[nabs-l] Questions about embossers

[David Andrews]

Either one would probably be fine.  They both make good machines. 
Indexes tend to be a little quieter.  Since they come from Europe, 
your dealer and/or whoever is doing repairs for them now will be your 
point of contact.  They have allied with various people over years -- 
index that is.

You might consider talking to Steve Booth at the NFB's International 
Braille and technology Center for the Blind 410-659-9314 he follows 
and uses Braille technology heavily.

Dave

At 01:48 PM 9/30/2010, you wrote:
>Hi everyone.
>
>I have a couple of questions.  I am in the process of perchasing a lot
>of technology.  I am going to buy the lime and goodfeel music
>software, duxbury, and an embosser.  I am working with the assistive
>technology specialist at the university to decide which embosser to
>buy.  There are really a lot of them.  We were thinking about the
>Index Basic D or the Romio Attache.  We want one that is small enough
>to be a personal embosser.  Here are a few of the questions we came up
>with in regards to the embossers.
>
>1. What company should we buy from? We are looking for a company with
>good customer service.
>2. Have there been any major problems with either of these embossers?
>3, What do you see as the advantages/disadvantages of each?
>4. If you were given the choice, which embosser would you buy and why?
>
>I would also want something that works well with music.  Of course, if
>you have any other recommendations, please let me know.  Also, what
>kind of scanner would you recommend?  I want something that is easy to
>use and quick.  Thanks.
>--
>Julie McG
>  Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
>Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
>Eyes for the Blind
>
>"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
>everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
>life."
>John 3:16

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