Hello Peter and list, That's exactly what I did but I had other concerns which rated higher than a replaceable battery. The Voice Sense has its shortcomings as well and it depends on what one considers shortcomings. I will say it has more going for it than shortcomings though. Please feel free to write me privately if you want my observations. The M-power is a fine notetaker with much going for it! It will be interesting to see how these notetakers stay up to date as technology changes. Which notetaker will survive these massive changes through the years. Even more to the point, it is hard to keep up with changes with my PC so this will be an ongoing concern. I think companies would get the message louder and clearer if people would simply do their research, buy whatever they think would better suit their needs and go on with life rather than take it out on the list. If people stop buying an M-power for whatever reason, this will show up on the company's bottom line. Changes will be made believe me if the bottom line isn't good! I fully realize too some received their product through state services for the blind and there wasn't much choice involved.
As for me, I'll probably have one, hopefully two BN units to go on sale once all files are removed from them. This certainly would be a good way to get an extra unit just in case one needs to be shipped off for service. My M-power hasn't given me any trouble other than having to do both standard and service resets. It has been a good unit. I may attempt to upgrade my classic BN since it has a problem with its braille display and can't see fixing it just to keep it as a classic. I'm checking in on that! I was fortunate to be able to purchase my equipment myself thus far but I won't be able to do so forever. I therefore am moving on! Thanks again Peter for your post. Jim Aldrich ----- Original Message ----- From: "peter greco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 11:35 PM Subject: [Braillenote] battery points ---- Original Message ------ Subject: battery points Hi Keith. I don't know how to replace batteries and I feel very comfortable getting a professional to do it! I'm sure if you read my email literally and didn't put your own interpretation into it, you'll find I said nothing about "never criticising"! Yes if you pay for your Braille Note of course I agree you can do whatever you like with it, oh, provided you accept the consequences and not look for someone to take out your frustrations or inadequacies on! Terri I think the idea of a redesign for the battery in the Braille Note is indeed a grand idea, however, that wasn't what was being so negatively criticised! Those of you who like so much what the Braille Sense does and the company that makes it stands for, please buy it and vote with your democratic cheque book! credit card or green backs!! I'll always use a carot rather than a stick! ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.6/938 - Release Date: 8/5/2007 4:16 PM ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
