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

[Scott Davert]

I agree with Kerryann! 32 is about the bbest compromise I've found
between portable and stationary. I really liked the VarioConnect 32
from Baum, but that display is no longer being made and certainly will
never be again. Instead, I have a 40 cell display at my office/home
for reading while not on the move and a 20 cell model for portable
use. 14 cells just wasn't enough for me.
As to the original question of this thread, I'm not aware of any
research in this area, but would love to learn of any that has been
done.

Regards,
Scott

On 5/21/21, Suzanne Erb via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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:
>>>
>>> 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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