[Trainer-Talk] Best braille display

Fri Feb 5 20:19:39 UTC 2016

Hi Kerry,
I would also like to get a 40 cell display. I bought the Focus 14 Blue
from Freedom Scientific several years ago which at that time was
$1,295, which is the same price as the Smart Beatle from Hims. For me,
I like all of the various buttons on the display, since they feel more
natural to me and I can have a choice whether to use the buttons or
the commands to navigate on the display. I primarily use the Focus
with my iPhone 6S, but it would be good to be able to use it with the
computer as well. The Focus 40 Blue is around $2,800 I believe, 40
cells and is similar to the smaller 14 Blue model. Both displays can
connect via USB or Bluetooth. I am also interested in the Hims and
Baum displays, like the Vario Ultra, since they can store information
in the display and can pair with multiple devices at once. Pairing
with multiple devices would really be awesome since I could pair it
with my phone, my Mac, my work Widnows computer, and perhaps other
devices. I believe that the Vario Ultra and the Hims displays are the
only ones on the market currently that can pair with more than one
device. If you can wait awhile, I know there is work on a cheaper
display for around $500 or less, though no word has been put out to
when it will be released or how much it will be. I heard in the
January Presidential Release that they were showing a prototype at
Washington Seminar of a cheaper display for people to look at and
check out. I suspect that we will hear more about it at the convention
this summer.

Good luck,
Wayne

On 2/5/16, Jeffrey Young via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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!
>>
>>> 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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>>> Cc: Kerryann Ifill <ksbf at caribsurf.com>
>>> 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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