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Kurzweil 3000 Web License A Smash Hit

All across Canada schools and post secondary institutions are converting their old stand-alone and network licenses to Kurzweil 3000 web license. The newest version supports both PC and MAC computers. It allows an administrator to set up user accounts which can be accessed from anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school. It allows teachers to assign school work and monitor progress.

Kurzweil 3000 web license is surprisingly inexpensive to convert to if you already have existing Kurzweil 3000 copies – even if they are much older version. There is a limited time available however to upgrade old versions to the current version at the current low pricing levels, so there’s no time like the present to talk to someone at Aroga about making the move to web licensing.

Read and Write Gold Version 10 Released

The newest version of Read and Write Gold is now in stock at Aroga. Included in this upgrade are new features such as:

Picture Dictionary
An online Picture Dictionary is now available to display images (Widget Literacy Symbols) for a selected word or word in the clipboard. Visual images often help users better understand a word’s meaning.

Verb Checker
The Verb Checker can be used to help determine correct verb conjugation. The user simply selects a verb and indicates the tense (past, present, future) they wish to see. They are then provided with multiple verb conjugation options.

Vocabulary List Builder
The Vocabulary List feature can be used to easily build a vocabulary list by either selecting words in a document or web page using the Study Skills highlighters or by entering words manually. A Word document will be automatically created with the vocabulary words, dictionary definitions, and images representing the words. This tool helps improve and expand students’ vocabulary skills.

Paragraph Translation
In addition to the online single word Translator, users can now have full paragraphs or blocks of text translated to or from English and their language of choice.

Confusable Word Checker
Confusable words have been added to the Sounds Like Checker. Now commonly confused words, such as “through” and “thorough”, can be identified in addition to homophones which sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

Product Feature Video Tours
New Video walkthroughs of all features are available directly from the toolbar or on the Texthelp website.
In addition there are enhancements and improvements to existing features such as the Toolbar, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Screenshot Reader, Speech Maker, DAISY Reader, PDFaloud, the Study Skills Tools, Fact Finder, Fact Folder, Online Fact Mapper, Scanning and much more!

Nobody bundles more literacy tools in one place than Read and Write Gold. You can download a free demo of Read and Write Gold 10 from: http://www.texthelp.com/page.asp?pg_id=10227

Users of older versions of Read and Write Gold do not have to uninstall their previous version to try the demo.

Get off the Screen Reader SMA Bandwagon

Tired of constantly being shaken down for Software Maintenance Agreement renewals for your screen reader?  Consider this, for about the same cost of paying for two SMAs, you can purchase a full version of System Access Screen reader that will deliver improved access to the Internet and popular applications like iTunes without having to learn a whole new set of keystrokes.

System Access continues to impress people all across the country.  It’s simple user friendly interface, familiar keystrokes and free lifetime upgrades mean you don’t every have to worry about paying for an upgrade ever again!  Call to learn how you can get a free trial of System Access screen reader.

Booksense 2.21 Firmware Released

Version 2.21 software is now available for the Booksense, and Booksense XT.

This new version resolves a number of issues including distortion when speeding up audio, crashing when deleting files and improves compatibility with Serotek USB keys.

To download an update for your model, follow the instructions at:
http://www.gwmicro.com/Support/Knowledge_Base/?kbnumber=GWKB1107

Duxbury 11.1 Released

This newest release supports braille translation for over 130 languages and braille-to-print translation for many of them.

Features include:

• Support for MS Word & Excel 2007 & 2010 files as well as OpenOffice Writer and Calc files.
• Greatly improved treatment and translation of MathType and Scientific Notebook files.
• The ability to have multiple contracted braille in a single document.
• The ability to have any braille math code with any literary braille code ( i.e. Nemeth and Hindi.)
• Improved support for many braille embossers including some new ones.
• Support for the inexpensive TransSend SE print & braille product form Enabling Technologies, to easily create interlined text and Braille documents.
• Support for tables, importing, formatting and creating them.

Call your nearest Aroga office to upgrade your old version or to purchase a new version.

Classroom Suite Now at Version 5 With Great New Add-On Products

Classroom Suite by IntelliTools is a powerful software platform for delivering K-8 curriculum aligned to content standards.

