[nabs-l] BrailleNote Apex--Braille keyboard v. computer keyboard

[clinton waterbury]

This is true, but why take a laptop when that would be duplicating what you're using the bn/pac mate or what ever you want to use as a notetaker?
You could just turn around and get a braille display that connects up to a laptop for reading braille for the price you pay for something that does word processing and all that kind of stuff like the bn does, but that's a matter of personal preference.
On Apr 28, 2010, at 3:59 PM, Jorge Paez wrote:

> Well,
> it really depends.
> I have used a computer keyboard a lot with my laptop, but like the ability to write grade 2 braille.
> Part of it is the ability to type entire words, being able to take notes a lot faster--only typing one sign for the, etc.
> The thing is, I haven't been used to a computer keyboard on a notebook device, so I'd go for braille just because I know it better, but in your case it may depend.
> However, I wouldn't recommend you rely souly on the Apex.
> In my experience the note has been perfect for taking notes and that's about it--(E.G. completely failing at Internet except at my home network), though they claim they have made improvements.
> My best bet is go for which ever one you feel better, but try and get a--or take your laptop as a backup.
> 
> Jorge
> 
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