[Trainer-Talk] Research on reading speed with Braille displays

[Suzanne Erb]

Hello,
I also like the shorter length.   For me, the 18-20 cell line hits the sweet spot.  This is especially true with respect to the Humanware displays with the thumb keys.  Using the thumb keys means that I don’t have to advance to the next line using my pinkie.  I am a fast Braille reader, and I use my display for cantoring at church, as well as for reading.

Thanks.
Suzanne
> On May 21, 2021, at 07:36, Kerryann Ifill via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I’ve never liked the 40 cell as I move around a lot and space is always at a premium.
> 
> That being said, I currently own a 20 cell and an older 32 cell. The 32 is my ultimate length for reading. I often read bible lessons in church and use my 20b cell for speeches as well. Fluency, accuracy and speed are important and I don’t find an issue with the 20 cell.
> 
> regards
> Kerryann Ifill
> 
>> On 20 May 2021, at 10:32 AM, Nancy Coffman via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hello:
>> 
>> I am planning to purchase a Braille display soon and am curious whether there has been any research on how the length of a display effects reading speed. I am looking at a 20 and a 40 cell. I know some documents are formatted for 40 cells which can be a drawback on a 20 cell display. I am curious if the smaller size might mean I carry it and use it more, leading to increased speed.
>> 
>> Thoughts welcome.
>> 
>> Thank you.
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