[Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker

[Arlene]

Nothing like the use of the slate, the both of us here rather use the slate, 
and another plus the slates aren't quite as expensive as other products we 
use.
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Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker


> 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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> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Kay Malmquist via Electronics-Talk
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> Cc: Kay Malmquist <kay.malmquist at gmail.com>
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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
> kay.malmquist at gmail.com
>
> Never limit yourself because of others limited imagination; never limit 
> others because of your own limited imagination.
> Mae Jemison - Engineer-Physician-Astronaut
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> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 10:51 PM
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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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> Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk
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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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> Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk
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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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> Jolynn Page via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:53 AM
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> Cc: Jolynn Page <linnie1516 at gmail.com>
> 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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