[gps-talkusers] GPS Version 3 changes
- From: Michael May <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 10:09:11 -0700
Hello John and listers,
First, let me say that I have been told by Jonathan Mosen that I will come
home from the conferences with a BrailleNote PK to begin developing around.
Since it will be several months before this product is available, we are
hopeful that a GPS version can be added to this very attractive little unit
by the time it is released.
In terms of the relationship between Sendero and PDI, it is pretty straight
forward. Sendero develops and distributes the GPS as well as distributing
the BrailleNote products. PDI distributes the GPS supplied to them by Sendero.
Prior to the new version 3, PDI sourced their own hardware to go with the
GPS. This unfortunately is where things got messy because their customers
were getting an older receiver while Sendero customers were getting a newer
receiver for the same price.
Hence forth, the entire package will be provided by Sendero to PDI so
everyone is getting the same package. I'd like to think that Sendero will
have the best possible service and expertise but users have options from
which to choose.
In terms of compatibility with Keysoft 6.1, you will have to use our track
record to decide what to expect since there is nothing concrete to comment
upon yet. Version 3 came out within 9 months of Version 2 and I think the
price is pretty reasonable considering all one gets. If we add a ton of
features, there will be a charge for that as you would expect. If there are
just minor changes and the update can be emailed, there probably would not
be a charge.
Keep in mind that there is always a long lag between the first time
something is demonstrated and when it is actually shipping.
Mike
At 08:48 AM 7/1/2004, you wrote:
>Mike,
>
> I have always been somewhat confused about the relationship
>between PDI and Sendero. My GPS came from PDI, so can I go to Sendero
>for service or upgrades or must that come from PDI? Also, is the GPS
>upgrade available to those of us who purchased from PDI? And, of
>course, if I upgrade to version 3, and it's found to not be compatible
>with KeySoft 6.1, will I have to pay for another upgrade in order to get
>that compatibility?
>
>John
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
>Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:48 PM
>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS Version 3 changes
>
>
>Todd,
>
>A new BrailleNote GPS is listed at $1099 for a 256 MB version and $1399
>for
>a 1 GB version. This refers to the size of the card, as in Compact Flash
>
>card, that comes with it.
>
>The package also includes, all software, POIs and maps installed for
>your
>state and the whole U.S. on 8 CDs. An Audio Tutorial is also stored on
>the
>Compact Flash card.
>
>An Earthmate GPS receiver and all cables is included.
>An Accessory pouch is provided if you don't already have one.
>
>You also get great support. If you don't already have a VoiceNote or
>BrailleNote, we can take care of that too.
>
>Mike
>At 02:03 PM 6/29/2004, you wrote:
> >If a person buys the entire GPS for the first time, how much would it
> >be? And what does it come with? CDs? A compact flashcard?
> >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Carl Simmons" <carlsimmons@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:06:38 -0700
> > >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS Version 3 changes
> >
> > >Ann,
> > >The upgrade cost for Version 3 will be $199.00, but there is a
> > >introductory offer for $169.00.
> >
> > >Carl Simmons
> > >carlsimmons@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Parsons
> > >Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:01 PM
> > >To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS Version 3 changes
> >
> > >Hi all,
> >
> > >I've been looking through my emails and I can't seem to find the post
>
> > >from Mike May that listed the cost of the upgrade. Could somebody
> > >enlighten me please?
> >
> > >TIA,
> > >Ann P.
> >
> > >--
> >
> > > Ann K. Parsons
> > >email: akp@xxxxxxxxx
> > >WEB SITE: http://home.eznet.net/~akp
> > >"All that is gold does not glitter.
> > >Not all those who wander are lost." JRRT
>
>
>Michael G. May
>
>CEO Sendero Group
>
>Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
>Now distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
>tactile watch and the ID Mate, bar code reader
>
>MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
>
>(530) 757-6800, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007 Sendero Group,
>LLC 1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
>
>Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
>Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
Michael G. May
CEO Sendero Group
Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
Now distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
tactile watch and the ID Mate, bar code reader
MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.SenderoGroup.com
(530) 757-6800, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
Sendero Group, LLC
1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
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