PDA for the blind shows real promise

I always love finding out about mobile technology that is designed to help those with special needs be more productive and the GW Micro Voice Sense is just such a device.  Running on Windows CE.NET 5.0, the Voice Sense is chock full of features to rival any PDA:

• Processor: PXA270, 540MHz
• Memory: 1GB (separate user data area), 192MB (128 RAM and 64 OS storage)
• OS: Windows CE.NET 5.0
• Ports: USB OTG (USB 2.0 Compatible), SD Slot, CF Slot
• Keyboard: Perkins style Braille keyboard
• Audio Output: Stereo Speakers, Headphone jack
• Audio Input: Internal condenser microphone, Microphone jack
• Battery: rechargeable, detachable, user-replaceable, lithium polymer, 12 hours continuous use
• Networking: Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g) Bluetooth 1.1
• FM Radio Receiver
• Dimensions: W 18.8cm (7.4") x D 7.7cm (3.6") x H 2.5cm (0.98")
• Weight: .58lbs (266g)

The Voice Sense provides output using synthesized speech but can also be paired up with GW Micro's SyncBraille, a separate portable Braille display, to provide a rich computing environment on the go.  No word on pricing for the Voice Sense nor the SyncBraille.

(via engadget)