[access-uk] Re: Nano notetaker/organiser
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:56:59 +0100
Hi Ray,
I am not sure how much the battery is, but I will find out. I have never
had to replace one yet.
As for upgrades, I believe they are free.
All the best
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> _____________________________________________
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Ray's Home
> Sent: 25 July 2006 10:44
> To: Access-Uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Nano notetaker/organiser
>
> Steve, I've browsed the net and looked at the Nano a bit and it does seem
> good value for money as this stuff goes in our world.
>
> Disappointed though to hear that the battery isn't user replaceable. That
> leads me to ask you, and maybe anyone else who sells this, how much to
> replace the batteries?
>
> One thing I am very insistant on now is knowing the running cost of
> anything I buy. This includes costs of updates to software as, if I feel
> I'm being charged over the odds for this, I won't clime on board these
> days.
>
> (I've started a new thread here. The subject line, as so often happens,
> bears no resemblance to the original subject being discussed. Hope some
> will pick up on this.)
> From Ray
> I can be contacted off-list at:
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
> Of Steve Nutt
>
>
> Hi Graham,
>
> One difference to be aware of, is the Nano has a non-user-replacable
> rechargable battery, whereas the Voice Mate used standard batteries.
>
> To say that it replaces these types of product is probably accurate,
> except
> the Nano uses no voice recognition at all. It allows you to record, but
> you
> can't speak to it. So the only way to find an appointment is to browse
> them, or type the first letters of the contact you seek. I would say if
> you
> are proficient at Braille, you will get round the Nano very quickly, but
> if
> you are not, this is certainly still do-able, but takes a little more
> time,
> since you have to select and enter letters using the cursor keys.
>
> Finally, the games are fun. I am addicted to Blackjack, and it is nice to
> have a handheld unit that will let you play games. That's my take on the
> Nano, an interesting little product.
>
> All the best
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