Re: question plextalk/book port plus
Thanks for the update. Unfortunately, I have no more suggestions. I haven't encountered this problem before except when cables are bumped. I keep a roll of painter's tape with me to prevent this from happening. I have been able to create high quality recordings with my Book Port that have been broadcast on radio. Kelly On 6/17/14, Sunshine wrote: > and no go on the holding the cables stable either still get the crackle > or what ever it is would you want a recording to show what i am talking > about? > On 6/17/2014 8:25 AM, Sunshine wrote: >> Kelly, i have insured this and no go still static what can be done >> about it? >> On 6/17/2014 5:13 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: >>> this often happens to me when the cables are being moved around. When >>> the cables are still, I find no static. Be sure that the end of each >>> cable is not being moved during recording. >>> >>> Kelly >>> >>> >>> >>> On 6/17/14, Sunshine wrote: >>>> has anyone experienced theis problem when either using an external >>>> microphone/ microphone headset combo/internal microphone where when >>>> recording there is great amounts of static/crackle? >>>> my plextalk pocket is on the 6.0 firmware and the book port plus is on >>>> the 4.2 firmware both units exibit this behavior if this has >>>> happened to >>>> you could you let me know how to fix this if there is a way to fix it? >>>> >>>> thanks. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > >
Re: question plextalk/book port plus
and no go on the holding the cables stable either still get the crackle or what ever it is would you want a recording to show what i am talking about? On 6/17/2014 8:25 AM, Sunshine wrote: Kelly, i have insured this and no go still static what can be done about it? On 6/17/2014 5:13 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: this often happens to me when the cables are being moved around. When the cables are still, I find no static. Be sure that the end of each cable is not being moved during recording. Kelly On 6/17/14, Sunshine wrote: has anyone experienced theis problem when either using an external microphone/ microphone headset combo/internal microphone where when recording there is great amounts of static/crackle? my plextalk pocket is on the 6.0 firmware and the book port plus is on the 4.2 firmware both units exibit this behavior if this has happened to you could you let me know how to fix this if there is a way to fix it? thanks.
Re: question plextalk/book port plus
Kelly, i have insured this and no go still static what can be done about it? On 6/17/2014 5:13 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: this often happens to me when the cables are being moved around. When the cables are still, I find no static. Be sure that the end of each cable is not being moved during recording. Kelly On 6/17/14, Sunshine wrote: has anyone experienced theis problem when either using an external microphone/ microphone headset combo/internal microphone where when recording there is great amounts of static/crackle? my plextalk pocket is on the 6.0 firmware and the book port plus is on the 4.2 firmware both units exibit this behavior if this has happened to you could you let me know how to fix this if there is a way to fix it? thanks.
Re: question plextalk/book port plus
this often happens to me when the cables are being moved around. When the cables are still, I find no static. Be sure that the end of each cable is not being moved during recording. Kelly On 6/17/14, Sunshine wrote: > has anyone experienced theis problem when either using an external > microphone/ microphone headset combo/internal microphone where when > recording there is great amounts of static/crackle? > my plextalk pocket is on the 6.0 firmware and the book port plus is on > the 4.2 firmware both units exibit this behavior if this has happened to > you could you let me know how to fix this if there is a way to fix it? > > thanks. > > > >
question plextalk/book port plus
has anyone experienced theis problem when either using an external microphone/ microphone headset combo/internal microphone where when recording there is great amounts of static/crackle? my plextalk pocket is on the 6.0 firmware and the book port plus is on the 4.2 firmware both units exibit this behavior if this has happened to you could you let me know how to fix this if there is a way to fix it? thanks.
Book Port Plus and the Plextalk Pocket [was "RE: book sense. vs plextalk"]
The difference would be in the firmware and software that runs on the hardware. The user interface could be different and the hardware could be taken advantage of in different ways. This wouldn't be unlike two identical PC's, one running Windows and one running Linux, or maybe a better example is two identical MP3 players, one running the players native software and firmware and the other running Rockbox. As far as the specific differences, I'll let people more familiar with the two products answer that question. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 6:04 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: book sense. vs plextalk So the difference would be? bb Brett Boyer Production / Program Director KZBR 97.1 FM Alamosa Colorado www.kzbr971.com Morning show. Comedy Block. Rockin Hits 24 / 7 - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:18 PM Subject: Re: book sense. vs plextalk > The Book Port Plus is the same hard ware and is the same configuration as > the plextalk pocket they share the same hard ware and some of the same > firmware but both do the same jobs > > - Original Message - > From: "Brett Boyer" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:13 PM > Subject: book sense. vs plextalk > > > Ok. Here we ago again. I'm so sorry to rehash this but I'm confused. The > PT > or plextalk pocket is essentially the same as the book port made by APH? > Is > that what I'm to understand? I have forgotten about the victor stream > because it doesn't seem to have as many things I need as the other two. > Please help me straighten this out. I hope I'm not the only one confused. > Thanks yall > bb > Brett Boyer > Production / Program Director > KZBR 97.1 FM > Alamosa Colorado > www.kzbr971.com > Morning show. Comedy Block. Rockin Hits 24 / 7 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
Absolutely. I will let you know when the archive is up although I don't announce that on this list every week. Thanks. - Original Message - From: "Vinny Samarco" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Jamie, Will this program be archived? I hope so, since I won't be available to hear the original. Thanks. Vinny - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu It will play NLS, RFB&D, Audible books, MP3, Wav, Wma, and Ogg files. No iTunes format files yet and no DRM protected WMA files. It will read txt and doc files. Docx is coming. The Book Transfer software that comes with Book Port Plus will handle brf files by translating them to txt but the files will be handled natively by the unit later. I'm not sure what I have forgotten and believe it or not I haven't given away all the good stuff that you will hear in the presentation. Hth - Original Message - From: "hank smith" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu ill this play nls books - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu ----- Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
Jamie, Will this program be archived? I hope so, since I won't be available to hear the original. Thanks. Vinny - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu It will play NLS, RFB&D, Audible books, MP3, Wav, Wma, and Ogg files. No iTunes format files yet and no DRM protected WMA files. It will read txt and doc files. Docx is coming. The Book Transfer software that comes with Book Port Plus will handle brf files by translating them to txt but the files will be handled natively by the unit later. I'm not sure what I have forgotten and believe it or not I haven't given away all the good stuff that you will hear in the presentation. Hth - Original Message - From: "hank smith" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu ill this play nls books - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
In recent interviews Larry says they hope to price it in the mid 300s. - Original Message - From: "hank smith" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu I hope it is cheap - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu It will play NLS, RFB&D, Audible books, MP3, Wav, Wma, and Ogg files. No iTunes format files yet and no DRM protected WMA files. It will read txt and doc files. Docx is coming. The Book Transfer software that comes with Book Port Plus will handle brf files by translating them to txt but the files will be handled natively by the unit later. I'm not sure what I have forgotten and believe it or not I haven't given away all the good stuff that you will hear in the presentation. Hth - Original Message - From: "hank smith" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu ill this play nls books - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
I hope it is cheap - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu It will play NLS, RFB&D, Audible books, MP3, Wav, Wma, and Ogg files. No iTunes format files yet and no DRM protected WMA files. It will read txt and doc files. Docx is coming. The Book Transfer software that comes with Book Port Plus will handle brf files by translating them to txt but the files will be handled natively by the unit later. I'm not sure what I have forgotten and believe it or not I haven't given away all the good stuff that you will hear in the presentation. Hth - Original Message - From: "hank smith" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu ill this play nls books - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
