Hi Paul, Hope you're right. If not, I may be selling my BSP and trying to get an Apex. Cheers, Donna On Mar 24, 2010, at 5:30 PM, Paul Leake wrote:
> donna, i'd heard an upgrade to the BS plus was due in april. i've not bought > one yet, am toying with the apex as i think it's more robust but waiting to > see what the april upgrade holds too! > > Cheers > > Paul > > [email protected] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Donna Goodin > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:22 PM > 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 >> 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 >> 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. >> 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. >> 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 http://www.gwmicro.com/booksense. >> For more information on all of our products, check out >> http://www.gwmicro.com, email us at [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 > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2767 - Release Date: 03/24/10 > 07:33:00 > > I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter. > We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. > SPAMfighter has removed 19 of my spam emails to date. > The Professional version does not have this message. > > 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
