[nabs-l] Comparing Braille Embossers

[Haben Girma]

Can you estimate the size and weight of the Index Basic D?

thanks,
Haben

David Andrews wrote:
> The Tiger embossers should be quiet as they are not grossly 
> mechanical, the way others are  Nothing is going to be completely 
> quiet though.
>
> Fast is a relative term, the fastest embossers are in the $30,000 to 
> $100,000 range, and I don't think you can afford those.  If you can I 
> will be your tech guy!
>
> The index basic D has improved, and we have had good luck with them.
>
> Also, the Braille quality on the Tiger isn't its strongest point, so 
> make sure you have seen it first.  It is best at graphics, and 
> graphics/text mixes.
>
> Dave
>
> At 07:12 PM 6/15/2009, you wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I'm interested in finding a quiet and fast embosser with which to 
>> emboss textbooks for college. I hear that the Tiger embossers are 
>> among the quietest, but I can't find out exactly how quiet they are. 
>> Does anyone know how the noise level of the Tiger embossers compares 
>> to the Juliet Pro 60? I'm also interested in the Index Basic D since 
>> it is very portable, but I'm not sure whether it can handle large 
>> print jobs. Also, a review by IBTC in 2001 states that Index 
>> embossers are temperamental and prone to jamming and breaking. Is 
>> that still the case in 2009?
>>
>> thanks,
>> Haben
>>
>>
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