It will play NLS, RFB&D, Audible books, MP3, Wav, Wma, and Ogg files. No iTunes format files yet and no DRM protected WMA files. It will read txt and doc files. Docx is coming. The Book Transfer software that comes with Book Port Plus will handle brf files by translating them to txt but the files will be handled natively by the unit later. I'm not sure what I have forgotten and believe it or not I haven't given away all the good stuff that you will hear in the presentation. Hth - Original Message - From: "hank smith" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu ill this play nls books - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
Greetings, I suggest listen to Main Menu and find out just as the rest of us will need to. No point in asking questions as the message clearly states the program will release information about this new device. >From Colin Howard who lives near Southampton in Southern England. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
ill this play nls books - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu - Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Fw: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
- Original Message - From: "Jamie Pauls" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 PM Subject: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010: This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu ___ Announce mailing list annou...@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/announce To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: where's the new Book Port ?
Probably not till next year. They didn't have a proto type as of last month yet. Rick -- Visit my webpage and podcast feed at: http://www.blind-geek-zone.net and my web Blog at: http://blind-geek-zone.blogspot.com/ Join the BGZ mailing list by sending a blank email message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put subscribe in the subject line. - Original Message - From: "Bobcat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 11:12 AM Subject: where's the new Book Port ? I haven't heard anything in months about the new Book Port. Wasn't it scheduled to come out this summer? Has anyone heard any recent updates? Bob Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: where's the new Book Port ?
I haven't heard anything about the Icon Braille Plus either. The only reference to it I can find is a forum where a few people seem to discuss it. Both seem to be very low profile for some reason. - Original Message - From: "Bobcat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 11:12 AM Subject: where's the new Book Port ? >I haven't heard anything in months about the new Book Port. Wasn't it > scheduled to come out this summer? Has anyone heard any recent updates? > > Bob > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
where's the new Book Port ?
I haven't heard anything in months about the new Book Port. Wasn't it scheduled to come out this summer? Has anyone heard any recent updates? Bob Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
bookport demensions inches: 4x2x0.5 the flash card is 256mb - Original Message - From: "Chris Chaffin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > Hi Dean, > I looked at the bookport at www.aph.org, and I had a couple of questions. > It says the unit is small, but could you possibly give the measurements to > give me a better idea? > It says it can read plain txt files that you load onto the unit. Is the > voice included with the unit a good sounding one? > And do you know the size of the flash card that comes with the unit? > Just wondering, and it does sound like a really nice unit! > Thanks, > Chris > > - Original Message - > From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 12:11 PM > Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > > > > Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: > > > > 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. > > > > 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book > > Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. > > > > 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and > > features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book > > Courier does not have this focus. > > > > 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and > > other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't > > believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. > > > > 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of > > the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to > > Courier users and not to Book Port users. > > > > I love my Book Port. > > > > Dean > > > > > > ___ > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
It's about three by five by 1 inches; the voice is DoubleTalk; and you get a 256MB flash card with the unit, but it will accept flash cards of up to 4GB. Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Fri, 3 Mar 2006, Chris Chaffin wrote: > Hi Dean, > I looked at the bookport at www.aph.org, and I had a couple of questions. > It says the unit is small, but could you possibly give the measurements to > give me a better idea? > It says it can read plain txt files that you load onto the unit. Is the > voice included with the unit a good sounding one? > And do you know the size of the flash card that comes with the unit? > Just wondering, and it does sound like a really nice unit! > Thanks, > Chris > > - Original Message - > From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 12:11 PM > Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > > >> Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: >> >> 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. >> >> 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book >> Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. >> >> 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and >> features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book >> Courier does not have this focus. >> >> 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and >> other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't >> believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. >> >> 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of >> the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to >> Courier users and not to Book Port users. >> >> I love my Book Port. >> >> Dean >> >> >> ___ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com >> > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
Hi Dean, I looked at the bookport at www.aph.org, and I had a couple of questions. It says the unit is small, but could you possibly give the measurements to give me a better idea? It says it can read plain txt files that you load onto the unit. Is the voice included with the unit a good sounding one? And do you know the size of the flash card that comes with the unit? Just wondering, and it does sound like a really nice unit! Thanks, Chris - Original Message - From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 12:11 PM Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: > > 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. > > 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book > Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. > > 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and > features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book > Courier does not have this focus. > > 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and > other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't > believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. > > 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of > the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to > Courier users and not to Book Port users. > > I love my Book Port. > > Dean > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
the quality is very good. - Original Message - From: "Jim Noseworthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 11:07 AM Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > Hi Dean: > > Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how is the quality? > > Thanks all over the place. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:11 PM > Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > > > > Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: > > > > 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. > > > > 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book > > Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. > > > > 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and > > features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book > > Courier does not have this focus. > > > > 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and > > other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't > > believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. > > > > 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of > > the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to > > Courier users and not to Book Port users. > > > > I love my Book Port. > > > > Dean > > > > > > ___ > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
If having a braille notetaker is helpful to you then its the bookport you want. I don't think the book courier has this feature. - Original Message - From: "Norma A. Boge-Conyers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 10:14 AM Subject: Book Port or BookCourier? > Hi listers, I've been doing quite a bit of reading on the Book Port > and BookCourier, trying to decide which one to buy. To me, it seems > these units are virtually identical, except for the price. So I > guess I'm looking for feedback to help me in making my decision. Thanks, Norma > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
I'm not a good judge of sound quality, as I have never trained my ear to be too discriminating, but I believe the quality is good. Dean ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
