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Date Posted: 22:26:50 07/13/02 Sat
Author: Li
Subject: Raw data that I collected from the interview
In reply to: Nishita Pandya 's message, "improved questionnaire ( 1 question added)" on 09:51:18 07/09/02 Tue

>Questionnaire for MP3 Player Project for CS 560
>:Intro. to HCI Class
>
>Name Of Interviewer:
Li Zheng
>Name of Interviewee:
L. P.
>1) Which age group do you fall into :
>
55 - 60 years
>
>2) Do you listen to music?
>
YES
>
>If answer to question #2 is yes: go on with the
>interview question # 3
>
>3) When do you listen to music?
>
I have a job and commute a lot. I listen to the music while driving or while I'm at home.
>
>4A) How long do you listen to music?
>
1 hour when I am driving. When I'm at home, I can listen for a whole day.
>
>4B) Do you usually listen to :
>
Mixed songs, but prefer CD to radio
>
>5) Do you wear reading glasses?
>
YES
>
>6) Do you live with someone? If the answer is yes
>then, who do you live with?
>
I live with my 22-year-old son.
>
>7) Do you own any electronic devices like a (mark as
>many as applicable)
TV
VCR
DVD Player
Video-Camera/Camcorder
>
>7A) How do you learn to operate a device ?
All of below, in the order of preference:
1) somebody to instruct me
2) read the manual
3) try the features out and learn
4) Learn using online help/support
>
>8) Do you own a music system ?
YES
>
>8A) If yes then :
>· Which one ?
I have CD player in my car, and two home stero system at home.
>
>· Where do you place the system?
One in the car, one in the living room and one in the bedroom.
>
>· What are some of the physical features that you like
>about the system you own?
One of my home stero can play 3 CDs, one can play 5. The can switch the CDs, and I don't have to change CD for a long time.
I also have a lot of speakers all around, in rooms and in the balcony. I like to hear the music when I move around at home.
Another feature I like is that I can copy songs from CD to tape, tape to CD, and CD to CD.
>

>· What are some of the physical features that you
>dislike in this system?
Can't think of any. I'm quite satisfied with respect to the money I paid for them.
>
>
>· What are your preferences about features in the
>music system that you own?
I like to record songs from CD to CD, and I like the multiple CD feature. I have remote controls, but don't use them much.
>
>8B) If no then, what device do you use to listen to
>music? (could be a radio or something else)
>Notes:
>
>9) Do you own a portable music device such as
>· Walkman cassette player
>· CD-walkman
>· other
I had a walkman, but never use it. I don't like cassetes much. My son has a MP3 player.
>
>9A) How much would you be willing to pay for a music
>system that is portable?
>Specify a price range.
around $150. I would like to pay more for a home system, but would not pay a lot for a portable system.
>
>If answers to question #8 or #9 is a yes then go on to
>question #10 otherwise jump to question #14.
>10) Give your comments / suggestions / preference on
>the following appearance features of your music system?
>a. Colors used for the system?
I like them to be black. don't like fancy colors.
>
>b. Buttons’ sizes
If it is a portable player, the buttons should be small
>
>c. Buttons’ style ( Toggle button. Sliding type, dials
>)
I like push buttons
>
>d. Size and weight of the system?
For portable, prefer smaller
>
>e. Material ( plastic /metal )
plastic because it's lighter weight
>
>f. Do you use / like to use headphones?
yes.
>
>g. Do you like to use / prefer to use / not mind using
>/ mind using Battery operated devices?
> How about a rechargeable battery operated
>device?
I like rechargable batteries.
>
>11) What are some of the features that you would like
>with respect to functionality of your system?
I don't use a portable system, so not much idea
>
>12) What are some features that you would want your
>system to have?
I'd like to have:
Radio
CD
Recording
Play list
Select songs
Remote control
Downloading music if it is legal
>
13) From the selection below, mark the
>functionality/features provided by your current system?
Radio, CD, cassettes, recording, remote control
>
>14) Do you own a computer?
YES
>
>If the answer to Question # 14 is a Yes: then answer
>the following questions
>15) Do you surf the internet? How often?
yes, every day
>
>15A) If yes, what is/are some of your favorite web
>sites?
I usually go to the news sites. I also often use search engines, my favorite search engine is Ask Jeeves. Just type in my question and get answer.
>
>15B) Have you ever bought or sold anything off the net?
No. I'm not afraid of using computer or the Internet, but it is not my habit to buy things online. I'd like to go to the store and see the goods in person. I have seen some online catelogues and found some interested items, and I made phone calls to buy them.
>
>16) If the answer to the above question # 15B is yes,
>then could you describe your experience? What did you
>like
>best about the process / web site ? What did you like
>the least?
>Notes:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>17) Have you ever downloaded anything off the
>internet? for example software?
YES, software
>
>17A) What are your sources for getting music?
Purchase from stores, Record from cassettes and CDs
>
>18) On a scale of 1 – 10 how enjoyable would you find
>making your own music CDs or tapes using the
>internet?(10 being most enjoyable )
I'd like to burn CDs if it is legal. My sister once did it for me, using Napster. scale: 10.
>
>19) On a scale of 1 – 10 what would be the most
>important feature that would make creating your own
>mix of songs easier? (10 being most important )
This tool must be able to load the CDs and play them. I want to see multiple CDs at the same time, and select songs from them. I don't like to load one CD at a time, copy a song and paste it later.
>
>20) Can you identify some of these symbols on the
>standard buttons of your player?
yes, can identify all

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  • my interview #1 -- nishita pandya, 09:42:08 07/15/02 Mon
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