[Blindtlk] All About Braille Displays

[Jen]

I used my BrailleNote as a braille display on its own and also connected it
to my computer. I used the Duxbury Braille Translator for an embossing
program and the Romeo as an embosser.

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jasmine
Kotsay via blindtlk

Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:13 PM

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Cc: Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] All About Braille Displays

Hello,

It really depends on what you want to use the braille display for. If you
only want a braille display to use with a smart phone or computer, I would
not choose the braille note or any other notetaker for that purpose;
however, if you were looking for something with which to take notes while in
meetings or at work, I would definitely recommend the BrailleNote. I have
had my BrailleNote apex since 2010, and I absolutely love it! I have also
heard the BrailleSense U2 is great! There are some drawbacks to the
BrailleNote. The one that is my main concern is the web surfing
compatibility. Not all Web sites are accessible with it; however, since I
have other devices with which to surf the web, I do not use the BrailleNote
for that purpose most of the time. As for Braille printers, I am not sure,
but I am curious as well! 

Hope this helps,

Sincerely,
Jasmine Kotsay

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Danielle Ledet via blindtlk
<blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> This is cross posted. I've always wanted a Braille display and felt I
> could benefit from one. Hoever, I am quite overwhelmed by all the
> choices and yet my income doesn't mesh with the prices! I notice that
> some such as the Braille Pen and Brailleant are noted as portable for
> use with smart phones. Given that, I know folks who utilize a
> BrailleNote for such purposes. Which Braille display or notetaker do
> you all recommend and why? Is their a major difference between those
> billed as BD's and others billed as PDA's/notetakers? Also, what are
> the drawbacks you notice with your favorite device?
> 
> There is a sale on the Apex, but someone recently postsed that he was
> having some incompatibility issues with web surfing with it. I am not
> sure this is worth the investment if it is becoming obsolete. I notice
> too the PK and mPower are still being sold. Are they still supported
> by HumanWare? Lastly, what is recommened for a braille printer for
> home use that is still being distributed?
> 
> I hope you all made it to the end and can give me some helpful usable
> feedback! I just want to make sure that when the dollars are dropped
> they are on the correct most relevant choice for myself.
> 
> 
> 
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