Hi Bruce: How is the quality of the playback? Thanks much. - Original Message - From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > They can, but it should be noted that the two stereo channels are > reversed. > > Bruce > > -- > Bruce Toews > E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 Fri, 3 Mar 2006, Jim Noseworthy wrote: > >> Hi Dean: >> >> Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how is the >> quality? >> >> Thanks all over the place. >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " >> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:11 PM >> Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? >> >> >>> Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: >>> >>> 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. >>> >>> 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book >>> Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. >>> >>> 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and >>> features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book >>> Courier does not have this focus. >>> >>> 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and >>> other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't >>> believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound >>> files. >>> >>> 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of >>> the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to >>> Courier users and not to Book Port users. >>> >>> I love my Book Port. >>> >>> Dean >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >>> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com >> >> >> ___ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com >> > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
The quality of the playback is fantastic. Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Fri, 3 Mar 2006, Jim Noseworthy wrote: > Hi Bruce: > > How is the quality of the playback? > > Thanks much. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 2:10 PM > Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > > >> They can, but it should be noted that the two stereo channels are >> reversed. >> >> Bruce >> >> -- >> Bruce Toews >> E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> 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 Fri, 3 Mar 2006, Jim Noseworthy wrote: >> >>> Hi Dean: >>> >>> Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how is the >>> quality? >>> >>> Thanks all over the place. >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " >>> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:11 PM >>> Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? >>> >>> >>>> Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: >>>> >>>> 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. >>>> >>>> 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book >>>> Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. >>>> >>>> 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and >>>> features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book >>>> Courier does not have this focus. >>>> >>>> 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and >>>> other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't >>>> believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound >>>> files. >>>> >>>> 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of >>>> the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to >>>> Courier users and not to Book Port users. >>>> >>>> I love my Book Port. >>>> >>>> Dean >>>> >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >>>> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >>> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com >>> >> >> ___ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
They can, but it should be noted that the two stereo channels are reversed. Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Fri, 3 Mar 2006, Jim Noseworthy wrote: > Hi Dean: > > Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how is the quality? > > Thanks all over the place. > > > - Original Message - > From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:11 PM > Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > > >> Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: >> >> 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. >> >> 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book >> Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. >> >> 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and >> features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book >> Courier does not have this focus. >> >> 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and >> other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't >> believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. >> >> 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of >> the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to >> Courier users and not to Book Port users. >> >> I love my Book Port. >> >> Dean >> >> >> ___ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
Hi Dean: Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how is the quality? Thanks all over the place. - Original Message - From: "Dean Martineau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:11 PM Subject: Re: Book Port or BookCourier? > Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: > > 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. > > 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book > Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. > > 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and > features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book > Courier does not have this focus. > > 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and > other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't > believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. > > 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of > the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to > Courier users and not to Book Port users. > > I love my Book Port. > > Dean > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: Book Port or BookCourier?
Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices: 1. Book Port plays books from RFB&D, Book Courier does not. 2. Bok Port is a little more complicated. On the flip side, Book Port has capabilities to process text that Courier does not have. 3. Book Port is well supported by American Printing House and features of use to the blind are incorporated fairly quickly. Book Courier does not have this focus. 4. I believe book Port has capabilities for playing podcasts and other unindexed mp3 files that Courier does not have. I don't believe Courier has any facility for speeding up playback of sound files. 5. the designers of Book Courier have formatted a couple versions of the Bible for easy playback in the unit. These are apparently to Courier users and not to Book Port users. I love my Book Port. Dean ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Book Port or BookCourier?
Hi listers, I've been doing quite a bit of reading on the Book Port and BookCourier, trying to decide which one to buy. To me, it seems these units are virtually identical, except for the price. So I guess I'm looking for feedback to help me in making my decision. Thanks, Norma ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: book port
Hello. When I go to blindcooltech and choose a link and hit entr on it the link doesn't open. JFW counts up to approimately 40% and then nothing else happens. Anyone have any suggestions? Charlie ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: book port
I think the BookPort is one of the best devices to come along in a long time, depending, of course, on what you want to use it for. Al Gayzagian [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: book port
thanks everyone for the help. When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in return, It matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming. robert Doc Wright http://www.wrightplaceinc.net msn [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Lois Goodine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 7:01 PM Subject: Re: book port > The bookport will do a lot of things useful to study, and is very portable. > go to the APH site and find the bookport in their products. You can read a > summary of what it will do. And you can download the manual in html or > audio. This will give you a good idea about it and how it works. Also, the > Blind Cool Tech podcast has several helpful tutorials on it. > www.aph.org > > www.blindcooltech.com/ > > On the blind cool tech site, go to the bottom of the page and work your way > up through the list of downloadable podcasts to find the bookport podcasts. > They are mp3's. > Lois Goodine > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: book port
I seldom, perhaps never, hear any fundamental complaints about the unit. There are things people might like to see changed, but a very high percentage of users are very pleased with the Book Port. I've only seen one on resale on one of the buy-sell lists for the blind. I love mine. Dean ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: book port
Wonderful machine. For the money, probably one of the most versatile units you can get. And the Book Port list on Freelists is run by APH, who make the unit, and is a great resource. Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Sun, 15 Jan 2006, DOC wrote: > My rehab counselor is getting me a book port for class. Can I get opinions > from users of this device? > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: book port
The bookport will do a lot of things useful to study, and is very portable. go to the APH site and find the bookport in their products. You can read a summary of what it will do. And you can download the manual in html or audio. This will give you a good idea about it and how it works. Also, the Blind Cool Tech podcast has several helpful tutorials on it. www.aph.org www.blindcooltech.com/ On the blind cool tech site, go to the bottom of the page and work your way up through the list of downloadable podcasts to find the bookport podcasts. They are mp3's. Lois Goodine ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
