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
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
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.
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
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
: [Announce] Book Port Plus on this week's Main Menu
It will play NLS, RFBD, 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
: [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
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Coming up on Main Menu for February 27, 2010:
This week we present
ill this play nls books
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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.
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It will play NLS, RFBD, 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
I hope it is cheap
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It will play NLS, RFBD, Audible books, MP3
In recent interviews Larry says they hope to price it in the mid 300s.
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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
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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?
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I haven't heard anything in months about the new Book Port
Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices:
1. Book Port plays books from RFBD, 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
Hi Dean:
Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how is the quality?
Thanks all over the place.
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, 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.
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Hi Bruce:
How is the quality of the playback?
Thanks much.
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They can, but it should be noted
Hi Bruce:
How is the quality of the playback?
Thanks much.
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They can, but it should be noted
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.
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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
the quality is very good.
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Hi Dean:
Can stereo MP3 files be played on the Book Port. If so, how
, 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 RFBD, 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
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Hi. Here are some thoughts regarding these two devices:
1. Book Port plays books from RFBD, Book Courier does not.
2
bookport demensions
inches: 4x2x0.5
the flash card is 256mb
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Hi Dean,
I looked at the bookport
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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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And He shall direct your paths.
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Hi.
Jeff wrote
You mentioned resuming in mp3 files
the audible reader, but only in format 4.
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When you listen to audible books, are you listening to the person
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
Hi
Are most of the books available in format 4?
Marsha Anderson
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Yes, Debbie, I appreciate your comments. I do have a couple more
questions about the BookPort.
You
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.
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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
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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
books and the ability to increase
the speed of files before they're sent to the machine.
Aman
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While I
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
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
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.
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At the ACB convention, I saw a book port. It plays
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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
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
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
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
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
11, 2004 8:32 PM
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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
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
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
.
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you may want to get the Book Courier instead. Book port it=s made buy the
same company for APH.
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list.
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and where do you find this program/ player?
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Hi,
I would respectfully disagree
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?
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Who carries this product and how much does it cost?
Doc Wright
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When I've given all that I have to give
Its just the least I can do for my neighbor.
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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
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