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
>
>
>
>
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