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My rehab counselor is getting me a book port for class. Can I get opinions from users of this device? ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Re: the Book Port
Hi Are most of the books available in "format 4"? Marsha Anderson ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi, When listening to Audible books on the Book Port, you are listening to the human narator who read the book for Audible. Robert Carter At 12:42 PM 7/18/2004, you wrote: When you listen to audible books, are you listening to the person reading them,or the computer voice? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." - Original Message - From: "Aman Singer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 12:56 PM Subject: RE: the Book Port > Hi. > Jeff wrote > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > Yes, this is what happens. You can resume at a specific spot (all > files have a resume point held in memory for them), and you can put > bookmarks in files at any point. The two are separate. That is, there is a > temporary bookmark for each file where it's been stopped, as well as > permanent bookmarks which can be put at specific places and removed. > > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > > > No, the BP's firmware and software can be updated easily. When you > start the program, it can check for updates automatically or you can hit the > check updates button, as you wish. Both software and firmware updates are > checked for and downloaded. > I, too, wish there was a unit with Eloquence. However, if you're > willing to put up with delay (I'm not), you can buy an MP3 player, convert > your text files to MP3 with one of the converters, and have eloquence > reading your texts to you. As I said, though, this process does take a few > minutes per book, as well as resulting in files which take up more space > than text files. > Aman > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Jeff - The Ultra Guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:31 PM > Subject: Re: the Book Port > > > > Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more > > questions about the BookPort. > > > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > > > Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been > > contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so > > would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of > > players. However, I have read about the various formats and would > > probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about > > quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this > > would not be an issue for me. > > > > If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other > > similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a > > unit like this with Eloquence. > > > > Jeff, the Ultra guy > > http://www.UltraHost.US > > http://www.UltraRadio.US > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
the audible reader, but only in format 4. - Original Message - From: "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 10:42 AM Subject: Re: the Book Port > When you listen to audible books, are you listening to the person reading > them,or the computer voice? > Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > And lean not on your own understanding; > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > And He shall direct your paths." > > > - Original Message - > From: "Aman Singer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 12:56 PM > Subject: RE: the Book Port > > > > Hi. > > Jeff wrote > > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > > > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > > > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > > > Yes, this is what happens. You can resume at a specific spot (all > > files have a resume point held in memory for them), and you can put > > bookmarks in files at any point. The two are separate. That is, there is a > > temporary bookmark for each file where it's been stopped, as well as > > permanent bookmarks which can be put at specific places and removed. > > > > > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > > > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > > > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > > > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > > > > > > No, the BP's firmware and software can be updated easily. When you > > start the program, it can check for updates automatically or you can hit > the > > check updates button, as you wish. Both software and firmware updates are > > checked for and downloaded. > > I, too, wish there was a unit with Eloquence. However, if you're > > willing to put up with delay (I'm not), you can buy an MP3 player, convert > > your text files to MP3 with one of the converters, and have eloquence > > reading your texts to you. As I said, though, this process does take a few > > minutes per book, as well as resulting in files which take up more space > > than text files. > > Aman > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Jeff - The Ultra Guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:31 PM > > Subject: Re: the Book Port > > > > > > > Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more > > > questions about the BookPort. > > > > > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > > > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > > > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > > > > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > > > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > > > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > > > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > > > > > Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been > > > contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so > > > would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of > > > players. However, I have read about the various formats and would > > > probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about > > > quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this > > > would not be an issue for me. > > > > > > If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other > > > similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a > > > unit like this with Eloquence. > > > > > > Jeff, the Ultra guy > > > http://www.UltraHost.US > > > http://www.UltraRadio.US > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > &g
Re: the Book Port
When you listen to audible books, are you listening to the person reading them,or the computer voice? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." - Original Message - From: "Aman Singer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 12:56 PM Subject: RE: the Book Port > Hi. > Jeff wrote > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > Yes, this is what happens. You can resume at a specific spot (all > files have a resume point held in memory for them), and you can put > bookmarks in files at any point. The two are separate. That is, there is a > temporary bookmark for each file where it's been stopped, as well as > permanent bookmarks which can be put at specific places and removed. > > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > > > No, the BP's firmware and software can be updated easily. When you > start the program, it can check for updates automatically or you can hit the > check updates button, as you wish. Both software and firmware updates are > checked for and downloaded. > I, too, wish there was a unit with Eloquence. However, if you're > willing to put up with delay (I'm not), you can buy an MP3 player, convert > your text files to MP3 with one of the converters, and have eloquence > reading your texts to you. As I said, though, this process does take a few > minutes per book, as well as resulting in files which take up more space > than text files. > Aman > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Jeff - The Ultra Guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:31 PM > Subject: Re: the Book Port > > > > Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more > > questions about the BookPort. > > > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > > > Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been > > contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so > > would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of > > players. However, I have read about the various formats and would > > probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about > > quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this > > would not be an issue for me. > > > > If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other > > similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a > > unit like this with Eloquence. > > > > Jeff, the Ultra guy > > http://www.UltraHost.US > > http://www.UltraRadio.US > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
