The Voice Sense will definitely have the GPS option by 2008, they are in beta already. Replaceable batteries are simply the way to go.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Bucher Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 12:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Battery Points Here are my thoughts on this subject. 1. I am the owner of a Dell Latitude D520 computer. It is very convenient to be able to carry an extra battery with me or have one charged and available if needed. 2. Humanware's up and coming competitors, the Voice Sense from GW Micro: http://www.gwmicro.com/voicesense the Icon from Level Star, http://levelstar.com also sold as the Braille+ by the American Printing House for the Blind, all have replaceable batteries. 3. I don't know about the cost in New Zealand, but here in the US a replacement battery for the Voicenote costs $87, plus an additional $50 to have it installed, plus another additional $45 for return shipping. Not to mention the cost of shipping it back to Humanware and the inconvenience and time lost while being without your Voicenote. As a prospective Voicenote customer, I have wondered for years why Humanware never took the lead in this area. Instead of being reactive, they could have been proactive. I consider a replaceable battery not merely a convenience, but practically a necessity. After all, how is something really portable if one can't even replace its battery? How many notebook computers and PDAs sold to the general public do not have replaceable batteries? I have been interested in GPS for several years now, and the time is nearly at hand where I am going to make a rather expensive purchase. In fact, I am seriously considering biting the bullet and making this purchase in Louisville, Kentucky at the American Council of the Blind convention in 2008. At which time, it is very likely that the Voice Sense will be using the Sendero GPS program so my decision won't be limited to the Voicenote if I want, at least for now, the best GPS program on the market for the blind. Keith ___ 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
