STEPPING OUT: TWO NEW WAYS TO TRAVEL Atlas Speaks and Strider Personal Orientation Tools Arkenstone Information Access for Everyone Have you ever gotten off the bus at the wrong stop, and found yourself lost? Or wondered if your taxi driver is really taking you the shortest way? Do you want the convenience and security of finding the quickest, easiest, safest route from point "A" to point "B?" Now you have it, with Arkenstone's new personal orientation products, Atlas Speaks and Strider! ATLAS SPEAKS PUT THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Atlas Speaks is a talking map for your PC that lets you explore the world from your armchair. Learn more about the physical layout of a neighborhood, city or state. Figure out the best path from "here" to "there." Plot your course using cross streets, landmarks and local points of interest. All without leaving your house! When you are ready to go, carry your directions with you. Transfer your route information from Atlas Speaks into your Braille 'n Speak, print it out on your Braille printer, or enter it into your personal tape recorder. With Atlas Speaks, you can save favorite routes, add personal landmarks (such as bus stops, businesses, and friends' homes) and make informative notes, quickly and easily. Easy to Learn, Easy to Use You control Atlas Speaks using a simple 17-key keypad, mouse, or joystick, and Atlas Speaks communicates to you through a pleasant, synthesized voice. The menus and instructions are clear and easy to understand. You can use one or several maps _ it's all up to you. You can even select what type of directions Atlas Speaks gives you. Choose from a variety of possibilities including miles, streets, blocks, and compass points. Like all Arkenstone products, Atlas Speaks is easy to learn. Once you're familiar with a few keys you're ready to explore. It's that easy! Atlas Speaks continues Arkenstone's reputation for clear, easy to use instruction manuals. For your convenience, manuals are published in several formats, including large print, audio tape and Braille. There's even a handy quick reference guide! LET STRIDER TAKE YOU IN A NEW DIRECTION Never again be uncomfortable going to a new place, or finding yourself someplace you hadn't expected to be. Use Strider along with your personal mobility skills to explore your own neighborhood _ or a new city. Like Atlas Speaks, Strider lets you plan your path, and when you're ready to go, actually guides you along it! Go where you want to go! Strider is the Atlas Speaks map access system, with a difference: loaded onto a notbook computer, Strider is an orientation tool you can take along with you! Slip Strider into its handy carrying case along with your Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, pop in a small earphone and let Strider be your guide. Using GPS satellites, Strider can direct you on a path you plotted ahead of time, help you determine your course while walking, or simply keep you apprised of your current location. At around 11 pounds, Strider is lightweight and easy to handle. The carrying case can be worn over your shoulder or as a backpack, and has a pocket which allows you discreet access to your keypad. Strider is designed to be unobtrusive. Only you will know you are using it. Arkenstone Service When you choose an Arkenstone product, you get a well- crafted piece of equipment _ and something more. You acquire a machine backed by Arkenstone's excellent reputation for quick, helpful, responsive service. Our toll-free number connects you with people who really care and who know how to help you with any questions you may have regarding your system. Try it out Arkenstone's international network of dealers offer personal demonstrations of all Arkenstone products. And, once the machine is purchased, you will have the support of your local dealer and Arkenstone in-house staff. Back page Throw Strider over your shoulder and all you'll need is a place to go! The complete Strider is software plus a notebook computer, keypad, GPS receiver and an earphone, all in a convenient carrying case. Or you can purchase Atlas Speaks "talking map" software separately, to use with your own computer. Arkenstone 1390 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94089 (800) 444-4443 (408) 752-2200 FAX (408) 745-6739 [quote] At Arkenstone, we believe access to information is the foundation of independent living. We are dedicated to creating products that give you that access. Jim Fruchterman President Arkenstone Strider will give you greater freedom and independence at work, at school and in your personal life. Atlas Speaks will introduce you to a world of geographic information at the touch of a key.