Hi. Although you can use rechargeable batteries with the bookport, it is not recommended as you might not get a correct percentage of the battery life remaining. But I know some people who use rechargeables. I don't and get probably 60 hours or more. At 7/11/2004, you wrote: According to the manual for the Book Port, mp3 at 128 bit rate will play fine and in stereo. There is no A.C. plug adapter. Its recommended that you buy and use rechargeable batteries and recharge on a separate battery charger. The unit comes with a 64 mb flash card and you can buy additional flash cards from your local computer store. I understand that both the Book Port and the Book courier will accept storage/playback of Audible books from audible.com Hope this information helps you a little more to get a clear idea of the Book Port. Aloha, Milton M. Ota Associate Dealer, Hawaii Island Computer Access Now, I.C.A.N. 1318 Kanewai Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1718 Phone: (808)734-0612 Cell: (808)295-2528 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.hgea.org/~mota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff - The Ultra Guy Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 12:41 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port Thanks, Milton, for the information in your message quoted below. If only there was a similar product which used Eloquence text to speech rather than Doubletalk I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. I read the article comparing the BookPort and BookCourier, but I felt it did an inadequate job of comparison. It really just listed the features of each product without much comparison. Nowhere did I find much information about the mp3 capabilities of these products. What bit rates do they support? More importantly, what bit rates do they *not* support? Can bookmarks be placed within mp3 files? I think my primary use for the unit would be to listen to audio and perhaps audible.com books, so I'd be most interested in the detailed differences between the two units in this regard. Are there other products which I should consider for listening to audio/audible.com books? Also, nowhere was anything mentioned about AC adaptors. Can either of these units be run off of AC? If not, it seems one would go through a lot of batteries. I did notice that in addition to the BookCourier being $20 less expensive, it also includes twice the memory. Jeff, the Ultra guy http://www.UltraHost.US http://www.UltraRadio.US - Original Message - From: "Milton M. Ota" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 5:59 PM Allow me to answer two postings in one-- I believe that the firmware in the BookPort over the Book Courier will support Daisy format 3.0 where the Book Courier currently was only supporting Daisy format 2.2. Whether that makes any difference at this time is not that important as there are not many books available in Daisy 3.0. The BookPort is a product of the American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. information about the BookPort can be found at their website at: http://www.aph.org/ You can find a website on the Book courier at: http://www.bookcourier.com/ And for all interested parties, go to the web of the American Foundation for the Blind's Accessworld for July 2004 and read a comparison report of the two devices we are talking about here. http://www.afb.org/accessworld/ Aloha, Milton M. Ota ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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You can stop an mp3 file on the book port and resume where you left off at any time. You can also place book marks on an mp3 I think. - Original Message - From: "Jeff - The Ultra Guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:31 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more > questions about the BookPort. > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been > contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so > would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of > players. However, I have read about the various formats and would > probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about > quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this > would not be an issue for me. > > If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other > similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a > unit like this with Eloquence. > > Jeff, the Ultra guy > http://www.UltraHost.US > http://www.UltraRadio.US > > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
Hi. Jeff wrote > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > start at that spot when you resume listening? Yes, this is what happens. You can resume at a specific spot (all files have a resume point held in memory for them), and you can put bookmarks in files at any point. The two are separate. That is, there is a temporary bookmark for each file where it's been stopped, as well as permanent bookmarks which can be put at specific places and removed. Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > No, the BP's firmware and software can be updated easily. When you start the program, it can check for updates automatically or you can hit the check updates button, as you wish. Both software and firmware updates are checked for and downloaded. I, too, wish there was a unit with Eloquence. However, if you're willing to put up with delay (I'm not), you can buy an MP3 player, convert your text files to MP3 with one of the converters, and have eloquence reading your texts to you. As I said, though, this process does take a few minutes per book, as well as resulting in files which take up more space than text files. Aman - Original Message - From: "Jeff - The Ultra Guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:31 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more > questions about the BookPort. > > You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the > BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and > start at that spot when you resume listening? > > Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the > software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, > although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update > software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? > > Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been > contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so > would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of > players. However, I have read about the various formats and would > probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about > quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this > would not be an issue for me. > > If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other > similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a > unit like this with Eloquence. > > Jeff, the Ultra guy > http://www.UltraHost.US > http://www.UltraRadio.US > > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
HellO! Where can i read more about this bokk port. We don't have such great things here in sweden. I feel like i am retarded. /Anders. - Original Message - From: "Robert Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 1:38 AM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Hi, > > I would respectfully disagree with this. The Book Port was designed > specifically for people who are blind. It will play contracted grade 2 > files and the transfer software is much more designed to work well giving > one audio feedback as transfers are happening. Both devices use the same > basic hardware with some differences in the keypad and the user interface. > > Again, I put my vote in for the Book Port. The current public beta will > even allow one to speed-up audio files compressing them without changing > the pitch. It will play Audible files as well. > > Robert Carter > > At 04:54 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: > > > >you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the > >same company for APH. > > > >-- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hey: > >At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon > >be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do > >they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > >Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > > And lean not on your own understanding; > > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > >The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > >Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > >Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
You sold me on the book port! -- "Debbie Crafts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Jeff and listers, I bought the BC when it first came out but my unit was buggy and ran through batteries at an alarming clip. I also lost a memory card to the device and had to send it in for service when it totally stopped working after a battery change. So when I finally got around to the APH web site and read about the Bookport, I kicked myself for not having gone that route. When I received a bonus from work, I bought the bookport. The Bookcourier sits in a drawer unused, and that is my backup device. As far as the bookport goes, we are inseparable! And I do mean inseparable! It lives in the pocket of whatever I'm wearing--it's in my robe pocket as I write this, and it travels with me everywhere. Battery changes take place about once a week. It handles a wider variety of formats more gracefully than does the BC. Here are my specific comments regarding the questions you pose: I read the article comparing the Bookport and BookCourier, but I felt it did an inadequate job of comparison. It really just listed the features of each product without much comparison. I agree. The one comment they made that was helpful was that it is far too easy to record a memo by accident on the bookport--you really need to establish the habit of locking it when it's not in use. Nowhere did I find much information about the mp3 capabilities of these products. What bit rates do they support? More importantly, what bit rates do they *not* support? I Haven't come across a bit rate which either device would not handle. I frequently record at very low bit rates for spoken word material and these do not present any problems. Can bookmarks be placed within mp3 files? Yes for the Bookport, no for the Bookcourier. The BP also has better navigation of .mp3 files--I.E. you can back up by phrases or longer pauses. In the case of music files, you can navigate by five or ten seconds or a minute at a time. There is also a way to do rapid jumps. On the BC, you are limited to jumping by 5 percent increments within the file and you