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The LevelStar Icon and Icon BraillePlus have added support for NLS digital downloads in their latest update, version 1.1. You can get it via the link on this post. It's a free update for current Icon owners.
Thanks to Top Tech Tidbits among many others for the tip.

An EBay seller has listed a Juliet Interpoint Braille Embosser with a current bid of $500. The unit was recently serviced, and is being sold as working. This popular embosser prints on both sides of the braille page and accepts extra-wide paper. Auction ends April 5.

There's another VoiceNote QT on EBay with a starting bid of $195 plus $20 for shipping. This one is a classic running Keysoft 6.1 and comes with manuals, but no charger. The unit has been tested and does hold a charge. Auction ends April 6.

The NFB's Independence Market has reduced the price on the stand for the KNFB Reader Classic to $95 plus shipping. That's $55 off the original price for this item. This stand makes it easy to scan books and other printed material with the reader and includes an 18-inch arm and large base.

An EBay seller has listed a Braille Blazer embosser with a BuyItNow price of $275. Or, make an offer. This single-sided printer is advertised as working and does speak when powered on. As always, you'll want to ask any pertinent questions before making a purchase. Listing ends April 2 if not sold sooner.

An EBay seller has listed a Braille Lite 18 notetaker with an opening bid of $9.99 plus about $10 for shipping. It's being sold as is, but comes from a government surplus auction so may work. No power supply is included. Auction ends April 1.

An EBay seller has listed a VoiceNote QT notetaker with an opening bid of $49.99 plus about $12 for shipping. This unit powers up, but is being sold as is. It comes with standard accessories, but not much further information is given. Auction ends March 31. Update: The item has moved to a new page and is relisted for $0.99.

If you're looking to make some quick cash, or don't know what to do with your unused assistive technology, why not sell it to us. We'll buy many popular items including notetakers, embossers, phones, and other useful items. Look over our list to find out what we may pay for your stuff.

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An EBay seller has listed a DECTalk Express External Speech Synthesizer with an opening bid of $99 plus about $8 for shipping. It comes with cables but is being sold as is. This synthesizer is still compatible with modern-day screen readers, though a serial to USB cable is necessary to use it with newer laptops. Auction ends March 27.

This may seem like we're taking a step backward, but not everyone needs a 16GB flash drive. For a reader, Geeks.com has a Lexar 512MB Jumpdrive for $5. Add about $5 for shipping. It becomes a better deal when buying several drives. Shipping was about $18 for 20 drives, for example.

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While searching today, we ran across Mobile Space, a well-maintained blog focussing on accessible mobile phones, primarily for the Symbian operating system. Recent posts include a review of the N81, links to applications that work well with the phone, and thoughts and updates from Code Factory and Nuance. It's definitely worth an add to our RSS reader, and we recommend you give it a look.

We've expanded our search page to include more results. Now, in addition to items from our site, we'll run a search on many popular online stores to find additional results. This means you can now search for just about anything and get a result. We're working on the layout of the other results, as they come from a third-party site and aren't as pretty as we'd like. Try it out, and let us know how it works out for you.

An EBay seller has listed an I.D. Mate Omni portable bar code reader for a BuyItNow price of $599.99. Or, make an offer. With shipping, it's less than half the cost of a new unit. This is En-Vision America's latest portable bar code solution. Listing ends March 24 if not sold sooner. Update: This item has sold.

Humanware has released an alternate US English voice for the Victor Reader Stream. The male voice Tom is contained in an alternate version of the just released 1.2 firmware update. Voice samples, other languages and voices are also available.

GW Micro has announced the availability of an upgrade program for current owners of the Braille Sense. Any Braille Sense owner may purchase a Braille Sense plus for $3,200 plus a trade in of their old unit. For those who just purchased the Braille Sense since March 1, 2008, the cost is $500 plus the unit. The upgrade gives you an 8GB internal storage card, the ability to record MP3 files directly, built-in Bluetooth and wireless support, and the ability to use the SenseNav GPS software for an additional price. This price will get you a brand new unit which will not use any of your old parts, according to the message. The deal lasts until 30 days after the release of the Braille Sense Plus, which is expected in May.

An EBay seller has posted a Braille Lite M20 notetaker with a current bid of $78.88 plus about $18 for shipping. It was factory serviced in 2006 and the seller is offering a moneyback guarantee if it doesn't work. Though it's not as classy as today's notetakers, we still believe that a machine such as this one would make a great first computer for a blind child or a nice backup for anyone. Auction ends March 21.

It looks like you didn't have to attend CSUN to get a copy of the free promotional release of Freedom Scientific's MAGic screen magnification product. The download, which gives you free access until August, is available now. MAGic 11 is reported to be better-suited for working in combination with JAWS 9.0, highlighting text when spoken, for example.