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.


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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


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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.

