Martha Here: Although there is always room for improvement, I have found my BSP to be a very practical tool. I guess it's true that everything can't be updated at the same time. I showed a person my BSP while in church the other week, and she was wishing she had one. Perhaps she'll get one some day. As I stated in the beginning of this little chat, there's always room for improvement, and I'm hopeful that GW will get to it in due time. But I just wouldn't want them to pass the BSP users up.
-----Original Message----- From: Donna Goodin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [GWN] CSUN 2010 - GW Micro Announcements and News This is truly a disappointment. When I purchased my BrailleSense Plus in January of '09, I was *assured that an update would be coming out within the year that would address many of the BSP's shortcomings. Frankly, this was the only reason I kept the unit, as I found the software to be lacking in many very basic features. It's been nearly a year and three months, and there is *nothing announced for the BSP. You can count on the fact that I will be sharing my negative impressions of GWMicro and Hims, every time I get the chance. Given the seeming lack of interest in further development of the BrailleSense products, I will actively discourage anyone I can from purchasing this product. Donna On Mar 24, 2010, at 3:27 PM, [email protected] wrote: It’s another exciting year for GW Micro at CSUN 2010. We have many exciting things to unveil to you beginning with the brand new BookSense DS. BookSense DS www.gwmicro.com/booksense/ds <x-msg://67/booksense/ds> The BookSense DS is the first and only book player to have a display, and not just any type of display, an OLED display. Cutting edge technology meets assistive technology with the BookSense DS. While looking like a standard MP3 player, it is capable of everything you have come to know and love from the BookSense, including the ability to play NLS, RFB&D, MP3, music from iTunes (MP4), Word 2003 and 2007 document, DAISY books, and more. The BookSense DS also boasts 4 GB of built-in memory, along with an SD card slot that accepts high-capacity memory cards. The built-in accessible FM radio even receives reception from radio stations without the need for headphones. On the front of the unit, the keys have spaces between them making finding each key simple for customers who may lack feeling in their fingers. The OLED display is fantastic for the classroom or students who have learning difficulties. Teachers can use the display to see what the students are doing, or to see what the BookSense is saying. Students with learning difficulties will be able to follow along on the screen when reading an accessible DAISY textbook or a document to help reinforce the material. Students will be able to see and hear the textbooks, and they can even adjust the rate of how fast they read to make reading fun and easy. Voice Sense QWERTY www.gwmicro.com/voice_sense/qwerty <x-msg://67/voice_sense/qwerty> At long last, this is the Voice Sense that so many of our customers have been asking for. The Voice Sense QWERTY combines the latest technology of the Braille Sense Plus with the small footprint of the Voice Sense. Weighing in at less than one pound, the Voice Sense QWERTY is the only notetaker to offer a built-in GPS receiver and a digital compass to make it simple to navigate around your home or to find your way to the train station, restaurant, grocery store, or practically any other location. Teachers and students will enjoy the new support for accessible DAISY textbooks using the NIMAS format. You can also read Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007 documents, along with numerous other formats. Carrying on the tradition of the other Sense notetakers, the Voice Sense QWERTY has a powerful line-up of applications to help make you productive in your educational and work environment, or in your personal life. Browse the web with built-in Wi-Fi or listen to the Voice Sense QWERTY with a Bluetooth headset. Whether you are a working professional, a student, retired, or if you have low vision, the Voice Sense QWERTY is the small, easy solution to keep you in touch with your friends and family, keep you organized, or to use as entertainment. Desktop SenseView The Desktop SenseView continues its breakthrough technology with its included DVI port, making it simple to connect any flat-screen television or new computer. The new enhanced version offers a sleek design, and the improved image quality makes it one of the best desktop CCTVs in its class. It’s stylish, simplistic design makes using the Desktop SenseView a breeze. Regain your independence, and be able to read books, medicine bottle, newspapers, magazines, and even look at photos of your friends and family. Stay up-to-date with your bills by using the Desktop SenseView to read your mail and bank statements. With the ease of use of the Desktop SenseView, simply take it out of the box, connect the cables, and begin to enjoy viewing life all over again! Free Upgrade for all Desktop SenseView Customers As continued appreciation to all of our current Desktop SenseView customers, all customers who currently own a Desktop SenseView in the U.S. will be receiving a brand new replacement Desktop SenseView! These are not used or demo units, but brand new units that will replace the existing Desktop SenseView units. All current Desktop SenseView customers in the U.S. will be upgraded over the next few months. Stay tuned for more details. SenseView Warranty In addition to releasing the new Desktop SenseView, GW Micro continues its on-going commitment to provide our customers with excellence in customer service and support. To this end, we are pleased to announce that the warranty period has been extended by one year on all low vision products. The Portable SenseViews now come with a two year warranty and the warranty on the Desktop SenseView is now three years. Now you have one more reason to choose GW Micro for your CCTV needs. BOOKSENSE 2.1 You asked for it, and we have listened. GW Micro is proud to announce the brand new release of BookSense 2.1. The BookSense now supports content from SAMNet, such as audio described movies, television shows, and more. SAMNet is a subscription service. For more details and to sign up, go to <http://www.serotek.com/> http://www.serotek.com. BookSense 2.1 also adds full support for NFB Newsline In Your Pocket. Now you can use the BookSense to play your favorite newspaper or magazine. For more details, visit <http://www.nfbnewsonline.org/> http://www.nfbnewsonline.org. The new, free upgrade also adds different tones for marks, and the ability to switch from text to audio or from audio to text while reading a DAISY book; making DAISY playback more simplified. In an attempt to make it easier to learn, the manual has again been updated, and this time, it includes specific examples on how to use Audible, RFB&D, as well as NLS. There are many other enhancements to the BookSense. Get the firmware today by going to <x-msg://67/booksense> http://www.gwmicro.com/booksense. For more information on all of our products, check out <x-msg://67/> http://www.gwmicro.com, email us at <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected], or call us at (260) 489-3671. The GW Micro Team If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, visit: http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv
