Chelmsford, MA - Optelec USA, Inc, a member of the Optelec Group, announced today its continued efforts to set the standard for providing the highest quality technology at the most affordable price point, by reducing the price of EasyLink, the industrys first Bluetooth Braille keyboard designed to give blind customers wireless control of numerous mainstream devices. EasyLink enables the customer to efficiently control and enter data into a MobileSpeak-equipped cell phone as well as a variety of off-the-shelf PDAs.
Over the last few months we have been able to respond to the markets excitement sparked by EasyLink by lowering our cost of goods, enabling us to get this access technology into the hands of more consumers, stated Michael Van Schaik, CEO of the Optelec Group.
Im ecstatic by the prospects of further penetrating the end user market, by the price reduction of EasyLink, stated Larry Lewis, Vice President of Blindness Products Sales, Optelec USA. This price reduction coupled with ongoing development efforts involving the EasyLink concept enable us to give end users access to multiple products, increasing the likelihood of accessing more applications leading to increased productivity in a variety of settings, at a price point significantly lower than bulkier alternatives.
Current MobileSpeak users can purchase Easylink from Optelec or one of its authorized resellers. Customers who wish to purchase an EasyLink plus MobileSpeak package can do. For those users who require access to a stand-alone PDA, they may purchase EasyLink plus the EasyLink software. Optelec is also partnering with Dolphin Computer Access to provide EasyLink support for Dolphins Pocket Hal screenreader; stay tuned for soon to be announced pricing details.
About Optelec
Based in Rockanje, The Netherlands, Optelec is a leading designer and manufacturer of life-changing technology for people who are visually impaired and blind. The company's flagship ClearView Plus line, magnifies text and photos to over 50 times, bringing life back into focus for those living with low vision by incorporating product intelligence with a sleek modular design. The Braille Voyager and Alva series of Braille terminals provide Braille users with complete control of their laptop or desktop computer from a selection of Braille displays which tout ingenuity, durability, and affordability. The user-friendly, wireless EasyLink Braille series guarantees portable cellular phone and PDA access for active participation within the mainstream, global information community.
Sales offices have been established in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands and the company supports a strong distribution network throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
For more information, call 1-800-826-4200 or visit the Optelec web site at www.optelec.com.