 11:21 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: nls and current book port2
Hi. I don't think I'm divulging too much.NLS has deemed the PC to lack sufficient security for their digital rights management (DRM). Since the Book Port requires some processing on the PC before content is transfered there is no way to do it that will meet the requirements of NLS. We did make a proposal but it was rejected. The Book port came out long before NLS knew what the new digital talking books would be like and so there was no way to plan ahead for it.The biggest problem with playing NLS books on the Book Port actually isn't key management or DRM but that we have no way to add support for the AMR Wideband Plus (.3gp) audio format they are using rather than mp3.So, there it is. The Icon Braille Plus will be able to play NLS books sometime in the near future and the Book Port 2 will when we finally get it ready.We are working hard to try and make them the best players available once they are finally completed but just have no way at this time to support these books on the origional Book Port.Regards, KeithNot that I would understand it, but What? "NLS doesn't want access with thelana5@xxxxxxxxxxx 09/28/07 11:04AM >>>computers?" Do you mean they don't want you to have access, or they don't really want us to?----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:08 AM Subject: [bookport] nls and current book port2Hi Nancy: Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. Apparently, the current Book Port does not meet the specifications for the NLS Digital books. We cannot include a workaround for the software with a key, because NLS doesn't want access with the computers. On the bright side (if there is one), at least we can develop Book Port 2 to include the specs. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx 09/28/07 09:59AM >>>Pamela,Thank you for the BP2 update. I know this setback is discouraging for allconcerned. On a brighter note....any further word about APH coming up with a key to allow present BP users to download NLS books? Thanks for all the help you give us. Nancy Hill girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:39 AM Subject: [bookport] book port 2As many of you know, APH has been working on the successor to Book Port, dubbed Book Port II, for several months. Unfortunately, hardware problems with one of the suppliers has put an unavoidable delay in the process.We now expect that Book Port II will not be available in the near future.It is difficult to predict with any accuracy when the newly redesigned device will reach the marketplace.APH will do everything in its power to reduce this time to market, but wewant to be honest with our customers and allow them to make plans. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307__________ NOD32 2555 (20070927) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com-- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.33/1034 - Release Date: 9/27/2007 5:00 PM
