[Blindtlk] Introducing Myself Plus Notetaker Question

Fri Dec 23 23:51:07 UTC 2016

I first became acquainted with the U2 in 2013, but I cannot tell you how
long it has been on the market.  HIMS has put out other note takers as well,
but the U2 is the newest and has every tool for social media to players, to
browsers to data apps.  Plus a great calendar and calculator.

It is however running on the Windows Mobile platform. 

The BrailleNote Touch runs Android, which is most attractive to me, but the
unit I saw was not as sleek and compact as the U2 line of devices.

The U2 has 32 cells, and the Mini has 18, which is what I have.  They both
have the 32 GB flash andwork the same.  There are more USB ports on the
larger version, and the larger version has dual speakers.  But I prefer the
smaller size, and quality is just as good.

Sometimes the company will sell demo or used models at a reduced price, so
again, is good to contact hims.org

Judy

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
Vasiliauskas via blindtlk
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2016 12:27 PM
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Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Introducing Myself Plus Notetaker Question

Hi Judy,
Thank you so much for your reply.
How many cells is the device from HIMS? Also, do you know about how long it
has been on the market and how frequently they update?
And thank you so much for your suggesttion on contacting the company. I will
do that for sure.
Vejas 

> On Dec 23, 2016, at 06:47, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> 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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