FYI, I don't keep track of these notetakers all that much, but I could have sworn FS already had one of these in the accessible GPS area; anyway, here's their announcement. ________________________________ From: @ Freedom Scientific News [mailto:freedomscientificnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of @ Freedom Scientific News Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 2:31 PM To: Chip Orange Subject: Freedom Scientific GPS Solution for the Blind Released <http://rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1102649905627.0.1101384244195.4589&ts=S0411&o=h ttp://ui.constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif> logo banner: Freedom Scientific logo and slogan, Empowering Independence<http://www.freedomscientific.com/images/FSnewsheader.jpg> Greetings! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brad Davis 800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000 www.FreedomScientific.com <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102649905627&s=4589&e=001_VMKu3XF9wDixjpLAumc UbDMIdIKf9LM9giqfITE8tx4ER0lbxXAJMFSvMctptV50OcJdW8pya7r5hnlfMw8BdjH5hWM X3II7L14xZnYHJaxDD0aZJNlXSdgO0U5HW_r> Sales: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Freedom Scientific Releases New GPS Solution for the Blind StreetTalk VIP Now Shipping St. Petersburg, Florida - July 27, 2009) - Freedom Scientific today announced the immediate availability of StreetTalk(tm) VIP. Running on Freedom Scientific's PAC Mate Omni(tm) Accessible Pocket PC, StreetTalk VIP offers GPS navigation that takes into account the unique needs of people with visual impairments. The application uses technology from the Sendero Group to determine the best route from point A to point B for either a vehicle or a pedestrian and presents information to the user with synthesized speech and/or refreshable braille. Jonathan Mosen, Freedom Scientific's Vice President of Blindness Hardware Product Management, says, "StreetTalk VIP is a powerful tool for exploring your surroundings both virtually and in real time." Mosen adds that, "During our extensive user testing process, I've used StreetTalk VIP in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. I can sit in my hotel room and find information about nearby points of interest. Using the virtual mode, I can explore the surrounding streets while I'm still in my room, and decide where I want to go before switching on my GPS receiver and venturing outside. If I'm taking a taxi, I can print out the route directions for the driver, or simply monitor my PAC Mate Omni and give him directions. StreetTalk VIP gives me great real time information, whether I'm traveling on foot or in a vehicle. I love the independence I have with StreetTalk VIP and would not leave home without it." StreetTalk VIP is available with maps for the US and Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information including a full pricing schedule, visit the StreetTalk VIP Web page <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102649905627&s=4589&e=001_VMKu3XF9wBL8xsYWpdE 2PO7eatwcXjSKyqjkNnUazS7uLK3N46vr2dBldH74-aaeF3Ta25aTTTxxYuxXBKVAja2evDy 8ttNaNfzEQDPUg8h3KXWS6hvPSn1XBysoCtBXPim6_47IqghshC1B98jgpSwcMfodyVhMH5S DdE2wXYGmO-ekhAIttKc-FzwC1rk> or contact Freedom Scientific at 800-444-4443. About Freedom Scientific Freedom Scientific is the world's leading manufacturer of assistive technology products for those who are vision impaired and products for the special education and learning disability market. Freedom Scientific(r), PAC Mate(tm), and StreetTalk(tm) are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries. Forward email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1101384244195&ea=corange%40 psc.state.fl.us&a=1102649905627> Safe Unsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&v=001fCFdTiS7mDRcn3Qgfbtc 5Nv5UI__wF0SNVY2uRF9U0gget1d3T2JV_v1POcM5p_T2Sefc2-9t5ymfy96uaP3Fw%3D%3D > This email was sent to corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx by freedomscientificnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&v=001fCFdTiS7mDRcn3Qgfbtc 5Nv5UI__wF0SNVY2uRF9U0gget1d3T2JV_v1POcM5p_T2Sefc2-9t5ymfy96uaP3Fw%3D%3D > | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&v=001fCFdTiS7mDRcn3Qgfbtc 5Nv5UI__wF0SNVY2uRF9U0gget1d3T2JV_v1POcM5p_T2Sefc2-9t5ymfy96uaP3Fw%3D%3D > (tm) | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp> . Email Marketing <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=custom01> by <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=custom01> Freedom Scientific | 11800 31st Court North | St. Petersburg | FL | 33716-1805