[Electronics-talk] Braille plus

[Annette Carr]

Dave,

You are correct.  The Braille Mini is a 16 cell braille display, with 16
routing buttons, an 8-key braille keyboard, and directional routing
controls.  You can take brief notes, but is not intended as a note taker
like the Freedom Scientific, HumanWare or HIMS products.  It utilizes a SD
memory card to store documents for reading when not connected to a computer
or smart phone.  This refreshable braille display can be used with desktop
computers, laptop computers running JAWS, Window Eyes or maybe even other
screen readers, as well as works with the iPhone.  Connections to these
devices can be via Bluetooth or a USB cable.  The USB cable is used to
charge the Braille Mini.  I do not know if the Braille Mini provides
automatic panning for continuous reading like some of the higher end
refreshable braille displays.  My only hesitation in purchasing one for
myself, is that I need to see how the braille dots feel to my fingers.  I
have neuropathy and some braille displays are difficult for me to read.  Of
course, I would love to hear reviews from users to how rugged and reliable
it is.

Annette

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Andrews via Electronics-talk
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2015 12:56 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Cc: David Andrews
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille plus

I don't think the Perkins Mini is a full-fledged note taker.  I think you
can take notes and manipulate files on it, plus it is a refreshable Braille
display.

I could be wrong though, may not be remembering right, since it is a couple
years since I read the manual.

Dave

At 07:46 PM 7/2/2015, you wrote:
>You might want to check out the Perkins Mini.  I saw the proto-type and 
>was impressed with it.  I would love to see one before purchasing.
>
>Annette
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>Behalf Of Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-talk
>Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 11:59 AM
>To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>Cc: Andrews, David B (DEED)
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille plus
>
>I think I heard the other day that they were stopping development on 
>it.  It is an ok device, but hasn't had much success.  I would look
elsewhere.
>
>Dave
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>Behalf Of Robert Smith via Electronics-talk
>Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 8:58 PM
>To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>Cc: Robert Smith
>Subject: [Electronics-talk] Braille plus
>
>
>
>Dear list members,
>
>Is there anyone on the list who has had experience with the Braille 
>Plus from American Printing House?  Is it reliable? does it actually 
>have internet accessibility to the internet? can one write emails with 
>it?  can it access bard?  etc..

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org


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