[Electronics-talk] Braille plus

[Danielle Ledet]

Annette, I was interested in some reviews too. I wonder how much of a
diference it makes not to have full notetaking capabilities. Might not
be a bad idea although for so much more you get so much more with a
BraileSense or brailleNote. Hmmmmmm.

On 7/4/15, Annette Carr via Electronics-talk
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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Danielle

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