[Trainer-Talk] braille display questions

[Scott Davert]

Hi Reg.
The firmware update will be done to add the notetaking capability. The Focus 5th gen has supported multiple connections since it began shipping. I'll send along my review shortly in case anyone would like to read it.

HTH,
Scott

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 18, 2018, at 7:19 PM, Reginald George via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I did see one of the new generation braille displays. Supposedly they made it less susceptible to drops but they did not do anything to the keyboard from the prior generation from what I understand. The new generation is supposed to get a firmware update that will lead to support multiple devices, but I haven't seen it yet. 
> 
> Reg
> "Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible." 
> Albert Einstein
> 
> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Greg Aikens via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Are you talking about the Focus 40 5th gen? Was considering that one. 
> 
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> From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Reginald George via Trainer-Talk
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> Cc: Reginald George <adapt at kc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] braille display questions
> 
> I agree that a larger display is better if you're working with the computer. But that 14th cell should be really good for your iPhone. I am not fond of the current crop of braille displays. I hate the keyboard on the focus because it's loud and it doesn't feel good. I like The braille edge does not pair with multiple devices and it came out into thousand 12 so it is getting long in the tooth.
> 
> Reg
> "Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible." 
> Albert Einstein
> 
> On Apr 18, 2018, at 10:59 AM, Jeffrey Young via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I would highly recommend a larger display. Their are quite a few good options depending on what kinds of features you are needing, but 14 cells won't get you very far when using a computer. Personally, I think a display that size is nice for texting and portability, but for the kind of editing and proofreading it sounds like you do, you will want a 32 or 40 cell display. 
> 
> Jeff Young
> 
>> On Apr 18, 2018, at 12:32 PM, Sarah Harris via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> good afternoon. I pre-ordered the brailliant 14. Will having only one 
>> Braille display be sufficient, or should I consider purchasing an 
>> additional display--one that has more cells? I am a feature reporter 
>> at a newspaper and also write novels, five of which have been 
>> self-published. I would appreciate display recommendations if I should 
>> have two. Thank you.
>> 
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