[Njtechdiv] Braille Displays

[Jonathan Zobek]

Hi.  Good to know.  Thank you.

Jonathan

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> On Nov 16, 2017, at 11:24, Tracy Carcione via Njtechdiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have a VarioUltra 20-cell display that I use as both a notetaker and a
> display.  It's very small and portable.  For reading at length, it has an
> auto-scroll, as do most notetaker/displays.
> I also have an Alva 40-cell display, which is strictly a display.  It is
> also easy to carry.  It's long, but only 3 or 4 inches deep.
> FWIW, the VaroUltra cost a good deal less than the Alva.
> Tracy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Njtechdiv [mailto:njtechdiv-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy via
> Njtechdiv
> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 4:50 PM
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> Cc: Andy
> Subject: Re: [Njtechdiv] Braille Displays
> 
> Most displays are pretty similar in terms of how the Braille feels, since
> the underlying technology hasn't changed in many years.
> 
> The portability is a harder question to answer, since that depends entirely
> on how much Braille you want.  A 40-cell (or less) display is quite portable
> and can easily be carried around in a backpack or worn around your neck with
> a strap.  If you're planning on doing a lot of reading, I wouldn't get
> anything smaller than a 32-cell display, since you'd need to refresh it very
> frequently to get the next line.  I have a Focus 40 Blue from Freedom
> Scientific, and it's a pretty good display: it's portable, has Bluetooth
> support, good battery life, feels good to type on, etc.  HumanWare generally
> makes good products; their displays are quality as well.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 14, 2017, at 4:33 PM, Jonathan Zobek via Njtechdiv
> <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello all.  When choosing a braille display, what is the most portable?
> Also, what has the best feel, whether that be while typing the braille, or
> reading it?
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> Jonathan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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