[Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations

Wed Feb 20 16:34:14 UTC 2013

Does the Braille Pen have an auto-scroll function, so that, if one is 
reading a longer document, one doesn't constantly have to keep pressing 
Advance?
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry L. Lewis" <larry.lewis at flying-blind.com>
To: "'Dr. Denise M Robinson'" <deniserob at gmail.com>; "'Discussion of 
accessible electronics and appliances'" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations

> Thanks Dr. Robinson for the kind words. If this response doesn't make it
> through, feel free to forward.
>
>
>
> I read with great interest the discussion below about Braille display
> lengths. To be sure, more Braille is definitely a nicety, but is it
> necessary at all times when economics play a factor. I'm a totally blind
> Braille user and use both a 12 cell and a 32 cell Braille display. While 
> one
> does have to advance the display quite a bit more than he would using a 32
> or 40 cell display, his hands actually travel less-so you trade hand 
> travel
> for advancing the display.
>
>
>
> What I mean is, it's very feasible for a two-handed Braille reader to use
> his index fingers and advance the display without moving his fingers off 
> the
> display to read a book, or a long document. I have sighted friends of mine
> who read books and long docs on their cell phone screens-do they use 
> larger
> screens at times? Yes, but they're not tethered to them just because 
> someone
> says that they're better off if they are. Please feel free to contact me
> using any of the contact details below if you have any further questions
> about BraillePen, or Braille with IOS technology.
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> From: Dr. Denise M Robinson [mailto:deniserob at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 4:19 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Cc: Larry Lewis
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations
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>
>
> a great very small under $1000 braille display is the braille pen put out 
> by
> flying blind..larry lewis--so easy to pair---actually the easiest to pair
> and I teach many tools. I love this little thing--quick and easy
> You can reach Larry at: larry.lewis at flying-blind.com
> I know he would be happy to help you
>
> Denise
>
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Baracco, Andrew W <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
> wrote:
>
> I would suggest that you find some way to take a look at them before you
> buy. 10 to 12 cells makes the device smaller and cheaper, but you can't
> do much reading with so few cells.  You're lucky to get 2 words on a 12
> cell display, and the constant advancing will drive you crazy.  Again,
> find a way to actually put your hands on one before you buy. If you are
> a good Braille reader, I would suggest a minimum of 20 cells.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Linda Bloodsaw
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:01 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Braille display recommendations
>
> Howdy,
>
> I want to buy a small (10 to 12  cell) display.  Are some better than
> others?  I  would be using it for light duty typing and reading.  I
> learned to read and type braille two years ago, and I think having a
> display would help me to improve my braille skills.  I will use it with
> my iPod Touch.  Your recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.
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