Ottawa Canada Dear Graham and list:
Humanware would probably be the first to openly state the BrailleNote/VoiceNote family of products are a PDA, and not a replacement for a full blown laptop or desktop computer. This is because these units use a mobile processor, not a regular PC processor, and have to have a reasonable amount of battery life and be as compact and light as possible. So they do offer some wireless and Ethernet connectivity, and for many people this is adequate. But it is true they don't support WPA security and until version 7.5 build 20, didn't even support SSL! Unfortunately there's only so much functionality you can stuff into a little, portable, battery powered device. When purchasing a notetaker, PDA or laptop or a desktop for that matter, it is very important that you look at what the unit can do, what you need, and if it completely, mostly, or really doesn't meet your present and anticipated needs. I don't work for Humanware, and am not trying to put words in their mouth, I'm just speaking as a reasonably seasoned veteran PC, CP/M before it, and mainframe and minicomputer user before that. I do hope you find your VoiceNote a valuable tool in your everyday life. I heavily use the planner in mine and would be lost without it. I don't normally use it for e-mail or surfing the web, and only occasionally use the word processor. The scientific calculator is pretty darned handy by the way. It also can give me the time of day and day of the year, although I usually already know what day it is. Take care. Brian Brian K. Lingard email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: ve3yiab2ji15 tel: +1 (613) 247-0665 New York NY Tel +1 (646) 797-2862 FAX +1 (613) 247-9998 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.14/1172 - Release Date: 05/12/2007 8:41 AM ___ 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
