Yes please Joseph. Thanks.
Michele -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Thursday, 1 February 2007 1:24 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: re: [Braillenote] Notetaker comparisons Dear list, This is the same specs that is posted on the GW Micro website (I already knew this fact because I've visited this site more than once). There are inaccuracies: 1. Actually, BrailleNote's Record button is enabled by default. 2. Some features that are thought to be not present is indeed present. If anybody wants it, I'll give you the detailed specs and corrections privately (this is not the place to discuss it here). HTH, Joseph > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Michele Thredgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[email protected] >Date sent: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:46:14 +1030 >Subject: [Braillenote] Notetaker comparisons >Hi listers. I received so many request for this that I decided to post >it on the list after all. >You can give Stefan all the credit for finding it and me all the blame >for any backlash. >Thanks Stefan. >Michele >Hi The following table compares the Braille Sense, BrailleNote BT 32, >and PACMate BX440 displays in Audio, Hardware, Interface, Software, and >Spec categories. >Summary: Audio Comparison Chart >table with 4 columns and 9 rows >Audio >Braille Sense >BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >PACMate BX440 >Stereo Speakers >Yes >No >No >Built-in Microphone >Yes >Yes >Yes >Digital Audio Recorder >Yes >Yes >Yes >External Microphone Jack >Yes >Yes >Yes >External Media Player Controls >Yes >No * >No >DAISY Player >Yes >Yes >No >Media Player >Yes >Yes >Yes >Independent Media and Speech Volumes >Yes >Yes >Unknown >table end >* The BrailleNote MPower BT 32 includes a single record button which is >disabled by default. >Summary: Hardware Comparison Chart >table with 4 columns and 17 rows >Hardware >Braille Sense >BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >PACMate BX440 >LCD display >Yes >No >No >Braille Cells >32 >32 >40 >Built-in Ethernet Port >Yes >No >No >USB Ports >1 Client & 1 Host >1 Mini Client & 2 Hosts >1 Mini >CF Slots >2 >1* >2 >Parallel Port >Yes >No >No >Serial Port >Yes >Yes >No >Infrared Port >Yes >Yes >Yes >Built-in VGA Port >Yes >No >No >RAM >64MB >64MB >64MB >Flash Memory >64MB >128MB >32MB >Bluetooth Capable >Yes >Yes >Yes >Wireless Capable >Yes >Yes >Yes >Built-in Modem >No >Yes >No >USB QWERTY Keyboard Capable >Yes >Yes >No >SD Slot >No >Yes > No >table end >* For an additional charge, an adapter can be purchased for the >BrailleNote MPower BT 32, which converts the PCMCIA slot into a CF slot. >Summary: Interface Comparison Chart >table with 4 columns and 3 rows >Interface >Braille Sense >BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >PACMate BX440 >Menu Shortcuts in Braille for Hearing/Visually Impaired Users >Yes >No >No >Windows-type Task ID Manager >Yes >No >Yes >table end >Summary: Software Comparison Chart >table with 4 columns and 11 rows >Software >Braille Sense >BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >PACMate BX440 >Multitasking >Up to 7 Programs at Once >No >Yes >Windows CE >Yes >Yes >Yes >Word Processor >Yes >Yes >Yes >Address Manager >Yes >Yes >Yes >Schedule Manager >Yes >Yes >Yes >Calculator >Yes >Yes >Yes >Built-in Zip/Unzip Utility >Yes >No >No >Windows-based Interface >Yes >Keysoft >Yes >Database Manager >Coming Soon >Yes >Yes >MSN Messenger >Coming Soon >No >No >table end >Note: Multitasking assumes multiple programs can be running >concurrently, and more than two programs can be running at the same >time, much like the Microsoft Windows environment. >Summary: Specs Comparison Chart >table with 4 columns and 4 rows >Specs >Braille Sense >BrailleNote MPower BT 32 >PACMate BX440 >Weight >2.7 lbs. >2.9 lbs. >4 lbs. >Maximum Dimensions >10" x 6.1" x 1.9" >9.9" x 6.1" x 2" >12.5" x 6.81" x 1.93" >Price >$5495.00 >$6195.00 >$5595.00 >table end >Stefan Slucki >Braille Instructor >Royal Society for the Blind >Phn 8232 4777 >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.14/658 - Release Date: >29/01/2007 2:49 PM >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.16/660 - Release Date: >30/01/2007 5:04 PM >___ >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/br aillenote ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. 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