Chris, The mPower and PK are a lot more reliable than the Classic units. The reasons for this is because of more processing power and more RAM. It is similar to comparing a XP based system to a 98 based system, the 98 will tend to crash more due to the lack of processing power and RAM.
Kevin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "stephen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 10:32 AM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Question about resets. > Steve and all, is it true that the mPower is more reliable than the > classic in terms of how often it crashes? When Humanware Europe came out > last year to show me an mPower, the unit didn't lock up once in the 40 > minutes I had with playing with it. This is actually one of the reasons > why I opted for an mPower, because of the reliability, and I was so > impressed with it. Thanks! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "stephen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]>; > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:08 PM > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Question about resets. > > >> Hi Chris, >> >> The BN does occasionally need resets. >> They seem to be required in various situations. >> I've not known one hurt yet. >> >> There are things like: after turning on the BN won't move from "Main >> menu"; the BN might decide it can't use the internal modem anymore and >> just gives errors; .... >> I think I usually need about one a week. >> If I get into a situation I can't figure out, I often ring HW, and if >> they suggest a reset, I try to remember that for next time, or a similar >> next time. >> So, it's not really a bug behind these issues. >> It may be a number of "bugs", but with what I don't know. >> Perhaps it's KeySoft, perhaps CE Windows. >> I find the BN pretty good really. >> It was a good idea of HW to put in a reset button though, because switch >> off/on, (which is my first ploy when there's an odd problem), usually >> needs a reset after it. >> >> Regards, >> Steve. > > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > 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 > > ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. 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
