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

[Nicole B. Torcolini]

Some people prefer to use an electronic notetaker such as the BrailleNote 
because the accessibility is built in and they like the simplicity when all 
that is really needed is taking notes.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "clinton waterbury" <clinton.waterbury at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] BrailleNote Apex--Braille keyboard v. computer 
keyboard


> 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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