Re: [Blind-sysadmins] [BlindLikeMe]Kapsys Signs an AgreementwithIndependent Living Aids

16 Nov 2009


      Actually as a woman I found the implications both insulting &
disrespectful. "Girls" may drop their drawers simply because they
haven't grown up. But proud women & ladies don't engage in such
behavior, especially over some1's technology. Any other ladies on list
as well as myself are sysadmins just like u, & it insults our
professionalism to be addressed in such a manner. I seriously hope
this topic quits.

On 11/16/09, Angelo Sonnesso  wrote:
...
Maybe you should be asking why you need these toys to attract a woman.
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Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] [BlindLikeMe]Kapsys Signs an
AgreementwithIndependent Living Aids
Here Here
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Oh let me clerify my blind specific comments.  I wasn't really speaking
about the software.  I realize that software requires lots of developments
with testing cycles and all number of issues from soup to nuts but the
hardware is just unacceptable.  I think the folks who design these
products
like the pakmate or braille devices went to stone masonry school.  I'm
going
to beat the next so called designer of a blind hardware product with the
brick he calls his device the next time I see one hit the market.
    Now to expand, I know that some folks have differing abilities and
specific physical requirements but I don't need buttons the size of my
naughty bits as an interface on a square block brick styleless blob of
(explative deleted).  I have a very fine sense of touch and good finger
skillz (lol) that I expect most braille readers have.  Why not make very
fine controls with lots of functionality.  Give me some style to the
platform and for God sakes make the hardware something from this century.
I
don't want some note taker built by a highschool kid with a 6502 kit and a
science project to complete!  I seriously built equipment with more style
and flaire in electronics lab!  Give me some super thin flexable interface
or a nice 30 inch Mac touch screen display!  Give me something that's
going
to make the girls drop their panties for goodness sake!  What am I
supposed
to do when chatting up a breezy pull out my trusty brick and ask if her
phone has an RS232 port for me to plug in to so I can send her an ASCII
file
with my contact information included after I whipe it through an old
translator written under Windows mobile 2003, or bust my big bad IPhone on
her forehead? (no IPhone doesn't mean something else) hahahaha  Who else
thinks it would be hot if she actually did have a serial to USB adapter.:)
    Ok you see my point.  There's a total lack of style.  I don't mean it
has to look like the sited lets be clear it just has to either be so
functional you don't care or something jazzy.  I do support though fully
the
accessible consumer devices out there.  I am all about the off the shelf
cell phone and about to jump off that in to the netbook.  Give me a nice
super thin braille display with modern GSM / CDMA or better still LTE, a
great phone app, great interoperable text messenger, full function web
browser, modern I/O including firewire for outboard disks, solid state
disk
drive, super high res camera (20+ MP) and based on some OS that works with
the world and I'll give you ten grand!  I will not give you ten grand for
windows mobile in a brick!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Hodgson" 
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Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] [BlindLikeMe] Kapsys Signs an
AgreementwithIndependent Living Aids
Hi,
Yes.  Wayfinder is also pretty good, even the Access version which works
better than Talks.  I find a data connection is ok as you don't end up
with
gigabytes of maps taking over the whole device.
Andrew.
Andrew Hodgson
Senior Systems Administrator/Projects Engineer
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Scott
Granados
Sent: 12 November 2009 15:17
To: Blind sysadmins list
Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] [BlindLikeMe] Kapsys Signs an Agreement
withIndependent Living Aids
Don't bother go with Mobile Geo or Sendero's products running on a device
like the Braille note.  Personally, I'm a geo guy running Geo on either a
Sprint Mogul or Touch Pro.
Great maps, no need for a data connection, nice interface, user points of
interest that are shared, and easy learning curve.  Don't bother with that
proprietary blind specific over priced specific device mumbo jumbo and go
with something that runs on regular consumer hardware.;)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Watson" 
To: "Blind sysadmins list" 
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] [BlindLikeMe] Kapsys Signs an Agreement
withIndependent Living Aids
And I just read a review that said it wasn't that reliable...
Voice control was difficult to use in noisy environments.
