[Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display [Braille Firmness]

Sat Mar 26 19:04:01 UTC 2016

I'm sure the braille's firmness is adjustable.  I'm sure all displays have 
that feature for diabetics.

Vince

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From: "Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
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Cc: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display

> Hi Tracey,
>
> Given that I do not have much experience with refreshable braille displays
> at this point, I do not have much to compare to.  I do have some 
> sensitivity
> issues in my hands, but I'm finding the braille to be what I think is firm
> and easy to detect.  The dots do make a sound when changing, but again, I 
> do
> not know how this compares to other options.  The keyboard is nowhere as
> firm/stiff as a manual braille writer, but I do think they feel firm under
> my fingers.  Sorry I can't give you a definitive answer.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 8:27 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display
>
> Thanks Annette.
> The Perkins Mini may really be what I'm looking for.  How's the braille? 
> Is
> it firm, as opposed to mushy-feeling?
> How is the keyboard?  Does it feel good to write with, or does it feel
> cheap, if you know what I mean?
>
> I think I will call the Perkins store, since you say there's someone there
> who really knows the machine.  Do you happen to remember her name?
> Tracy
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:45 PM
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> Cc: Annette Carr
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display
>
> Tracy,
>
> The Perkins Mini works well with the iPhone via bluetooth.  I've only had 
> my
> Perkins Mini for a short while, and have not mastered it.  I have read and
> created text messages, and have read braille format books from BARD.
>
> You can connect the Mini to a computer via the USB cable, but this is not
> its strongest point.
>
> The Perkin Mini can read files from the included SD card, or from a USB
> thumb drive.
>
> The Mini had an 8-key Perkins style keyboard.  That can be used to write 
> in
> the built in notepad.  If you are looking to draft up documents, the 
> notepad
> is not designed for this.  I've successfully used it for taking notes 
> during
> meetings at work.
>
> There is a calculator and an alarm clock in the Mini, but I have not used
> them.
>
> I can't answer your questions about music or the use of hybrid grade
> 2-computer braille, but if you were to call the Perkins Product Store and
> let them know that you want to talk to someone about technical aspects of
> the Perkins Mini you should be able to get your answers.  Unfortunately, I
> do not remember the lady's name, but she uses the device and is very
> knowledgeable.
>
> So far I really like the Perkins Mini and think it is worth what you pay 
> for
> it.  I am not a strong braille reader, but really need to get my braille
> skills up to speed.  The Perkins Mini is helping me do that.  I think down
> the line when I become a much more proficient braille reader, I would want
> more cells, but I would not want to give up portability.
>
> HTH,
> Annette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 8:02 AM
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> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display
>
> Hi Annette.
> I want something where I can take notes and read books.  I often take 
> notes
> in a hybrid grade 2-computer braille, and I don't want the notetaker 
> trying
> to translate.  I also often use my notetaker to write or read braille
> music--again, no attempt at translation wanted.
> It also would be nice, though not essential, if I could connect the
> notetaker to my iPhone occasionally.
> Could the Perkins notetaker handle notes and books?
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 3:38 PM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> Cc: Annette Carr
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display
>
> If you are looking for something basic for taking small notes, you might
> want to check out the Perkins Mini braille displays.  If you are looking 
> for
> a lot of options, then this is not the tool for you.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 2:44 PM
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> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Notetaker with braille display
>
> My Braillenote PK is pretty old now, and it's starting to fail.  I'm
> thinking about a replacement, and the Braille Sense U2 Mini looks pretty
> good.
> Lightweight is very important to me.  An 18-cell display is fine.
> I'd be interested to hear of good or bad experiences with the U2 Mini, or
> other small notetakers people really like.
> Tracy
>
>
>
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