[Blindtlk] technology questions

[Judy jones]

The U-2 does have scroll keys that will work as arrow keys, or each key with 
the space-bar will work for up down left or right movements.  The good thing 
about using the note taker as a braille display is that it can also store 
data.

Judy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jewel" <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] technology questions


> Hi, I can't speak about the notetakers, having never used one. However, I 
> can say that the Focus 40 Blue works really well with my iPhone 4S. I use 
> it to take notes in my college classes, have notes available during a 
> presentation, and navigate my iPhone in noisy settings. I actually prefer 
> to use the Braille display with my phone more than with my laptop. oOh, I 
> also use the Braille display to read books through the Read2Go app. And 
> the Focus 40 is large enough to give a good number of cells, but not so 
> large that it can't be easily transported. I carry my Braille display to 
> school and its size is never a bother, an argument people make in favor of 
> the Focus 14.
> I definitely would see if you can get your hands on both a Focus 40 and 
> the notetaker you are considering just to try them out if you can. As the 
> saying goes, to each their own. While I love my refreshable Braille 
> display, you might find the notetaker a better choice for yourself.
> Best of luck,
> Jewel
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 18, 2013, at 12:57 PM, "Sarah" <sarahandfamily at live.com> wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon. I am considering purchasing either a focus 40 blue or one 
>> of the Braille Sense U2 models. Is there a product that works the best 
>> with an iPhone? If I become certified as a technology trainer, would it 
>> be better for me to get a notetaker such as the U2, or could I take notes 
>> and write reports using the app AccessNote with my iPhone or an iPad? 
>> Would a mac serve the same purpose as other I devices? If I buy the U2 
>> with a Perkins style keyboard, how do you select peeker  items  similar 
>> to using a combo box with Jaws since that model does not have arrow keys? 
>> Does the qwerty keyboard on the U2 work the same way as an Apple 
>> bluetooth keyboard with an iPhone? Thank you.
>>    Sarah
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