[nfbcs] Notetakers vs. netbooks

[Joe Orozco]

Tracy,

The only reason I am investigating notetakers is the Braille display.
Otherwise the netbook would win hands down.  A netbook is more economical,
more compatible and better supported.  By this last I mean there are better
opportunities to review before purchase and obtain technical assistance than
is true of adaptive products.  I briefly considered going with something
like CyncBraille from GW Micro, but I must say I am sold on the cvapacity of
32 or 40 cells versus the 20.  Ultimately, the Braille is important to me
partly for the method of reading but also for the ability to participate in
meetings or deliver presentations without headphones to transmit the
chattering yacking of a synthesizer.

Joe Orozco

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
crowd."--Max Lucado 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 2:07 PM
To: nfbcs at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nfbcs] Notetakers vs. netbooks

Is there a good reason, other than a built-in braille display, 
to buy a notetaker instead of a netbook?
The weight of the netbook seems about the same as that of many 
notetakers, and it runs off-the-shelf software.  Of course, one 
would have to add the extra weight and space of a braille 
display, which could be a drawback.
Someone told me that netbooks have trouble running speech, but 
another person said she'd had no problems.  The netbooks I saw 
online look to be more powerful than my old laptop, and smaller.
And a netbook is a whole heck of a lot cheaper than a 
notetaker, even one without braille.  So what are the 
drawbacks?  Why aren't most blind guys buying netbooks instead 
of notetakers?
Just curious, and wondering if I should replace my old laptop 
with something new and snazzy.
Tracy



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