Could you confirm the amount of flash memory this will have considering that it is meant to run unmodified osx?
On 19/11/2008, jesus hernandez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > cool someth > On Nov 17, 2008, at 10:53 PM, Alex Jurgensen wrote: > >> 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? Curing like a pacmate that >>> works like it should using apple os x.rently 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, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > if you like hearing good video game soundtracks go to > http://www.gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks.php?r=16375 > > > -- Kind regards, BEN. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction)
