[nfbcs] Notetaker Reviews

[Joe Orozco]

Hi John,

Interesting analysis.  I am leaning toward the BSP but do not deny that the
Pac Mate Omni makes a competitive case for itself.  I don't know that I
agree that the Pac Mate Omni has fewer features because its operating
platform allows the device to integrate with mainstream software, something
neither the BSP or mPower can accomplish.  The slight negative for me on the
Pac Mate Omni is the size of the unit.  At any rate, I am surprised at the
lack of personal reviews of either product.  I wish someone would start a
website devoted to adaptive technology reviews with specific criteria for
the user to offer comments.  If anyone is interested maybe we can grab a
domain and start it together, something on par with NoteBookReviews.com.

Joe Orozco

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
crowd."--Max Lucado 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John G. Heim
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Notetaker Reviews

Here is a link to the comparison chart that was mentioned in 
another message in this thread:
http://www.gwmicro.com/Braille_Sense/Comparison_Chart/

Even though it's done by GW Micro, it's a pretty nice, even 
handed comparison , IMO. I don't see a distinct winner.  The 
Pac Mate Omni probably does have the fewest features but it is 
also quite a bit less expensive than the other products. The 
things that stand out in the comparison chart for me
were:
1. The Braille Sense has an 8 gigabype flash drive compared to 
128 megabytes for the other 2 notetakers.
2. The Pac Mate has a 40 cell display compared to 32 for the 
other 2 notetakers.
3. I'm not sure about whether a notetaker should have built in 
bluetooth and wireless. Specs for those thing do change and if 
it's built in, you'd have to send the unit back for an upgrade 
if you want to keep up with technology. 
On the other hand, you're probably going to have to do that 
anyway. I have a Pac Mate classic and it needs an upgrade to 
Omni. I can't afford it but I'd do it if I could. Anyway, I'm 
going to call that whole issue a draw.
4. Both the Braille Sense and the Braille Note have LCD 
displays and/or a VGA port. This is the one thing that I think 
should be an add-on. 
Personally, I would not want to pay for those features.


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