[bookport] Re: the holidays and bookport
- From: "Walt Smith" <walt@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:44:24 -0500
Just a word of warning--don't try this with the newer devices from FS,
specifically the PAC Mate. These devices have batteries that are 100%
proprietary and they cannot be replaced by Batteries Plus or similar stores.
The batteries contain a "smart chip" that is not available anywhere but FS.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Bennett" <david382@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 2:36 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: the holidays and bookport
I have two of them. Whenever they need new batteries I simply take them to
a Battery Outfitter store in my area and they fix up and install a battery
pack for $20. Compare that to FreedomScientific's price. Not difficult,
since the battery pack consists of five "AA" batteries wired together in a
special configuration and spot-welded in place. The guy who does it for me
claims it's a five-minute job, and I can attest to that.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Otto Zamora" <8zamora@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 11:11 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: the holidays and bookport
> Hello,
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> For what ever it's worth, I still have a BNS, and it works great for the
> use
> I put to it.
>
> Otto
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:29 PM
> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bookport] Re: the holidays and bookport
>
> Devices evolve to sell more devices!
>
> Mike
>
> On Mon, 28 Nov 2005, David Bennett wrote:
>
>> And yet, devices do evolve and change to accommodate needs, trends,
>> preferences. They also serve an enormous cross-section of people.
>> Book Port is much more functional than Book Courier, which, in turn,
>> is far more useful than the initial Road Runner. Likewise, how many
>> of us who own Pac Mates would like to return to Braille 'n Speak's
>> limitations? The original purpose of a product can only be honored
> entirely in a static society.
>>
>> As a general reminder: about a week ago Larry advised us that APH
>> welcomes suggestions but prefers that rebuttals be kept to a minimum.
>> I totally agree with those who hesitate to want a huge array of new
>> features which might lead to numerous bug fixes and increased cost,
>> but the fact is that suggestions are welcome on this list while in
>> general rejoinders have been seriously discouraged.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 11:59 AM
>> Subject: [bookport] Re: the holidays and bookport
>>
>>
>>> <<SOAPBOX ON>>
>>>
>>> I'm sorry ... I've tried to hold my tongue, but ...
>>>
>>> IMO the Book Port is for *reading*. Recording memos is a great
>>> adjunct but is secondary to Book Port's primary purpose. Likewise
>>> with the note-taking capability. Hence, I see no reason for the
>>> spell-check or for a myriad of recording formats to be supported. If
>>> you want spell-check, use a computer or Braille Note. If you want hi-fi
> recording, use a PTR-1.
>>>
>>> All the extra features add extra battery drain (ask Apple about
>>> battery life problems with their latest I-pod!).
>>>
>>> Itseems to me that APH engineers should "keep it simple, stupid";
>>> simplicity means fewer software glitches and better battery-life.
>>> Let's use the Book Port for the purposes for which it was designed
>>> and leave the fancy stuff to others. And yes, I know; some of the
>>> other devices aren't accessible. But that's not APH's problem!
>>>
>>> <<SOAPBOX OFF>>
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> On Sun, 27 Nov 2005, David Edick wrote:
>>>
>>>> I would like to see the book port fully support recording in
>>>> whatever format you need. Kind of like a plextalk, without the CD.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>> On Behalf Of Josh Kennedy
>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 11:35 AM
>>>> To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [bookport] the holidays and bookport
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I saw over the holidays that ipods now have video capabilities on
>>>> them and other stuff, although their primary function is playing
>>>> music. I would like to see 1. better recording capabilities on the
>>>> bookport using the bookport's internal microphone. like the ability
>>>> to record at 32khz or 44khz mono 2.
>>>> a
>>>> pronunciation dictionary so I can change how the speech pronounces
>>>> words when I'm reading books such as harry potter where the speech
>>>> says some names and things incorrectly.
>>>> 3. a spell-checker for the notetaker, similar to that of the braille
>>>> 'n speak.
>>>> 4. It would be cool also if the transfer software could through use
>>>> of the options dialog optionally convert text files with spaces into
>>>> rtf or word files after synchronization. I think it would be easier
>>>> to do this on the computer end of things rather than expecting the
> bookport to do it.
>>>> I was told I'm getting a bookport as an early christmas present and
>>>> I can't wait to have one! I also hope to buy a language master in a
>>>> month or two here as well.
>>>>
>>>> Josh
>>>>
>>>> he should try out the animal before he bought him. He took the
>>>> could. The Bear soon left him, for it is said he will not
>>>> touch-land... A RIVER carried down in its stream two Pots, one made
>>>> of pounce upon in a whole year. Evil wishes, like chickens, come
>>>> home to roost.
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