[Dtb-talk] digital player information

[Mike Freeman]

I wear a watch so whether a device says the time is immaterial to me.

As for speakers, I suspect cellphone makers can order in bulk.

Mike Freeman
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On Sep 21, 2011, at 4:29, "Eric SS" <sseric57 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Steve, I sure agree with you re: the convenience of a clock on the
> BookSense. It seems like such a little thing, but it is interesting how
> useful it becomes once you have it. I guess it makes up for the fact we
> can't just glance around us and find the time displayed somewhere on about
> anything in our homes/office, etc.
> 
> I noted this to HIMS, but not sure if they pay attention to such
> suggestions; they certainly didn't acknowledge my comment. I don't think
> anyone needs to know the day, month and year when they are checking the time
> on a book reader. At least they do not precede the time announcement with a
> beep or buzz or ring. No idea why most time makers add that little
> annoyance. If I push the button, I should be expecting the time
> announcement, hence, I do not need a tone warning me it is a bout to be
> spoken.
> 
> I posted my BookSense for sale just a few weeks after purchasing it, but did
> not get any takers. So, I have been using it more and am getting quite used
> to its little quirks and do appreciate the size. One thing to those
> considering a purchase without putting your hands on a device, they say the
> BookSense has stereo speakers. Really? Cell phone manufacturers have shown
> they can do some pretty remarkable things with small speakers, so it puzzles
> me why the readers all have such poor speaker output. But, most of my
> reading is via headphones, so I don't give the sound quality much weight.
> 
> P.s. To those with suggestions about batching unzipping files, many thanks
> to all of you.
> 
> Eric
> 
> 
> 
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