[access-uk] Re: Another note taker development

  • From: william lomas <lomaswilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:01:17 +0100

At least this will open this up to more people that's fantastic news for us 
all, and e are able to keep up to date with mainstream tehnology

On Sep 13, 2010, at 12:57 PM, Ibrahim Gucukoglu wrote:

> Hi William.
>  
> Well, its going to be based on the open Android operating system, so costs 
> are going to be kept to a minimum there.  Its also being developed by 
> National Braille Press as a not for profit project, so the theory is that the 
> product cost will reflect the actual costs of development, though I wouldn't 
> mind betting that distributor overheads will add significantly to the overall 
> costs for buyers.  Its in the early stages of development though, so its one 
> of those wait and see things as to whether it will actually make it to 
> market.  I like the idea of the 5 megapixel camera and mobile phone functions 
> though, it should be interesting and its certainly more innovative than the 
> products currently on the market especially where the totally blind are 
> concerned.
>  
> All the best, Ibrahim.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: william lomas
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:53 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Another note taker development
> 
> how much will it be i wonder 2000 or more?
> 
> On Sep 13, 2010, at 12:48 PM, Ibrahim Gucukoglu wrote:
> 
>> Hi Everyone.
>>  
>> I've just been told about a new note taking product soon to enter the market 
>> based on the open Android operating system and with an integrated 20 cell 
>> Braille display and mobile features.  I don't know whether this will be 
>> available in the UK, but here's the link for anyone interested in reading 
>> more:
>> http://braillewizard.org/
>>  
>> All the best, Ibrahim.
> 
> 

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