I Agree completely. Something major is going to have to happen here, and very quickly at that, or else... Josh
On 3/14/11, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > ___ > 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 > > -- The Ever-curious Master Yoda Email: [email protected] ___ 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