cannot set bookmarks. I think my primary use for the unit would be to listen to audio and perhaps audible.com books, so I'd be most interested in the detailed differences between the two units in this regard. On the BP, the audible support is in beta-testing, for which you can download the beta firmwear and transfer software from the website. Audible works very well on both devices, but you are limited to format 4 on either one of them. This means your files are going to be huge and will take longer to download, although the audio quality almost makes it worth it. Are there other products which I should consider for listening to audio/audible.com books? In my opinion, either one of these devices is the most accessible audible-ready device, if you don't mind the extra time and overhead involved in using format 4. The Audible Otis, which is no longer sold, also worked well and supports formats 2 and 3 if you can get your hands on one of these, but it doesn't resume in normal .mp3 files and of course doesn't give you verbal feedback. Also, nowhere was anything mentioned about AC adaptors. Can either of these units be run off of AC? If not, it seems one would go through a lot of batteries. Neither comes with an adapter, nor is there a plug for one on the unit. I strongly recommend the use of NIMH rechargeables--there are chargers out now that will fully charge these in less than an hour. One hint: store charged spares in a baggy in your freezer--they retain the charge much longer that way. I did notice that in addition to the BookCourier being $20 less expensive, it also includes twice the memory. True, but you can purchase compact flash I cards with up to 2GB memory that will work in either device. The 2GB guys are terribly expensive, but there are usually pretty good deals on 256MB and 512MB cards. Hope these comments are helpful. Debbie ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
Jeff, Both the BC and BP have auto-resume for any file type. Also the update procedures are about the same for both--the Bookport transfer software automatically notifies you of updates and will download them automatically if you tell it to do so. The Doubletalk synthe really is not that bad--I lived with it on my PC for years, so it's like an old friend to me, although I agree with you that Eloquence would be superior. My only complaint--and this applies to either device--is that the volume at which it reads and the volume at which MP3 files are played is quite different. So if you've been reading text or .htm files and you want to listen to an .mp3 or Audible file, best turn the volume down a few notches first if you want to keep your ears from ringing. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff - The Ultra Guy Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:32 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more questions about the BookPort. You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and start at that spot when you resume listening? Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of players. However, I have read about the various formats and would probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this would not be an issue for me. If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a unit like this with Eloquence. Jeff, the Ultra guy http://www.UltraHost.US http://www.UltraRadio.US ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more questions about the BookPort. You mentioned "resuming" in mp3 files. Are you saying that the BookPort will remember where you stop listening to an mp3 file and start at that spot when you resume listening? Also, the BC mentioned having an update feature for updating the software. Nothing was specifically said about this for the BP, although I realize it can be done. Is it more difficult to update software/firmware on the BP than on the BC? Actually, I'm not a subscriber of audible.com yet, but I have been contemplating it for quite some time. One of my reasons for doing so would be to have books I could listen to with one of these types of players. However, I have read about the various formats and would probably want to use format 4 anyway. I am somewhat particular about quality and usually prefer to get the highest quality I can, so this would not be an issue for me. If you have any other comments about either of these devices or other similar products I'd be interested. I really, really wish there was a unit like this with Eloquence. Jeff, the Ultra guy http://www.UltraHost.US http://www.UltraRadio.US ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
According to the manual for the Book Port, mp3 at 128 bit rate will play fine and in stereo. There is no A.C. plug adapter. Its recommended that you buy and use rechargeable batteries and recharge on a separate battery charger. The unit comes with a 64 mb flash card and you can buy additional flash cards from your local computer store. I understand that both the Book Port and the Book courier will accept storage/playback of Audible books from audible.com Hope this information helps you a little more to get a clear idea of the Book Port. Aloha, Milton M. Ota Associate Dealer, Hawaii Island Computer Access Now, I.C.A.N. 1318 Kanewai Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1718 Phone: (808)734-0612 Cell: (808)295-2528 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.hgea.org/~mota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff - The Ultra Guy Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 12:41 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port Thanks, Milton, for the information in your message quoted below. If only there was a similar product which used Eloquence text to speech rather than Doubletalk I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. I read the article comparing the BookPort and BookCourier, but I felt it did an inadequate job of comparison. It really just listed the features of each product without much comparison. Nowhere did I find much information about the mp3 capabilities of these products. What bit rates do they support? More importantly, what bit rates do they *not* support? Can bookmarks be placed within mp3 files? I think my primary use for the unit would be to listen to audio and perhaps audible.com books, so I'd be most interested in the detailed differences between the two units in this regard. Are there other products which I should consider for listening to audio/audible.com books? Also, nowhere was anything mentioned about AC adaptors. Can either of these units be run off of AC? If not, it seems one would go through a lot of batteries. I did notice that in addition to the BookCourier being $20 less expensive, it also includes twice the memory. Jeff, the Ultra guy http://www.UltraHost.US http://www.UltraRadio.US - Original Message - From: "Milton M. Ota" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 5:59 PM Allow me to answer two postings in one-- I believe that the firmware in the BookPort over the Book Courier will support Daisy format 3.0 where the Book Courier currently was only supporting Daisy format 2.2. Whether that makes any difference at this time is not that important as there are not many books available in Daisy 3.0. The BookPort is a product of the American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. information about the BookPort can be found at their website at: http://www.aph.org/ You can find a website on the Book courier at: http://www.bookcourier.com/ And for all interested parties, go to the web of the American Foundation for the Blind's Accessworld for July 2004 and read a comparison report of the two devices we are talking about here. http://www.afb.org/accessworld/ Aloha, Milton M. Ota ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
Hello Jeff and listers, I bought the BC when it first came out but my unit was buggy and ran through batteries at an alarming clip. I also lost a memory card to the device and had to send it in for service when it totally stopped working after a battery change. So when I finally got around to the APH web site and read about the Bookport, I kicked myself for not having gone that route. When I received a bonus from work, I bought the bookport. The Bookcourier sits in a drawer unused, and that is my backup device. As far as the bookport goes, we are inseparable! And I do mean inseparable! It lives in the pocket of whatever I'm wearing--it's in my robe pocket as I write this, and it travels with me everywhere. Battery changes take place about once a week. It handles a wider variety of formats more gracefully than does the BC. Here are my specific comments regarding the questions you pose: I read the article comparing the Bookport and BookCourier, but I felt it did an inadequate job of comparison. It really just listed the features of each product without much comparison. I agree. The one comment they made that was helpful was that it is far too easy to record a memo by accident on the bookport--you really need to establish the habit of locking it when it's not in use. Nowhere did I find much information about the mp3 capabilities of these products. What bit rates do they support? More importantly, what bit rates do they *not* support? I Haven't come across a bit rate which either device would not handle. I frequently record at very low bit rates for spoken word material and these do not present any problems. Can bookmarks be placed within mp3 files? Yes for the Bookport, no for the Bookcourier. The BP also has better navigation of .mp3 files--I.E. you can back up by phrases or longer pauses. In the case of music files, you can navigate by five or ten seconds or a minute at a time. There is also a way to do rapid jumps. On the BC, you are limited to jumping by 5 percent increments within the file and you cannot set bookmarks. I think my primary use for the unit would be to listen to audio and perhaps audible.com books, so I'd be most interested in the detailed