[blindkid] Mountbatten Brailler

[David Andrews]

Actually the Mountbatten has been around since early 90's, I think I 
reviewed it in 1993 in the Monitor calling it a "braille writer 
designed by a committee."  It does have its uses, and can be a good 
bridge between a sighted teacher and a Braille using student.  There 
are other uses you can hook up a regular keyboard, so someone who 
didn't know Braille could type on it and produce simple braille notes etc.

Dave

At 09:26 AM 1/21/2010, you wrote:
>Hello:
>
>     The Mountbatten brailler has been around for several years (I 
> think about ten.). Some teachers like them because the buttons are 
> easier for little fingers than those of a Perkins brailler. My 
> personal opinion is that the Mountbatten is too fragile. Drop a 
> Perkins and you will still very likely have an undammaged machine. 
> Drop a Mountbatten, and you may have pieces. An extended parts and 
> labor warranty is probably a good idea for this device.
>
>Regards,
>
>Robert Jaquiss
>
>** My opinions are my own and not those of the National Federation 
>of the Blind or VIEW International Foundation. **
>
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>>Hi,
>>     I came across this new piece of equipment and was wondering if anyone
>>was using it.  It is called the Mountbatten Brailler sold by a company
>>called Humanware.  The Brailler is made in Australia.  Anyone using it and
>>have any pros and cons to offer.  It is kind of expensive, so wanted some
>>feed back from anyone who might have used one.  Thanks.
>>Blessings,
>>Sue H.