[nfbcs] using note takers vs. Braille displays/tablets

[luis Mendez]

I grew up using braille. Perhaps that is why my personal preference is to use the larger braille displays. I find that these small displays, such as the braille pen, which I own, do not provide enough characters to be efficient.  I have switched to a braille edge which I absolutely love.

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> On Jul 28, 2017, at 9:53 AM, Tracy Carcione via nfbcs <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have recently bought a Varioultra 20 from Baum.  It is both a notetaker
> and a braille display.  It connects either via Bluetooth or USB.  It is very
> small and light.  It was also considerably cheaper than other notetakers,
> probably because it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles.  It has no
> built-in internet connection, calendar, etc.  If I want that, I connect it
> to something that has internet, like my iPhone.
> The only drawback is the battery life, which is only about a day of hard
> use.  But, if I remember to charge it, or carry a USB battery, it's not
> really a problem.
> Tracy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth
> Campbell via nfbcs
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 9:20 AM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List'
> Cc: Elizabeth Campbell
> Subject: [nfbcs] using note takers vs. Braille displays/tablets
> 
> Greetings all,
> 
> 
> 
> I need to replace my BrailleNote Apex that I've had for about six years.
> 
> I've used it out in the field quite a bit,and it's crashing at inopportune
> times.
> 
> 
> 
> I had opportunities to look at various Braille displays and at the El
> Braille at the NFB convention. I'm writing a proposal requesting that my
> employer help with purchasing some new equipment.
> 
> I'm wondering if the best option would be to get a small Braille display
> such as the Focus 14 and use it in conjunction with either my iPhone or a
> Windows-based tablet.
> 
> I'm not sure if I need a note taker as I need a device for taking notes,
> posting to social media and recording when I'm out in the field.
> 
> On the other hand, I like the idea of having one device to carry instead of
> several.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help and advice.
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards.
> 
> 
> 
> Liz Campbell
> 
> 
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