[gui-talk] Comparison of BookPort and BookCourier

[albertpgriffith]

The Book Port is more feature rich.  The interface is accessible but most of 
its 18  keys have multiple functions so there is a learning curve.  While it 
was ahead of its time when it was released four years ago, I feel someone 
will release a more compact device which will play a grater variety of copy 
protected file types.
 I believe it weighs in at around six ounces.  It does have upgradeable 
firmware but I've never received a response to my questions about increasing 
the number of protected formats.  Therefore, if you don't have to have one 
right away, I suggest waiting until next year to see if a better version of 
the same or newer product hits the market.----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Arrigo" <n0oxy at charter.net>
To: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Comparison of BookPort and BookCourier


>I have them both, and they are similar. Book port has more features that 
>are
> tergeted for blind users such as the ability to move through text files by
> character, and it also has a note taker function, although you will need 
> to
> write everything in computer braille. It's also a bit more expensive than
> the bookcourier. Honestly, I like the courier better mainly because the
> interface is a bit easier, and I never use the note taker feature.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Geetha Shamanna" <geetha at millernorbert.de>
> To: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 8:02 AM
> Subject: [gui-talk] Comparison of BookPort and BookCourier
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am planning to buy a device similar to BookPort, but am unable to decide
> as to whether to go for BookPort or BookCourier.
> Could any of you with adequate knowledge of both devices enlighten me 
> about
> which is better?
>
> Many thanks in advance for your responses.
> Geetha
>
>
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