differences between the two units in this regard. On the BP, the audible support is in beta-testing, for which you can download the beta firmwear and transfer software from the website. Audible works very well on both devices, but you are limited to format 4 on either one of them. This means your files are going to be huge and will take longer to download, although the audio quality almost makes it worth it. Are there other products which I should consider for listening to audio/audible.com books? In my opinion, either one of these devices is the most accessible audible-ready device, if you don't mind the extra time and overhead involved in using format 4. The Audible Otis, which is no longer sold, also worked well and supports formats 2 and 3 if you can get your hands on one of these, but it doesn't resume in normal .mp3 files and of course doesn't give you verbal feedback. Also, nowhere was anything mentioned about AC adaptors. Can either of these units be run off of AC? If not, it seems one would go through a lot of batteries. Neither comes with an adapter, nor is there a plug for one on the unit. I strongly recommend the use of NIMH rechargeables--there are chargers out now that will fully charge these in less than an hour. One hint: store charged spares in a baggy in your freezer--they retain the charge much longer that way. I did notice that in addition to the BookCourier being $20 less expensive, it also includes twice the memory. True, but you can purchase compact flash I cards with up to 2GB memory that will work in either device. The 2GB guys are terribly expensive, but there are usually pretty good deals on 256MB and 512MB cards. Hope these comments are helpful. Debbie ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Hi, Jim. Aren't you on the bookport list? You might want to go to the aph web site and join the bookport e-mail list. There is quite a bit of beta testing going on for those who want to do so. While I totally agree with Mr. Carter about the book port, and I purchased one at the very outset, I haven't heard of any upgrades. Can anyone tell me whether there have been any? Jim ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
The courier has less functions and I think it cannot read as many file types. it is easier to learn because it doesn't do as much. So you need to decide if you want something that might take you a bit longer to learn how to use or not. What's the difference b/t the two? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." - Original Message - From: "Gary G. Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 3:54 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > > you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the same company for APH. > > -- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey: > At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon > be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do > they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > And lean not on your own understanding; > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Hi. I'd spend the extra money and get the bookport. It does more than the book courier. you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the same company for APH. -- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey: At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Alright Paul, What is this book port thing anyway? What does it do? On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 13:42:42 -0700 Paul Henrichsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi. I'd spend the extra money and get the bookport. It does more than > the > book courier. > > > >you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made > buy the > >same company for APH. > > > >-- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hey: > >At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and > will soon > >be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it > and what do > >they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > >Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your > heart, > > And lean not on your own understanding; > > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > >The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > >Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > >Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Thanks, Milton, for the information in your message quoted below. If only there was a similar product which used Eloquence text to speech rather than Doubletalk I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. I read the article comparing the BookPort and BookCourier, but I felt it did an inadequate job of comparison. It really just listed the features of each product without much comparison. Nowhere did I find much information about the mp3 capabilities of these products. What bit rates do they support? More importantly, what bit rates do they *not* support? Can bookmarks be placed within mp3 files? I think my primary use for the unit would be to listen to audio and perhaps audible.com books, so I'd be most interested in the detailed differences between the two units in this regard. Are there other products which I should consider for listening to audio/audible.com books? Also, nowhere was anything mentioned about AC adaptors. Can either of these units be run off of AC? If not, it seems one would go through a lot of batteries. I did notice that in addition to the BookCourier being $20 less expensive, it also includes twice the memory. Jeff, the Ultra guy http://www.UltraHost.US http://www.UltraRadio.US - Original Message - From: "Milton M. Ota" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 5:59 PM Allow me to answer two postings in one-- I believe that the firmware in the BookPort over the Book Courier will support Daisy format 3.0 where the Book Courier currently was only supporting Daisy format 2.2. Whether that makes any difference at this time is not that important as there are not many books available in Daisy 3.0. The BookPort is a product of the American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. information about the BookPort can be found at their website at: http://www.aph.org/ You can find a website on the Book courier at: http://www.bookcourier.com/ And for all interested parties, go to the web of the American Foundation for the Blind's Accessworld for July 2004 and read a comparison report of the two devices we are talking about here. http://www.afb.org/accessworld/ Aloha, Milton M. Ota ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Just bought oneand love it. My husband whois sighted also bought one for his audible and mp3 books. Very fine machine! - Original Message - From: "Robert Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 4:38 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Hi, > > I would respectfully disagree with this. The Book Port was designed > specifically for people who are blind. It will play contracted grade 2 > files and the transfer software is much more designed to work well giving > one audio feedback as transfers are happening. Both devices use the same > basic hardware with some differences in the keypad and the user interface. > > Again, I put my vote in for the Book Port. The current public beta will > even allow one to speed-up audio files compressing them without changing > the pitch. It will play Audible files as well. > > Robert Carter > > At 04:54 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: > > > >you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the > >same company for APH. > > > >-- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hey: > >At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon > >be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do > >they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > >Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > > And lean not on your own understanding; > > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > >The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > >Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > >Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
Hi. There have been seven or eight upgrades, both to the firmware in the unit and to the transfer software on the PC. Have a look at http://sun1.aph.org/tech/bp_new.htm for a list up to march of this year. After march, the major additions are the ability to play Audible books and the ability to increase the speed of files before they're sent to the machine. Aman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Shaker Sent: July 11, 2004 1:15 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port While I totally agree with Mr. Carter about the book port, and I purchased one at the very outset, I haven't heard of any upgrades. Can anyone tell me whether there have been any? Jim ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
APH and it was $375 Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." - Original Message - From: "doc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 10:17 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Who carries this product and how much does it cost? > Doc Wright > http://wrightplaceinc.net > When I've given all that I have to give > Its just the least I can do for my neighbor. > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
I haven't heard of any but if you have installed the software that came with the BookPort onto a PC and have the bookPort connected up to the computer, according to the Instructions for the BookPort there is a way to check if there are any software updates available for the BookPort. Aloha, Milton M. Ota Associate Dealer, Hawaii Island Computer Access Now, I.C.A.N. 1318 Kanewai Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1718 Phone: (808)734-0612 Cell: (808)295-2528 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.hgea.org/~mota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Shaker Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 7:15 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port While I totally agree with Mr. Carter about the book port, and I purchased one at the very outset, I haven't heard of any upgrades. Can anyone tell me whether there have been any? Jim ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
