Hi, As far as I know, it does not (I seriously wish it could...). -----Original Message----- From: Terri Pannett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [GWN] Some thoughts!
I have connected my BSP to my PC to transfer files and I'm so glad the PC will recognize the BSP as another drive, so I don't have to mess with ActiveSync. I wonder if the Apex has this capability. Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Hall" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:09 PM 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/g 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 >> crowd."--Max 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 today... >> >> -----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. > > > __________ 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. 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