Hi all,You know, I think the one issue everyone is leaving out is the issue of software. I think that's where the BSP is really lacking-- particularly in the email program. If the email program on the Apex has some of the features that the BSP lacks, I'll definitely be taking a look.
Cheers, Donna On Nov 11, 2009, at 10:58 PM, Alex Hall wrote:
It has not yet been said that it does, so it likely will not since that would have probably been a major point to bring up; how much easier could it get for people to just plug in the Apex and use it like a thumb drive?Have a great day, Alex New email address: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terri Pannett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 22:57 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 unknownLEDs 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 todraw 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 torelease 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 theannouncement 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 Sensehave better support and one can't beat the streaming audio available tothem. 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 youwish to listen to, press enter and you will hear your content! The findcommand 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 themessage. 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 themessage. 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