[nabs-l] The new Perkins Mini, 16-cell device

[Gloria G]

Hi,
Is this something that could fit in a purse? Can I also connect this to my 
I-phone or I-pad? Thanks
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] The new Perkins Mini, 16-cell device


> %There isn't enough info here to answer your question.  It depends on what 
> you want to do with it.  It seems that many people who are buying these 
> little displays are using them to work with an iPhone or similar device, 
> so they want something small and portable, and are probably reading more 
> short things.
>
> If you want one to read long passages of Braille, then a short display may 
> or may not work for you.  Some people like a shorter display, 12, 14, 16, 
> 18 or 20 cells, while others prefer a 40 or 80 cell display.
>
> Or if you want the note taking features, you should realize they are 
> fairly basic -- this is not a Braille Sense or Braille Note replacement.
>
> Dave
>
> \At 09:01 PM 7/12/2012, you wrote:
>>I received an E-mail about the new Perkins Mini, that has 16 cells.
>>What is your opinion about it, and do you think it would be worth my 
>>money?
>>Thanks, Joshua
>
>
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