Cambium Learning is increasing the appeal of their Classroom Suite product. Now available with Web Licensing to allow mobile use for students and teachers, they are also releasing three new Add-on Products.

Classroom Suite: ReadingTutor (CSRT) includes a set of 30 units containing a total of approximately 398 Phonemic Awareness and Phonics reading skill development activities that install into the published folder for either Standalone or Network-Web License Editions of Classroom Suite 4.2.

Classroom Suite: MathTutor (CSMT) includes a set of 6 units containing a total of approximately 60 addition, subtraction, and learning money activities that install into the published folder for either Standalone or Network-Web License Editions of Classroom Suite 4.2.

Classroom Suite: Primary Skills Builders (CSPSB) is a set of 12 templates that can be used to build learning, comprehension, and assessment activities that install into the Templates folder for either Standalone or Network-Web License Editions of Classroom Suite 4.2

New Lower Price for Braille Pen Slim and Braille

In order to help meet the rising demand for access to mobile devices, Aroga has lowered the price of the Braille Pen Slim and the Braille Pen 12.

These portable Bluetooth Braille devices can pair to virtually any device.

The Braille Pen Slim is a simple wireless keyboard currently supports Windows PCs with a compatible screen reader, and mobile phones running Talks or Mobile Speak. Want a student to practice their Braille easily? Pair it up to a Windows computer and have them input directly into Duxbury. The Braille Pen Slim is now $299.

The Braille Pen 12 combines a Braille keyboard with a 12 cell Braille display. It also supports Windows PCs with a compatible screen reader, mobile phones with Talks and Mobile Speak, but it can also pair with Apple computers, iPods, iPads, and iPhones. This combination allows for complete privacy when using your mobile device. The Braille Pen 12 is now the lowest priced Braille display on the market at $995.

Apple computer and iDevice support for the Braille Pen Slim is expected later this year.

Features of VoiceSense QWERTY

The Voice Sense QWERTY is a notetaker which use voice and LCD. It is the lightest and most fashionable notetaker for the visually impaired for inputting information and synthesized voice for outputting information. And it will easily fit in your handbag, enabling you to carry it with you wherever you go.

Small but powerful
It has built in 4GB internal memory; you can also extend your memory using USB, USB OTG and SD slot. Using built-in Bluetooth and wireless enable you to search information and share documents.

You can work effectively at work and school with word-processer, address manager, schedule manager, and voice recording. Internet, E-mail, and messenger enable you to access information and help you to have good social exchange. Playing mp3 files, Daisy files, and radio help you spend your spare time effectively.

Sense navigation
The Voice Sense QWERTY has built-in GPS receiver and electronic compass for Sense navigation. It helps you to guide to get to the final destination.

If you enter your destination, it searches the direction automatically. It gives you the information of the buildings around you. You can save the information of new buildings, bus stops, or frequent directions for your convenience. The information is given by voice. (Map data is optional.)

Features of BookSense DS

• Easy to check status through the screen
  Provides an OLED screen which allows you to check the status of playback or your place in a menu or file list.
• Small, light and easy to carry
  Compact and lightweight providing portable use, making it easy to carry wherever you go!
• Document reader
  Reads text and Braille files: TXT, RTF, DOC, DOCX, HTML/XML, SML, BRL, BRF, Bookshare Braille files.
• Media playback
  Plays several types of audio files; including: MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, WMV, OGG, ASF, FLAC, 3GP, Audible audio(.aa, .aax).
• DAISY content playback
  Daisy is a digital book format which includes text, audio or both. It contains special markup for navigating chapters, sections, paragraphs, pages and percent of content. BookSense DS can instantly move to a certain location using this markup, allowing you to navigate books quickly and efficiently. BookSense DS supports all types of DAISY formats: DAISY 2.0/2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86 (DAISY 3.0), NIMAS1.1, NLS, RFB&D, Bookshare.org, Serotec(SAMNet)
• Convenient reading features
  Includes several types of moving features such as reading speed control, bookmark and voice memo, etc.
• FM radio
  Contains an FM radio with the ability to add up to 6 channel presets.
• Several memory types
  Supports high capacity SD cards up to 32GB, USB flash drives, USB CD-ROM drives and contains 4GB internal memory.
• Recording
  Provides a high quality internal microphone to record anything from anywhere in either MP3 or WAV format. Also features a 3.5mm microphone socket enabling you to use an external microphone, external audio sources via line-in, and even records from the FM radio.
• Time and date
  Check the time and date easily with a dedicated button.

