[bookshare-discuss] Re: Things to do while scanning
- From: "Jana Jackson" <jana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:53:47 -0600
Hi, everyone! When Freedom Box was first released, I couldn't really see
myself owning one either. I've been privileged to be a beta tester for the
last year or so, and with the enhanced keyboard support, not to mention the
ability to label links and form fields on various sites to make them more
accessible, I'd have to say it's not just a toy anymore. <Smile> With the
addition of System Access, it will no doubt end up being a great tool for
folks who need speech access to Windows. Unfortunately, I haven't managed
to convince the powers that be of the importance of Braille access as well,
but I'm working on it. <Smile> Maybe I just need a little help from folks
like Sue! <Smile>
Oh, to answer someone's question (i can't remember whose), you can download
a free 30-day trial before purchasing. They also have a new device called a
pass key, which is a credi-card size CD that works from your CD-Rom. Like
the key that Shelley mentioned, this turns any PC into a Freedom Box.
Unlike the key, however, Freedom Box starts talking as soon as it is
inserted into a CD-rom drive. I believe the pass-key costs about $199, and
System Acccess is free with a one-year account, which costs $99.
Before I get stoned for talking so much about Freedom Box, let me say for
the record that I am a longtime Jaws user, and I intend to remain so.
<Smile> However, I do believe that Freedom Box is an excellent tool now,
and it's being made better all the time! Sorry for the off-topic post, but
since several had inquired, I figured i'd just respond to everyone. If you
have further questions about Freedo Box, feel free to e-mail me at
jana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Take care, and happy scanning!
Jana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 10:22 PM
Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Things to do while scanning
>I got to see a Freedom Box demonstrated at one of our conventions. I can
> see it as a helpful device, particularly for those who don't know how to
> type. The speech recognition was very good, and the "freedom key" that
> little device that turns a PC into a Freedom Box is a good invention. But
> Like Mike I don't see myself needing one in the near future.
>
> Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden
> juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
> Graduate Advisory Council
> www.guidedogs.com
>
> The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to
> stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs.
>
> -- Vance Havner
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Pietruk" <pietruk@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 9:51 PM
> Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Things to do while scanning
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> Hi Patti!
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> The Freedom Box website is
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> www.freedombox.cc
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> Over the years, FB has generated a wide variety of opinions on the various
> lists. I cannot speak from personal opinion as I've never owned it.
> I can understand its appeal though, at least at this moment, I cannot see
> myself purchasing it.
>
> Check the site out and talk to others, such as Jana, who regularly use it
> to see if it will fit your needs.
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