[gps-talkusers] Re: FW: [gui-talk] HumanWare Announces BrailleNote mPower

That is why there are laptops.  The braille note takers and laptops gives us
a choice of what we want and need out of a portable device.  Does that mean
either one is perfect?  No, but different people have different needs and
for me, the Braille note meets my portable computing needs.

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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of gerry leary
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 6:44 AM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: FW: [gui-talk] HumanWare Announces BrailleNote
mPower

when are they going to build a real computer?
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From: "Charles La Pierre" <lapierre@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 9:55 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: FW: [gui-talk] HumanWare Announces BrailleNote
mPower


> Actually they wanted to go with the 550 MHz processor but couldn't due 
> to some cost issues, so they are using a 416MHz processor a whooping 
> 16MHz faster than the PK, but because of the faster IO and bus speeds 
> of the mPower it is actually a lot faster than 16MHz over the PK.
>
> Charles.
>
> At 07:42 AM 6/28/2005, you wrote:
>>The processor speed is 550
>>Mike
>>
>>At 07:29 AM 6/28/2005, you wrote:
>>>Actually, you could with a pcm or compact flash ethernet card.
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of gerry leary
>>>Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 5:39 AM
>>>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: FW: [gui-talk] HumanWare Announces 
>>>BrailleNote mPower
>>>
>>>Notice they don't tell us the speed of the processor and there is no 
>>>ether net port.  This means that if you don't have wireless card you 
>>>can't get high speed internet.  Gerry
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Carlos" <cetaylor1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 10:02 PM
>>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] FW: [gui-talk] HumanWare Announces 
>>>BrailleNote mPower
>>>
>>>
>>> > I've been salivating over this all evening.  Can't wait to get my 
>>> > hands on one next week at the ACB convention.
>>> >
>>> >>From: "Jonathan Mosen" <jonathan.mosen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>To: <bnannounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, 
>>> >><braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> >>Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:06:49 +1200
>>> >>Subject: [Bnannounce] HumanWare Announces BrailleNote mPower
>>> >>
>>> >>HUMANWARE ANNOUNCES BRAILLENOTE MPOWOWER, THE NEXT GENERATION 
>>> >>INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE BLIND
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>HumanWare, the world leader in information technology for the 
>>> >>blind and visually impaired, is proud to announce BrailleNote 
>>> >>mPower and VoiceNote mPower, the next generation of the 
>>> >>BrailleNote family of
>>> > products.
>>> >>
>>> >>Shipping immediately, BrailleNote mPower is available in 18 and 32 
>>> >>cell versions, with Braille or QWERTY keyboards.  VoiceNote mPower 
>>> >>is also available with a Braille or QWERTY keyboard.  With 
>>> >>state-of-the-art connectivity, BrailleNote mPower provides the 
>>> >>functionality and ease of use required by today's blind students, 
>>> >>professionals, and anyone who needs to access information anywhere 
>>> >>with
>>>efficiency.
>>> >>
>>> >>Key new features include:
>>> >>
>>> >>* expanded on-board storage
>>> >>* USB host and client
>>> >>*  great quality stereo sound
>>> >>* streaming media
>>> >>* audio recorder
>>> >>* built-in Bluetooth
>>> >>* and a fast Intel X-scale processor.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>Expanded On board Storage.  The previous generation of BrailleNote 
>>> >>offered
>>> >>16 megabytes of user storage by default, expandable to 48 MB.
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower allows you to take more information and 
>>> >>entertainment with you without even needing a storage card, thanks 
>>> >>to its
>>> > 128 MB flash disk.
>>> >>Because your data is precious, our disk on chip technology means 
>>> >>that your data is preserved, even if the battery goes completely flat.
>>> >>
>>> >>SD Card Support.
>>> >>
>>> >>Secure Digital cards are becoming increasingly popular, and 
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower is the first information management tool for 
>>> >>the blind to offer built-in support for them.  About the size of a 
>>> >>postage stamp, these tiny cards can store up to a couple of 
>>> >>gigabytes of information.  SD cards are ideal for taking your media on
the go.
>>> >>With the SD card slot, compact flash slot, and PCMCIA slot, 
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower offers you the ability easily to carry well 
>>> >>over 10 gigabytes of storage on cards
>>> > alone.
>>> >>
>>> >>USB.  BrailleNote mPower features two USB host ports.  Connect 
>>> >>printers, embossers, keyboards and storage media to BrailleNote 
>>> >>mPower for maximum power and convenience.  A separate minnie USB 
>>> >>client port makes connecting to your PC with Microsoft ActiveSync a
snap.
>>> >>
>>> >>Great Quality Stereo Audio.  How does this sound? If you're an 
>>> >>audiofile, you'll love the clean, high quality stereo audio you 
>>> >>get when you connect a set of headphones to BrailleNote mPower.  
>>> >>Whether it's mp3, Windows Media or wave files, on your flash disk, 
>>> >>across a network or over the web, BrailleNote mPower provides a 
>>> >>superior listening
>>> > experience.
>>> >>
>>> >>Streaming Media.  Listen to the world! BrailleNote mPower offers 
>>> >>you access to thousands of Internet radio stations with its 
>>> >>enhanced Media Player.  Its support for mp3 and Windows Media 
>>> >>streaming means you can listen to Internet radio anywhere you have an
Internet connection.
>>> >>The new "create favourite from link" feature in KeyWeb makes it 
>>> >>easy for you to quickly assemble a collection of your favourite 
>>> >>Internet radio
>>> > stations, and surf between them.
>>> >>Braille-note mPower's streaming media capability includes full 
>>> >>support for ACB Radio.
>>> >>
>>> >>The new Media Player not only allows you to adjust the volume of 
>>> >>the media separately from the speech anywhere in KeySoft, but you 
>>> >>can also pause and resume the playing of audio anywhere, without 
>>> >>the need to switch back into the Media Player application.
>>> >>
>>> >>Audio Recording.  Use the microphone built into BrailleNote 
>>> >>mPower, or the external microphone of your choice, to record voice 
>>> >>memos.  You have full control over the quality of your recordings, 
>>> >>and the ability to set your recording levels from within the Media 
>>> >>Centre.  Just press the handy record button on the side of 
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower, and the virtual
>>> > tape is rolling.
>>> >>Replay your last recording from anywhere in KeySoft with a single 
>>> >>key
>>> > press.
>>> >>It's ideal for recording a phone number or appointment and then 
>>> >>easily playing it back later when you need to enter the data into
KeySoft.
>>> >>
>>> >>Built-in Bluetooth.  Use a printer, a cell phone as a modem, an 
>>> >>external keyboard and more with our completely integrated 
>>> >>Bluetooth technology.  No need to consume a valuable card slot for 
>>> >>this important feature, Bluetooth is with you wherever you go.
>>> >>
>>> >>Fast Intel X-scale processor.  With the fast processor in 
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower, documents load faster, BrailleNote GPS routes 
>>> >>are plotted quicker, and performance all round is snappy.
>>> >>
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower includes an updated version of HumanWare's 
>>> >>award-winning KeySoft suite of applications, now at version 6.2.
>>> >>
>>> >>Quick Summary of connectivity.  BrailleNote mPower includes: SD 
>>> >>card slot, two USB host ports, one USB client port, serial port, 
>>> >>infra-red port, compact flash slot, external microphone jack, 
>>> >>headphone jack, PCMCIA slot, 56k dial-up modem, Bluetooth 
>>> >>transceiver.  Wireless and Ethernet are supported through optional
cards sold separately.
>>> >>
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower and VoiceNote mPower will be available for 
>>> >>hands-on demonstrations at the national conventions of the 
>>> >>American Council of the Blind, and the National Federation of the 
>>> >>Blind during the first week of July.  It will also be demonstrated 
>>> >>at Sight Village in the UK in
>>> > mid-July.
>>> >>Frequently Asked Questions.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q.  Does BrailleNote mPower replace any existing products? A.  
>>> >>Yes, BrailleNote mPower replaces the BrailleNote BT, BrailleNote 
>>> >>QT, VoiceNote BT, and VoiceNote QT.  BrailleNote PK continues to 
>>> >>be sold and developed as our ultra-portable solution.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q.  I just purchased one of the products BrailleNote mPower replaces.
>>> >>Can you do anything for me? A.  Yes.  Products will be updated 
>>> >>occasionally, and sadly, there will always be those who purchase 
>>> >>just
>>> > before this happens.
>>> >>However, your existing product is not obsolete (see the next 
>>> >>question).
>>> >>If you've purchased one of the older products in the last three 
>>> >>months, IE on or after 1 April 2005, we have a very competitive 
>>> >>upgrade package for
>>> > you.
>>> >>Contact HumanWare for details.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q.  So does this mean that if I want new versions of KeySoft, I 
>>> >>have to buy BrailleNote mPower? A.  Not at all.  We're sure you'll 
>>> >>like BrailleNote mPower.  It's hardware means that there's so much 
>>> >>more we can offer you with this product.  However, KeySoft will be 
>>> >>updated for the existing product for the foreseeable future.  
>>> >>Because of hardware limitations however, we cannot offer all 
>>> >>features of new KeySoft versions
>>> > on the older product.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q.  Is there anything special you can do for existing BrailleNote 
>>> >>users who want a BrailleNote mPower? A.  There certainly is.  The 
>>> >>HumanWare way is to make sure you have a clear upgrade path to 
>>> >>keep your technology
>>> > current.
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower is a brand new product.  However, there is one 
>>> >>important part of your existing BrailleNote we can use, your 
>>> >>Braille display.  We will be offering a Braille display transplant
service.
>>> >>Send us your old BrailleNote, and we'll take the Braille display 
>>> >>out of it and transplant it into a brand spanking new BrailleNote
mPower.
>>> >>This service will be available from 1 October 2005.  We will offer 
>>> >>further details, including pricing, shortly.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q.  If I get my Braille display transplanted into a BrailleNote 
>>> >>mPower, what about my SMA? A.  Your SMA will carry over, so you 
>>> >>will be entitled to KeySoft for BrailleNote mPower.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q. I note that there is no parallel port on BrailleNote mPower, 
>>> >>but I have a parallel printer that works with my existing 
>>> >>BrailleNote. What can I
>>> > do? A.
>>> >>You can purchase a USB to parallel converter, which will allow you 
>>> >>to use printers and embossers that require a parallel port.
>>> >>
>>> >>Q.  I'm curious, what does the m in mPower stand for? A.  Mobile.
>>> >>BrailleNote mPower gives you true mobile power.  But obviously, it 
>>> >>is a tool that is empowering blind people to succeed in all walks 
>>> >>of life.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>For more information on BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower, shipping 
>>> >>immediately, please contact your nearest HumanWare office or visit 
>>> >>us on the web at http://www.humanware.com.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
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