GW Micro announces new products at CSUN 2007
Mar-22-2007
At this year's CSUN conference, GW Micro and HIMS introduced the new notetaker, the Voice SENSE along with the accompanying Braille display, the SyncBraille. In addition, we gave a preview of a brand new accessory for the Portable Sense View.
The Voice SENSE is a voice-only, Braille input notetaker that is small enough to be carried in your purse or pocket. For those familiar with the Braille Sense, you will enjoy the same software features and logical user-interface. It has 1GB flash storage memory, 192M of system RAM and includes both a CF slot and SD slot for the easy transfer of files between machines. Just like the Braille Sense there are stereo speakers and full array of media control buttons. But unlike the Braille Sense, the Voice SENSE includes an FM radio. The removable, lithium polymer battery powers the Voice Sense for up to 12 hours of continuous use depending upon your use of the built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other features. The overall size is 7.4” wide by 3.6” deep and .98” high.
Due to these many features the Voice SENSE provides better portability, high performance, mobility and usability. But there is another feature to highlight – GPS support. The Voice Sense includes options for both mobile travel and pedestrian travel, the ability to find or add points of interest and allowing for virtual travel to learn your route in advance of your trip. Both CF and Blue Tooth receivers are supported. These same GPS features will also be available on the Braille Sense. The GPS receiver and maps are accessories and must be purchased separately.
The 20 cell and 32 cell Sync Braille displays are a perfect companion to the Voice SENSE. Since Sync Braille is separate from the Voice SENSE, you can leave the Braille display at home or work, travel with the Voice SENSE, and then connect the Sync Braille when you need it. Of course you can use the SyncBraille with your computer powered by Window-Eyes. The Sync Braille connects to and is powered by your USB port.
The final new item is an external camera for the Portable Sense View designed specifically to aid in hand writing. It attaches to the right side of the Portable Sense View but of course there is no reason that a left handed person can’t turn the unit around for their convenience. The handwriting camera is still in the pre-production stage so we cannot give any specific information about delivery or pricing.
The Voice SENSE price is $1895 plus shipping. However, we are providing a $100 discount special offer beginning today and going through July 15, 2007. That means you can buy the Voice SENSE today for only $1795 plus shipping. The 20 cell SyncBraille retails for $2495 and the 32 cell version is $3495. We are taking orders immediately but are not scheduled to ship until sometime in June.
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