A post reguarding this software was made within the last week, here is the
response to my inquiry.

Fred Olver  n9bso  [log in to unmask]
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Schantz" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 9:56 AM
Subject: Screen Reader Software


> Hello, Mr. Olver,
>
> Virtually all PDA units that run Windows Mobile 2003 can use Mobile
> Speak Pocket (MSP).  In about two weeks, MSP will also be available for
> Windows Mobile 5 and the Phone Editions for both of these operating
> systems.  So, virtually any HP iPaq, Dell Axim or other popular PDA
> will work nicely.  The hardest part of the decision is picking which
> features you want and how much you care to spend.  With some of the
> newer, high end PDA Phones from HP, you can get a pretty good discount
> if you also buy Cingular cell phone service.  I think T-Mobile is
> offering similar deals as well.
>
> Our blind testers have successfully used the Think Outside and Dell
> bluetooth keyboards.  These fold up nicely and weigh less than 4
> ounces. Some of our blind users who have PDA phones from HP are very
> happy with the thumb keyboards that are built in.  The thumb keyboard
> takes a few days to get used to but once learned, it is pretty easy to
> use.
>
> MSP has two other input methods that you can use with either screen
> taps or with cursor keys.  These methods are a little slow but if you
> are going out and do not expect to take a lot of notes, they work quite
> well.
>
> So, it depends upon your specific needs.  If you take a lot of notes,
> get one of the bluetooth keyboards, if you mostly use a notetaker for
> reference, as a book reader or to listen to MP3 files and such, you can
> get by with one of the other methods.
>
> The authorization scheme is particular to a specific PDA.  If you get
> more PDA units, there is a fee for each that is much less than the full
> retail price.
>
> I hope, this answers everything. If you have any further questions,
> feel free to contact me.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Gordon Schantz
> Technologies for Lifelong Independence
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>
> Original Message:
>
> From: Fred Olver
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Web Enquiry
>
> I'm curious to know which pda's can easily be used with your
> screen-reading software, please let me know if the keyboards on these
> pda's would be accessible as well.  Does your software easily transfer
> between pda's or is it specific to each, thus having to purchase
> another copy of the software for another pda?
> Thank you.
>
> Fred Olver