Introducing the PAC Mate Omni

Freedom Scientific announced the next generation of the PAC Mate accessible Pocket PC, the PAC Mate Omni. The PAC Mate series incorporates JAWS, the world's most popular screen reading software, and Microsoft Windows Mobile to create the world's first accessible Pocket PC device for the blind. The new PAC Mate Omni is a combination of enhanced hardware with expanded functionality and powerful new software that features the latest advances from Freedom Scientific and Microsoft.

The PAC Mate Omni is powered by Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Mobile 6.0, and it has been upgraded to 128MB of flash memory. In addition to new features and improved battery life, all user files and applications are retained, even if the unit is reset or the battery is fully discharged.

When shipped to customers in the fall of 2007, the PAC Mate Omni will be available in the current PAC Mate models - the BX 400 with a Perkins-style keyboard and the QX 400 that offers a laptop-style QWERTY keyboard for data input. The same 20-cell and 40-cell PAC Mate Portable Braille Displays will also be available with both versions.

The PAC Mate currently outperforms all competitors in regard to battery life, and the PAC Mate Omni extends the performance even longer.

Other new features of the PAC Mate Omni include:

• Access to the mobile version of Windows PowerPoint
• Microsoft's Direct Push Technology for real time synchronization of e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks with a Microsoft Exchange Server
• Smart filtering for rapid location of e-mail messages
• Easy information searches via Windows Live Search
• Support for the Windows Live Messenger voice clip feature providing users with "push-to-talk" functionality in instant messaging
• "Plug and Play" support for popular WiFi and Bluetooth cards

Current PAC Mate users can upgrade to a PAC Mate Omni for just $699. Users who have a current ASA can upgrade for just $549, and users with a PMA can upgrade to a PAC Mate Omni for just $449. Users who have both a current ASA and PMA can upgrade for only $299.

To arrange for your PAC Mate Omni upgrade please call us at 800-369-0347.

To learn more about the PAC Mate, check out the PAC Mate product page.