[nabs-l] Question about technology

[Mike Freeman]

The PacMate is definitely not behind in technology; I've heard it argued
that all dedicated note-takers (including the Apex) are passé in that
everyone will be going to iPhones with Braille displays soon.  I don't know
that I'd go that far but it's an interesting thought.

Mike


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Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about technology

Kirt,
True, I saw a Apex and everything you do on the Mpower you can do on the 
Apex.
The braille keys and display are the same.
What d o you mean the pacMate is behind in technology?
Freedom Scientific is no longer updating the PacMate? Really?  When was the 
last version? Why did they stop it? Was it becoming a less popular product 
or maybe they have a new product coming out?
Yes the Braille Note is less bulky and
easier to carry around; its slightly smaller. That is one reason I opted for

the Braille Note.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kirt Manwaring
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 11:23 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about technology

Joshua,
  The PAC Mate is a little bit behind the Apex in terms of the latest
up-to-date technology.  That, however, shouldn't stop you if you are
more comfortable with it.
  However, I will say that if you liked the Braillenote you saw, it's
a fair bet you'll like the Apex.  The design's the same, basically
everything you could do on the old braillenote you do the same way on
the Apex, the Apex just has more bells and whistles.
  Personally, if it were me, I'd get the Apex because the PAC Mate is
no longer being updated by Freedom Scientific and it's a bulkier
machine.  I used a PAC Mate for like 5 years, I loved it, and I still
miss it sometimes.  But my Apex can do more, the braille display is
just as good as it was on the PAC mate, and it's easier to carry
around.  But, as I said, if you really like the PAC mate better after
looking at both machines, get the Pac Mate.
  All the best,
Kirt

On 4/23/11, trising <trising at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I absolutely love my Pacmate BX440. If I could only have one piece of
> technology, this is the one i would have. I can take minutes
> as the Secretary for the NFB of Michigan. I can also read books. I can 
> also
> edit minutes and other documents. I am very partial to
> having Braille under my fingertips for accuracy as a Secretary, so I very
> much prefer having Braille rather than just Jaws. This all
> depends on what you are used to and what you are familiar with.
>
> Terri Wilcox
>
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