Features of Braille Sense OnHand

• File Manager
  File Manager is the best pride on the Braille Sense. It is similar to the Windows file manager so it is easy to manage all files, folders, and disks.
  • Make folders and change a folder and file name
  • Copy, move, delete, cut and paste
  • File protection to avoid unintended changing
  • Check information of folders, files, and disks
  • Execute file immediately
• Word processor
  You can easily create, edit, and print various types of documents using the Perkins keyboards in the Word Processor.
  • Supported format: HBL(Braille Sense format), DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, BRL, BRF
  • You can read and edit documents without any conversion. It can be saved as different formats.
  • Documents can be printed by an embosser or printer.
• DAISY
  The Daisy player provides various functions to read Daisy files.
  • Supported format: Daisy 2.0/2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86(Daisy 3.0), NIMAS, Bookshare.org
  • Play and pause
  • Change the playback speed and volume. You can adjust it regardless of the TTS volume.
  • Check playback information; total time, remaining time, elapsed time, total page, and current page.
  • Announces remaining page and the number of marks of current Daisy content.
  • Move to next or previous phrase and section.
  • Move to a certain page, upper or lower level, the next or previous heading.
  • Move to the heading
  • Set and delete the mark. Move to the previous or next set mark.
• Live chatting
  It is very similar structure like MSN Messenger. It is very useful for users to chat between PC and Braille Sense user through internet.
  • Login, chat, add and delete friends, check status, and change screen name.
  • Invite people from the list and save messages.
• E-mail
  You can send and receive e-mails with sighted people using real time translation between Braille and text.
  • Send and receive e-mails
  • Read html format
• Internet
  You can surf the web, read news, and search dictionary.
  • Surf the web and read news
  • Add favorite web sites and save it as html files
  • Fast moving features; the units to move by link, control, and table etc.
  • Download all the files from the link
• Media
  Easy-accessible audio buttons and powerful playback of the media are big features on the Braille Sense.
  • Supported format: MP3, MP4, WAV, ASF, OGG, WMA, M3U, Audible(AA, AAX), WMV, FLAC, MID
  • Set sound effects: BassBoost, Surround, 3D Effect, Reverb, Echo
  • Recording setting: Changing record source, sample rate and bits per channel
  • Make a playlist and play saved playlists
  • Set and delete a mark up to 1,000 per one file. Move to set mark.
• Connecting to PC
  You can transfer files back and forth with a computer via USB cable and USB stick. And also you can share via e-mail.
• Additional features
  • Address manager, schedule manager
  • Calendar, clock, and calculator
  • Screen reader synchronizing with PC
  • A variety of options for user preference
  • Online help
• External portable LCD (Optional)
  Information on the Braille display can be shown on the external portable LCD, for sighted people especially to communicate with deaf blind people. Also this can be helpful for teachers at school or parents at home to communicate their students or children.
  

Special HIMS Customer Loyalty Program

Our Trade-In promotion is even better for current HIMS Braille Sense and Voice Sense owners. Current owners wishing up upgrade get an addition 20% trade in value. That’s $1200 trade in value for an older Braille Sense, or $600 trade in value for an older Voice Sense.

Book Sense Trade-In Program

Upgrade your original Book Sense or any other manufacturer’s DAISY player product with our popular Book Sense DAISY player models.  Trade-In any digital talking book player and receive:

$50 off the retail price of a Book Sense Standard
$100 off the retail price of a Book Sense XT or a Book Sense DS.

These great trade-in offers are only available for a limited time, so take advantage ad upgrade to the latest Braille and voice note takers, and Book Sense DAISY player products on the market today!

For more details about these trade-in deals, call your nearest Aroga office!