PAC Mate

The ultimate laptop replacement, PAC Mate provides access to everyday Windows-based desktop data and software applications via Microsoft® Pocket PC. By utilizing JAWS® for the Braille and speech output, the eight-dot keyboard (BNS model) or the QWERTY keyboard (TNS model) works like a personal data assistant. Run Pocket PC versions of popular software programs to manage your information internally or sync up and share data with other devices. Surf the Internet and send and receive e-mail with the addition of a modem. PAC Mate is the definitive handheld computer for those who are blind. Click here for online purchasing.

A Product Maintenance Agreement (PMA) can be purchased at a discount if you order it when you order the PAC Mate. The Freedom Scientific PMA offers hardware owners an annual contract entitling them to receive unit software updates and unit repairs, including parts and labor, for twelve-months. The customer pays only for shipping their unit to Freedom Scientific in Florida. The PMA service contract does not cover repairs resulting from the misuse or abuse of the covered unit. PMA prices and services vary per hardware unit.

Features and Benefits

• Eloquence speech synthesizer, that supports many languages, with a dual channel sound card so you can use the speech function while listening to Internet broadcasts.
• USB port for connection with desktops, laptops, printers and other devices in either host or client mode.
• Other applications include a calculator, a linear formatting editor, a clock and a stopwatch.
• PCMCIA connection for optional modem (56K, Ethernet) or peripheral plug-ins such as a micro-drive, diskette drive or CD-ROM.
• IrDA port that will allow the user to transfer files between PAC Mate and other PC products.
• Cursor Cross for two-dimensional navigation and a redesigned eight-dot keyboard.
• Compact Flash™ port for unlimited document storage.
• User-replaceable battery with “instant-on” convenience.
• Adjustable strap holds unit for comfortable use while standing.
• Optional Global Positioning System (GPS) available in early 2003.
• Renewable, annual Product Maintenance Agreement (PMA) and Annual Software Agreement (ASA) available.
• One year warranty on hardware* and one year of free updates on software. Warranty laws vary from country to country.
• TNS model
  • Compact size - approximately 2 pounds, and 12 inches wide and 6 inches high with battery installed.
• BNS model
  • Personal Points of Interest area lets you save your selected settings.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 10 inches across at the bottom of the unit, approximately six inches in height, weighs approximately 1½ pounds with the user-replaceable battery installed.

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