New Linux PDA For Blind People

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What is actually included on the hand-held part of the unit?

On Thu, Mar 30, 2006 at 10:22:26AM -0500, Janina Sajka wrote:
> Hi, Ann:
> 
> OK. Some answers below ...
> 
> Ann Parsons writes:
> > I understand this is an audio device and not a braille one, right?
> 
> It's a two part concept. You have the handheld which is slim enough to
> slide into a pocket or purse without bulging. Then you have a dock for
> additional ports, additional batteries, additional speakers, and better
> ergonomics for major work--like word processing. The first dock will be
> qwerty with full sized keys. Future docks will be braille.
> 
> > 
> > Secondly, what about file compatibility.
> 
> It syncs with Outlook, and reads and writes Microsoft file formats. It
> will also do ODF soon, before Massachusetts moves to ODF probably, so
> you could use it directly on the job in Massachusetts.
> > 
> > Tell me they're using FTP or SSH, and I'll sell my Nokia phone next
> > year when they implement their phone feature, and I'll buy one of
> > these.
> 
> Yes, ssh and ftp are implemented. You will not find the device
> comfortable to use for very long as a telephone, though, unless you use
> a headset with it. It's a little too wide to hold up to the hear
> comfortably for very long.
> 
> 
> Janina
> 
> 
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