And there was no way just to back up one step in the planning of a route.
I'm considering if I should update my streettalk and am interested in
feedback on this from anyone who has used it.
Currently I have just updated my pacmate and will need to do streettalk if
I
want to use the omni but that will be around $700 for me so I'm
investigating all solutions before spending that money.
Thanks
Rick
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Jackie
McBride
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 02:14 PM
To: Blind sysadmins list
Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] [BlindLikeMe] Kapsys Signs an Agreement
with
Independent Living Aids
Maxi pads says they're offerin it for $499.
On 11/9/09, Iamcardman2004@aol.com  wrote:
...
Doncha just love it when you ask a question and find out its been
crossposted so much that you get 3 rejection notices from groups you
don't
even
know of and a request to join another group!!! Our ILA friend should be
slipper
 slapped by the moderator. If that foot is to dainty to get thru to him,
you can  bother my size 13...
Mud
In a message dated 11/9/2009 8:20:18 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
Iamcardman2004@aol.com writes:
Now for the Big Question... How Much?
Mud
In a message  dated 11/9/2009 6:25:35 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
_stephen@independentstephen@in_ (mailto:stephen@independentliving.com)
writes:
KAPTEN, the first voice-controlled GPS, will be distributed in  the USA
through Independent Living Aids, retailer of blind, low vision, and
hearing
loss products.
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The Kapten voice-controlled GPS is the
most innovative product  developed for the blind and low vision
community
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November 9, 2009 -- Kapsys, an
innovative French company and inventor  of the first voice-controlled
GPS,
announces a partnership with Independent  Living Aids, one of the
largest
distributors of products for the blind and  visually impaired in the US.
This
agreement is intended to develop  distribution and market share in the
United
States. Launched in October  2008 in France, Kapten is currently
distributed
in western European  countries such as the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany.
Now,
the first  voice interactive GPS for smart urbanites will be available
for
larger  networks of distribution in the US.
Kapten Personal GPS Voice  NavigatorKapten Personal GPS Voice Navigator
"Our collaboration with  Independent Living Aids sets the path of our
development in the US. We are  confident that we have the right partner
to
expand our distribution network  in America", says Marc Tastayre,
Kapsys'
Sales and Marketing Director.
Irwin Schneidmill, President of ILA says, "We are excited to have  this
opportunity to work with Kapsys. The Kapten voice-controlled GPS is  the
most
innovative product developed for the blind and low vision  community in
recent years. We are confident the Kapten will be well  received and
anticipate tremendous sales in the US market."
The  revolution
§ Kapsys has revolutionized the market by introducing the  very first
smart
urban navigator with no screen.
§ The  ultra-compact Kapten is 100% voice interactive, weighs 50 g and
has
a
credit card format.
§ Kapten is more than a GPS. It's a  multi-transport navigator.
§ Kapten adapts to the way you get  around-on foot, bicycle, motorcycle,
public transportation or car. It  automatically adjusts your itinerary
and
directs you using the navigation  mode you choose with a simple voice
command.
§ Kapten is also an  MP3 player, an FM radio and a hands-free kit for
your
mobile  phones.
About Kapsys
Created in 2007 by Aram Hekimian, Kapsys is a  young, innovative company
based in Southeast France. Kapsys designs,  develops and markets
voice-centric solutions for personal mobility and  navigation. Kapsys
launches Kapten, the first voice GPS for smart urbanites  featuring:
multi
transport navigation, geo-tagging, audio guide, MP3  player, FM radio,
and
community website platform.
790, avenue du Dr  Maurice Donat - Le Marco Polo A1, 06 250 Mougins
Sophia
Antipolis - France  / Tel : +33 4 92 28 88 88 / Fax : +33 4 92 28 88 89
/
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(_http://www.kapsys.http_ (http://www.kapsys.com/) ) >  www.kapsys.com
About Independent Living Aids, LLC
Independent  Living Aids, LLC is the oldest privately-held mail-order
company
in the  United States with products for individuals who are visually
impaired
or blind. With over 30 years of experience providing essential  aids
with
superb service, ila has become a trusted source of products for  this
community. All items offered are carefully selected, quality products
sold
at reasonable prices. Helping customers remain independent is the  goal,
and
every item is chosen with that goal in mind.
200 Robbins  Lane, Jericho, New York 11753 (516) 937-1848
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