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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Oh yeah, I remember him! (smile) Pam.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:electronics-talk@nfbnet.org">David Andrews via Electronics-Talk</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:47 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:electronics-talk@nfbnet.org">Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href="mailto:dandrews920@comcast.net">David Andrews</a><br><b>Subject: </b>Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You younger members won't remember, but for years the NFB Treasurer </p><p class=MsoNormal>was a guy named Dick Edlund. He was a down-home funny kind of guy. He </p><p class=MsoNormal>was from Kansas. Anyway there was a member at the time who was very </p><p class=MsoNormal>fast with the slate, and dick said: "xxxxx was so fast, she would </p><p class=MsoNormal>stick herself 3 times with the stylus before she could stop!"</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dave</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At 09:58 PM 4/26/2022, you wrote:</p><p class=MsoNormal>>What you say about the slate not being taught very well is true.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>I didn't see one until my freshman year in high school. I started out with</p><p class=MsoNormal>>the Perkins brailler at the age of four.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Ironically, the slate was the only thing I could write braille music with,</p><p class=MsoNormal>>in college. By that time, I got tired of lugging that Perkins around. So I</p><p class=MsoNormal>>started using the slate, but I never got fast on it.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Boy, I've seen some very fast slate users! They all blew my mind!</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>So, kudos to those that know how to use it with precision and speed.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Vince</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:16 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: Andrews, David B (DEED) <david.b.andrews@state.mn.us></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>The slate is a great thing. It is very portable, and the batteries never</p><p class=MsoNormal>>run down. I used a slate, for taking notes all the way through school,</p><p class=MsoNormal>>college, and grad school, including statistics.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>People aren't taught the slate properly. I wasn't given a Braille Writer</p><p class=MsoNormal>>until 3rd or fourth grade, so had to learn the slate well.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Today teachers don't know how to use it, or aren't good, so it is always</p><p class=MsoNormal>>portrayed as an inferior tool. It is a tool, just like everything else, and</p><p class=MsoNormal>>can be quite effective in making labels on dymo tape.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Dave</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>cheez via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:12 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: cheez@cox.net</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>This message may be from an external email source.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Do not select links or open attachments unless verified. Report all</p><p class=MsoNormal>>suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>________________________________</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Yeah, I hear ya about the slate! Not a fan.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Vince</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Kay Malmquist via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 3:10 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: Kay Malmquist <kay.malmquist@gmail.com></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Hi Vince,</p><p class=MsoNormal>>I completely understand what you mean by the slowness being a problem. We</p><p class=MsoNormal>>labeled a bunch of cd's and albums and just had to plod along so to speak.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>So, yes, if you need it done yesterday, it isn't going to happen. But</p><p class=MsoNormal>>compared to doing this with a slate, I'll take the labeler any day. I think</p><p class=MsoNormal>>it might do one dot at a time, but don't quote me on that.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Kay Malmquist</p><p class=MsoNormal>>kay.malmquist@gmail.com</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Never limit yourself because of others limited imagination; never limit</p><p class=MsoNormal>>others because of your own limited imagination.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Mae Jemison - Engineer-Physician-Astronaut</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>----- Original Message -----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: "cheez via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: <cheez@cox.net></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 10:51 PM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Nice you got an ac adaptor. The company I got my labeler was selling it for</p><p class=MsoNormal>>$36.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>And yes, Kay, glad to hear the speed isn't an issue for you. However, if</p><p class=MsoNormal>>one is going to use it where time is of the essence and many labels are</p><p class=MsoNormal>>needed, that latency is a hindrance.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Also, glad to hear they finally came up with a carrying case. When I</p><p class=MsoNormal>>checked about 3 years ago, they were still trying to find someone to make a</p><p class=MsoNormal>>case.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Vince</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 7:37 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: dhunthausen@gmail.com</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Just to comment on this, mine did come with an AC adaptor so maybe it</p><p class=MsoNormal>>depends on where you get it.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>cheez via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 4:16 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: cheez@cox.net</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>The following is the receipt for my purchase of the 6 Dot Electronic Braille</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Labeler.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>ProxTalker.Com, LLC</p><p class=MsoNormal>>327 Huntingdon Ave Waterbury, CT 06708-1413 USA</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Voice: 203-721-6074 Fax: 203-721-6070 "DER</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Order Date: Oct 12, 2015</p><p class=MsoNormal>>6Dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: "Mary Wyatt" <mary@proxtalker.com></p><p class=MsoNormal>>total: $624.00</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Now, here's my review.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>It makes nice braille, however, it is slow as molasses in my opinion.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>The shape, which is a kidney shape, is rather weird. I haven't tried using</p><p class=MsoNormal>>a regular keyboard with it yet, so I can't say anything about the speed from</p><p class=MsoNormal>>that perspective.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>I also don't like the fact that, for the price of this device, it should</p><p class=MsoNormal>>accept all sizes of the vinyl tape. It only uses the smaller sized version.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>It doesn't come with an ac adaptor.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To be honest with you, if I had to do it all over again, I would have sent</p><p class=MsoNormal>>it back and would use that $600 on the plastic ones.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Now, it is possible, they have improved the device by now. But I doubt it.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Oh, and another thing, and as far as I know, they haven't come out with a</p><p class=MsoNormal>>carrying case for the thing.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Vince</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:11 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'</p><p class=MsoNormal>><electronics-talk@nfbnet.org></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: dhunthausen@gmail.com</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Jolynn,</p><p class=MsoNormal>>I'll have to look up where I purchased mine, but want to say that I</p><p class=MsoNormal>>absolutely love it. It is expensive, but so easy to use and much quicker to</p><p class=MsoNormal>>label things. It is also great as you can use contracted Braille where as</p><p class=MsoNormal>>the wheel ones you cannot.</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>-----Original Message-----</p><p class=MsoNormal>>From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Jolynn Page via Electronics-Talk</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:53 AM</p><p class=MsoNormal>>To: electronics-talk@nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Cc: Jolynn Page <linnie1516@gmail.com></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Subject: [Electronics-Talk] 6dot Braille Label Maker</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Hi,</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Checking to see if anyone has any feedback on the 6dot Braille Label Maker.</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Do you find it worth the expense? I have quite a bit of things both at home</p><p class=MsoNormal>>and at work that I have been wanting to label for quite some time but my</p><p class=MsoNormal>>little handheld labeler is just not doing the job. I just thought I would</p><p class=MsoNormal>>check to see if anyone has any feedback, both positive or negative. Also,</p><p class=MsoNormal>>where have you found places to purchase this item?</p><p class=MsoNormal>>Thank you so much!</p><p class=MsoNormal>><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>>Jolynn</p><p class=MsoNormal>>_______________________________________________</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________</p><p class=MsoNormal>Electronics-Talk mailing list</p><p class=MsoNormal>Electronics-Talk@nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Electronics-Talk:</p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/pammygirl99%40gmail.com</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>