I've been a Braille reader and user of a Perkins style keyboard since a
young child. I used that as part of the reason for my Rehab Counselor that
a BT model would be best. I have good typing speed on a computer style
keyboard but am faster and more accurate, which were crucial for taking
notes while working with students on my current job, on a Braille Writer
style keyboard. I really think it's a matter of considering which way you
type best and the kinds of sityations you think you'll be using it in daily.
Kelly Stanfield
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From: "Sherry Gomes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 8:31 AM
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] BrailleNote mPower
One of the things that kept me from getting a QT or has held me back from
getting a regular lap top is the keyboard. As it is, on my PC I sue an
ergonomic keyboard. I type well over 60 words per minute, tough I haven't
been timed lately. I was concerned that a small QT keyboard would slow me
down and would cause me more pain because of not being ergonomic.
For Mary, really, the chorded key combinations used with a BT keyboard
aren't too hard to learn. I first learned them with a braille and speak a
long time ago, and I just sat down with the manual, went through step by
step, practicing, and it really came easily. mostly the key combos we call
chords are normal braille symbols with the addition of the space bar held
down. sometimes, the back space or enter. When I chose my keyboard for the
BN I felt that being familiar with braille since childhood, it would be a
faster way for me to work.
i actually think I still type much faster and the BN keyboard is kind of
painful for me to use for long periods of time, but that's because of my JRA
and very limited range of motion in my hands and wrists. my BN is over five
years old now, so perhaps the keyboard has changed in that effect anyway.
But I think you would find learning to use the BT keyboard wouldn't be
difficult or confusing.
sherry
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terri Pannett
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 9:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] BrailleNote mPower
Hi, Mary,
I can type much faster using the BN QT than I can using my PC.
Terri Pannett, Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX,
California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Otten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] BrailleNote mPower
Hi Don,
Since I'm not all that familiar with the keyboard of the older units, I
guess I won't have the learning curve in getting use to the new one. But I
am curious regarding what you see as the differences between the two
keyboards. One thing that concerns me about the qwerty keyboard is its
smallness and wondering whether one can actually type with speed and
accuracy on a smaller than standard keyboard. Obviously, with a larger
keyboard, you'd need a larger unit, and few would want that. So I
understand its a trade off. I don't think I'd like the braille keyboard,
though. All the combination keystrokes, I guess they are called corded
keys, would
be tough to get use to for somebody like me who thinks of braille in terms
of Perkins exclusively.
Mary
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