Engadget is reporting about a new PDA that has been specially developed for those who are vision impaired. I think this is a rather col device, albeit it's rather expensive at a whopping $1895. Still I'm see there are those who are blind that would appreciate a device that allows them to schedule their day, listen to music/ebooks, etc.
"Fort Wayne, Indiana based company GW Micro has developed a new type of PDA designed specifically for the blind and sight-impaired, called the VoiceSense. The assistant runs a modified version of Windows CE and features a vocal guidance system, a full function PIM, web browser, MP3 player, Daisy talking book player, FM radio tuner and MSN Messenger -- all accessible through its custom Perkins-style Braille keyboard. The device has..."
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