[nabs-l] Braille Sense U2 vs Braille Note Touch

[Steve Jacobson]

Just to clarify, the keyboard on the BrailleNote Touch actually connects to
the unit through a cable and plug built into the back of the carrying case.
In other words, it is electrically connected and is not just pressing on the
screen.  

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jameyanne
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Braille Sense U2 vs Braille Note Touch

Another note about the BrailleNote Touch is that inside the carrying case
that comes with it, it weighs twice as much as the Apex, because the
BrailleNote is 2 pounds and the carrying case is 2 pounds. I ended up buying
a new, lighter, leather case from Executive products, I think, and I really
like it, but the drawback is no physical keyboard. I'm fine with that
because I didn't like the physical keyboard in the carrying case--it isn't
Bluetooth as far as I can tell, it's just pressing on the screen like your
fingers would do when using touch braille, and once I got the hang of touch
braille, I was more accurate with that. Also the new carrying case doesn't
have coverings over the sides of the device shifting around and turning it
on and off all the time either.

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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Braille Sense U2 vs Braille Note Touch

Miso,
I have the Braille Sense U2 qwerty keyboard model, and I have to say it's an
awesome device. It's light weight, and it can easily be put in a back pack,
or any other bag used for school, ETC. I'll be checking out the Braille Note
this Monday in more detail, as I want to get a sense of what it is like, but
I'm more a fan of my Braille Sense. I'd say do your research on both
devices, before making a decision.
I do hope this helps.
Take Care,
Kat Bottner
NFB of Delaware Affiliate President


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Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Braille Sense U2 vs BrailleNote Touch

I have the braille note touch and I love it.

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 2:15 AM, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi NABS listers,
> I am writing to hear about juser experience of Braille Sense U2 and BN 
> touch.
>
> I currently have BrailleNote Apex, which I had for about 3.5 years 
> now. The device has some repair work that could be done but it's still 
> functioning well for the most part.
> While considering the repair, I began wondering if it would be more 
> economically efficient to trade in the Apex and get BN touch.
> This being said, I have been thinking about Braille Sense U2 as well.
>
> Both repair and purchase would have to go through the department of 
> rehab so nothing is for sure at this point but some perspectives of 
> pros and cons of using either BN touch or Braille Sense U2 would be 
> helpful.
>
> Thank you,
> Miso Kwak
>
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