I don't think that's what is being planned is it? It sounds like what
he's after is a standard Mac as a base for this.
The iPod Touch and the iPhone run exactly the same operating system,
the iPod Touch *is* an iPhone without the phone part. So if one is
made accessible the other will be as well.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 23:18, Brent Harding wrote:
Hmmm, so you would end up making the IPhone accessible, or could
Voiceover be run from it if you did get a Bluetooth keyboard? I'd
probably rather have it running on an Ipod Touch, if this is what
you were thinking of using because I already have a Sprint contract
and don't want AT&T wireless for my cell phone like an Iphone
requires.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Jurgensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS
X by theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: Sleek and shiny Mac OS X powered Notetakers
Hi,
The first question I will say that there are ways to legally get
around direct Apple action. Secondly, the way you would restore it
is buy using special Apple developed software that Apple has
written for mobile devices.
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 17-Nov-08, at 7:56 PM, Brent Harding wrote:
Hmmm, does Apple already make something like this to base it on,
or how would you get them to put their virtual blessing on
customizing some kind of hardware to put OSX on? Wouldn't one
need an optical drive in case the OS gets messed up beyond the
reach of reinstalling, or how are optical driveless systems
normally redone if a CD can't be booted from?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Jurgensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac
OS X by theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: Sleek and shiny Mac OS X powered Notetakers
Hi,
Jacob,
Just to let you know, the driveing force is completely compliant
with Apple's Licence, so I would be allowed to sell the product
legally. The main feature is the size, which make it fit inside
a pocket quite easily. Another advantage is the built-in
Braille display. Yes, we plan for a mini Querty Keyborad once
the Braille input is out on the main stream.
Thanks for listening,
aelx,
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 17-Nov-08, at 7:29 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote:
Depends. You going to offer a qwerty version? I absolutely hate
braille input.
Getting more serious though, this would be considered a Mac
clone, and would need to be authorized by Apple. Yes, you can
get OS X running on your own PCs. But you are not allowed to
sell such a thing, at least not according to Apple's licensing.
This is being questioned as I write this in the United States
Courts, but don't expect an answer any time soon--this will be
one long court battle between Apple and another company called
Psystar at least assuming they don't settle out of court. I
wouldn't get my hopes up, the company with the most and best
lawyers usually wins these battles here.
Would I buy it? Unless there were significant advantages in
doing so I would not, but would buy a Mac laptop instead. Such
advantages might be a much longer battery life, for example
which would certainly be possible due to the lack of a screen.
To be honest though I'm a bit biased, in all cases I refuse to
buy blindness products when a mainstream product is available
that will accomplish the same functions. Since I don't care
for braille input I would probably go straight for a laptop
unless, as I said, there were compelling advantages to such a
device.
I don't think you would be able to keep that name for it, however.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:15, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
Would you buy this?
EyeMac -- The next generation of sleek notetakers
The EyeMac features aluminum housing, weighing in at under a
pound. This sleek and shiny notetaker is based on the state of
the art technology, featuring wireless and bluetooth. The six-
key input provides Braille users the ability to legally access
the world's most user friendly and advanced operating system.
Built on the foundation of Mac OS X, the EyeMac is the
bleeding edge in affordable portable computing technology.
Costing around $500 us, the EyeMac is an easy pick for the
user with a tight budget. Its portability make it ideal for
not only end users but the professional who needs a
lightweight, portable solution. The EyeMac measures less than
20 CM long by seven CM wide, and about 3 cm high. Durable,
powerful! Take full advantage of the world wide web. The
EyeMac Pro has wireless anywhere capability. Need a Braille
display? EyeMac Plus models feature built-in Braille displays
that make reading Braille text messages and documents a
breeze. The EyeMac is built on a actively developed Operating
System, that features a well documented programming guide that
will ensure your EyeMac can be customized with the
applications that best suit your needs. Designed for ease of
use, this revolutionary device will change your portability
experience.
Project status: Planning
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
