[nfbcs] Braille+

[slery]

Dave,

When did you hear that their problem with parts was fixed?

I am just asking because when I canceled my order around the 10th I was
asked if I was sure because she couldn't guarantee when they would get them
again.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
> Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 2:03 PM
> To: NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Braille+
> 
> 
> It is not AFB, but APH, the American Printing House for the 
> Blind.  The original device is the Icon from Levelstar.  APH has 
> designed a version of the Icon called the Braille Plus that has a 
> Braille keyboard.  Otherwise it is the same.
> 
> I have used a little, thought it was ok, but not great.  If it does 
> something you want to do, like sync wirelessly, it is great.  there 
> is a icon/Braille+ list, and many of its users absolutely love it.
> 
> They did have problems getting parts, but they say it is solved.
> 
> 
> Dave
> 
> At 01:13 PM 12/14/2008, you wrote:
> >Interesting.  Was this AFB you were dealing with?  I somehow 
> felt they 
> >would be more diligent about their order requests.  I 
> presume you mean 
> >AFB since they appear to be the primary distributor for the product, 
> >but let us know if you meant someone else.
> >
> >Mike,
> >
> >What is this Braille Sense Plus you wrote about?
> >
> >Joe Orozco
> >
> >"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for 
> >humanity."--James M. Barrie -----Original Message-----
> >From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> >Of slery
> >Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 12:16 AM
> >To: 'NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List'
> >Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Braille+
> >
> >Joe,
> >
> >This is just something to think about but I was ready to 
> purchase one 
> >in August and they were having trouble getting units from the 
> >manufacturer.  I was told the end of August.  The end of August came 
> >and I was told the end of September and the end of September 
> came and 
> >then it was the end of the year.
> >
> >This past week they called me to tell me they were finally 
> in.  When I 
> >said that I had decided to cancel my order, I was asked if I 
> was sure 
> >because they didn't know when they would have more.
> >
> >I really liked this unit but decided to cancel my order because the 
> >problems getting it and I remember when they had problems 
> with the new 
> >version of the Bookport.  They ended up scrapping the new Bookport 
> >because they couldn't get the units from the manufacturer.
> >
> >Just a little something to think about for this device.
> >
> >Cindy
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > > Behalf Of Joe Orozco
> > > Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:38 PM
> > > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org; nfbcs at nfbnet.org
> > > Subject: [nfbcs] Braille+
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > Can anyone using the Braille+ provide a user review?  Likes? 
> > > Dislikes?  I'm looking into making the investment but want some 
> > > firsthand accounts of how well the product works, how it 
> > > synchronizes with the PC and how the Internet browsing 
> functions.  
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Joe Orozco
> > >
> > > "Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for 
> > > humanity."--James M. Barrie
> > >
> > >
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