[Electronics-talk] Braille plus

[Annette Carr]

You really have to take a good look at your needs.  If all you need is a way
to jot down a phone number, a short grocery list or To-Do list, the Braille
Mini might be just what you are looking for.  If you are taking classes, or
have a job where you need to take extensive notes, or you are hoping to be
able to create a draft or actual document using the various formatting
features found on full-fledge note taking devices and computers, then you
need to look at a different device.  

What attracted me to the Braille Mini is its ability to store documents on
the SD memory card, allowing you to read books and documents without having
to be connected to a computer or iPhone.  I would really like to know how
well this works, and if it is truly possible to read BARD and BookShare
braille books.  

Annette

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2015 3:14 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Cc: Danielle Ledet
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille plus

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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