[gui-talk] Comparison of BookPort and BookCourier

[Wayne Merritt]

There has been talk of a newer Book Port coming out at some point, I think 
later this year or early next. I don't know anything about the newer model, 
except that its design will likely be different. When it does come out 
though, I'm sure there will be plenty of promoting of it from APH and the 
Blind Cool Tech site mentioned in an earlier post.

Wayne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "albertpgriffith" <albertpgriffith at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Comparison of BookPort and BookCourier


> 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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