[access-uk] Re: Order the Braille Sense OnHand

  • From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:49:04 +0100

Hi,

So you're saying if some people can't afford it, no-one should have it?
Strange logic there.

All the best

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
william lomas
Sent: Friday 13 August 2010 07:16
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Order the Braille Sense OnHand

well why bother developing the tech when no one except those in jobs can
afford it 

On Aug 13, 2010, at 7:34 AM, Dean Wilcox wrote:

> Its a problem with most assistive tech but if we go at it like that
nothing will ever be developed.  Worth remembering though that it does have
an 18 cell Braille display and they aren't cheap and probably never will be.
> 
> 
> On 12 Aug 2010, at 13:33, william lomas wrote:
> 
>> and how will the average person on benefets afford it?
>> 
>> On Aug 12, 2010, at 9:28 PM, Chris Hallsworth wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> In early July, GW Micro announced the new and exciting Braille Sense
OnHand.  We are pleased to announce that the Braille Sense OnHand will be
shipping soon.  Many of you have seen this portable notetaker at the summer
shows and have been dazzled by its compact size, power, and performance.
>>> 
>>> The Braille Sense OnHand is a small notetaker with an 18-cell Braille
display.  It has the power of the Braille Sense notetakers, and comes with a
GPS receiver, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a compass all built into one small,
ergonomic unit.  It also includes four GB of built-in memory, an SD card
slot, and USB OTG port.  An external LCD display is an option.
>>> 
>>> Although we have no firm date on shipping, the preliminary estimate is
for shipping to start in September.  So, GW Micro is now taking orders to
make sure that you will be among the first to experience all that the
Braille Sense OnHand can do for you.

>>> 
>>> The retail price is $4,995.
>>> 
>>> The Braille Sense OnHand has powerful software, networking capabilities,
and multimedia features that let students, people in the workplace, and
anyone accomplish tasks and get the most out of life.  Plus, its small size
makes it easy to take with you anywhere you go.  The Braille Sense OnHand
lets you multitask as you run up to seven programs simultaneously.
>>> 
>>> To place your order and to get further information, you can contact your
local dealer by going to www.gwmicro.com/Find_a_Dealer/.  Or, you may place
you order directly with GW Micro by calling our Orders Department at (260)
489-3671.
>>> 
>>> The GW Micro Sales Team
>>> 
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