[blindkid] [Pibe-division] Notetker and Digital player questions

Steve Jacobson steve.jacobson at visi.com
Sun Dec 21 16:54:46 UTC 2008


Could you comment some about why you are thinking a QWERTY keyboard is a better choice?  It may be, I just see 
less of an advantage if she is also using a laptop and so much of braille is easiest with six keys.  Thanks for humoring 
me.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:22:08 -0500, Carlton Anne Cook Walker wrote:

>Hi all,

>DH and I are going to soon approach the school regarding a notetaker
>for Anna Catherine.  I have two major questions:



>First, which notetaker should we request?
>We have already decided that a QWERTY keyboard would be better.  (Anna
>Catherine has some vision and uses a laptop with a QWERTY keyboard
>anyway.)
>>From what I understand from the teens to whom I've spoken, Braillenote
>is highly preferred over PacMate.  I understand that this is because
>it is easier to use and the keystrokes more directly correspond with
>computer-based commands.  Am I correct? Are there other reasons to
>choose the BrailleNote over the PacMate?
>Are there any other brands I should be looking at -- that have QWERTY
>entry?  I have not been able to find any.
>Also, can the notetaker be connected with a computer and serve as a
>refreshable braille display?  (If yes, it might make it easier to
>speed up the process of getting notetaker for Anna Catherine.  We're
>realy hoping to have one by the end of the school year -- yes, our
>District IS that slow -- so that she may explore it and become
>comfortable with its use over the summer.)



>Second, I am also interested in the Victor Reader Stream for Anna Catherine.
>Can a notetaker be used as a Digital Reader?
>Can Bookshare files be easily uploaded onto the Victor?



>Thank you so very much for your help on these matters.




>Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday season,





>Carlton

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>Anna's Mom
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>McConnellsburg, PA    17233
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