[Blindtlk] Introducing Myself Plus Notetaker Question

[Judy Jones]

Hello, Vejas,

Welcome to the list. I use the HIMS U2 Mini, and love it because of its small size, yet it is very robust. This morning on my mini-vacation from work, I have been on Facebook, and am now listening to a Daisy book while checking e-mail.

I have not heard of the NeoBraille, but the best thing to do is to contact the company and see if there is a users list out there.
I also use my Mini at work in a myrida of ways. Many times when the work load slows down, I can pull up my Youtube favorites on it, while, for instance, checking a calendar or task list.

The device also houses a web radio database that is wonderful. The device has a 32 GB flash drive and can hold up to a 128 Gb SD card. It also hooks up seamlessly as a braille display to my various Android phones. Currently I am using the Wine Smart flip, a phone that is fully functional with all the latest phone apps, yet has the physical phone buttons along with a touch screen. I also use the LG V20 that has a better camera, but bigger. I like the smaller sizes that drop into a pocket or purse. I also use the FB, Youtube, Kindle, e-mail and several other apps on my phones.

Best of wishes in your quest for the next note taker. A cheaper way to go for many people is a braille display you can couple withaPC. Also check into the Orbit device, I am impressed with it.


Judy and the U2 Mini



Judy
sent from the U2 Mini

----- Original Message -----
From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via bltlk  <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
To:  blindtlk at nfbnet.org
CC: alpineimagination at gmail.com
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016 8:00 pm
Subject: [Bltlk] Introducing Myself Plus Notetaker Question

>
>
> Hi All,
> I am new to this list but not new to NFBNET.  Many of you 
> probably already know me.  My name is Vejas Vasiliauskas.  I am a 
> freshman at Loyola Marymount University and also graduated LCB in 
> June of 2016.  I am fairly active on NABS and Stylist.  I have 
> joined so that I can both gain some additional perspective on 
> certain matters, as well as give advice to others.
> I would like to ask input on your experience with the newest 
> notetakers.  For these of you on NABS, I know there has already 
> been some discussion, but I am just looking for all possible 
> perspectives.  I currently have a Braillenote Apex.  I definitely 
> like it, and would say that it probably has about another few 
> months or so.
> I am debating between two notetakers because of their many 
> capabilities and their new software.  The first is the 
> Braillenote Touch.  I have heard many stories from users, both 
> positive and negative.  The second is the Neo-Braille, produced 
> by Neo-Access but distributed by Airie AT.  The Neo-Braille was 
> shown at convention, although I have heard barely any talk about 
> it, either positive or negative, anywhere in the blind community 
> that I know of.  I like the capabilities and that it still uses a 
> Braille keyboard, but the fact that it has generally not been 
> widely discussed makes me wonder about this device.  Any 
> experiences with either of these 2 devices, both positive and 
> negative, are very much appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Vejas
> 
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