Hello all, but mostly hw (if you're there):
I just listened to the announcement by HIMS of the new features
for their Sense notetakers (firmware version 6, due out in a few
weeks). Here is why I think that, unless hw does some major
catch-up very quickly, the bn will not last as a viable
notetaker:
1. The Sense will now support both Google Talk and MSN. In
addition, Google Talk can be used not just for text, but for
sharing files and voice chatting.
2. The wordprocessor can be used to open unprotected PDF files,
which can be read and/or saved as text files for editing later.
3. There are now several games on the Sense. While they are
geared toward younger students, I can see them as a platform for
more games in the future, games that do not rely on typing full
commands and reading lengthy descriptions like the z-code games
do.
4. Here is the proverbial final nail: those interested may
contact HIMS about the SDK for the Sense products. That's right,
you heard me: want to write programs for the Sense notetakers?
Contact HIMS. No, I have no idea if it costs money, what you
get, or anything, but the point is that it can be done.
Due to the above, I am really having trouble finding reasons for
the Apex to remain, well, the Apex of the braille notetaking
world.
Have a great day,
Alex (msg sent from BrailleNote
[email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap
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