[nfbcs] Fwd: first screen reader to support 64-bit Windows

[Ryan Mann]

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> From: Ryan Mann <rmann at samobile.net>
> Date: November 7, 2008 9:13:22 PM EST
> To: tiger0581 at earthlink.net
> Subject: first screen reader to support 64-bit Windows
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> From: Serotek Product Updates <donotreply at serotek.com>
> Date: November 7, 2008 9:05:48 PM EST
> To: rmann at samobile.net
> Subject: System Access features and fixes just installed on ryan
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> Please do not reply to this message.
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> Dear Ryan:
>
> As we continually improve System Access and the SA Mobile Network,  
> we want to make sure you know about all of the new features you're  
> getting, as well as fixes for any problems you may have previously  
> encountered. So this email describes the features and fixes that  
> were just installed on ryan.
>
> Features
>
> Support For 64 Bit versions of Windows!
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>
> Serotek is proud to announce the first release of a full-featured  
> screen access product with support for Windows XP and Vista that  
> includes 64 Bit versions. What does this mean to the user? Beginning  
> as early as June 2008, many of the computer stores and office supply  
> vendors have begun to stock their shelves with only computers  
> running OEM versions of 64 Bit Windows. Many an unsuspecting  
> customer has gotten home with a brand new computer only to discover  
> that they cannot install and use their access technology on it. With  
> the release of System Access 3.0, this is no longer an issue. Go out  
> and buy a new computer, bring it home, install System Access 3.0 and  
> you will be ready to go with your talking computer.
> Support for refreshable Braille!
>
>
> With the release of System Access 3.0, you can now have speech and  
> refreshable Braille output. With the use of the Alva BC-640 Braille  
> device, Serotek continues in its commitment to plug and play  
> accessibility anywhere. Take your System Access and your Braille  
> device with you to any computer and have speech and Braille output  
> with no installation needed. This also means that nothing is left  
> behind, not even Braille drivers when you are done working or  
> playing at that computer.
>
> Support for new simplified menus.
>
>
> Our users have become use to quick access to E-mail, community  
> forums, diverse entertainment options and so much more with very few  
> key strokes within the System Access Mobile Network. Just when you  
> thought it couldn’t get any better, it did. The new simplified menu  
> structure puts all of your favorite choices into lists where first- 
> letter navigation is now possible. While we call it the “simplified  
> menu interface,” many of our advanced users have told us that  
> navigation is much quicker now. For those who want the classic  
> numbered menu option, it is also still available.
>
> Support for more responsive Neospeech!
>
>
> Kate and Paul, our internally supported human sounding voices just  
> got faster. Whether moving through menus or typing quickly, users  
> will notice more immediate reaction as the high-quality voices  
> provide speech feedback to any computer task whether at work or play.
>
> Support for iTunes 8 and later!
>
>
> With the advent of iTunes 8, Apple has made it possible for adaptive  
> technology organizations to support this application. Serotek again  
> raises the bar by not only supporting the application interface, but  
> also the iTunes store with quick and easy navigation for account  
> setup and browsing the store itself. Whether you are looking for  
> really cool podcasting, or getting serious about increasing and  
> cataloging your music library, System Access 3.0 will make it easy  
> for you to find your way around.
>
> Support for System Access To Go loading at lightning speed!
>
>
> Due to its 75% smaller footprint, SATOGO (System Access To Go)  
> becomes virtually instant access to go whenever and wherever you  
> need it even with a slow Internet Connection. Did you leave home  
> without your U3 Key or Passkey CD? Don’t worry, SATOGO has you  
> covered on any computer with an Internet connection!
>
> Support for easier install and repair!
>
>
> Whether you are a brand new user or a Seasoned Serotek Subscriber,  
> you won’t be hunting for that elusive install file somewhere on the  
> web site to set up or repair your software. If for any reason your  
> System Access or Mobile Network won’t start for you, simply run  
> System Access to Go, log in with your credentials, go to the my  
> account link and either repair your installation or download and set  
> up a brand new copy of the System Access software. System Access is  
> even smart enough to know if you have an installation or not. If it  
> sees the software on your computer, you will hear the repair option.  
> If it does not see an installation, it will show you an install link  
> instead.
>
> Support for a new higher quality voice chat client!
>
>
> With the System Access Mobile Network 3.0 release, users will notice  
> a much improved experience in the voice chat rooms. With its band- 
> width conserving, yet crisp audio, full-duplex operation in specific  
> rooms, the user can really enjoy the sounds of their growing  
> community.
> Support For Voice Communication Over A Remote Session!
>
>
> Whether you are fixing someone’s computer, showing someone a cool  
> application you just installed or providing instruction and  
> training, the advent of full-duplex voice communication is just the  
> thing to use instead of a telephone or even Skype. You can now have  
> your communication all in one place.
>
> Support for All-In-Play Games!
>
>
> Screen Access on computers isn’t just for work anymore. It is also  
> for fun. Serotek continues its spirit of cooperation with other  
> companies by collaborating with All In Play, an interactive gaming  
> community to make it possible for System Access 3.0 users to play  
> their games: Tag, Crazy Eights, Draw Poker an Texas Hold’em. To  
> check it out, browse on over to:
> All in Play
>
> Support for offline document scanning!
>
>
> With System Access 3.0, it is now possible to scan and read  
> documents using our optional “Document Scan” application. The  
> implementation of this feature is just another in a long line of  
> user requests that Serotek has quickly responded to, in order to  
> make our products what you, the user wants in your Access software.
> Fixes
>
> Recording of voice email messages, voice forum messages, and voice  
> notes works again.
> Fixed a few serious problems with transfer of content to portable  
> devices such as the Victor Reader Stream.
> Fixed a bug which prevented Windows Vista users from setting the SA  
> Mobile Network as their default browser unless they disabled UAC.
> System Access once again reads the clock in the system tray.
> The Open File button in the My Files section works again.
> If you have experienced any problems with this update, please  
> contact Serotek technical support by email at support at serotek.com or  
> by phone at +1-650-249-1000. Thank you.
>
> The Serotek team
>
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