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

Sat Mar 26 22:44:22 UTC 2016

Hi all,

I think it depends on the braille display or notetaker in question.  I have a new braille edge and there is no adjustment for how the dots come up on this unit.  I have seen displays with this feature but I didn't feel it made much difference!  

There are a number of braille products available this year at Sea Sun!  The one I'n watching is the B2G from National Braille Press for $2495.  One can buy it now according to them.  Dean Blazie is involved with this product.  It uses Android but it seems promising!  Do check it out!

Jim

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> On Mar 26, 2016, at 1:04 PM, cheez via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I'm sure the braille's firmness is adjustable.  I'm sure all displays have that feature for diabetics.
> 
> Vince
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>> 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
>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>> 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
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>> 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-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> 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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