The information found in the following message pretty much resolves all the concerns I formerly had about this unit. Keeping in mind that this device is around $200 I still think anyone who has recently lost their vision or who needs to schedule a lot of appointments, keep track of phone numbers, take notes, and keep everything in one place with a small hand held unit should seriously look at purchasing this device. Its basicly the new parrot voice organizer, which is good since they don't make those any more and this sounds much easier to use. Please forward this on to others where it will do the most good. TOPIC: Upcoming TapMemo Presentation Reminder Date: Sat, Apr 28 2007 9:59 am From: "Parker at Vip conduit" We are pleased to announce that Nir Dvash, the developer of the New TapMemo Voice Activated Personal Data Assistant,, will be with us on Sunday May 6 th to present his product. Be sure to mark your calendar for 2:00 PM Eastern on that date. This will be a presentation you won't want to miss. We're including some information about the TapMemo. You'll need to be with us on Sunday May 6 th to learn more. TapMemo -Voice Activated Personal Data Assistant TapMemo is a revolutionary, handheld, battery powered voice activated personal assistant. It contains only one multi-functional button and two volume buttons. All verbal commands are Speaker Independent which means the user does not need to train the unit -it will work 'right out of the box' TapMemo main features . Memo Pad -Can contain up to 30 memos, each up to one minute long. Each memo is given a name and then can be called upon simply by saying its name. User is able to hear all memos played back and scroll back and forth. User can delete a single memo or all memos. . Phone Book -Can contain up to 60 entries. Each entry can store one phone number of up to 48 digits and 7 seconds voice recording of additional data such as an address, etc. The user can command the unit to dial a certain number. By placing the unit near a telephone handset, the unit will emit DTMF tones corresponding to the number and the phone will dial them -no buttons pressed. User is able to hear all names played back and scroll back and forth. User can delete a single name or all names. . Calendar -Can contain up to 30 appointments, each having a reminder. Each appointment is given a name and 7 seconds voice recording of additional data. User is able to hear all appointments played back chronologically and scroll back and forth. User can delete a single appointment or all appointments. . Alarm Clock -A 24 cycle alarm clock is included which features a progressive wake up mechanism that will increase the volume gradually. . Locking Command -Enables the user to lock the unit against unwanted use and protect personal data stored in the unit. . Unit locator -whistling will cause the unit to speak a high volume, short phrase that enables the user to locate the unit around the house in case one does not know where it was left. . Talking time and date -Two separate commands. . Battery level reading with a low level warning. . Available Memory reading. This feature rich device is powered from a very strong Lithium-Ion based battery that can be fully charged in less then 4 hours and can supply more then 10 working hours and more then 11 months(!) in standby mode between each charging cycle. TapMemo includes an earphone jack, a charging jack and a belt clip on its back side. The unit is also equipped with a hidden reset button in case the user needs to perform a soft or hard reset. To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes