In SeroTalk Tech Chat 26, Richard Wells demonstrates making music cds with the media library feature found in
System Access Mobile Network (SAMNet.)
Mike Arrigo gives a quick overview of making a data dvd with the popular
Listen to Tech Chat 26 – Making Music CDs with SAMNet Media Library and Using Nero Burning Rom 9.0.
AT&T is going large with their netbook plans, offering the Dell Mini 10, Acer Aspire One and Lenovo S10 at brick/mortar stores and online. But at a slightly subsidized $200 apiece on a two-year, minimum $40/mo contract, they’re comically expensive.
Let’s do some math! On this plan, your Atom-based netbook running Windows XP will set you back about $1160 in total, assuming you’re somehow able to keep your internet usage below 200MB a month. (Note: Nobody does this.) If you want a slightly more realistic plan—a still-anemic 5GB a month—you’ll have to step up to $60 and month, which pushes your cost of ownership to $1640.
Even a modest cellphone plan adds up a to a lot in the long term, but we expect something in return: decent calling plans, effectively unlimited data, and a free, or at least heavily subsidized handset. The only thing you’re getting here is an oppressive transfer cap, some Wi-Fi hotspot access and about $100 off street price on a few modestly-specced netbooks. I guess if you’re set on AT&T’s data service anyway, it’s not a terrible deal, but it’s sure as hell not a good one. [
IN SeroTalk Podcast 19, Michael Lauf, Ricky enger and Mike Calvo discussed the BrainPort that will allow blind and deaf-blind people to see with their tongue, HumanWare’s giveaway of four BlackBerry Smartphones, GW Micro’s BookSense book player and audio recorder and the 2009 ACB and NFB conventions. Mike Calvo reviewed the MSI WindTop AE1900.
Doug Hunsinger compares the FoxL and Altec Lansing bluetooth speakers, and raps up the podcast with a comparison between the Sangean HDT1 and Sony XDR-F1HD AM-FM– HD tuners.
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 19 – Seeing With Your Tongue Plus Five Product Reviews
IN Tech Chat 25, four owners tell us what they think about the new
Two models are offered : BookSense and BookSense XT. Both models play audio files, DAISY content, and read documents.
The media player supports the formats, of MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, M4A, WMA and non-protected music downloaded from Apple iTunes.
Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat 25 on the BookSense Player and Recorder From GW Micro.
For the Serotek team, the NFB and ACB conventions are among the most
exciting of the year. Booth staffers at each event spent the week
showcasing the latest Serotek products, as well as meeting new people and
catching up with old friends. It was a delight for all of us to shake
hands, trade stories, and share enthusiasm for technology with thousands
of members of the blind community.
Now that the exhibit halls are closed and we’re all back home, we want to
express our appreciation for the support that you, the Serotek family,
have given us.
As we announced last Friday, one lucky person who purchased System Access Mobile would receive a Lenovo IdeaPad Netbook. And, one runner-up in that drawing would receive a year of access to the SA Mobile Network
to complement their System Access Mobile software.
The runner-up winner is…Arthur Letim of the Philippines! Congratulations
Arthur! We look forward to seeing you in forums and chats, and we are
excited to have you as a member of the SAMNet community.
And the winner, the lucky person to be the envy of everyone while sporting
the sleek, stylish, and powerful Lenovo IdeaPad S10 netbook is…Hazel
Darvell of Buckinghamshire, UK! Congratulations Hazel! We know you’ll
enjoy living the accessible digital lifestyle wherever you go.
Thanks again to everyone who participated in this week’s contest, and to
each and every one of you who make it such a joy to be a part of this
community.
The Serotek Team
In Podcast 18, Michael lauf begins by talking about the $250 Kicker Speaker system and the MSI WindTop all-in-one computer with 18 inch display and touch screen. We then hear about a proposed system to make currency accessible by marking the top left of the bill, and cutting out a notch at different places to identify the specific denomination.
We then talk about pedestrian safety and accessible pedestrian signals with
We hear about the latest products and acquisitions from
We spoke with Jane Karp, Library Program Administrator for the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talkingbook Library Services.Florida residents not in the talkingbook program should call (800) 226–6075. We talked about the rollout of digital players which could take until 2013 for all U.S. residents to receive one. Veterans and those over 100 years of age will be the first. Anyone with any savvy will want to ask for the advanced player.
And we concluded with a presentation by Michael lauf given to (BITS,)
Blind Information Technology specialists.
Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 18 Recorded at the 2009 ACB Convention in Orlando Florida
In Tech Chat 24, we litterally had a round table discussion with Mike Calvo, CEO of
Greg Fields with RIM,
and Dave Wilkinson with
We discussed the potential markets for the accessible versions of the
and the
requirements to make these technologies talk, and what will happen as the BlackBerry gets in to the consumer market, and the iPhone is adopted by more and more executives.
Listen to Tech chat 24 with Serotek, Humanware and Research In Motion – July 8, 2009 – 36 Minutes
In Tech Chat 23, Shane Jackson gives a 30 minute demo of the iPhone 3G S and answers numerous questions.
Shane Jackson Blog and Podcast – www.BlindWorldBlog.BlogSpot.com
Follow Shane Jackson on Twitter
Email Shane Jackson with Your iPhone Questions.
Listen to shane’s podcast in iTunes by searching for either Shane Jackson or blindworldblog all one word.
Listen to Tech chat 23 – 30 Minute Demo of the iPhone 3G s Plus Many Questions Answered
Join us this and every Thursday evening at our new time of 9PM Eastern or 6PM Pacific in the Tech Room for our weekly Tech Chat, recorded and made available as a podcast. Tonight, our special guest is Shane Jackson, who will be telling us about how to use the iPhone 3G S, and answering your questions. Not a member of SAMNet? No problem, just download and run the program below to join us between 8:30 and 11:30 Eastern.
Download chat client to join us live Thursdays at 9PM Eastern.
It’s convention time again, and whether you’re headed to the
Are you ready to jump in to the accessible digital lifestyle in a big way? Now is the perfect time to do just that. Purchase Serotek’s award-winning System Access screen reader for $499, and be entered in a drawing to win the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 netbook. System Access Mobile provides a license for two computers, plus the ability to install System Access on a U3 thumb drive for the ultimate in portability and accessibility anywhere life takes you. And when you purchase System Access Mobile between midnight EST Friday July 3 and 12 PM EST Friday July 10, you’ll be automatically entered in a drawing to win the sleek and stylish IdeaPad S10 notebook. With a 1.6GHZ Intel atom processor, 80GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, 1GB RAM, built-in high-speed wireless and LAN access, built-in webcam and microphone, and much more, this netbook is the ideal social networking PC.
The winner will be announced at 3 PM EST Friday July 10 via Serotek’s public announcements list.
At about 2 pounds, measuring around 7 inches wide and 10 inches long, the MSI Wind Netbook is no ordinary notebook PC. With built-in 802.11g Wi-Fi connectivity, you can access the Internet immediately. The speedy and energy-efficient Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, combined with a 3-cell battery, enables up to 3 hours of battery life for a more mobile lifestyle. Windows XP Home Edition comes pre-loaded, so you’ll have no trouble using all of your favorite Windows applications. The ergonomically designed keyboard is only 20% smaller than a full-sized keyboard, so you can type comfortably whether you’re doing a quick Web search, posting to your blog, or taking notes in class. The 160 GB hard disk provides plenty of room for your music, audio books, and other digital media. The 10-inch wide-screen LCD, with an LED backlight for extra brightness, is perfect for mobile Web browsing. The built-in webcam is ideal for video-enabled chat programs such as Skype. And with the included System Access Atom license, you’ll have accessibility anywhere you go.
With this revolutionary all-in-one desktop PC and built-in touch screen, you can launch all your favorite applications simply by touching the icons on the screen. Including an Intel dual core 1.6GHz Atom processor, 2GB memory, 250 GB hard drive, DVD drive supporting dual layer burning, built-in gigabit LAN and wireless 802.11b/g/n, and SRS premium sound, this unit has everything you need right at your fingertips. If you don’t want to use the built-in touch screen, the unit also comes with keyboard and mouse to access all your applications in the traditional way. The unit comes loaded with Windows Vista Home Basic, and at 18.7 x 1.9 x 14.4 inches, this PC packs a whole lot of power in a sleek and compact design.
Begin taking advantage of these great specials.
if you are a new customer. If you already have a Serotek account, whether as a