[Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker

Tue Apr 26 13:16:20 UTC 2022

The slate is a great thing.  It is very portable, and the batteries never run down. I used a slate, for taking notes all the way through school, college, and grad school, including statistics.

People aren't taught the slate properly. I wasn't given a Braille Writer until 3rd or fourth grade, so had to learn the slate well.

Today teachers don't know how to use it, or aren't good, so it is always portrayed as an inferior tool.  It is a tool, just like everything else, and can be quite effective in making labels on dymo tape.

Dave

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Yeah, I hear ya about the slate!  Not a fan.

Vince

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Hi Vince,
I completely understand what you mean by the slowness being a problem.  We labeled a bunch of cd's and albums and just had to plod along so to speak.
So, yes, if you need it done yesterday, it isn't going to happen.  But compared to doing this with a slate, I'll take the labeler any day.  I think it might do one dot at a time, but don't quote me on that.

Kay Malmquist
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Nice you got an ac adaptor.  The company I got my labeler was selling it for $36.

And yes, Kay, glad to hear the speed isn't an issue for you.  However, if one is going to use it where time is of the essence and many labels are needed, that latency is a hindrance.

Also, glad to hear they finally came up with a carrying case.  When I checked about 3 years ago, they were still trying to find someone to make a case.

Vince

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Just to comment on this, mine did come with an AC adaptor so maybe it depends on where you get it.

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The following is the receipt for my purchase of the 6 Dot Electronic Braille Labeler.

ProxTalker.Com, LLC
327 Huntingdon Ave Waterbury, CT 06708-1413 USA
Voice:    203-721-6074 Fax:      203-721-6070 "DER
Order Date:      Oct 12, 2015
6Dot Braille Label Maker

From: "Mary Wyatt" <mary at proxtalker.com>
total: $624.00

Now, here's my review.
It makes nice braille, however, it is slow as molasses in my opinion.
The shape, which is a kidney shape, is rather weird.  I haven't tried using a regular keyboard with it yet, so I can't say anything about the speed from that perspective.
I also don't like the fact that, for the price of this device, it should accept all sizes of the vinyl tape.  It only uses the smaller sized version.
It doesn't come with an ac adaptor.
To be honest with you, if I had to do it all over again, I would have sent it back and would use that $600 on the plastic ones.
Now, it is possible, they have improved the device by now.  But I doubt it.
Oh, and another thing, and as far as I know, they haven't come out with a carrying case for the thing.

Vince

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Jolynn,
I'll have to look up where I purchased mine, but want to say that I absolutely love it. It is expensive, but so easy to use and much quicker to label things. It is also great as you can use contracted Braille where as the wheel ones you cannot.

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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker

Hi,
Checking to see if anyone has any feedback on the 6dot Braille Label Maker.
Do you find it worth the expense? I have quite a bit of things both at home and at work that I have been wanting to label for quite some time but my little handheld labeler is just not doing the job. I just thought I would check to see if anyone has any feedback, both positive or negative. Also, where have you found places to purchase this item?
Thank you so much!

Jolynn
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