The simple answer is that some devices are meant to do certain things
while others are not. However, I don't wish to be accused of being rude
because I gave a laconic answer. So, if you are still interested in my
reasoning, please read on.
Putting aside the notetaker VS the computer devices for a moment, let's
use a non-technical example of a pencil and a pen. Both of these tools
are used for writing. However one has features the other does not. They
both have pros and cons and they are both appropriately used based on
different situations and needs.
Pros of the pencil:
1. Cost less money.
2. Can easily be erased.
3. Easier to find in different lengths.
Cons of the pencil:
1. Can break easily if gripped too hard.
2. Must have a pencil sharpener which causes trash.
3. Can be easy to erase.
Pros of the pen:
1. Ink lasts longer than led in pencils.
2. Less friction felt on paper when writing.
3. Don't need to sharpen it.
Cons of the pen:
1. Can't easily erase what you write.
2. Ink is very messy if pen explodes from hot weather.
3. If pen requires a lid, it can easily get lost.
Okay, so now we have 3 positive and 3 negative things about both the pen
and pencil. What does this all mean? Is one better than the other?
Certainly not. Is one good for some things while the other is not? Of
course. For example, when purchasing your dream home, you would not be
signing the closing papers with a pencil which can easily be erased.
However when helping your child with homework you will want that pencil
to easily erase mistakes. What this comes down to is that certain things
are better suited to do certain things while others are not. Some people
would argue that they only ever write using a pen and never have need
for pencils. This is good and dandy. However when a pen-only person
wants the features of a pencil, or is in need of such features, said
person will either have to bite the bullet and purchase pencils for that
work, or said person might need to borrow a pencil to get the work done.
Going back to Sense notetakers and computers, if you don't have a
computer and you need to convert mp3 files or do some other task which
the Sense notetaker is not designed to do, either purchase a computer or
borrow one, or have a friend who has one do the work for you. Likewise,
if all you have is a computer and you need to use something which boots
up very fast, something you can use as a planner, something for portable
gps for the blind, or something to keep electronic versions of your
contacts, then get a Sense notetaker or borrow one from someone. I am
not saying by any means that new features and enhancements will never be
added because that would just be silly and short-sighted. However, I
want people to realize that while the Sense notetakers are a great
product, they are not PCs. I would argue the same thing on a desktop PC
vs a laptop or netbook. I would argue the same thing on Windows Vista VS
Windows XP. It comes down to what things are designed for and what they
are meant to do.
Hope this helps.
Chuck and Sharon Campbell said the following on 11/18/2008 11:14 AM:
Hi Raul and List,
What about those of us who don't have, or don't want a computer? As
much as any notetaker costs, we should have all all of the uses of a
computer.
The argument will be that a notetaker is only Pda. Our contention is,
many people want computers, but there are many of us who really don't.
Why not have a notetaker that is free of having to use a pc for anything.
For instance, in this message, you mention using a pc for recording
mp3's. Why? Shouldn't these so-called Pda's have this ability as well?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Raul A. Gallegos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Date sent: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:09:44 -0500
Subject: Re: [GWN] recording questions
Recording level features have been marked down. However
recording
directly to mp3 may not be possible because it would require a
hardware
change as well as software. Since it may not be possible to
record to
mp3, I doubt that converting wav to mp3 will be added. That's
what a PC
would be good for.
Many thanks.
Steve Gladstone said the following on 11/17/2008 5:18 PM:
Is there a possibility for controlling recording level and
recording In MP3
for a future release? Also, is there a way to convert the WAV to
MP3?
thanks,
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: Raul A. Gallegos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 3:40 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [GWN] recording questions
1. No there is not.
2. Use the dot-3 to move back or the dot-6 to move forward
within a
playlist.
3. No there isn't.
4. That depends on what you want to use it for. Typically 16
bit and
44.1 khz sample rate will take up the most room and give you the
best
quality. If your goal is to use it for voice only then using
something
smaller such as a 22,050 kz sample rate is better. That is
closer to
what you get with a radio.
Steve Gladstone said the following on 11/17/2008 3:15 AM:
1. When recording on the VS, IS THERE A WAY TO CONTROL THE
RECORDING
LEVEL, EITHER USING THE INTERNAL OR AN EXTERNAL MIKE?
2. When listening to several recordings on a play list, how do
I go from
one recording to the next without getting thrown out of the
list? When I
do a Z chord to stop playing a wave file, it throws me into the
word
processor.
3. Is there a way to record in MP3 instead of WAV?
4. I have my VS sample set to 44k and 16 bit. Is this the best
setting?
What is the advantage of a lower setting?
Thank you,
Steve
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