The bookPort is from the american Printing House for the Blind and it cost around $399.00. Aloha, Milton M. Ota Associate Dealer, Hawaii Island Computer Access Now, I.C.A.N. 1318 Kanewai Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1718 Phone: (808)734-0612 Cell: (808)295-2528 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.hgea.org/~mota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of doc Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:17 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port Who carries this product and how much does it cost? Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net When I've given all that I have to give Its just the least I can do for my neighbor. ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
While I totally agree with Mr. Carter about the book port, and I purchased one at the very outset, I haven't heard of any upgrades. Can anyone tell me whether there have been any? Jim ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Who carries this product and how much does it cost? Doc Wright http://wrightplaceinc.net When I've given all that I have to give Its just the least I can do for my neighbor. ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Hi, The Book Port is sold by the American Printing House for the Blind. http://www.aph.org/tech Robert Carter At 07:05 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: and where do you find this program/ player? - Original Message - From: "Robert Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:38 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Hi, > > I would respectfully disagree with this. The Book Port was designed > specifically for people who are blind. It will play contracted grade 2 > files and the transfer software is much more designed to work well giving > one audio feedback as transfers are happening. Both devices use the same > basic hardware with some differences in the keypad and the user interface. > > Again, I put my vote in for the Book Port. The current public beta will > even allow one to speed-up audio files compressing them without changing > the pitch. It will play Audible files as well. > > Robert Carter > > At 04:54 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: > > > >you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the > >same company for APH. > > > >-- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hey: > >At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon > >be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do > >they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > >Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > > And lean not on your own understanding; > > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > >The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > >Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > >Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: the Book Port
Allow me to answer two postings in one-- I believe that the firmware in the BookPort over the Book Courier will support Daisy format 3.0 where the Book Courier currently was only supporting Daisy format 2.2. Whether that makes any difference at this time is not that important as there are not many books available in Daisy 3.0. The BookPort is a product of the American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. information about the BookPort can be found at their website at: http://www.aph.org/ You can find a website on the Book courier at: http://www.bookcourier.com/ And for all interested parties, go to the web of the American Foundation for the Blind's Accessworld for July 2004 and read a comparison report of the two devices we are talking about here. http://www.afb.org/accessworld/ Aloha, Milton M. Ota Associate Dealer, Hawaii Island Computer Access Now, I.C.A.N. 1318 Kanewai Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-1718 Phone: (808)734-0612 Cell: (808)295-2528 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.hgea.org/~mota -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 2:06 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: the Book Port and where do you find this program/ player? - Original Message - From: "Robert Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:38 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Hi, > > I would respectfully disagree with this. The Book Port was designed > specifically for people who are blind. It will play contracted grade 2 > files and the transfer software is much more designed to work well > giving one audio feedback as transfers are happening. Both devices use > the same basic hardware with some differences in the keypad and the > user interface. > > Again, I put my vote in for the Book Port. The current public beta > will even allow one to speed-up audio files compressing them without > changing the pitch. It will play Audible files as well. > > Robert Carter > > At 04:54 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: > > > >you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy > >the same company for APH. > > > >-- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hey: > >At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and > >will soon > >be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and > >what do > >they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > >Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > > And lean not on your own understanding; > > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > >The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf > >the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit > >www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
and where do you find this program/ player? - Original Message - From: "Robert Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:38 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > Hi, > > I would respectfully disagree with this. The Book Port was designed > specifically for people who are blind. It will play contracted grade 2 > files and the transfer software is much more designed to work well giving > one audio feedback as transfers are happening. Both devices use the same > basic hardware with some differences in the keypad and the user interface. > > Again, I put my vote in for the Book Port. The current public beta will > even allow one to speed-up audio files compressing them without changing > the pitch. It will play Audible files as well. > > Robert Carter > > At 04:54 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: > > > >you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the > >same company for APH. > > > >-- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hey: > >At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon > >be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do > >they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > >Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > > And lean not on your own understanding; > > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > >The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > >Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > >Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > > >___ > >PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
What's the difference b/t the two? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." - Original Message - From: "Gary G. Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 3:54 PM Subject: Re: the Book Port > > you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the same company for APH. > > -- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey: > At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon > be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do > they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? > Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, > And lean not on your own understanding; > In all your ways acknowledge Him, > And He shall direct your paths." > > > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! > > ___ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
Hi, I would respectfully disagree with this. The Book Port was designed specifically for people who are blind. It will play contracted grade 2 files and the transfer software is much more designed to work well giving one audio feedback as transfers are happening. Both devices use the same basic hardware with some differences in the keypad and the user interface. Again, I put my vote in for the Book Port. The current public beta will even allow one to speed-up audio files compressing them without changing the pitch. It will play Audible files as well. Robert Carter At 04:54 PM 7/10/2004, you wrote: you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the same company for APH. -- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey: At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: the Book Port
you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the same company for APH. -- "Sarai and Rosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey: At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The best thing to hit the Internet in years - NetZero HiSpeed! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month -visit www.netzero.com to sign up today! ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
the Book Port
Hey: At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays everything and will soon be playing books from audible. I was wondering if anyone uses it and what do they think of the accessibility and the voice quality? Sarai and Rosie, Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
