Hi, all What I'd like to know is, why doesn't Enabling get with the programme and use USB? I just got my embosser (which I've only tried on the PC and not the MPower) and it's still not got a USB interface, even in this day and age. The $250 is expensive (probably would be even more in NZ currency) but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than buying another embosser or paying for a new MPower rather than the transplant I had.
cheers Kylee ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:35 PM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Embosser, printer interface > Terry, > > I couldn't agree with you more! I will call Enabling Technology to see if > they have some better options. They spoke about some kind of Infrared > interface which could be connected to their embossers. I'll see if that is > a bit less if still available. Maybe they are recommending some kind of > bluetooth device, one never knows! I had two different USB to parallel > cables in here, one required software of some sort and the other > doesn't. I kept getting card not recognized messages whenever I used > either cable. The last one I tried would have cost $6. Maybe 7.0 upgrade > might be configured to where a lesser costly interface might be used, I > really don't know! What's sad is I had other plans for my older unit to > hopefully help me recover some of my expense in getting the M-power but it > appears I'll need to use it to emboss documents! I'll keep you posted if I > learn anything more. > > Jim > > At 07:15 PM 11/21/2005 , you wrote: > >Dear Jim, > > > >When I listened to Jonathan's demo, I thought the converter would consist > >of an adapter one could put on the parallel cable so it would fit in a USB > >jack. I thought such a device would cost about $9 $10, perhaps more. How > >wrong I am! > > > >Well, I use my BN classic as a braille display with WindowEyes and it's a > >backup when the Mp is in the shop. If I need to emboss using the BN, I'll > >use the classic or I may try using the serial port, but I'll have to > >change the embosser's setup and I understand serial is slower than parallel. > > > >I wil never, never pay $200 for a USB to parallel converter. The price is > >far too high! > > > >Terri, Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX, California > >----- Original Message ----- From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "braillenote List" <[email protected]> > >Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:37 PM > >Subject: [Braillenote] Embosser, printer interface > > > > > >>Hello all, > >> > >>I checked Humanware support and that inside out edgeport 421 > >>multi-interface converter costs $250. This to me is truly > >>ridiculous! If you like me either print or emboss anything with a BN, > >>you either must keep your old unit around to emboss documents from a > >>parallel port or pay $250 to get that converter. I truly hope I can find > >>a less expensive work around but if you need to use a parallel port to > >>print or emboss, you need to get what they say to get or give up the idea > >>of embossing through a parallel port. I'm not pleased at all with this > >>arrangement! > >>Its like it or lump it, too darn bad! Use the serial port if you can, > >>buy another embosser or simply pay that outrages price! > >>Yuck! Just thought you should know if you share my concerns! > >> > >>Jim Aldrich > >>___ > >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > >>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > >> > >> > >>__________ NOD32 1.1296 (20051121) Information __________ > >> > >>This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > >>http://www.eset.com > >> > > > > > >___ > >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.5/177 - Release Date: 21/11/2005 > >
