I asked HumanWare Customer Service this question, and they said that the SMA is transferrable from the Classic to the MPower.
Harvey > ----- Original Message ----- >From: estin <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Braillenote List <[email protected] >Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 20:02:06 -0600 >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming >I ment I have a m powhr and I want a upgrade for it but I don't have a sma for >it yet So I want to transfor it to the mpower >> ----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Caitlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected] >>Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:21:31 -0800 >>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming >>Estin, >> Do you mean that you have an mPower already and want the SMA to upgrade >>that and not yoru Classic? If so, I have no clue if you can. But if you mean >>you only have a clasic and want to use that SMA to get you an mPower, you >>can't do that because an mPower is a hardware upgrade and costs a fair >>amount of money. Sorry I didn't really understand your question. >>Caitlin >>Please visit my home page at www.deraitland.com. You may also be interested >>in my LiveJournal at www.caitlin45.com. Check out The Beyond Radio Network >>at www.tbrn.net. >>Thanks! >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "estin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected] >>Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 6:29 PM >>Subject: RE: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming >>>i have one sma account left en my classic I want to transfer it to the >>>mpower is that possible >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: "Rose Combs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>To: "'Braillenote List'" <[email protected] >>>>Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:07:33 -0700 >>>>Subject: RE: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming >>>>I have an 18-cell BN being updated to an M-power and when it returns I >>>>plan >>>>to send in the 32 cell. I paid my service agreements in early November >>>>for >>>>both units which were the classic BNs with the new mother boards and the >>>>compact flash slot in the back. >>>>I understood that the new units would be covered for the first year, but, >>>>when I bought the 32 cell in 2003 and then upgraded the motherboard on the >>>>18-cell later that same year and then called HumanWare in 2004 they said >>>>my >>>>service agreements had not been renewed in 2003, with one new unit and one >>>>upgraded unit I was told I would not need to upgrade until 2004, however, >>>>as >>>>some may remember, in December 2004 I paid out $1800 to upgrade both units >>>>to be eligible for 6.11. >>>>So, now the question is, what is the status on the service, do I need to >>>>shell out more money after just paying for service on the units in >>>>November >>>>to have the M-power's covered? >>>>Rose Combs >>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Jordan >>>>Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:51 AM >>>>To: Braillenote List >>>>Subject: Re: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming >>>>How can I check that I have an up-to-date SMA? well I mean how many >>>>conts I have left on mine, or if I need to buy a new one. Heck, the >>>>interactive fiction add-on is a great idea. :) >>>>Jane >>>>On Dec 6, 2005, at 11:36 AM, Jonathan Mosen wrote: >>>>> KEYSOFT 7 IS COMING! >>>>> HumanWare will be releasing KeySoft 7 in mid-January 2006, and it's >>>>> our >>>>> biggest and best release ever! >>>>> Whether you have a BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower, a BrailleNote >>>>> PK, or a >>>>> BrailleNote or VoiceNote Classic, there's a version of KeySoft 7 >>>>> that will >>>>> be available for you. KeySoft 7 takes one count from your Software >>>>> Maintenance Agreement (SMA). An SMA allows you to receive two major >>>>> versions >>>>> of KeySoft for the price of one. Remember, SMAs only can be used for a >>>>> version of KeySoft if they are purchased prior to the release of the >>>>> software concerned. So if you are not yet an SMA holder, ensure you >>>>> get the >>>>> best deal on KeySoft 7 plus the next major release of KeySoft by >>>>> purchasing >>>>> your SMA now. What a great holiday present for you or that special >>>>> BrailleNote user in your life. >>>>> Note that the cost of KeySoft 7 on its own is exactly the same as >>>>> the cost >>>>> of an SMA, so an SMA represents by far the best value for money. >>>>> Contact HumanWare or your local dealer for KeySoft 7 pricing. >>>>> Please note that KeySoft 7 will not run on the original BrailleNote, >>>>> discontinued in 2002, that does not have a compact flash slot in >>>>> the back of >>>>> the unit. The latest version of KeySoft that runs on these units is >>>>> 4.02. By >>>>> BrailleNote Classic, we refer to the BrailleNotes and VoiceNotes >>>>> prior to >>>>> BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower that have a compact flash slot in >>>>> the back >>>>> of the units. Original BrailleNote owners should contact Humanware >>>>> about >>>>> transplanting to BrailleNote mPower. >>>>> What's in KeySoft 7? >>>>> We promised that KeySoft 7 would be our best release ever, and as >>>>> you look >>>>> at this extensive feature list, you can see we've packed in a wide >>>>> range of >>>>> features that will change the way you work, learn and play. >>>>> Key Base, Available on All Models >>>>> With KeyBase, you've got it sorted! This new application, available >>>>> from >>>>> KeySoft's Main Menu, is a powerful database manager allowing easy >>>>> creation >>>>> of your own databases. KeyBase ships with many useful databases to >>>>> assist >>>>> you in cataloging your music collection, keeping track of home >>>>> inventory, >>>>> entering recipes, logging ham radio contacts and so much more. But >>>>> the step >>>>> by step wizard-style interface of KeyBase makes it a snap to create >>>>> your own >>>>> databases too. Simply tell KeyBase the names of your fields and the >>>>> type of >>>>> data you want to store in that field. Be