Hi;
Just looked at their info and you are quite correct concerning their yearly charge.  I thought I saw something stating that updates to the screen reader were free but I have looked at to much email so may be thinking of something else.  Someone else mentioned that it didn't work with the programs they use for work.  Curious to know what it doesn't work with.
Richard


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From: Steve <[log in to unmask]>
To:  [log in to unmask]
Date: Sunday, Mar 25, 2012 01:52:05 PM
Subject: Re: off topic system access

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> Richard,
> 
> You have to be careful here what you talk about.  System Access is a 
> separate stand-alone screen-reader; the System Access Mobile Network is a 
> blind-man's AOL-type solution that ties you to their program for email and 
> web browsing, they have shortcuts for entertainment like described movies, 
> radio stations, different news and business articles, blogs, etc.
> 
> Unfortunately, one of the ways they hook you in and what really makes money 
> for them through this system is the $130 per year subscription cost, which 
> you pay on top of your standard internet charges.  While I like their 
> system, and the Mobile Network is real popular amongst those people who have 
> more limited computer ability, once you tie in with their system, it is hard 
> to get away.  For example, if you keep your address book in the System 
> Access Mobile Network, there's no way to export it if you decide to 
> discontinue their service.
> 
> Steve, K8SP