[Electronics-Talk] All About Braille Displays

[Annette Carr]

I have heard very good things about the Baum product.  At work I have a
Perkins Mini.  It is not bad for the money, and might be a good first time
device.  It can be a bit quirky at times, but in my opinion all braille
displays have their own personality.  

If you are not in a rush, you might want to look into the NFB Orbit Reader
braille display.  It was supposed to be ready for distribution in December
or January, but they appear to be running behind schedule.  I did get to see
one of the prototypes and was very impressed with the quality of the
braille.  They are saying that the cost will be under $500 for 20 braille
cells.  They are saying that you will be able to load books and other
documents onto some type of memory device and read them without being
connected to your computer or smart phone.  I believe that you will also be
able to use it as a braille display for your computer and smart phone.

HTH,
Annette




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From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 10:12 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] All About Braille Displays

Hi Danielle.
I own the Baum VarioUltra.  It's quite small and light, like the BrailleNote
PK, which is a big part of why I chose it.  It can be both a notetaker and a
braille display.  It does not have any built-in internet connectivity, but
can easily be used as a display for something that does.  I usually connect
it with my iPhone.
Some people think it is hard to learn the command structure, but I have not
found it so.  It's main drawback is that its battery only lasts for a day or
so of heavy use before needing to be charged.  I had some problems getting
used to that, but now it's not really a problem for me, because I don't
usually use it all day long.
And the price is good, relatively speaking.
HTH.
Tracy


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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] All About Braille Displays

Hello Everyone,

This is cross posted. I've always wanted a Braille display and felt I could
benefit from one. Hoever, I am quite overwhelmed by all the choices and yet
my income doesn't mesh with the prices! I notice that some such as the
Braille Pen and Brailleant are noted as portable for use with smart phones.
Given that, I know folks who utilize a BrailleNote for such purposes. Which
Braille display or notetaker do you all recommend and why? Is their a major
difference between those billed as BD's and others billed as
PDA's/notetakers? Also, what are the drawbacks you notice with your favorite
device?

There is a sale on the Apex, but someone recently postsed that he was having
some incompatibility issues with web surfing with it. I am not sure this is
worth the investment if it is becoming obsolete. I notice too the PK and
mPower are still being sold. Are they still supported by HumanWare? Lastly,
what is recommened for a braille printer for home use that is still being
distributed?

I hope you all made it to the end and can give me some helpful usable
feedback! I just want to make sure that when the dollars are dropped they
are on the correct most relevant choice for myself.



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