While we are waiting for the possibility of this getting changed or not, there is always the option of buying extra batteries. I have a customer who is traveling overseas who chose to purchase two extra batteries to last between his having an outlet or USB option from which to charge.
This is, of course, only an option. Sharon Sharon Ewing Kewing Enterprises Training, Support and Sales Austin, Texas Phone: 512-340-0062 Fax: 512-369-1854 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.kewing.com -----Original Message----- From: Bryan Bashin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:21 PM To: Aaron Cannon; [email protected] Subject: Re: [GW-Booksense] A feature request and a bug I heartily agree that relying on draining the battery for long journeys is a drawback for those on long trips or contemplating camping more than a day or so. I hate the idea that we have a light package, good speaker volume, lovely TTS voice and a travel shelf life measured in just a few hours. If HIMS could fix this through firmware recognition of an external power source this would be fantastic. At 12:04 PM 11/4/2009, Aaron Cannon wrote: >Hi all. > >First, the bug. I don't know if this has already been addressed, but >the BookSense male voice seems to pronounce "er" like "ew". So, >"October" becomes "Octobew". > >Second, a feature request. Is there any way to leave the unit >operational while it is charging from the USB port? Or, is there >anyway to leave the unit operational while it is connected to a USB >power source, but not a computer? I have a USB car charger, but when >I connect the BookSense to it, it detects that a USB is connected and >will not let me do anything. It would be nice if it could detect the >difference between just a power source, and an actual USB computer >connection. This would allow me to use the BookSense for longer >periods in the car, as well as charge it from my portable AA USB >battery pack. > >I just find the reliance on a non-standard battery to be the >BookSense's biggest drawback. > >Alternatively, is there any way a external AA battery pack that uses >the adapter jack could be developed? > >Thanks. > >Aaron > >If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original >sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list andyour >message is related to GW Micro or the BookSense, then please >consider sending your message to [email protected] so the >entire list will receive it. > >If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to >[email protected] and include leave gw-booksense in the body of the message. If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list andyour message is related to GW Micro or the BookSense, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to [email protected] and include leave gw-booksense in the body of the message. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.424 / Virus Database: 270.14.49/2480 - Release Date: 11/04/09 07:37:00 If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list andyour message is related to GW Micro or the BookSense, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to [email protected] and include leave gw-booksense in the body of the message.
