[blindlaw] Notetakers

[Aser Tolentino]

Apple made a keyboard dock for the iPad which will accept an iPad 2. There also many bluetooth keyboards in different shapes and sizes including cases for particular devices. You can also get tactile overlays for the screen.

Respectfully,
Aser Tolentino, Esq.
(916) 572-2737
agtolentino at gmail.com
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On Jul 25, 2011, at 11:55, "Shannon Geihsler" <sbg at sbgaal.com> wrote:

> I have a really difficult time typing 
> On the I devices.  Does anyone have any suggestions
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> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Notetakers
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> Hello John,
> Though there's always a fair bit of subjectivity to such an evaluation, you
> seem to have struck upon some of the same points that have restrained me
> from making the leap to using an iPhone or iPad in court situations. I
> really like the accessibility features of IS devices, but I still find the
> Apex's combination of Braille and a hardware keyboard to be the most elegant
> solution at present. Apex support of USB drives and SDHC cards also make it
> really simple to transfer documents from remote storage, so you can treat it
> just like any other computer. They may not weigh much alone, but an iPad,
> Braille display and keyboard add up to far more than the Apex, require
> independent charging and are dependent on all components to work. And while
> far from perfect, the Apex keyboard feels luxurious compared to a virtual
> equivalent.
> That's just my opinion and there's nothing to say it won't change tomorrow,
> but that's how i see it for now.
> 
> Respectfully,
> Aser Tolentino, Esq.
> (916) 572-2737
> agtolentino at gmail.com
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> On Jul 24, 2011, at 10:45, John Gardner <j_gardner09 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> So guys I think I have gotten enough information on what notetakers you
> guys use. I think I will go with the Braillenote apex. Here are my reasons.
> The I devices are in too parts. It's the device and the Braille display. I
> need something that is one unit. Also the apex turns on faster and I like
> that. The idevices are not as efficient either and I can't have that. Also a
> notetaker would be less to carry and keep track of. It's also not very heavy
> as a iPad and Braille display would be. Are these bad reasons? What do you
> guys think?
>> 
>> Thanks
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