Let's not go there. I've never seen a blind perspectave. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Jurgensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:17 AM Subject: Re: Sleek and shiny Mac OS X powered Notetakers
Hi, Chris, Remember I am blind, and have the blind perspective in mind. Thanks for listening, Alex, On 18-Nov-08, at 1:46 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Why on earth would anyone buy such a device when the macs themselves > are accessible right out of the box? I'd, just like Jacob, rather, > much rather buy a macbook of some kind and get the same > functionality and more. Making specialised products "for the blind" > usually means making things as simple and feature poor as possible. > I'll probably get flamed for saying the next thing but... I hae the > feeling that of late, manufacturers and dealers of blindness related > products seem to think that blind people are stupid and not capable > of chewing bubblegum and walking at the same time, so give 'em > something that's the least complicated and lacks a good > implementation of even the most basic features, and while we're at > it, let's reinvent the wheel yet again only much much simpler. > Ok off my soap box now... > /Krister > > > 18 nov 2008 kl. 04.53 skrev Alex Jurgensen: > >> Hi, >> >> Keep the questions flowing. >> >> Thanks for listening, >> Alex, >> >> >> On 17-Nov-08, at 7:44 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote: >> >>> More questions. First, I take it this will be Apple-branded >>> hardware then, as that is the only way to currently satisfy their >>> licensing conditions? Second, how are you planning to keep it >>> under $500 with a built-in braille display? Currently there's not >>> a way to buy even a regular braille display for $500. If you know >>> where to get one at such a price do tell, please. Who, or what, >>> are you referring to when you say the driving force behind this? >>> Yep, I've got loads of questions :). >>> >>> >>> >>> On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:35, Alex Jurgensen wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Jacob, >>>> >>>> Just to let you know, the driveing force is completely compliant >>>> with Apple's Licence, so I would be allowed to sell the product >>>> legally. The main feature is the size, which make it fit inside a >>>> pocket quite easily. Another advantage is the built-in Braille >>>> display. Yes, we plan for a mini Querty Keyborad once the Braille >>>> input is out on the main stream. >>>> >>>> Thanks for listening, >>>> aelx, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks for listening, >>>> Alex, >>>> >>>> >>>> On 17-Nov-08, at 7:29 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote: >>>> >>>>> Depends. You going to offer a qwerty version? I absolutely hate >>>>> braille input. >>>>> Getting more serious though, this would be considered a Mac >>>>> clone, and would need to be authorized by Apple. Yes, you can >>>>> get OS X running on your own PCs. But you are not allowed to >>>>> sell such a thing, at least not according to Apple's licensing. >>>>> This is being questioned as I write this in the United States >>>>> Courts, but don't expect an answer any time soon--this will be >>>>> one long court battle between Apple and another company called >>>>> Psystar at least assuming they don't settle out of court. I >>>>> wouldn't get my hopes up, the company with the most and best >>>>> lawyers usually wins these battles here. >>>>> Would I buy it? Unless there were significant advantages in >>>>> doing so I would not, but would buy a Mac laptop instead. Such >>>>> advantages might be a much longer battery life, for example >>>>> which would certainly be possible due to the lack of a screen. >>>>> To be honest though I'm a bit biased, in all cases I refuse to >>>>> buy blindness products when a mainstream product is available >>>>> that will accomplish the same functions. Since I don't care for >>>>> braille input I would probably go straight for a laptop unless, >>>>> as I said, there were compelling advantages to such a device. >>>>> I don't think you would be able to keep that name for it, however. >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:15, Alex Jurgensen wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> Would you buy this? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> EyeMac -- The next generation of sleek notetakers >>>>>> >>>>>> The EyeMac features aluminum housing, weighing in at under a >>>>>> pound. This sleek and shiny notetaker is based on the state of >>>>>> the art technology, featuring wireless and bluetooth. The six- >>>>>> key input provides Braille users the ability to legally access >>>>>> the world's most user friendly and advanced operating system. >>>>>> Built on the foundation of Mac OS X, the EyeMac is the bleeding >>>>>> edge in affordable portable computing technology. Costing >>>>>> around $500 us, the EyeMac is an easy pick for the user with a >>>>>> tight budget. Its portability make it ideal for not only end >>>>>> users but the professional who needs a lightweight, portable >>>>>> solution. The EyeMac measures less than 20 CM long by seven CM >>>>>> wide, and about 3 cm high. Durable, powerful! Take full >>>>>> advantage of the world wide web. The EyeMac Pro has wireless >>>>>> anywhere capability. Need a Braille display? EyeMac Plus models >>>>>> feature built-in Braille displays that make reading Braille >>>>>> text messages and documents a breeze. The EyeMac is built on a >>>>>> actively developed Operating System, that features a well >>>>>> documented programming guide that will ensure your EyeMac can >>>>>> be customized with the applications that best suit your needs. >>>>>> Designed for ease of use, this revolutionary device will change >>>>>> your portability experience. >>>>>> >>>>>> Project status: Planning >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for listening, >>>>>> Alex, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
