Depending on what all you need to do when you are proof reading, you might want to compare note takers to a braille display. If you need to make the edits and want to accomplish your task away from the computer, then a note taker is what you will need to consider. If you are not going to need to do the editing away from your computer, then you might want to consider a braille display that connects to your computer. I believe that there is at least one braille display model that you can download the files to, disconnect it from your computer and take it with you to read anywhere. It runs on a rechargeable battery.
If maintaining formatting in a file that you are proof reading is important, then you will really need to look closely at your note taker options. Sometimes when you transfer a file from your computer to a note taker, the file formatting is stripped from the file. The braille display for the PacMate can be taken off of the PacMate and connected to your computer. However, the PacMate is larger then some other devices on the market. A few years ago when my job provided me with a note taker, I selected the PacMate because the learning curve was smaller since it used the same keystroke in many cases as JAWS on my computer. I have not kept up with the note takers on the market and cannot comment specifically on what is currently available. HTH, Annette -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linda Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Braille Note or Best Small Machine for DoingBraille Proofreading Hi! I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion about the best unit to purchase which I could use for having files transmitted to me over the internet to enable me to proofread them and make corrections of errors. I need it to be the type which will let me know what cell a line starts on. For example, some paragraphs may erroneously start at cell 2 instead of cell 3, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also, I am wondering how many hours a person can use a machine like this to read braille comfortably. I have never used one before. I may proofread for hours at a time. Linda Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
