[blindkid] Mountbatten Brailler

Susan Harper sueharper at firstchurchgriswold.org
Fri Jan 22 13:25:10 UTC 2010


Thanks!
Sue H.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 10:26 AM, Robert Jaquiss <rjaquiss at earthlink.net>wrote:

> Hello:
>
>    The Mountbatten brailler has been around for several years (I think
> about ten.). Some teachers like them because the buttons are easier for
> little fingers than those of a Perkins brailler. My personal opinion is that
> the Mountbatten is too fragile. Drop a Perkins and you will still very
> likely have an undammaged machine. Drop a Mountbatten, and you may have
> pieces. An extended parts and labor warranty is probably a good idea for
> this device.
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert Jaquiss
>
> ** My opinions are my own and not those of the National Federation of the
> Blind or VIEW International Foundation. **
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Harper" <
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> Subject: [blindkid] Mountbatten Brailler
>
>
>   Hi,
>>    I came across this new piece of equipment and was wondering if anyone
>> was using it.  It is called the Mountbatten Brailler sold by a company
>> called Humanware.  The Brailler is made in Australia.  Anyone using it and
>> have any pros and cons to offer.  It is kind of expensive, so wanted some
>> feed back from anyone who might have used one.  Thanks.
>> Blessings,
>> Sue H.
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