Brandon, I believe it is $235 (I forgot the price). -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brandon armstrong Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 7:26 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] SMA
How much is an SMA? Brandon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Taraprakash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] SMA > Can't afford it right now. But are we already smelling version 8? What are > the new features expected? > The only thing that directly is of my use as an individual is pressing > space will stop reading and won't take to the position you started reading > from. > > Is it something specific we can expect in the next version? > Thanks > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kevin Chao" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 8:30 AM > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] SMA > > >> Tara, >> >> The one downfall of SMA is that they are only money efficient if it is >> purchased prior to the next upgrade. For example, if you purchase an SMA >> prior to KeySoft 8.0, then it will count for that upgrade including the >> one after that. But, if you purchase a SMA after KeySoft 8.0 is released, >> then you will being paying for an SMA that will be only effective for one >> upgrade. >> >> Kevin >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Joseph Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "'Braillenote List'" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 6:51 PM >> Subject: RE: [Braillenote] SMA >> >> >>> Tara, >>> An SMA allows you to receive 2 new software upgrades for a price of one. >>> If >>> you buy an SMA before 8.0 is released, then one of the SMA is going to >>> be >>> 8.0, and the remaining SMA couhnt will be used for an upgrade after 8.0. >>> If >>> you buy it after 8.0 is released, then you'll get next two upgrades. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Taraprakash >>> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 6:40 PM >>> To: Braillenote List >>> Subject: [Braillenote] SMA >>> >>> Please don't. >>> Can someone please tell me the benefits of purchasing SMA for the BN? >>> You >>> said before build 8 comes, what if someone buys after 8 has already >>> come? I >>> am sorry if I should know. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "slery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 4:27 AM >>> Subject: RE: Another thought (was RE: [Braillenote] Dictionary) >>> >>> >>>> Well, as for giving things up to purchase this equipment, you should >>>> maybe consider the fact that some, including myself already do. I >>>> have just purchased a new computer because the old one had too many >>>> problems and it was purchased by Voc Rehab. I AM saving to be able to >>>> get the sma for the BN before 8.0 comes out. I AM saving for the >>>> upgrade >>> to the screenreader. >>>> I AM saving for financial software that is accessible because I am >>>> going to have to give up the printed way. I AM saving for a new >>>> mattress because the one I have is showing signs of breaking down. >>>> >>>> And add to that, I do not have a job. I am sick and tired of people >>>> saying "where there is a will, there is a way" when they have NO idea >>>> what they are talking about. >>>> >>>> I apologize to the rest of the list that do not feel this way. This >>>> message just really, really, ticked me off because this person has no >>>> right to judge others. I know there are people that do have the money >>>> or could save the money that don't. However, these comments should >>>> not be sent to a public list. There are many people on this list that >>>> do save to buy things and they would purchase more things on their own >>>> if the prices of adaptive tech were lower. Adaptive tech has a very >>>> small market and the prices will tend to be higher as a result of >>>> lower demand. >>>> >>>> This topic has totally strayed from positive or helpful comments >>>> regarding HW products so I will no longer post regarding this subject >>>> and may in fact consider unsubscribing. >>>> >>>> Cindy S. >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Powers, >>>> Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] >>>> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 12:01 PM >>>> To: Braillenote List >>>> Subject: RE: Another thought (was RE: [Braillenote] Dictionary) >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Everyone; >>>> It also might take up to much memory. I love the idea of having a >>>> dictionary that I can finally look up something on my own. I will not >>>> have to ask what a word means or how to spell something any more. >>>> I am actually glad that it is on a card so it will not clutter up your >>>> machine and it can be an option. >>>> Those out there who are saying you can not afford to buy it, first of >>>> all, just because an agency bought your machine, does not limit you >>>> from upgrading it yourself. If you really want that dictionary, bring >>>> your lunch for a few months and see how much you can save, or give up >>>> something else. >>>> >>>> My theory is; >>>> Where there is a will, >>>> There is a way. >>>> >>>> Most likely I am going to treat myself to one for Christmas. >>>> CAP bought my original machine, but with part of my home equity loan, >>>> I payed for the transplant. >>>> Many people said to me, why don't you get the Government to pay for >>>> the transplant. >>>> My response was, I am proud to be able to pay for it myself. This is >>>> the first time I have been able to pay for something I need and not >>>> depend on the government. >>>> >>>> Terry Powers >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Brandon armstrong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:42 AM >>>> To: Braillenote List >>>> Subject: Re: Another thought (was RE: [Braillenote] Dictionary) >>>> >>>> yeah but then you'd be paying even more for the device. >>>> Brandon >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Christopher Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 8:59 AM >>>> Subject: Another thought (was RE: [Braillenote] Dictionary) >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi guys, >>>>> Was wondering what you think of this. How about Humanware produce a >>>>> device with the dictionary already on the device? For example, they >>>>> could produce their own Talking Dictionary, with the Oxford Concise >>>>> Dictionary as the main software for the device. Any thoughts on this >>>>> would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. >>>>> Skype name chrishallsworth7266 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ___ >>>>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>>> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>>> >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>> >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>> >> >> >> >> ___ >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
