[Electronics-talk] OT: Looking for Discussions of Notetakers

[Jeff Samco]

Hello, Craig,
I just saw the contents for the current edition of ACB Radio's Main 
Menu podcast. It has the third installment, I think, of their series 
comparing 5 different notetakers. I believe each week they are taking 
a specific function, such as file management, and comparing how it is 
accomplished on each notetaker. Main Menu comes out once a week. I 
would think a search for ACB Radio Main Menu would locate the website 
for downloading the MP3 files for the current and archived podcasts. 
If you have trouble finding them just let me know and I'll try to find them.
HTH,
Jeff

At 08:57 AM 3/17/2012, you wrote:
>Hi Craig,
>
>Off of the top of my head, I am not aware of a list for note takers in
>general.  So depending on what you want to get out of a group and if you
>have a specific device in mind, here is some info you might find helpful.
>
>Freedom scientific had a link off of their site for a PackMate users group.
>It has been years since I've used a PacMate, so I do not know if it is still
>in existence.
>
>When GWMicro was selling the BrailleSense and VoiceSense products, they had
>a user's group.  But now that HIMS opened an US office and took back the
>sales of their devices and I am no longer using a voiceSense, I'm not sure
>if HIMS started up a group.  There might be something on their website.
>
>The BlindPhone Discussion group used to be a good source for the use of
>smart phones.  There have been many discussions on how to use these
>mainstream devices for note takers and more.
>
>When I first started using Apple products, I belonged to a group called
>PortablePlayers.  I have not seen anything come through from them in a
>while, so I do not know if they are still out there.
>
>If you are considering any of the Apple products, visit the AppleVis
>website.  There are all types of review of Apps and a variety of forums to
>belong to.  The Apple products offer a lot of versatility, especially with
>all of the new portable braille displays and input devices on the market.
>
>Depending on what you are looking for in a note taker, considering a Netbook
>with your favorite screen reader is another option.
>
>Write me off-list and we can arrange to talk more if your goal is to learn
>more about your options.  Say hi to your other half.
>
>Annette
>Amcarr1 at verizon.net
>
>
>
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>Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 7:48 AM
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>Subject: [Electronics-talk] OT: Looking for Discussions of Notetakers
>
>Greetings to the list.
>
>Would someone please direct me to email lists where Braille and voice output
>notetakers are discussed?
>
>Thank you.
>
>Craig
>
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