specific right down to the >>>>> kind of >>>>> Braille you want to be entered into a field if you wish. Want to >>>>> share your >>>>> database with others? Then you can even customize the messages >>>>> users read >>>>> when they press the help key when entering data into each field. >>>>> KeyBase allows easy importing and exporting to and from many >>>>> applications >>>>> including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and many on-line banking >>>>> systems. >>>>> KeyPlus Just Got Smarter with Fractions, Available on All Models >>>>> Work with fractions in the updated KeyPlus Scientific Calculator. >>>>> As well as >>>>> performing standard mathematical operations, you can convert >>>>> fractions to >>>>> decimals and vice versa, convert fractions to and from percentages, >>>>> convert >>>>> a fraction to its lowest terms, and much more. >>>>> Let the Games Begin, available on all models >>>>> One of the most frequent questions asked of HumanWare about the >>>>> BrailleNote >>>>> family has always been, "can you play games on this?" Now, the >>>>> answer is a >>>>> resounding yes, as interactive fiction comes to KeySoft. Interactive >>>>> fiction, also known as text adventures, will take you into >>>>> mysterious worlds >>>>> where you can look at your environment, move around, collect >>>>> objects, talk >>>>> to all kinds of strange creatures and sometimes find yourself >>>>> trapped. There >>>>> are hundreds of compatible interactive fiction games available for >>>>> download >>>>> on the Internet, ranging from educational titles for kids right >>>>> through to >>>>> epic fantasy for the serious gamer, and you can play them right on >>>>> your >>>>> BrailleNote or VoiceNote. >>>>> Easily switch in and out of games when you need to check e-mail or >>>>> make a >>>>> note, play music in the background while you solve the latest >>>>> mystery, or >>>>> save games for later resumption. >>>>> Braille Input for JAWS for Windows, available on all models >>>>> Window-eyes users have for some time been able to control their >>>>> Windows PC >>>>> from their BrailleNote in Braille terminal mode. Now, that feature is >>>>> available for JAWS for Windows users as well. Compose e-mail, write a >>>>> Microsoft Word document or work with your spreadsheets on your PC, >>>>> all from >>>>> your BrailleNote's keyboard. >>>>> More Configurable E-mail, available on all models >>>>> Some Internet service providers are now using non-standard POP and >>>>> SMTP >>>>> server ports as an attempt to increase security. While most users >>>>> will not >>>>> need to be concerned with this, those customers on Internet providers >>>>> adopting this approach can now specify any port for both POP and SMTP >>>>> traffic. >>>>> More Bluetooth Support, available on BrailleNote and VoiceNote >>>>> mPower, and >>>>> BrailleNote PK >>>>> The integrated Bluetooth support in BrailleNote and VoiceNote >>>>> mPower and >>>>> BrailleNote PK just got even more useful! In KeySoft 7 you can, >>>>> * Use your device as a remote synthesizer for your PC with no wires >>>>> attached. Take your BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower or BrailleNote >>>>> PK up to >>>>> 10 meters (30 feet) away from your PC and still hear what your >>>>> screen reader >>>>> is saying. >>>>> * Use your device as a wireless Braille display. With BrailleNote >>>>> mPower and PK operating as a wireless Braille display, coupled with >>>>> the >>>>> keyboard input functionality, you have complete control over your >>>>> PC as far >>>>> as 10 meters (30 feet) away from your PC. Take the BrailleNote >>>>> outside on a >>>>> sunny day and keep on working on your PC using the keyboard input >>>>> functionality. Control a PowerPoint presentation in front of your >>>>> audience, >>>>> even when the PC is tucked away in an inconvenient place. The >>>>> possibilities >>>>> are limitless! >>>>> * Drive a wireless visual display. Want to give a presentation using >>>>> data on your BrailleNote? Are you a teacher who wants to be able to >>>>> check a >>>>> student's work with no wires or fuss? The extension of the visual >>>>> display >>>>> function to include Bluetooth makes all this possible. Use a range of >>>>> devices for the visual display function including Palm Pilots and >>>>> Windows >>>>> HyperTerminal. >>>>> Voice Recorder for BrailleNote PK >>>>> The popular voice recorder for BrailleNote mPower arrives on >>>>> BrailleNote PK >>>>> in KeySoft 7. Just press the handy record button on the front of your >>>>> BrailleNote PK, and make recordings using the built-in microphone. >>>>> Eloquence Speech for BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower >>>>> HumanWare's BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower becomes the first >>>>> device of its >>>>> kind to offer you a choice of speech synthesizer. Use the highly >>>>> responsive >>>>> and accurate KeyNote Gold speech that has been one of KeySoft's >>>>> strongest >>>>> features, or switch to the familiar Eloquence speech that is now >>>>> widely >>>>> available on access technology products. When Eloquence is active, >>>>> you may >>>>> also choose to have hyperlinks voiced in a different Eloquence >>>>> voice when >>>>> using KeyWeb, making the web really come to life. >>>>> Fm Radio for BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower >>>>> That's right, your BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower is now an FM >>>>> radio too! >>>>> Scan the FM band for your stations and save them as presets. Read the >>>>> frequency on the Braille display or the station name if you've >>>>> saved that >>>>> information. Listen to the FM radio while you work on other tasks. >>>>> Control >>>>> the volume of the FM radio separately from the volume of the >>>>> speech. Even >>>>> use the recorder to record FM radio stations. >>>>> Don't Miss KeySoft 7 >>>>> We told you KeySoft 7 would be our most exciting release ever, and >>>>> as you >>>>> can see, we weren't kidding. Make sure you have a current Software >>>>> maintenance Agreement so you can download your copy of KeySoft 7 in >>>>> mid-January. 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