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Pocket Hal - Screen reader for Pocket PCs (PDAs).

(Latest Version: 7.02)

What is Pocket Hal?

If you're regularly on the move and need to stay connected, the technology is already here in a portable format (a PDA) and Dolphin Pocket Hal can make it accessible.

What is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)?

A PDA is a small hand held computer that runs a Windows Mobile Operating System. PDAs provide many of the capabilities of a standard desktop PC but in a portable and lightweight package.

What does a PDA do?

Like a PC a PDA allows you to use a wide range of applications. Windows mobile includes Internet Explorer, Outlook, messenger, Media Player, Word and Excel allowing to take notes, create documents and stay connected.

How is a PDA made accessible?

Like a PC the standard software resides in the PDA, but to access it you will need to add some accessories, such as a wireless keyboard and ear phones, possibly a portable Braille device and of course Dolphin Pocket Hal to make it talk. Pocket Hal supports input and output via a range of compatible Braille display devices.

Why would you choose a PDA over a desk top or mobile phone?

Mobility, a PDA will allow you to work on the move. PDAs also offer internet to go. Although mobile phones offer this, the reality is with a PDA that is Wi-Fi enabled you can surf at speeds that are 20 times faster than a normal GSM phone. These days you don't have to travel too far to find a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Why would you choose an accessible PDA ahead of a proprietary Braille note taker?

An accessible PDA is the future and it's future proof. Microsoft have a major stake in this market and all the big electronic hardware companies such as Hewlett Packard, Dell and Samsung are heavily invested; it is the next generation and it's here.

View our list of compatible PDA devices.

Who uses Pocket Hal?

Anyone who wants to work on the move and stay connected cheaply. People at work or college; people who travel regularly will all benefit from the latest PDA technology.

Key Benefits:

• Full screen reading tools for a PDA device, enabling you to work on the move.
• Supports input and output via a range of compatible Braille display devices.
• A single license covers you the user, and not just one PDA, so you don't have to buy a new license of Pocket Hal, just because you've bought a new Pocket PC.
• Based on the successful Hal screen reader so you can rely on proven technology from the experts.
• Use the PDA buttons to quickly review your emails, calendar, contacts and other applications.
• All Dolphin Software is supplied with a 30 day money back guarantee and free lifetime support.

More Pocket Hal Benefits

Hal Pro - Hal with training mode for creating map files.

(Latest Version: 7.03)

What is Hal Pro?

Hal professional allows you to write your own map files, enabling Hal to work with any custom applications or databases; particularly useful to employers and colleges where non-standard applications need to be made accessible. Map files created can be distributed to users of the standard version.

Who uses Hal Pro?

Hal Pro is for individuals who need to 'train' Hal to work in their specific environment, often useful for schools, colleges and the workplace.

Key Benefits:

• Includes training mode to create maps for bespoke applications that teach Hal to speak/Braille non standard applications correctly.
• No need to learn a scripting language, requires no programming experience.
• Choice of different detection methods allows most functions to be made accessible.
• Modern object oriented design offers more flexibility than an old fashioned script based approach.
• Allows creation of custom hotkeys to overcome keyboard access problems of applications.