Is it possible to make a swap so that our units can take advantage of a more adv_ed OS?
Joe G. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Lee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 22:15:07 Subject: RE: [GWN] Some thoughts! > > > Hi, > BSP has CE 5.0 (Windows mobile 5.0/2005 technology), whereas Apex has > Windows Embedded CE 6.0 (Windows Mobile 7 technology). This is a huge > comparison (well, under the hood at low level), since Apex can run more than > BSP can (in terms of process limit) and can handle more virtual memory. > The scroll wheel is ued to supplement thumb-keys when navigating a document, > as well as to execute common functions such as instant help, changing media > fast forward/rewind times and so forth (I bet HIMS will be surprised...). > As for software, Apex has KeySoft 9.0, which is essentially KeySoft 8.0 for > older guys but with CE6 OS underneath. > As for other "tech stuff," I don't want to talk about it in public... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Alex Hall [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:10 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [GWN] Some thoughts! > > From what I know: > user storage: matched (8gb) > ram: matched (128mb) > size: Apex is smaller (.78x9.8x5.5) > display: matched (32 cells) > controls: same as always (bsp has the media keys while Apex has the thumb > keys, but Apex now has a scroll wheel, which no one knows much about at the > moment) > USB: Apex has 3 ports for external devices and one port for use with > activeSync and such; bsp has, I think, 1 of each type > Wifi/bluetooth: matched (built in, except I am not sure what the standard on > > the bsp is; Apex has bluetooth 2.1 and b/go wifi) > SDHC slot: matched (yes on both) > wired ethernet: yes on both > VGA port: yes on both > CF card slot: Apex does NOT have one, I am not sure about the bsp > keylock: Apex does not have this > FM radio: yes on both > replaceable battery: yes on both, though prices are unknown > LEDs to display status: bsp does not have this, but Apex has one for > bluetooth, one for wifi, and one to show charging/discharging status > processor: roughly matched (I think the bsp is at 520mhz, the Apex is > 533mhz) > Operating System: bsp runs Windows CE 5.1 (I think), Apex runs Windows CE 6; > > this removes many limitations on the Apex as far as multi-tasking goes, plus > > opens the door to future improvements like supporting powerpoint, Office > 2007 files (not just Word either), and PDF files. > > Software has not changed; Keysoft has not gotten any major new features, at > least not that HW has announced. If it is like the mPower release, Apex will > > run a new version of keysoft, updated only to support the new hardware, but > with no new features. The next keysoft release will likely be for PK, > mPower, and Apex units. Those of you who remember may recall the mPower > coming out after ks6.11; it ran ks6.2, and the next release, ks7.0, was for > both the classic and mPower units. Hope this helps some. > > > Have a great day, > Alex > New email address: [email protected] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Orozco" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 21:58 > Subject: RE: [GWN] Some thoughts! > > > > For people on the fence about which product to purchase, I'm interested to > > see an updated comparison chart on the GW website, or is someone able to > > draw distinctions here? > > > > Joe Orozco > > > > "A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the > > crowddd0-comMax Lucado > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: James Aldrich [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:34 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [GWN] Some thoughts! > > > > Trust me, it won't be Humanware! People are still waiting for > > SDK there! > > I'll be surprised if otherwise! > > > > Jim > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Joseph Lee" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:17 PM > > Subject: RE: [GWN] Some thoughts! > > > > > > Well, that's what I thought of (that GWM will directly compete > > with HW now > > that Apex is here). Now the question is, "who will be the first > > company to > > release SDK for their respective products?" The release of this crucial > > thing will determine who wins in the end (wait till early next year...) > > Cheers, > > Joseph P.S. I am forwarding the actual announcement to HIMS > > list in Korea > > (well, students there are taking Korean version of SAT td... > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: James Aldrich [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:02 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [GWN] Some thoughts! > > > > Hello all! > > > > I see that the competition finally came up to the real world with the > > announcement of their new notetaker the Apex! Based on what I > > have seen, > > I'm still loyal to GW Micro. I think the Braille Sense Plus > > and Voice Sense > > > > have better support and one can't beat the streaming audio available to > > them. I think one can turn it on and write something down more > > quickly as > > well! The Keysoft is still being used in the competition > > product! If the > > Braille Sense Plus can be kept slightly under $6,000, I think > > GW Micro has > > the market! > > > > Thanks to Don Bishop, he gave me a site to listen to XM Radio > > on my VS. It > > works great! One must have an online account with XM radio. > > If you have > > that, go to: > > http://mobile.musicdock.com > > Simply log in with your XM info and you are good to go. Look > > for link you > > wish to listen to, press enter and you will hear your content! The find > > command is your best friend. > > > > HTH > > > > Jim > > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to > > [email protected] and include leave gw-notetaker in the body of the > > message. > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG www.avg.com > > Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.60/2496 Release > > Date: 11/11/09 > > 07:40:00 > > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to > > [email protected] and include leave gw-notetaker in the body of the > > message. > > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to > > [email protected] and include leave gw-notetaker in the body > > of the message. > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of > > virus signature database 4597 (20091111) __________ > > > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > > signature > > database 4597 (20091111) __________ > > > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to > > [email protected] and include leave gw-notetaker in the body of the > > message. > > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to > [email protected] and include leave gw-notetaker in the body of the > message. > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.60/2496 Release Date: 11/11/09 > 19:41:00 > > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, send a message to > [email protected] and include leave gw-notetaker in the body of the > message. 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