Hi folks,
This is just my opinion:
Regarding games: I would say that it should
have been left as an accessory like GPS so
that anyone who wanted it could install it
and whoever does not need it could remove it.
I personally find that Interactive Fiction
module (Games) to be, although it might serve
as entertainment for some, it does not
provide additional functionality.
Regarding FM Radio: HumanWare had to add it
because they already installed FM Radio chip.
If people did not ask for FM Radio in the
first place, then HW would not have added FM
Radio chips on the mPower in the first place.
Regarding Instant Messaging: I feel that if
people want it, then HW should have put
priority to it. Again, my idea is that it
should be included as an accessory (some
people might want it while others does not
need it; so those who want it can install
it). Since mPower and PK has sufficient
processing power and satisfactory
microphones, I think VOIP (Voice Over IP, the
way of using voice for instant messaging such
as Skype) can be implemented as an option.
Regarding MS Word support: I'll say it again,
that MS Word support should be implemented as
soon as possible. HW did indicate that they
are looking for possibilities of upgrading to
CE6.0, so I believe MS Word support (up to
Word 2003 documents at least) should , done
quickly as possible along with CE upgrade.
Regarding CE upgrade: I agree with Alex and
others regarding this matter: that HumanWare
should upgrade to CE6.0 as soon as possible
or they'll face stiff competition from other
blindness devices which run at least CE5.0.
As I've said the other day, by upgrading to
CE6.0, HW can ensure that BrailleNotes would
be up to date and more stable through use of
redesigned kernel.
Now, onto other stuff:
Regarding multitasking: in order for it to
truly happen, KeySoft applications should be
split into multiple applications (so that
each process such as KeyWord and KeyBook has
its own executable). That should allow at
least partial multitasking. The reason why a
competetor allows running up to 7 programs is
that it has separate executable for separate
applications, and due to 32 process limit of
CE4.1, it allows up to 7 programs of its own
to be run. (that's only my theory; Ray,
Kevin, any other theories?)
Regarding Grade 3 Braille: Even though it is
not supported, you can in fact transcribe and
read in Grade 3 Braille (assuming that you
turn off speech). I've done this countless
times to transcribe and read Grade 2 Korean
Braille on my BrailleNote (I've even managed
to transcribe Braille Music with speech
turned off). So assuming that speech is
turned off, you can transcribe on the
BrailleNote using Grade 3 Braille.
These are just my opinions.
Cheers,
Joseph P.S. did any of you received "Vista"
message?
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Date sent: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:06:42 -0500
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Ray,
Thank you very much. I have always felt that
the radio is a needless frill
which takes up memory space that could be
used for other more important
things.
We will see what comes out on either of the
two items you mention.
Karyn Campbell, Illinois USA,
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