[Trainer-Talk] Longer "smart" Braille displays

[Brad Hodges]

Greetings:


Given the use of iOS devices, I would investigate any differences 
between the candidates with this in mind. The Focus displays are tied 
very closely to use with iOS devices, so auditioning each might be a 
good way to make the final choice.


Brad



On 10/15/2018 10:34 AM, Guerra Access Technology LLC | Stephen Guerra 
via Trainer-Talk wrote:
> The BrailleEdge needs no updating,and is clearly the best choice and my
> recommendation based on your student's needs.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mabry,
> Jessie via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 9:28 AM
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> Cc: Mabry, Jessie <Jessie.Mabry at ct.gov>
> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Longer "smart" Braille displays
>
> Good morning, list,
>
> I'm hoping to find a so-called smart Braille display for a student-one
> longer than 20 cells so he can read at length. We'd like it just to have
> some kind of text editor for jotting notes, and the capability of accessing
> BRF files on its own. He doesn't need a full-fledged notetaker since he
> already has other devices with similar features for accessing the internet,
> wordprocessing, etc.
>
> The only semi-appropriate displays I can find that are still being sold are
> the Braille Edge and the Focus 5th Gen. The Edge hasn't been updated in many
> years, though, and I've heard that the Focus scratchpad might need some
> work. Am I missing something, or are these really the only ones out there?
> Neither seems like an ideal choice. I think the Brailliant BI 32 would be a
> great size, but of course it doesn't have the extra features, and I heard
> there's a firmware bug that can prevent it from working with Macs. The
> student uses a MacBook Air and an iPad.
>
> Looking forward to hearing from anyone with thoughts/options.
>
> Thanks,,
> Jessie Mabry
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