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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 13:37:29 -0500
From: David Poehlman <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: "* WEB http://www.rit.edu/~easi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Type N Speak

when it was first developed, it was the least expensive, simplest and
lightest alternative out there.  that is no longer the case with the
advent of the artic product line.
In my use and support of the tns, I have found it to be invaluable for
lite work such as taking notes, keeping track of contacts and schedules,
but for serious work like telecommunications or heavy word processing,
there are disadvantages such as the lack of a built in online storage
system such as a floppy drive or memory card system.  It's memory is
limited and since it is not dos based, even programs that might fit into
it cannot be used.

I like the idea that products like this don't have a monitor making them
less expensive than they other wise would be and lighter but it can
hamper the low vision user so it would be nice if there was an easy way
to attach one when or if necessary.
So, as a "pocket" junior secretary, it is a nice device but could be
enhanced with the addition of a numeric key pad, a finished keyboard, a
new operating system, and of course some way of not having to cary
around or attach it to a disk drive for data storage.  I shouldn't have
to have a computer to make it an effective tool.


The innovations developed into the product over its life span have made
it more powerful and robust while keeping it simple and straight forward
to use.


"Sorensen, Gregg E" wrote:
>
> TO: Type 'n Speak Users, and their teachers, parents, employers,
> counselors
>
>      I am interested in hearing from the above parties regarding
> their satisfaction with Type 'n Speak.  Does it meet the needs
> for which they purchased it?  Would they purchase it again?
> Comparing it to a laptop equipped either with internal speech
> (PCMCIA card or other?) or external speech, does it offer
> adequate advantages (cost, other?)
>
>      This inquiry is limited to those having direct experience
> with Type 'n Speak, or working closely with a user of Type 'n Speak
>
> Thanks, Gregg Sorensen
> [log in to unmask]

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