[Trainer-Talk] Best braille display

Tue Feb 16 12:54:15 UTC 2016

Hello.
I'm glad that you find the reviews helpful, I have access to these displays for my work, and I realize that others may not, so I'm happy to write them up and help out where I can.
Yes, the Beetle works natively on iOS 9, so you get a full 14 cells of braille with each panning of the display. I actually like this device now, but find that 14 cells is a bit short for me. That, however, is a personal preference.

Take care,
Scott

Scott Davert, MA, VRT
Coordinator, New York Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC)
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From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Reginald George via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:57 PM
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Hi Scott,

I just wanted to thank and commend you on these thoughtful and comprehensive reviews.  I am an assistive technology specialist, and I found them very helpful.  Most people including myself just don't find the time to go into this level of detail, and your writing  is superb.  I hope that firmware updates and iOS 9 have resolved some of the issues with the Beatle that you mention, particularly not being able to read a book comfortably because every other panning you are only going to get 4 cells.  That's almost a deal breaker for me.

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From: Scott Davert via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 10:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Best braille display

HI Karryann.
If you are looking at the Beetle or the VarioUltra, you can feel free to check out my reviews of these devices. VarioUltra 20:
http://applevis.com/reviews/braille-devices/varioultra-20-great-start-baum
Beetle:
http://applevis.com/reviews/braille-devices/smart-beetle-hims

HTH,
Scott

Scott Davert, MA, VRT
Coordinator, New York Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC)
141 Middle Neck Rd.
Sands Point, NY 11050
scott.davert at hknc.org
516-393-7561 (Voice)
http://www.icanconnect.org/new-york :: HKNC: http://www.hknc.org

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From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kerryann Ifill via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 12:58 PM
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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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