Hi Michele, You are indeed correct about the next upgrade being the last for the classic models, although tech support will continue for those units. Here is the original message on this subject, along with the link for that message:
http://list.humanware.com/archives/braillenote/2006-August/056032.html Tue Aug 29 22:35:26 NZST 2006 list of 3 items • Previous message: [Braillenote] RFB and D Books and KS 7.2 • Next message: [Braillenote] An Important Message for BrailleNote and VoiceNoteClassic owners • Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] list end -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT FOR BRAILLENOTE AND VOICENOTE CLASSIC In June 2005, HumanWare released the next generation of information management systems for the blind, BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower. To thank our loyal customer base for their support, we made two commitments. Firstly, because we appreciate that funding for assistive technology may only be available to an individual once every few years, we undertook to release new versions of Key Soft for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote Classic for as long as possible. Secondly, we introduced our extremely popular transplant programme, allowing BrailleNote Classic customers the chance to have our latest technology for around a third of the cost of a new unit in the case of those owning 32-cell models. The transplant programme will continue into the foreseeable future , giving customers access to the many benefits available exclusively on BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower. However, as we start to plan for exciting future enhancements to KeySoft, it is becoming clear that many of the features we wish to add are not technically possible on the Classic platform. On that basis, HumanWare is giving notice that KeySoft 7.2 will be the second to last upgrade available for the Classic family. There will be a final update for BrailleNote classic released next year. For this reason, once KeySoft 7.2 is released, software maintenance agreements will no longer be available for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote Classic. We wish to stress that technical support and servicing will still be available for BrailleNote Classic, which continues to be a powerful information management tool. Please also note that should you take advantage of the transplant programme, any counts remaining on your Software maintenance Agreement will be transferred to your BrailleNote mPower. Should you have any queries, as always, please don?t hesitate to contact your nearest HumanWare office. Jonathan Mosen Vicky Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michele Thredgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Braillenote List'" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 8:15 AM Subject: RE: [Braillenote] New Braille note user with questions Hi Jose. Michele here. Welcome to the list. Hope you really get something out of being on it. I have been a long-time Classic user and decided to transplant to an Mpower without first buying the latest Keysoft upgrade, mainly because the Mpower provides much better functionality, but also because after the next upgrade, HumanWare will no long provide upgrades for the Classic model, but will simply work on improving the PK and Mpower models. I therefore think that a transplant is the more sensible and economical option in the long-term. BTW, list members, if I'm incorrect as far as the number of upgrades which HumanWare will be providing to Classic users, you are welcome to correct me. Either way, enjoy your BN. God bless! Michele and guide dog Rush ___ 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
