Rhonda and everyone: You are correct. There are a lot of good questions asked on the list. Sometimes, they cannot be answered because we don't have the answers. Concerning the cell phone issue, I know I don't have an answer, and I wouldn't go and simply make one up. I believe that concerns about the behavior of the products should be expressed, if they are not, then improvements will not happen as quickly as they might. In fact, I would think that Humanware would welcome good bug reports and good questions. I still say, however, that if an individual is attempting to make a major buying decision, this mailing list should not serve as the primary source of data. Rather, it should be a part of the research that will lead to the decision, one way or another. I would recommend contacting either of the two major blindness organizations, find out if either of them have done some independent testing. I would talk to trainers who aren't dealers for any product, and I would try to find out if AFB has tested the device in question. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get an independent opinion, but I think that short of having a unit to work with for a week or so, the only way to be certain as to a decision that involves as much money as a Braillenote Mpower is to do as much digging as one can. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rhonda Clark Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 11:46 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: re: [Braillenote] re: some observations
But, Jonathan, my friend, I wasn't referring to you. I commented regarding people saying all we do is complain. My point was that legitimate questions are actually being asked on this list. >----- Original Message ----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Braillenote List <[email protected] >Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 13:32:04 -0500 >Subject: re: [Braillenote] re: some observations >Hi Rhondda, with all due respect, I last checked the BrailleNote list at >midnight last night. It's now just after midday and I have just read >kathy's message and responded seeking more info. I don't think this is an >unreasonable response time. >Jonathan Mosen >BrailleNote Product Marketing Manager >HumanWare >DDI: +1-925-566-9265 >http://www.humanware.com > Rhonda Clark > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > ated.net> To > Sent by: Braillenote List > braillenote-bounc <[email protected] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc > .com > Subject > re: [Braillenote] re: some > 02/11/2005 10:37 observations > a.m. > Please respond to > Braillenote List > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > .humanware.com > You are absolutely correct. If we say one thing that doesn't >work, it's taken as a complaint. I knew what you meant, and >agree with you totally. Because we may ask a question about >something that doesn't work doesn't make it a complaint. People >are really getting too offensive. It will boil down to people >being afraid to make any comment, for fear of repercussions. >People are asking questions that aren't getting answered. For >instance, Kathy Dauis asked about the cell phone issue. With her >BN, she could use the cell phone; with the mPower, it isn't >working. Is there a difference in what needs to be set up? > Let's get back on track to helping people, rather than >criticizing. >> ----- Original Message ----- >>From: kim <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: [email protected] >>Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:30:51 -0800 (PST) >>Subject: [Braillenote] re: some observations >>Hi everyone, >>It seems as though the motivation for posting my >>observations was badly misunderstood. I did not intend >>to start a Braille Note against every other notetaker >>or pc war, nor do I expect perfection in any device. I >>realize that all computers have the potential to lock >>up, and I know that any type of notetaker is not a >>replacement for a pc. I would not use it as such. Many >>people on this list are not happy at all, with any >>less than glowing observations that are offered about >>the Braille Note, becoming very defensive, and even >>daring anyone else to come up with a better solution >>as a notetaker. My intention was not to bash the >>Braille Note, in favour of another device. I simply >>wanted to share my thoughts, based on what the list >>had to say. Jonathan was the only person who was not >>stuck on the locking up issue, offering me his opinion >>on other aspects of my post. I hope that I have >>clarified my reasons for giving you my thoughts about >>the Braille note. >>Sincerely, >>Kim >>__________________________________ >>Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! >>http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >>___ >>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 >___ >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
