You're right, it does indeed make one wonder just where the BN falls in the HumanWare business plan these days. For my own purposes, I've taken to using my BN for most editing/scheduling type things, and then I use a Windows Mobile Pocket PC phone for those times when I want my device to do more than the BN is capable of doing. I did have a PAC Mate at one time; and, although I didn't have any real problems with the unit, it was certainly heavier in weight than my BNPK, and the KeySoft interface was much easier to use than that of the PM--although I understand that the help system on the PM is much more user friendly now than when I had my unit awhile back.
But, it is just so hard to know what the future of the BN will be. I still can't help but think, as I've mentioned before and this article only helps to convince me further, that HW would like to maybe move away from the BN, if only we BN users would be inclined to do so and switch to the off the shelf technology. Hopefully, though, HW would let us know, as they did with the classic units, if/when they plan to stop issuing upgrades for the BN. And, is there even a product/marketing manager at HW for the BN these days? Or, maybe the BN is just kind of sandwiched in among other Braille type products? Vicky Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Parks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Sharon Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 3:32 PM Subject: [Braillenote] re: HumanWare opening world for the Blind I wonder, though, where their idea of adapting commercial devices will put the BN project, and how they will be different from FS then? I like my BN exactly because it is so easy to use, not based on a Windows platform look or anything. If I wanted that, I would get a Braille Sense or Maestro. Have a great day, Alex ___ 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
