[Trainer-Talk] Best braille display

[Jeffrey Young]

I currently own a VarioUltra 20 which I enjoy. It is especially nice because it has basic note-taking capabilities and can be paired with multiple devices at once. The 20 cell is about $2400 and the 40 cell unit is right around $4000. The Braille edge from Hims is also a great choice. It's 40 cells for about $3000. Like the VarioUltra it has basic note-taking capabilities, but it can only connect to one device at a time. It is portable, but not nearly as portable as the VarioUltra line, but if you want as much braille for the least price then the Braille Edge is a great option. Both Hims and Baum are good companies to work with. 
I've heard the Smart Beadle from Hims is a nice option, but 14 cells is very small. Some people love the 14 cell size though so it comes down to what you prefer.  

Jeff Young

> On Feb 5, 2016, at 1:21 PM, Kerryann Ifill via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good afternoon,
> Those are all good questions and I should have thought to say those things.
> I plan to use it primarily with my iOS devices, to read speeches and other information. To interact with them directly.
> I would like to use Perkins input and my budget is no more than $4000
> My last braille display had to 32 cells but I am willing to go no higher than 40 cells.
> 
> Thank you so very much for any suggestions.
> 
> 
> Kerryann Ifill on the move!
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>> On 5 Feb 2016, at 3:01 PM, Guerra Access Technology Training LLC via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good afternoon-
>> 
>> How many cells are you looking for?
>> What are you looking to accomplish with the display?
>> HIMS has a wide variety of displays, so does Baum.
>> But, what your preferences are will not be most likely shared by others.
>> 
>> Are you seeking portability?
>> Perkins (braille) or QWERTY input?
>> 
>> Is it being paid for by Vocational Rehab or out of your own pocket and if
>> out of your own funds, what is the budget your looking to keep within?
>> 
>> 
>> Respectfully,
>> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Kerryann Ifill via Trainer-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 11:58 AM
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>> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Best braille display
>> 
>> Good afternoon.
>> I am about to purchase a new braille display, but I am not sure which one to
>> get.
>> I am looking at the one from H I M I S Inc. or the Variel ultra. Any
>> thoughts?
>> Thanks for the suggestions
>> 
>> Kerryann Ifill on the move!
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