LightSpeed

August 5, 2009

See you in D.C.!

I'm off this afternoon to the NCRA conference in Washington, D.C. See all you LightSpeeders (and potential LightSpeeders) there. I can't wait to meet you!

August 3, 2009

LightSpeed Next Generation -- The StarLight

PRESS RELEASE

Stenovations president Johnny Jackson announced that his company's next generation writer will be forthcoming around the Christmas holidays.

The StarLight, the current code name, will support audio recording, have a touch screen and multiple backup choices.

It will have a Windows® operating system, which means reporters and students will be able to load their personal CAT software on the writer.

The StarLight's weight will be in the range of two pounds, and the height will be an inch at its thickest point.

Mr. Jackson stated that anyone who has bought, or will be buying, a LightSpeed from Stenovations will receive 100% credit toward the purchase of a StarLight.

Mr. Jackson also announced that he has retired from reporting and is devoting all of his professional time to overseeing the design, development and manufacturing of the StarLight and future writers, as well as digitalCAT software.

July 27, 2009

Countdown to National

Counting down the days until the NCRA Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.!

Fellow LightSpeeders and potential LS addicts, I'm looking forward to meeting you. Stop by the Stenovations booth at the vendor exposition and say hi.

July 24, 2009

NCRA Annual Convention

The National Court Reporters Association Annual Convention is August 6-9 in Washington, D.C.

I'll be at the Stenovations booth with hopefully the redesigned LS keyboard. Come by and say hello to Johnny Jackson, owner of Stenovations, Carmen Santone, Corey (sorry, Corey, I don't know your last name!) and me. I look forward to meeting my fellow LightSpeed addicts in person.

July 13, 2009

ACRA conference in Sandestin, FL

Hello, LightSpeeders!

I will be in beautiful Sandestin, Florida at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort for the Alabama Court Reporters Association Annual Convention Thursday, June 16 - Sunday, June 19.

I hope to see you there!

Greta Duckett

LightSpeed information from Stenovations

The name says it all --- LightSpeed. "Light" refers to the weight of the unit, plus the fact that keys can be actuated by the most gentle touch. "Speed" refers to faster and more accurate writing by virtue of the elimination of wasted motion due to unnecessary up and down key travel. Those features are complemented by the unique ability to adjust each individual key's sensitivity by means of a simple graphical user interface in a computer program.

Once key sensitivity adjustments are completed, the changes are saved to firmware (software) embedded in the LightSpeed's circuit board. Multiple user profiles containing settings for the key adjustments can be stored and applied when desired.

LightSpeed can be operated while connected to a computer or standing alone. A USB cable connection can be used for serial communication, power, or battery charging. When connected to a computer with a USB cable, the unit is powered by said cable; however, when connected by BlueTooth or operating independently the unit is powered by rechargeable batteries.

LightSpeed provides data storage by means of a removable digital media card. Steno keystrokes and corresponding time stamps will be stored on these cards. The cards can then be inserted into a computer's card reader to transfer data.

Though the LightSpeed is beautiful, thin and light, it is extremely durable. The case is made of the strongest polycarbonate material. LightSpeed will be available in a variety colors. The LightSpeed can be used with a tripod equipped with a plate that supports the unit but that also allows the unit to be instantly lifted and placed on one's lap. Nonskid material on the base of the unit keeps it in place.

Anyone buying the first version of the LightSpeed will be afforded the opportunity to trade in the unit and, likewise, receive full credit toward later models containing translation and audio recording.

For those that enjoy trivia, Apple, Inc. bought all rights to the Fingerworks keyboard technology used in the digiTouch and has incorporated it into its new i-phone.

Physical specifications:
Weight, 1.6 pounds; Length, 12 inches; Thickness, .9 inches. Minimum System Requirements: Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1 gigabyte RAM.